Kinabalu Earthquake: 10 Years Later, Remembering the Guides, the Grief, and the Mountain’s Silent Heroes Published: 16 May 2025 Ten years after the Kinabalu Earthquake of 2015, we remember the lives lost and honour the mountain guides who led heroic rescues through fear and devastation. Read More
Veteran Guide Shares Signs of Climate Impact on Mount Kinabalu Published: 30 Apr 2025 Danson Bulangai, one of MountKinabalu.com's experienced in-house mountain guides, has spent decades trekking up and down Mount Kinabalu. Read More
Calls for Climber Safety Grow as Sabah Mulls Age Limit on Mount Kinabalu Published: 10 Mar 2025 After a string of tragic incidents on Malaysia’s highest peak, Sabah officials are considering new safety measures—including a potential age limit for climbers.... Read More
British Climber Dies on Mount Kinabalu Published: 25 Feb 2025 The majestic Mount Kinabalu, rising 4,095 meters above sea level, is a dream destination for many — but the recent death of a British climber serves as a stark... Read More
Fresh New Look for Timpohon Gate Published: 04 Feb 2025 Timpohon Gate, the primary entrance to the Mount Kinabalu summit trail, has received a major facelift. Completed in December 2024, the RM1 million upgrade breat... Read More
Summit Closure Dates for 2025 Published: 29 Jan 2025 Summit Closure Dates for 2025 January - 29 January - 29 February - 26 March - 5, 22, 27 Read More
Landslide Destroys Homestay in Kundasang Following Heavy Rainfall Published: 18 Jan 2025 A landslide triggered by continuous heavy rainfall destroyed Syameen’s Homestay in Kampung Cinta Mata, Kundasang, on 16 January 2025. Fortunately, there were no... Read More
Hot FM’s Bekpes Hot Crew Breaks Malaysia Book of Records with MountKinabalu.com Published: 21 Nov 2024 History was made on 15 November 2024, as Hot FM’s Bekpes Hot crew – Johan, AG, Fara Fauzana, and Khairy Jamaluddin (KJ) – successfully reached the summit of Mou... Read More
Porter Wins 31st Mount Kinabalu Climbathon Published: 07 Oct 2024 Porter Daved Simpat wins the 2024 Mount Kinabalu Climbathon. Explore how he conquered Borneo’s toughest endurance race to the summit of Low’s Peak. Read More
Over 200 International Athletes Gather for the Iconic Mount Kinabalu Climbathon 2024 Published: 05 Oct 2024 Mount Kinabalu, Sabah – In a thrilling display of endurance and determination, over 200 athletes from around the world have gathered at the foot of Malaysia’s h... Read More
How Many Steps Does It Take to Climb Mount Kinabalu? Published: 22 Jul 2024 Ever wondered how many steps it takes to trek from Timpohon Gate to the Panalaban Base Camp? Wonder no more! Read More
New Uniforms to Promote the Quality of Kinabalu UNESCO Global Geopark (KUGGp) and World Heritage Site Mountain Guides Published: 16 Jul 2024 KUGGp and World Heritage Site hosted a memorable ceremony to present new uniforms to all licensed Mount Kinabalu mountain guides. The event, a collaborative eff... Read More