KUNDASANG: The opening of two new hostels at Panalaban – Kinotoki and Mokodou – since April 2 has led to an increase of climbers at Mt Kinabalu.“The hostels have enabled more people to take in the view at the peak of Mt Kinabalu, a precious experience,” said Sabah Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister, Datuk Christina Liew, at an officiating ceremony Saturday.The Deputy Chief Minister also said: 

“The hostels are in addition to Laban Rata Resthouse managed by Sutera Sanctuary Lodges, Pendant Hut under Mountain Torq and Lemaing Hostel under Sabah Parks (TTS).”She said total climbers in the first half of 2019 was 21,405, a rise of 7 per cent compared to the same period last year with 20,006 people.She said from April to June, the new hostels accommodated 1,011 Malaysians and 882 foreigners.As a result of the hostel openings, total climbers per day....Read more