December 25, 2020 in Kota Kinabalu, Tourism
A Journey In Borneo With Sea Nomads
This is how they earned the title of the “nomads of the seas.”
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December 25, 2020 in Kota Kinabalu, Tourism
Bajau Laut (Sea Gypsies)
Few communities around the world can boast a deeper connection with the ocean than the legendary Bajau Laut of Borneo, who follow a nomadic, seafaring way of life throughout their…
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November 30, 2020 in History, Kota Kinabalu
A Short Historical Overview
Not much is known of Sabah's early prehistory. Archeological finds are rare but it must be presumed that as early as 40,000 years ago modern man has already roamed the…
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November 30, 2020 in Culture, Kota Kinabalu
Sabah: The Culture and the People
Sabah is one of 13 member states of Malaysia.
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November 30, 2020 in History, Kota Kinabalu
How Some Towns in Sabah Got Their Names
Sabah Borneo is a unique place to visit, not only is it known to have many tribes living here, its diverse culture and tradition, but also the beauty of the…
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November 30, 2020 in Environment, Kota Kinabalu
Orangutans of Kota Kinabalu
The world has less than 20 years left to save the orangutan, according to conservationists who predict the charismatic red ape will become extinct if no action is taken to…
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November 30, 2020 in Culture, Kota Kinabalu
Cultural Heritage
Sabah is famous for her friendly and hospitable people.
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November 16, 2020 in Culture, Kota Kinabalu
Ojagar – the forgotten ‘Lion of S’kan’
Jemadar (Warrant Officer) Ojagar Singh, is known to elder Sikhs in Sabah today as the “Lion of Sandakan.”
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November 16, 2020 in Culture, Kota Kinabalu
Music lovers throng inaugural Sabah Jazz
Everything from jazz fusion, swing, bossa nova and fingerstyle guitar playing was celebrated in the inaugural Sabah Jazz.
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July 14, 2020 in History, Kota Kinabalu
Petagas War Memorial
The Petagas War Memorial is a testament to those who lost their lives defending Sabah against the Japanese Occupation Army during World War II, particularly those of the ill fated Kinabalu Guerrillas.
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July 14, 2020 in Environment, Kota Kinabalu
About Mount Kinabalu
Mount Kinabalu’s specialty lies in its location at a renowned World Heritage Site
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July 14, 2020 in Environment, Kota Kinabalu
What You Didn’t Know About Malaysia’s Legendary Mountains
In case you didn't know, there's such a thing as International Mountain Day that's celebrated on 11th December every year.
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July 13, 2020 in Environment, Kota Kinabalu
Orang-utan
Asia’s only great ape, the orang-utan or ‘man of the forest’ is found only on the islands of Borneo and Sumatra.
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July 13, 2020 in Environment, Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu’s Crocodile Dundee hunts them down
KOTA KINABALU - Crocodile hunter Lim Sau Hyun has seen all sorts of human remains inside the reptiles that he caught.
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July 13, 2020 in Kota Kinabalu, Tourism
[New Opening] Club Med to Pioneer New Sustainable Resort in Secret Kota Kinabalu Location
Club Med, the pioneer of Premium All-Inclusive holidays, announced plans to open its first green resort near Kota Kinabalu, the capital of Malaysia's Sabah state, on the in the northern…
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July 11, 2020 in Environment, Kota Kinabalu
Quick Facts About Climbing Mount Kinabalu
Mount Kinabalu is the tallest mountain in Malaysia. The summit, Low's Peak, sits at 4095.2 meters (13,435 feet) above sea level.
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June 15, 2020 in Food, Kota Kinabalu
8 “Must eat” food when visiting Sabah
What is the “must eat” in Sabah? I got asked this question a lot and many local Sabahan seems to be at lost what food to recommend their visiting friends.
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June 15, 2020 in History, Kota Kinabalu
Sandakan Memorial Park, Sabah
The Sandakan Memorial Park commemorates a tragedy and an atrocity.
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June 15, 2020 in History, Kota Kinabalu
History of Sabah
Sabah, which was known as North Borneo before it joined the Malaysian Federation in 1963, was part of the Sultanate of Brunei in the 16th century while the north-eastern coast…
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June 15, 2020 in History, Kota Kinabalu
The North Borneo Railway Project
The romance of an old steam train.... A ride on the North Borneo Railway is truly a journey of rediscovery into the heart of Borneo.
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June 15, 2020 in History, Kota Kinabalu
About KK
Overlooking the South China Sea, Kota Kinabalu is the capital city of Sabah, the second largest state in Malaysia.
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