Local Sabahans’ Satisfaction with Level of Access to Mount Kinabalu

Bidder, Christy; Polus, Reni

Abstract

This study analyzes the local Sabahans’ satisfaction with the level of access to Mount Kinabalu in Sabah, Malaysian Borneo. Specifically, it examines the number of complaints by local Sabahans regarding access and their perception of changes in accessibility to the mountain. Interviews with Sabah Parks and Sutera Sanctuary Lodges were conducted and questionnaires were distributed to local residents to collect data. The results show that there were intense complaints regarding the climbing cost and extensive waiting time to secure a confirmed booking at the outset of price increases. However, the researchers could not locate any recently published complaints. Respondents who have previously climbed Mount Kinabalu perceive the mountain to be less accessible for local Sabahans now due to a less affordable cost and a longer waiting time. Those who have not climbed Mount Kinabalu also think the climbing cost has become less affordable for local Sabahans, but they do not perceive that to be causing the mountain less accessible for local Sabahans.

Citation

Bidder, C., & Polus, R. (2014). Local Sabahans’ Satisfaction with Level of Access to Mount Kinabalu. SHS Web of Conferences, 12, Article 01091. https://doi.org/10.1051/shsconf/20141201091

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Online Publication Date: Nov 19, 2014
• Publication Date: 2014
• Deposit Date: Jul 15, 2024
• Publicly Available Date: Jul 16, 2024
• Electronic ISSN: 2261-2424
• Publisher: EDP Open
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 12
• Article Number: 01091
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/shsconf/20141201091