French Spiderman Fined for Climbing KLCC Tower

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — A French climber nicknamed “Spiderman” has been fined 2,000 ringgit ($570) for climbing Malaysia’s 88-story Petronas Twin Towers. A Kuala Lumpur court official says Alain Robert pleaded guilty Wednesday to criminal trespass. He declined to be named, citing court policy. A day earlier, Robert sneaked past security to reach the top of Tower 2 of the landmark buildings. He was arrested right after his feat. He was quoted by the national Bernama news agency as saying, “Climbing is my passion, my life, my addiction.” Robert tried to scale the Twin Towers in 1997 and 2007 but was arrested at the 60th floor both times. He has climbed more than 70 skyscrapers worldwide, including the Empire State Building and Taipei 101.
Damn Brave this fellow, very brave… Oh my god, when i heard about it, i didnt believe it at all… after the news in media, i’ve shocked. He really got the guts! As a Climber, he achieve his dream toward KLCC building. Thats fantastic!!! But, the Malaysian court charged him for RM2000 ($570). I think the $570 is nothing for him…small money…jujubi money… as for sure, he is going to climb another one tower soon. Good Luck Robert! Hats Off to you! Hope you don’t become a superman later!




