[REPORT] [TOUGH SERIES] PF61u Bukit Madei + 3 Peaks

 

On 23 August 2026, a group of 9 members hiked up to Bukit Madei and then made a loop back to the trailhead via the Yellow Trail. This was our first Tough Series for this year, not only because we needed to cover longer distance than usual, but also to withstand the merciless solar flaring.

 

Nevertheless, all the participants were in good spirit. And from the faces of everyone, it was a fun outing, especially with some members whom we have not been meeting for some time.

We started off at 6.45am and managed to get a glimpse of the sunrise at the mountains east of Kuala Lumpur.

We did encounter magnificent huge bamboo forest along the way, crossed one small stream and scaled up the steep slopes during the ascend to Bukit Madei.

 

 

We passed the highest point of Bukit Madei (real peak) and regrouped at the second highest point (the false peak) to take our first group Wefie photo.

After a short rest, we proceeded together to the fantastic lookout point further down.

On the return leg, we walked back up to the false peak to take a food break there.

After gaining our strength, we proceeded descending downhill. Most of us visited the 3 other lower peaks along the Yellow Trail and finally, the team took shelter at a café located on a scenic ridge to take a respite from the hot sun. Fresh coconut water was the order of many. But we had to wait long for the vendor to prepare as almost every hiker needed the same drink to cool themselves down.

 

The hike ended about 12pm back at the trailhead.

Photo credit: Jimmy, Emily, Su, Grace, Chan, Muna, Joseph.

[EVENT] [TOUGH SERIES] PF61u Bukit Madei + 3 Peaks

 

Event by MNS Pathfinders Selangor branch

(https://www.facebook.com/groups/mnspathfinders.selangorbranch)

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(https://pathfinders.mnsselangorbranch.org/)

When: 23 August 2026 (Sunday) at 6.30 am.

Where: Bukit Madei Hills – meetup location will be provided later.

Joining fee (non-refundable): RM10 for members; and RM15 for non-members

Age limit: Adults only.

 

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Track Details

Duration: up to 5 hours

Difficulty: 4/5

Risk: 3/5

Distance: 8.5 km 

 

This is our TOUGH SERIES hike as the ascent to Bukit Madei is steep, that we will be using a trail that is less traverse by hikers (more undergrowth trail), and the duration/distance is longer. Hence, we expect participants to have a certain level of good fitness and experience.

However, you will get the thrill of conquering Madei and 3 other peaks at one-go. We will also be rewarded with a scenic lookout point for good photography. Plus enjoy a cool café at the last hilltop for refreshment before heading down to the trailhead.

 

We adopt Leave-No-Trace (LNT) principles in all our outdoor activities.

 

Limited places. If you are successful, you will be added into a Telegram chatgroup for making payment, and another for the event. More information will be provided in the chatgroup.

 

Closing date for registration: 16 August 2026.

 

All participants must agree to the waiver/release of liability clauses found here https://pathfinders.mnsselangorbranch.org/p/waiverrelease-of-liability-and.html

 

Interested? If you agree to the waiver/release of liability above, please register following the instructions in the next section.

 

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To register

Every participant has to furnish an individual application to provide the information below.

Please copy & paste form items [01] to [11] below (and fill up data) to either:

1. a Telegram message to @pathfindersmns, or

2. an email to [email protected]

 

[Event] PF61u Bukit Madei + 3 Peaks

[01] Name (first name, last name):

[02] Mobile phone number:

[03] IC/Passport number:

[04] Age:

[05] Membership number:

[06] Membership expiry date (members only):

[07] Telegram ID (if available):

[08] Next-of-Kin (Emergency Contact) name & relationship:

[09] Next-of-Kin (Emergency Contact) mobile phone no.:

[10] Remarks (if any):

[11] Do you agree (see waiver text in the link) to the WAIVER/RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK? (YES/NO):

[REPORT] [LITE][EDUCATION] A common but yet uncommon hike at Setia Alam: Continuous Buddy System [PF60u]

'Faster' group waiting for the others to arrive

On 21 June, MNSSB Pathfinders brought hikers to Setia Alam as part of the SACF workout exercise. One key purpose was to retrace the "batman" route — an earlier recce and route setup done by Jimmy — that resulted in the creation of a GPS tracklog that visually resembles a bat. It is a loop format covering about 5 km over approximately 3 hours, with a modest elevation gain of less than 250 metres.

More importantly, the hike was an opportunity for Pathfinders to coach everyone on the continuous buddy system — an extension of the common buddy system, and the heart of this write-up. The conventional buddy system pairs hikers to walk alongside each other, with pairings of more than two also being common. The continuous buddy system takes this further by equipping the team with the know-how to manage group movement throughout a trek — whether short or long — to help prevent anyone from getting lost. (Refer to the full September 2020 Pencinta Alam newsletter write-up at the bottom of this page.)

How the Continuous Buddy System Works

Appreciation note for Mr S. H. Ng

On behalf of the Pathfinders SIG, we would like to express our heartfelt thanks to Mr. S. H. Ng for kindly donating his preloved GPS device, the Garmin eTrex 22x, to Pathfinders for our outdoor activities.

Thanks Mr George Ng for passing it to us on his behalf.

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Pathfinders SIG committee

[EVENT] [LITE SERIES] PF60u A Specially-Curated, Setia Alam Morning Exercise

Event by MNS Pathfinders Selangor branch

(https://www.facebook.com/groups/mnspathfinders.selangorbranch)

(https://www.instagram.com/mnssb.pathfinders? igsh=dnU5Y3dyc3NwN3Vi&utm_source=qr)

(https://pathfinders.mnsselangorbranch.org/)

When: 21 June 2026 (Sunday) at 7.30 am.

Where: Setia Alam Community Forest (SACF) – meetup location will be provided later.

Joining fee: Free, for members and non-members, age 13 and above.

 

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Track Details

Duration: up to 2.5 hours

Difficulty: 2/5

Risk: 2/5

Distance: 5 km 

 

This is a hiking event involving uphill and downhill hikes. Hence, a certain level of physical fitness is expected, and we will pass unshaded areas too. But it will be an interesting one!

 

We adopt Leave-No-Trace (LNT) principles in all our outdoor activities.

 

Limited places. If you are successful, you will be added into a Telegram chatgroup for the event. More information will be provided in the chatgroup, including why this event has a Batman theme to it.

 

Closing date for registration: 15 June 2026.

 

All participants must agree to the waiver/release of liability clauses found here https://pathfinders.mnsselangorbranch.org/p/waiverrelease-of-liability-and.html

 

Interested? If you agree to the waiver/release of liability above, please register following the instructions in the next section.

 

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To register

Every participant has to furnish an individual application to provide the information below.

Please copy & paste form items [01] to [11] below (and fill up data) to either:

1. a Telegram message to @pathfindersmns, or

2. an email to [email protected]

 

[Event] PF60u SACF Batman

[01] Name (first name, last name):

[02] Mobile phone number:

[03] IC/Passport number:

[04] Age:

[05] Membership number:

[06] Membership expiry date (members only):

[07] Telegram ID (if available):

[08] Next-of-Kin (Emergency Contact) name & relationship:

[09] Next-of-Kin (Emergency Contact) mobile phone no.:

[10] Remarks (if any):

[11] Do you agree (see waiver text in the link) to the WAIVER/RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK? (YES/NO):