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A new study led by Lesley Hiew, Operations Director of Amazing Borneo and a PhD candidate at Universiti Malaysia Sabah, puts mountain guides under the spotlight. Published in Taylor’s University’s Asia-Pacific Journal of Futures in Education and Society, the paper unpacks how guiding in Sabah is evolving, and why it deserves greater recognition.

On 22nd May 2025, Emyr and Prajesh stood once more at the summit of Mount Kinabalu, the same sacred mountain where, ten years ago, their school expedition was forever changed by a powerful earthquake. This time, they returned not as students, but as survivors, carrying the memories of friends and teachers who could not return with them.

On 5th June 2015, Mount Kinabalu shook as a 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck Sabah, Malaysia, causing serious damage. Almost ten years later, two survivors of the Singaporean student group, Emyr and Prajesh, are returning as young men honouring their friends and teachers, and the strength it took to survive.

In the fast-paced world of sales and corporate leadership, Emily Lim has carved a name for herself as a formidable force.

For over a decade, Carol Binti Julius has been a driving force at Amazing Borneo. As the Senior Sales Manager, she has played a crucial role in the company’s success, shaping its sales strategies and leading a dynamic team. But beyond the workplace, she also embraces another vital role – being a mother.

As a conscious traveller, your choices matter. By selecting ethical experiences, you contribute to the protection of Borneo’s rich biodiversity and help sustain local livelihoods. This guide explores how to engage in responsible wildlife tourism while making a lasting positive impact!

Concerns about safety in Semporna – stemming from past security incidents – have left some travellers hesitant. If you're wondering whether it's safe to visit Semporna today, rest assured: Yes, Semporna is now safer than ever for tourists, thanks to significant security improvements.

Meet Diana Isdain, the only female Tour Guide at Amazing Borneo Tours, a role she never envisioned for herself but has since embraced wholeheartedly. Her journey is one of courage, growth, and proving that passion transcends gender barriers.

Henry Golding brings Hollywood star power to Sarawak in No Taste Like Home With Antoni Porowski, now streaming on Disney+.

BBC's Discovering the World's Table sees food writer Nick Kwek's journey to his ancestral homeland of Sabah in Malaysian Borneo, where he eats pufferfish with the Bajau Laut sea nomads, learns the art of rice wine-making and is given a secret hangover cure, with the help of his guide from Amazing Borneo!