Sarawak newsmen to scale Mt Kinabalu
KUCHING: A group of 15 media practitioners, led by the Kuching Division Journalists Association (KDJA), has embarked on an expedition to conquer Mount Kinabalu in conjunction with Malaysia Day this Sept 16. The group led by KDJA chairman Ronnie Teo departed from Kuching International Airport to Kota Kinabalu on Sunday (Sept 10). Teo said among […]
Conquering the mighty Kinabalu
Beautiful things don’t ask for attention The Gayo Ngaran, Nulu Nabalu (in Dusun) or as commonly known as the mighty Mount Kinabalu is a goliath that is worthwhile to hike. Located within the Kinabalu National Park — a World Heritage Site according to UNESCO — the majestic mountain stands at 4,100 metres and is the […]
Successful Mt Kinabalu ascent by pressmen
KUCHING: Along with 10 other media practitioners from various companies in Kuching, two reporters from the New Sarawak Tribune and its sister paper Suara Sarawak reached the summit of the 4,095-metre-high Mount Kinabalu at sunrise recently. These pressmen comprising Muhammad Asyraf Abdul Halim, Ma Chee Seng, Ronnie Teo Teck Wei, Hafizah Abdul Hamid, Voon Siang […]
Payment for Mount Kinabalu porters needs adjustments
KOTA KINABALU: The payment for Mount Kinabalu porters needs to be adjusted according to the rates set by the Sabah Parks (TTS), said state Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Jafry Ariffin. He said TTS has set payments for porter services to transport Mount Kinabalu hikers’ belongings at RM13 per kilogramme (kg) with a minimum […]
On top of the world
Granny fulfils dream of reaching Mt Kinabalu summit Reaching the summit of Mount Kinabalu has always been the dream of Monica Ridang, a 47-year old grandmother of three grandchildren. She made her dream come true when she and her eight friends arrived at the iconic peak of South East Asia’s highest mountain at 6 am […]
Kinabalu mountain guides turn to farming to generate income
KOTA KINABALU: As all hiking activities at Mount Kinabalu have been suspended due to the Covid-19 pandemic, some mountain guides have turned to farming, by cultivating fruit and vegetables as an alternative way to generate income. One of them, Abdul Hasnin Kasim, 49, from Kundasang, said that he has been growing highland vegetables such as […]
Covid-19 vaccination prepares Kinabalu mountain guides to receive tourists
RANAU: Mount Kinabalu staff, especially mountain guides, described the vaccination programme for the group as a step towards preparing them to receive tourists in the new normal. One of the guides, Suzana Bulangai, 48, said vaccination was very important, not only to protect themselves from the Covid-19 infection but also important for tourists who will […]
Climbing activities at Mount Kinabalu allowed from March 5
KOTA KINABALU: Climbing activities to the summit of Mount Kinabalu which has been suspended since Jan 13 will be allowed to resume starting this Friday (March 5) but it will be limited to 100 people a day. Sabah Parks (TTS) Board of Trustees made the announcement on its official Facebook page today. However, participants are […]
