KOTA KINABALU, Nov. 3 -- A five-member team from Sabah Parks' Mountain Search and Rescue (SAR) Unit made history after successfully reaching the Everest Base Camp (EBC) in Nepal recently.

The team completed the 10-day expedition after battling freezing temperatures as low as -21degC and trekking through thick snow at an altitude of 5,364 metres. Known for their expertise on Mount Kinabalu, the team completed the climb at 1:07pm Nepal time (11:22 am Malaysia time).

The mission was led by Maipol Spait, Deputy Director (Operations, Privatisation & Development) of Sabah Parks, along with team members Rexie Meekenddey Madis, Silver Peter, Najeri Najib, and Suparin Kumin.

The expedition was part of Sabah Parks' ongoing effort to enhance the ...