Health screening, not age limit, key to climbing safety on Mount Kinabalu


A view from the top of Mt Kinabalu in the early morning.

KOTA KINABALU: Experts and experienced individuals have weighed in on the recent proposal to impose an age limit for climbing Mount Kinabalu, with many suggesting that mandatory health screenings would be a more effective way to ensure safety, especially for senior climbers.

Kinabalu Geopark cultural advisor Dr Paul Porodong said fatalities on Mount Kinabalu should not be solely attributed to a climber’s age because numerous factors, particularly health conditions, could be part of the cause.  

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