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Sabah, Borneo isn't just known for its natural beauty and wildlife. This is a list for adrenaline junkies looking to try something new and exciting at this haven in Borneo. All of these are guaranteed to get your heart racing. In no particular order they are -  Mountain Torq Via Ferrata The Mountain Torq Via Ferrata mountain trail gives one an opportunity to scale Mount Kinabalu, the tallest mountain in South-East Asia. Standing at 3,300 meters, the mountain's north face is covered in iron rungs, footholds, cables and rails. There are several packages available for adventure sports lovers including - Walk the Torq, The Low Peak's Circuit, The Balancing Act, Conquer the Torq, The Preamble and The High Path. In addition to this one can learn sports climbing, rope ascending and rappelling. The mountain is just one and a half hours away from Kota Kinabalu and accommodation is available at dormitory style facilities near the camp. Sipadan Island Renowned as one of...

"WE did it". "We have done the impossible". "I have done it". "My dream has become a reality". These were some of the comments made by 25 breast cancer survivors and volunteers who, despite the overwhelming odds, made it to the summit of Mt Kinabalu in their maiden "Survivors' Climb Mt Kinabalu" expedition last Friday. Of the figure, five were male supporters of Kinabalu Pink Ribbon (KPR) led by Lucilla Pang, one of the climbers. She said the team began their ascent on June 30 and reached the summit of Low's Peak the following day. According to her, the journey was tough but the survivors kept encouraging each other all the way to the top and down the majestic peak. "We are very proud to have conquered the highest mountain in Southeast Asia, just as we have battled and overcome breast cancer, the No. 1 cancer afflicting women. It shows that there is life after breast cancer," she said. Mount Kinabalu is located on the...