New condition of mountain guides for climbing activities to be enforced

MELAKA: The Forestry Department Peninsular Malaysia (JPSM) is planning to enforce new conditions for climbers who want to enter a Permanent Forest Reserve (HSK) in the peninsula, including using the service of mountain guides starting next year. Its director-general Datuk Mohd Ridza Awang said the use of mountain guides is required, especially during climbing activities […]

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 […]