The Sabah state cabinet met last week and the abandoned resthouse cum restaurant
project 9000 feet up on Mount Kinabalu was also discussed, and it decided to
terminate the project permanently and the site is to be reverted back to its
original state. It is a big relief to nature lovers in Sabah because it was
disclosed that the project would have put up a 2 1/2 storey high building
requiring balsting on the mountain's granite to lay the foundation of the
building. It is insane! Moreover, the allocated cost is RM4.3 millions. Surely
there are better ways to use this kind of money, like building better bridges or
roads which do not collapse easily during raining seasons. Mother nature has
been very kind to us Sabahans, blessing us with wonderful tourist spots, but we
do not know how to appreciate them and to treasure them. It is really sad. What
the authority should consider doing is to build several zinc-sheet huts at
strategic spots along the climbers' trail. It will be much more cost effective,
environmental friendly and convenient to climbers. After the Sipadan Island case
and now this one, how many more surprises are in store for us?
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