Journey to the summit of Southeast Asia's highest mountain, exploring its geological wonders, unique ecosystems, and cultural legends.
Listen — all 6 episodes free
0
The Sacred Peak Above the Clouds
This is Whispers of Aki Nabalu, a series exploring the stories, science, and spirit of Mount Kinabalu and the land that surrounds it.
0:00
1
Granite Giant Rising From Deep Earth
Mount Kinabalu's granite core began forming roughly ten million years ago, when molten rock pushed upward through the Earth's crust but never broke the surface.
0:00
2
Five Thousand Species on One Mountain
Kinabalu Park packs more plant species into its seven hundred square kilometers than all of North America.
0:00
3
Where Ancestors Rest Among the Clouds
The Kadazan-Dusun people, Sabah's largest indigenous group, call it Aki Nabalu — the Revered Place of the Dead.
0:00
4
Two Days to the Roof of Borneo
Most climbers reach Low's Peak at dawn, standing on Borneo's highest point in near-darkness before sunrise floods the South China Sea below.
0:00
5
Malaysia's First World Heritage Natural Site
In the year 2000, Kinabalu Park became the first site in Malaysia to receive UNESCO World Heritage status, a designation earned specifically for its outstanding plant…
0:00