Mount Kinabalu training centre set to position Sabah as regional leader
Sabah is set to emerge as a national and Southeast Asian leader in high-altitude training, said state Tourism, Culture and Environment minister Datuk Seri Christina Liew.
She said the launch of the Mount Kinabalu High Altitude Training Centre here is the first of its kind in the country.
"Today, Sabah Parks has fulfilled its responsibility to the state government by successfully establishing and operating this centre, including developing training modules, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and an online booking system," he said during the launch at Kinabalu Hall here.
Peter added that the establishment and operation of the Mount Kinabalu High Altitude Training Centre presents new challenges and responsibilities for Sabah Parks management and other related agencies, particularly concerning climber safety.
Last year, the total number of Mount Kinabalu climbers reached 47,212, generating RM9.5 million in revenue.
Credit Image : Dr. Maklarin Lakim