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The cheapest (and in this case – best) way to book Mt. Kinabalu

This is by far the cheapest and best way to book a climb up this mountain. Since there’s only one company, Sutera Harbour, that does all the bookings, it’s best to book directly with them.

Otherwise, you would essentially be paying more to have someone book on your behalf. And, many tour agencies charge 3 times the price!

You can book directly with them by emailing them (sales.ssl@suteraharbour.com.my). They’re pretty quick with their emails, but if you’re in a pinch you can call them at +60 88 318 888.

The pricing as of October 30, 2011 is: RM 522.00 which is for a 2 day 1 night package including:

 

1 x Pkg

Accommodation at Laban Rata (LR)

1 x Pkg

Packed Lunch at Balsam KP

1 x Pkg

Dinner at LR

1 x FO

2AM Supper at LR

1 x Pkg

Breakfast at LR

1 x Pkg

Lunch at Balsam KP

1 x FO

Climbing Permit

1 x FO

Mt. Insurance

 

For the adventurers out there, you highly recommend doing via ferreta at Low’s Peak – which holds the world’s record for the highest via ferreta and suspension bridge.

It’s important to know that you only get refunds if you book directly through Mountain Torq, who is the sole operator. Getting a refund back is especially important since they will cancel the event if the weather is too ugly.

There are three ways to do the booking: 1) Call in advance 2) Register on site when you reach the park entrance 3) Register on site when you reach Laban Rata

The latter being the safest route as you can see how you feel after reaching the lodge before making any commitments. Also, it serves as a test for your fitness since you have to reach the lodge before 3PM in order to catch the mandatory briefing.

I went with the third option and paid RM 580. I’m not sure if this would be different if you registered in other ways.

Enjoy and be safe!

P1020311

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Undergrad Entrepreneur listed as 100 Best Blogs for Young Entrepreneurs

Yay!

A few months ago, I received an email from Kelly Sonora from Online College Degree informing me that PeterKao.com was listed as one of the 100 best blogs for young entrepreneurs!

I’m glad that my blog has reached young entrepeneurs across the internets. Thank you all for your readership support! :D

See the entire list here: http://onlinecollegedegree.org/2009/03/12/100-best-blogs-for-young-entrepreneurs-2/

- Peter Kao

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Best States to Start a Business

In addition to my last article, Best Countries to Start a Business, here’s a list of the best states for startups which is also from Fortune Small Business. You can read the full article here, but I have provided summaries for the top 5 below:

1. South Dakota

No tax on personal income, capital gains or corporate income. Little crime and low energy costs.

2. Nevada

No tax on personal income, capital gains or corporate income and low property taxes. However, consumption and gas taxes are one of the highest in the nation.

3. Wyoming

No tax on personal income, capital gains, corporate income or capital gains. Cheap electric utility costs and gas taxes, but high in property and consumption-based taxes.

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Best Countries to Start a Business

According to Fortune Small Business, New Zealand is the most friendly country to start a business, quickly followed by the United States (duh) and Canada (wuh?).

Top 21 countries to start a business

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