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Ranau tourism players lament troublesome traffic snarl
Ranau tourism players lament troublesome traffic snarl: KOTA KINABALU: Plans for a fun weekend for many were stuck in traffic due to a jam along the one-lane ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2023/12/31/ranau-tourism-players-lament-troublesome-traffic-snarl
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Work completed: Traffic now flows on the new B 461 in Carolinensiel - | What this means
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Sabah pledges close monitoring of sensitive Mt Kinabalu development
Sabah pledges close monitoring of sensitive Mt Kinabalu development: KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah government will closely monitor the approved development of a High ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/11/01/sabah-pledges-close-monitoring-of-sensitive-mt-kinabalu-development
Cotswolds village plagued by tourism set for major change after ...
Cotswolds village plagued by tourism set for major change after consultation: Initial changes are set to be introduced in spring 2027
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Sabah Climbathon aims to draw global runners
Sabah Climbathon aims to draw global runners: KUNDASANG: Sabah is considering higher prize money for the Mount Kinabalu International Climbathon ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/10/19/sabah-climbathon-aims-to-draw-global-runners
Heavy downpours on Mt Kinabalu strand dozens, as MetMalaysia issues ...
Heavy downpours on Mt Kinabalu strand dozens, as MetMalaysia issues thunderstorm warnings
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/07/10/heavy-downpours-on-mt-kinabalu-strand-dozens-as-metmalaysia-issues-thunderstorm-warnings
Key FactsMount Kinabalu Downpour Halts Climbers’ Progress
Jul 10, 2025 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thestar.com.my
  • Heavy rain early Thursday forced many climbers on Mount Kinabalu to pause or abandon their ascent.

  • Climbers descending from the summit navigated strong water currents and reached the Laban Rata resthouse safely by 6 a.m.

  • By 3:30 a.m., late starters at the Sayat-Sayat checkpoint turned back due to persistent downpours.

  • Thunderstorm warnings affecting areas around Sabah were issued by MetMalaysia starting at 1:50 a.m., including locations near Mount Kinabalu.
Unlicensed homestays posing safety concerns in Kundasang
Unlicensed homestays posing safety concerns in Kundasang: KOTA KINABALU: Unlicensed homestays that have sprouted up around the foothills of Mount Kinabalu are ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/01/18/unlicensed-homestays-posing-safety-concerns-in-kundasang
Peak adventures in Sabah await at MATTA Fair
Peak adventures in Sabah await at MATTA Fair: KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Tourism Board (STB) is highlighting Malaysia’s top five highest peaks ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/09/07/peak-adventures-in-sabah-await-at-matta-fair
Global BirdFair founder keen to work with Sabah
Global BirdFair founder keen to work with Sabah: KOTA KINABALU: The international birding community is keen to collaborate with Sabah following the state's ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/07/15/global-birdfair-founder-keen-to-work-with-sabah
Climber saved from extreme cold on Mt Kinabalu
Climber saved from extreme cold on Mt Kinabalu: KOTA KINABALU: A local male clim­ber who suffered extreme cold had to be carried down from the Panalaban base ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/06/26/climber-saved-from-extreme-cold-on-mt-kinabalu
Tiong sticks to MM2H order despite Sabah blowback
Tiong sticks to MM2H order despite Sabah blowback: KOTA KINABALU: Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing is not backing down despite ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/06/09/tiong-sticks-to-mm2h-order-despite-sabah-blowback
Ninth anniversary of Sabah earthquake remembered with memorial service
Ninth anniversary of Sabah earthquake remembered with memorial service: KUALA LUMPUR: It was nine years ago, but Ridwan Mohd Taib can still vividly recall the ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/06/06/ninth-anniversary-of-sabah-earthquake-remembered-with-memorial-service
Sabah, the perfect destination for stargazing
Sabah, the perfect destination for stargazing: Besides Sabah's rich natural diversity, the state is also a great destination for astronomy activities.
thestar.com.my/lifestyle/travel/2024/02/29/sabah-the-perfect-destination-for-stargazing
Sabah’s second highest mountain to get some love
Sabah’s second highest mountain to get some love: KOTA KINABALU: Sabah is turning its focus to promoting Malay­sia’s second highest mountain: Mount Trusmadi ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/02/02/sabahs-second-highest-mountain-to-get-some-love
An enchanting visit to Sabah, the Land Below the Wind
An enchanting visit to Sabah, the Land Below the Wind: It's easy to see why Sabah always manages to capture the hearts of its visitors ...
thestar.com.my/lifestyle/travel/2023/04/17/an-enchanting-visit-to-sabah-the-land-below-the-wind
Kiulu rural schools have tourism attraction potential, says Bangkuai
Kiulu rural schools have tourism attraction potential, says Bangkuai: KOTA KINABALU: Schools within the picturesque Kiulu sub-district on the foothills of Mount ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2023/04/11/kiulu-rural-schools-have-tourism-attraction-potential-says-bangkuai
Minor landslide causes slight damage to house in Kundasang
Minor landslide causes slight damage to house in Kundasang: KOTA KINABALU: A landslide that occurred in Kundasang, Ranau on Friday (Jan 6) saw minor damage ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2023/01/06/minor-landslide-causes-slight-damage-to-house-in-kundasang
Sabah CM: 26 operations by Mosar team for first half of 2022
Sabah CM: 26 operations by Mosar team for first half of 2022: KOTA KINABALU: The Mountain Search and Rescue (Mosar) team has conducted 26 rescue operations at ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2022/07/14/sabah-cm-26-operations-by-mosar-team-for-first-half-of-2022
Bangkuai: Plane to Busan takes off from KK next week
Bangkuai: Plane to Busan takes off from KK next week: PENAMPANG: Kota Kinabalu will see another international direct route introduced next week by a South Korean ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2022/07/09/bangkuai-plane-to-busan-takes-off-from-kk-next-week