tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-70414751361781661652023-07-17T21:35:29.657-07:00Sabah Malaysian BorneoVirgonzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03022150226550437191noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041475136178166165.post-4691697620241971302010-04-16T18:51:00.000-07:002010-04-17T21:15:47.439-07:00Gaya Street - Sunday Market (Kota Kinabalu)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_O3-HY5FkKc0/S8qF2WDc3II/AAAAAAAAFXU/LrehBnJNyWU/s1600/a-01.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_O3-HY5FkKc0/S8qF2WDc3II/AAAAAAAAFXU/LrehBnJNyWU/s400/a-01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5461324666819632258" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Originally named <em>Bond Street</em>, <strong>Gaya Street</strong> located in the <a href="http://www.sabahtourism.com/sabah-malaysian-borneo/en/destination/district/1-kota-kinabalu-capital-city/" id="link" class="link">Kota Kinabalu</a> Central Business District has been the centre of business for over a hundred years. The wooden shops with nipah roofs are long gone but here is where generations-old family businesses are still thriving passed down from father to son. </div><p style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Every Sunday morning, the length of Gaya Street is closed off to traffic to make way for the Fair. Shop for anything under shady trees and over-sized umbrellas, like batik sarongs, fruits and flowers, arts and craft, footwear, antiques and souvenirs, cakes, even pets and herbs!. This is the best place to experience the cross-section of the local population when entire families enjoy a Sunday outing.</p><div style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </div><p style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The Gaya Street Fair is on every Sunday from 6.30 am to 1.00 pm</p><div style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </div><p style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong>Getting There</strong></p><div style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </div><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">A short stroll from anywhere around the city or take public transport into town. (City Bus)</span><br /></p><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_O3-HY5FkKc0/S8qF2M2YfZI/AAAAAAAAFXM/d9DXtc0Erj0/s1600/dscn9767.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_O3-HY5FkKc0/S8qF2M2YfZI/AAAAAAAAFXM/d9DXtc0Erj0/s400/dscn9767.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5461324664348900754" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_O3-HY5FkKc0/S8qF1xJu_bI/AAAAAAAAFXE/ncpSWMlnqvc/s1600/map-gayastreetfair.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 276px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_O3-HY5FkKc0/S8qF1xJu_bI/AAAAAAAAFXE/ncpSWMlnqvc/s400/map-gayastreetfair.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5461324656913874354" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div>Virgonzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03022150226550437191noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041475136178166165.post-89416691193763287692010-04-11T05:35:00.000-07:002010-04-16T18:48:13.013-07:00Double Six Monument, Grace Park (Kota kinabalu)<div align="justify"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_O3-HY5FkKc0/S8kP9vsxmAI/AAAAAAAAFW8/aUB87arsfOc/s1600/ds.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460913576614139906" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_O3-HY5FkKc0/S8kP9vsxmAI/AAAAAAAAFW8/aUB87arsfOc/s400/ds.jpg" /></a><span style="color:#000000;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="color:#000000;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="color:#000000;">The Double Six Monument is located in Sembulan, marking a significant tragedy in the history of Sabah. On June 6th, 1976, an airplane carrying Sabah’s fifth Chief Minister, Tun Mohd. Fuad Stephens and six other State ministers crashed, killing all on board. The Double Six monument was erected on the exact spot of the fatal crash. </span></div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify"><span style="color:#000000;"></span></div><div align="justify"><strong><span style="color:#000000;">Getting There</span></strong></div><div align="justify"><span style="color:#000000;">The monument is a 10-minute drive from </span><a id="link" class="link" href="http://www.sabahtourism.com/sabah-malaysian-borneo/en/destination/district/1-kota-kinabalu-capital-city/"><span style="color:#000000;">Kota Kinabalu</span></a><span style="color:#000000;"> city. A taxi ride from the city centre will cost approximately RM15.00 (one way). Take Bus no. 17B (marked ‘Putatan’) from the bus station in front of Wawasan Plaza for RM1.50 per person (one way). Buses run from 6:30am to 8:00pm. </span></div><div align="justify"><span style="color:#000000;"><br /></div></span><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_O3-HY5FkKc0/S8kP9TSBckI/AAAAAAAAFW0/94iZg-kMPu0/s1600/Grace+Point+1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460913568985739842" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_O3-HY5FkKc0/S8kP9TSBckI/AAAAAAAAFW0/94iZg-kMPu0/s400/Grace+Point+1.jpg" /></a> <ul><li><div align="justify"><span style="color:#000000;">Located at The Grace Park, Sembulan</span></div></li><li><div align="justify"><span style="color:#000000;">The Monument to commemorate the aircraft crash which killed the Sabah's fifth Chief Minister, Tun Fuad Stephens and six other important ministers.</span></div></li><li><div align="justify"><span style="color:#000000;">Incident happened on 6 June 1976</span></div></li><li><div align="justify"><span style="color:#000000;">A popular park amongst local for seating outs plentiful og leisure activities.</span></div></li></ul><p></p>Virgonzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03022150226550437191noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041475136178166165.post-25256456053792796112010-04-09T22:44:00.000-07:002010-04-11T05:49:55.750-07:00City Mosque (Kota Kinabalu)<div><div style="text-align: center;"><img style="text-align: center; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; display: block; height: 300px;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458383649434967522" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_O3-HY5FkKc0/S8ATAmhfHeI/AAAAAAAAFWk/T6vObEiIZTo/s400/mosque.jpg" border="0" /><em style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">City Mosque or in Malay,</em><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> Masjid Bandaraya </span><em style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">in daylight</em> </div><br /><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" align="justify"></div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" align="justify">Built on a 2.47 acres site at the Likas bay, the <a id="link" class="link" href="http://www.sabahtourism.com/sabah-malaysian-borneo/en/destination/district/1-kota-kinabalu-capital-city/">Kota Kinabalu</a> City Mosque is exemplary of the Islamic contemporary architecture. Situated near the sea, this majestic white mosque boasts similar features to the Nabawi Mosque in Medina. This floating mosque has a prayer hall which houses three madrasahs and accommodates from 9, 000 to 12, 000 people at a time.<br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><img style="text-align: center; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; display: block; height: 267px;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458383664597466786" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_O3-HY5FkKc0/S8ATBfAgfqI/AAAAAAAAFWs/icTswDpecUA/s400/4031571540_965801803e_o.jpg" border="0" /> By far the largest mosque in <a id="link" class="link" href="http://www.sabahtourism.com/sabah-malaysian-borneo/en/destination/district/1-kota-kinabalu-capital-city/">Kota Kinabalu</a>, the <a id="link" class="link" href="http://www.sabahtourism.com/sabah-malaysian-borneo/en/destination/district/1-kota-kinabalu-capital-city/">Kota Kinabalu</a> City Mosque is even possibly the most beautiful one in Malaysia – the man-made lagoon which surrounds it gives a serenely gorgeous and dramatic look to the mosque on a full moon night.</div><p style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The <a id="link" class="link" href="http://www.sabahtourism.com/sabah-malaysian-borneo/en/destination/district/1-kota-kinabalu-capital-city/">Kota Kinabalu</a> City Mosque is open for public visits daily except Fridays from 8am to 5pm. There are no fees charged on visitors.<br /></p><br /></div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong>Getting there</strong></div><br /><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The <a id="link" class="link" href="http://www.sabahtourism.com/sabah-malaysian-borneo/en/destination/district/1-kota-kinabalu-capital-city/">Kota Kinabalu</a> City Mosque is located about 3 kilometers from <a id="link" class="link" href="http://www.sabahtourism.com/sabah-malaysian-borneo/en/destination/district/1-kota-kinabalu-capital-city/">Kota Kinabalu</a> City (10 - 15 minutes drive away).</div>Virgonzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03022150226550437191noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041475136178166165.post-89244870868723969722010-04-06T08:04:00.001-07:002010-04-11T05:49:41.738-07:00Borneo Art Gallery (Kota Kinabalu)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_O3-HY5FkKc0/S7tN8CiZ2xI/AAAAAAAAFWA/1zdTyj684Sg/s1600/inside1.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_O3-HY5FkKc0/S7tN8CiZ2xI/AAAAAAAAFWA/1zdTyj684Sg/s400/inside1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457041067358149394" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Art lovers will take delight in the new<span style="font-weight: bold;"> Borneo Art Gallery</span> which is catered to meet the fine tastes of painting enthusiasts!<br /></div><br /><br /><a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_O3-HY5FkKc0/S7tNwJE1KkI/AAAAAAAAFVw/y8nVE-fhVxM/s1600/inside2.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_O3-HY5FkKc0/S7tNwJE1KkI/AAAAAAAAFVw/y8nVE-fhVxM/s400/inside2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457040862954728002" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Situated on the <span style="font-weight: bold;">2nd floor of Asia City Complex</span>, this art gallery mainly showcases the artworks of talented local artists as well as several of those by artists from the Philippines and Indonesia. All the paintings exhibited in the art gallery are for sale. Whether you are a devoted art collector or simply someone who appreciates paintings, this gallery is definitely worth visiting.<br /></div><br /><br /><a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_O3-HY5FkKc0/S7tNvqWuADI/AAAAAAAAFVo/KVYhPHnShfw/s1600/inside3.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_O3-HY5FkKc0/S7tNvqWuADI/AAAAAAAAFVo/KVYhPHnShfw/s400/inside3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457040854708256818" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The Borneo Art Gallery is open from 9am to 9pm Monday through Saturday, and 9am to 3pm on Sunday and Public Holidays.<span style="font-weight: bold;"> Entrance is free</span>.<br /></div><br /><br /><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_O3-HY5FkKc0/S7tNvSnrZnI/AAAAAAAAFVg/jYwkC5e9ork/s1600/locationmapartgallery.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 273px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_O3-HY5FkKc0/S7tNvSnrZnI/AAAAAAAAFVg/jYwkC5e9ork/s400/locationmapartgallery.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457040848336938610" border="0" /></a></strong><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Getting There</span><br /><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong></strong>The Borneo Art Gallery is situated within walking distance from the heart of <a href="http://sabah-northernborneo.blogspot.com/2010/04/kota-kinabalu.html" id="link" class="link">Kota Kinabalu</a> City.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Extra InformationLocation</span> : Suite 2.28, 2nd Floor, Complex Asia City, Jln. Asia City,<a href="http://sabah-northernborneo.blogspot.com/2010/04/kota-kinabalu.html"> </a><a href="http://sabah-northernborneo.blogspot.com/2010/04/kota-kinabalu.html" id="link" class="link">Kota Kinabalu</a></p> <p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Tel/Fax</span> : 088-280707</p> <p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Email</span> : info@artborneo.com</p> <p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Website</span> : www.artborneo.com</p>Virgonzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03022150226550437191noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041475136178166165.post-76892813970685881852010-04-06T07:42:00.000-07:002010-04-11T05:49:28.212-07:00Aquarium and Marine Museum (Kota Kinabalu)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_O3-HY5FkKc0/S7tJuP4O52I/AAAAAAAAFVY/975JTRjLXC4/s1600/ums-aquariummuseum_7282.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_O3-HY5FkKc0/S7tJuP4O52I/AAAAAAAAFVY/975JTRjLXC4/s400/ums-aquariummuseum_7282.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457036432374687586" border="0" /></a><br /><p style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The state-of-the-art marine museum is yet another addition to the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Universiti Malaysia Sabah campus.</span></p><div style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </div><p style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Established in 1995, the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Borneo Marine Research Institute (BMRI)</span> is aimed to promote education, research and training in conservation and sustainable development of marine resources, and a rational deployment of biotechnology.</p><div style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </div><p style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Situated within the Borneo Marine Research Institute (BMRI) Complex adjunction to the Sepanggar Bay area, this aquarium and marine museum boasts one of the best aquarium facilities on the Borneo Island.</p><div style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </div><p style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Among its facilities are the free standing exhibition tanks, live open water reef exhibition centre, live shallow reef exhibition centre, mangrove walk, contemporary Marine and Maritime Museum, Multimedia Interactive Information Kiosk, and Sipadan deep dive diorama.</p><div style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </div><p style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The UMS Aquarium and Marine Museum is open every day except on Wednesdays and public holidays. Visiting hours are from 9.30am – 12.30pm and 2.00pm – 4.30pm.</p><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Visiting Hours</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Everyday except Wednesday 9.30am - 12.30pm and 2.00pm - 4.30pm</span><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Closed</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Public holiday and Wednesday (Cleaning and maintenance)</span><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Entrance Fee</span><br /><br /><table class="MsoNormalTable" style="margin: auto 6.75pt; width: 597px; border-collapse: collapse; height: 239px; text-align: left; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" border="1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td style="padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 210.55pt; background-color: transparent; border: 1pt solid windowtext;" valign="top" width="281"><p><strong>Particulars</strong></p> </td> <td style="padding: 0in 5.4pt; border-width: 1pt 1pt 1pt medium; border-style: solid solid solid none; border-color: windowtext windowtext windowtext rgb(236, 233, 216); width: 124.05pt; background-color: transparent;" valign="top" width="165"> <p><strong>Malaysian</strong></p> </td> <td style="padding: 0in 5.4pt; border-width: 1pt 1pt 1pt medium; border-style: solid solid solid none; border-color: windowtext windowtext windowtext rgb(236, 233, 216); width: 108.2pt; background-color: transparent;" valign="top" width="144"> <p><strong>Non-Malaysian</strong></p> </td> </tr> <tr style=""> <td style="padding: 0in 5.4pt; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt; border-style: none solid solid; border-color: rgb(236, 233, 216) windowtext windowtext; width: 210.55pt; background-color: transparent;" valign="top" width="281"> <p>· Adult</p> <p>· Children(Below18 years)</p> <p>· Students( group of 10 person)</p> <p>· Senior Citizen</p> <p>· Camera</p> <p>· Disabled</p> </td> <td style="padding: 0in 5.4pt; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: rgb(236, 233, 216) windowtext windowtext rgb(236, 233, 216); width: 124.05pt; background-color: transparent;" valign="top" width="165"> <p>RM 5.00</p> <p>RM 2.00</p> <p>RM25.00 (p/group)</p> <p>RM3.00</p> <p>RM5.00</p> <p>Free</p> </td> <td style="padding: 0in 5.4pt; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: rgb(236, 233, 216) windowtext windowtext rgb(236, 233, 216); width: 108.2pt; background-color: transparent;" valign="top" width="144"> <p>RM 10.00</p> <p>RM 4.00</p> <p>RM50.00(p/group)</p> <p>RM6.00</p> <p>RM10.00</p> <p>Free</p><p><br /></p></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong>Getting there</strong></p> <p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">UMS is located about 3 kilometers away from the heart of the city (approximately 10 – 15 minutes drive away). Information regarding available public transportation is as follows:</p><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Wawasan Bus Terminal - take bus to UMS or No. 5A (RM1.50 per person)</p><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Taxi - within city center (*RM 20.00)</p><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong><br /></strong></p><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong>Extra information</strong></p> <p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong>Contact: </strong></p> <p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Universiti Malaysia Sabah<br />Aquarium & Marine Museum<br />Locked Bag No. 2073<br />88999 <a href="http://sabah-northernborneo.blogspot.com/2010/04/kota-kinabalu.html" id="link" class="link">Kota Kinabalu</a></p> <p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong>Tel:</strong> <span class="greenHighliteBold">6088 320000 Ext 2590 / 016 286 3697</span></p> <p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong>Fax:</strong> <span class="greenHighliteBold">6088 320261</span></p> <p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong>Email:</strong><span class="greenHighliteBold">bmru@ums.edu.my</span></p> <p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong>Web:</strong> <span class="greenHighliteBold">www.ums.edu.my</span></p> <p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong>Contact person: </strong><span class="greenHighliteBold">Mr. Kennedy Aaron Aguol, </span>Public Relation Officer</p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-size:85%;">- (*) Subject to changes</span></span>Virgonzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03022150226550437191noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041475136178166165.post-52683198482562357552010-04-06T07:21:00.000-07:002010-04-11T05:49:14.120-07:00Atkinson Clock Tower (Kota Kinabalu)<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_O3-HY5FkKc0/S7tGX_UY1YI/AAAAAAAAFVQ/ltoPtvuT_aI/s1600/Atkinson+clock+tower.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 308px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_O3-HY5FkKc0/S7tGX_UY1YI/AAAAAAAAFVQ/ltoPtvuT_aI/s400/Atkinson+clock+tower.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457032751437370754" border="0" /></a><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Atkinson Clock Tower</span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">One of the most enduring landmarks in <a href="http://sabah-northernborneo.blogspot.com/2010/04/kota-kinabalu.html" id="link" class="link">Kota Kinabalu</a>, it stands prominently on a bluff along Signal Hill Road adjacent to the old Police Station. Built in <strong>1903</strong>, this <strong>all-wood, no-nails</strong> structure was built in memory of <strong>Francis George Atkinson</strong> - the popular first District Officer of Jesselton during the British North Borneo Chartered Company Administration, who had succumbed to a tropical disease at the young age of 28. </div><p style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">This Clock Tower has the distinction of being the oldest standing structure in the whole of Sabah that survived the destruction of Jesselton town during World War II. Till today, it still serves to keep the city's time.</p><div style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </div><p style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The Atkinson Clock Tower is managed by the Sabah Museum under its Antiquity and History section.</p><br /><a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_O3-HY5FkKc0/S7tFcQgBmgI/AAAAAAAAFU4/3ywIq6LHNNo/s1600/0907_KotaKinabalu_3999.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_O3-HY5FkKc0/S7tFcQgBmgI/AAAAAAAAFU4/3ywIq6LHNNo/s400/0907_KotaKinabalu_3999.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457031725257431554" border="0" /></a><br /><ul style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><li>This building was build in 1903.</li><li>1956, the lights of this Clock Tower was used as navigation by local ships evening in Jesselton.</li><li>Francis George Atkinson, the first district officer of Jesselton died of Malaria at age of 28, His mother Mary Edith Atkinson of England build this tower in 1905, in memory of her son.</li></ul><br /><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Getting There<br /></strong><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">You can stroll there or take any taxi. From the bottom of Signal Hill Road at Padang Merdeka, turn left to get to the clock site. Or view it from the city.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Location</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">: Brace Hill, next to the KK police station</span>Virgonzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03022150226550437191noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041475136178166165.post-4337213258133923382010-04-06T07:04:00.000-07:002010-04-11T05:48:40.628-07:00Kota Kinabalu<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_O3-HY5FkKc0/S7tArGmT5DI/AAAAAAAAFUw/nS78aS0q89M/s1600/KKCity_.jpg"><img style="text-align: center; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; display: block; height: 267px; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457026482739340338" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_O3-HY5FkKc0/S7tArGmT5DI/AAAAAAAAFUw/nS78aS0q89M/s400/KKCity_.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Kota Kinabalu or formerly known as 'KK' </span><br /></div><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" align="justify"><br /><br />Kota Kinabalu, formerly known as Jesselton, is the city capital of Sabah as well as the capital of the West Coast Division of Sabah. Strategically situated in the Northwest Coast of Borneo Island, facing the South China Sea and Tunku Abdul Rahman Park on one side, and set against the backdrop of Mount Kinabalu; this beautiful ‘Nature Resort City’ stretches for miles along the coast and towards the inland.<br /><br />Affectionately known as KK or Api Api by the locals, <a id="link" class="link" href="http://sabah-northernborneo.blogspot.com/2010/04/kota-kinabalu.html">Kota Kinabalu</a> is a popular tourism getaway and a major gateway into Sabah and Borneo Island. Apart from featuring a number of tourism attractions in and around the city, <a id="link" class="link" href="http://sabah-northernborneo.blogspot.com/2010/04/kota-kinabalu.html">Kota Kinabalu</a> is also one of the most thriving industrial and commercial centers in East Malaysia.<br /><br /><br /></p><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_O3-HY5FkKc0/S7tAq4sZpGI/AAAAAAAAFUo/4ETa37kMiT0/s1600/kk_city.jpg"><img style="text-align: center; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 266px; display: block; height: 400px; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457026479006786658" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_O3-HY5FkKc0/S7tAq4sZpGI/AAAAAAAAFUo/4ETa37kMiT0/s400/kk_city.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;">KK City Waterfront</span><br /></div><br /><ul style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><li><div align="justify">Kota Kinabalu or 'KK' (Jesselton) as it is popularly known is a pleasant Borneo surprise, set between luch tropical hills and the South China Sea.</div></li><li><div align="justify">KK is the state capital of Sabah and a resort city of exciting contrasts-vibrant, serene and hassle-free, with modern infrastructure and many attractions.</div></li><li><div align="justify">KK was granted city status on February 2nd 2000. It is the Eastern hub and gateways to Malaysia.<br /></div></li></ul><br /><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_O3-HY5FkKc0/S7tAqmlFpoI/AAAAAAAAFUg/ZpZKIxdq3gc/s1600/kkcity.jpg"><img style="text-align: center; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; display: block; height: 358px; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457026474144278146" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_O3-HY5FkKc0/S7tAqmlFpoI/AAAAAAAAFUg/ZpZKIxdq3gc/s400/kkcity.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;">KK City Satellite Image (Click image to enlarge)</span><br /></div><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br /><br />To download <span style="font-weight: bold;">KK City Street Map</span> click <a href="http://sabah-northernborneo.blogspot.com/p/kk-street-map.html"><span style="font-weight: bold;">HERE</span></a> </p><p> </p>Virgonzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03022150226550437191noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041475136178166165.post-62228273411909731382010-04-06T06:55:00.000-07:002010-04-11T05:47:34.451-07:00Weston Wetland (Beaufort)<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_O3-HY5FkKc0/S7s9du9LAjI/AAAAAAAAFUY/SHffIjMxUpM/s1600/weston2701.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_O3-HY5FkKc0/S7s9du9LAjI/AAAAAAAAFUY/SHffIjMxUpM/s400/weston2701.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457022954519593522" border="0" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;">Weston Town</span><br /></div><br /><p style="text-align: justify;"> One of Sabah's hidden treasures, Weston Wetland is a fantastic getaway for the nature-lover. Make your way to the small town of Weston. Your boat ride to the Weston Wetland Retreat begins from the 100-year old jetty by the village. </p><div style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </div><p style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> The lodge is an establishment built in the heart of Weston's swamp area, offering plenty to see and do. Lodging is basic and dormitory-style; a wooden ‘longhouse' with common bathrooms. Go on a river cruise in search of the elusive Proboscis Monkey, cheeky macaques and flying fox. Along the way, learn crab-catching the traditional way. </p><div style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </div><p style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> A hike along the nature trail will lead you to many exotic pitcher plants growing wild. In the evening, enjoy a home-cooked meal at the Kingfisher Lounge, built on stilts and offering a panoramic view of the wetlands. When the lights go off, it's show time! Hundreds of fireflies light up the trees, illuminating the stillness of the night. Another must-do activity? Star-gazing. </p><div style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </div><p style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> The brilliant night sky dazzling with stars will be a sight not soon forgotten right here at the Weston Wetland.<br /></p><ul style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><li>Weston is about 2 hours drive south from <a href="http://sabah-northernborneo.blogspot.com/2010/04/kota-kinabalu.html">Kota Kinabalu</a>. The journey takes you through other seldom-ventured towns, such as <span style="font-weight: bold;">the rice bowl of Papar</span> and the cozy Beaufort.</li><li>The town centre consists of mosque, a school and a row of shops.</li><li>There is a 100 year old jetty near by the village which used to be a large ships used to dock here buck in Weston's heyday when the town was a hub of merchant activity.</li></ul><p style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <span style="font-weight: bold;" class="darkBlueBigBold">Getting There</span><br />Weston is a two-hour drive from <a href="http://sabah-northernborneo.blogspot.com/2010/04/kota-kinabalu.html" id="link" class="link">Kota Kinabalu</a> and only 20 minutes from the district of <a href="http://sabah-northernborneo.blogspot.com/2010/04/beaufort-town.html" id="link" class="link">Beaufort</a>. Transportation arrangements can be made with the operator of Weston Wetland Retreat, Borneo Eco Stay </p><div style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </div><p style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <span style="font-weight: bold;" class="darkBlueBigBold">Rates</span><br />Please contact Borneo Eco Stay for rates </p><div style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </div><div style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <span style="font-weight: bold;" class="darkBlueBigBold">Contact </span><br /><span class="greenHighliteBold">Mr. Tay Wee Let</span><br /><strong>Telephone: </strong>+6088-239476 / 019 821 8038<br /><strong>E-mail:</strong> tayweelet@westonwetland.com<br /><strong>Website:</strong> <a href="http://www.westonwetland.com/">http://www.westonwetland.com </a></div><p> </p>Virgonzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03022150226550437191noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041475136178166165.post-72093363385181762562010-04-06T06:33:00.000-07:002010-04-11T05:47:18.581-07:00Starcevich Memorial Stone (Beaufort)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_O3-HY5FkKc0/S7s61koOXxI/AAAAAAAAFUQ/n7-wP11RaCQ/s1600/lesliethomasstarcevich2.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 296px; height: 342px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_O3-HY5FkKc0/S7s61koOXxI/AAAAAAAAFUQ/n7-wP11RaCQ/s400/lesliethomasstarcevich2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457020065529356050" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Private Thomas Leslie Starcevich enlisted in the Second Australian Imperial Force (AIF) in April 1941. In December 1941 he joined the 2/43rd Battalion, 24th Brigade, 9th Division in Palestine.<br /><br />In April 1945, the 9th Division left for Borneo in the closing months of World War 11. There in <a href="http://sabah-northernborneo.blogspot.com/2010/04/beaufort-town.html" id="link" class="link">Beaufort</a> town and with his unit under fire from the enemy, Starcevich displayed tremendous bravery when he twice approached enemy fire, rushing forward and firing from his Bren gun. With the enemy machine-gun posts knocked out, his ‘B' Company was able to continue their assault.<br /></div><p style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> Thomas L. Starcevich was awarded the Victoria Cross for his bravery and on 28th August 1947, he received his Victoria Cross medal at Western Australia where he eventually returned to farming. He is buried in the Esperance Public Lawn Cemetery, Western Australia.</p><div style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">After the War, the road where the action took place was named Victoria Cross Road by the local townsfolk and a Memorial Stone was erected along it. It is located just near the present-day <a href="http://sabah-northernborneo.blogspot.com/2010/04/beaufort-town.html" id="link" class="link">Beaufort</a> Police station. The inscription on it reads ‘In June 1945, on this hill, by his valour and disregard of danger, Private L.T Starcevich of 2/43rd Battalion A.I.F (Australian Imperial Forces), routed the Japanese defenders.'<br /></div><br /><br /><a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_O3-HY5FkKc0/S7s61CHTTvI/AAAAAAAAFUI/vu1tDl-r0HY/s1600/memorial2.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 156px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_O3-HY5FkKc0/S7s61CHTTvI/AAAAAAAAFUI/vu1tDl-r0HY/s400/memorial2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457020056264462066" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong>Getting there</strong><br /><a href="http://sabah-northernborneo.blogspot.com/2010/04/beaufort-town.html" id="link" class="link">Beaufort</a> town is an hour and a half away from <a href="http://www.sabahtourism.com/sabah-malaysian-borneo/en/destination/district/1-kota-kinabalu-capital-city/" id="link" class="link">Kota Kinabalu</a> City and you can take a bus, self-drive or take a leisurely two hour diesel train ride. You can also contact a local tour operator. Please check under the Directory section.<br /><br /><strong>By train</strong>, board from the Tanjung Aru Train Station. Fares are RM4.80 one way.<br /><strong> Schedule Departure :</strong> Mon - Sun 7.45am , Sun 1.35pm.<br /><strong> Return from <a href="http://sabah-northernborneo.blogspot.com/2010/04/beaufort-town.html" id="link" class="link">Beaufort</a> :</strong> Mon - Sun 9.55am , Sun 10am</div><p style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">You can take a <strong>Mini Bus</strong> from the Bus Station in front of Wawasan Plaza in KK City with departures throughout the day, starting from early morning. A one-way fare is RM5.00.<br /><br /><strong>Taxis</strong> leave from the station at Padang Merdeka in KK.</p><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br /></p><a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_O3-HY5FkKc0/S7s601sWn_I/AAAAAAAAFUA/NVdNX9_z67s/s1600/memorial3.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 378px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_O3-HY5FkKc0/S7s601sWn_I/AAAAAAAAFUA/NVdNX9_z67s/s400/memorial3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457020052930207730" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">for more info about Sir Starcevich, click </span><a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" href="http://www.diggerhistory.info/pages-vc/starcevich-vc.htm">HERE</a>Virgonzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03022150226550437191noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041475136178166165.post-13217943615968183182010-04-04T10:18:00.000-07:002010-04-11T05:46:49.670-07:00Regatta Lepa 2010<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_O3-HY5FkKc0/S7jKgx9_FSI/AAAAAAAAFTA/kT6y-IxaTCw/s1600/329_o.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 263px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_O3-HY5FkKc0/S7jKgx9_FSI/AAAAAAAAFTA/kT6y-IxaTCw/s400/329_o.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5456333613077304610" border="0" /></a><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 204, 204);">Queen of Lepa Festival</span> </div><br /><p style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span class="content_font">The distinctive lifestyle of the nomadic Sea Bajau community in Sabah’s East Coast is characterized by their living on Lepa—they only come to the mainland for food, water supply and funerals..</span> </p><p style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span class="content_font">Lepa is Bajau for single masted sailing boat which is usually made of Ubar Suluk or Red Seraya Wood. It is an ancient legacy which originates from fishing community inhabiting the coast of Semporna and the Bum-Bum Islands has long been the focal point of Lepa making.<br /></span> </p><p style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span class="content_font">The body of the Lepa consists of the pointed bow (tujjah), its body part (lepa), the walled-house structure (tapi) and the sago palm leaves-made roofing (kajang). The centre of the boat is called ‘pakajjangan’, the place for the oars called ‘panga’, and the stern called ‘pemalung’. A typical Lepa is 5 meters long and 1.5 meters wide. However, in competitions the Lepa sizes may vary.</span> </p><p style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="content_font">Lepa uses two types of sails—the bigger sail, ‘lamak bua’an’; a name derived from a type of fish called ‘Bebang’, has one concave end resembling a fish’s mouth. The smaller sized sail is called ‘lamak kapis’ and is rectangular shaped. Lepa usually has colorful sailcloth made from medium weight cotton—heavier fabrics can sever the topes and break the mast during strong winds. </p><div style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </div><p style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="content_font">The Lepa would be ornately decorated with colorful decorative cloths such as ‘tipas-tipas’, which is a triangular shaped sambulayang, or ‘panji-panji’, which is rectangular shaped for festivities and weddings. Sets of traditional instruments called ‘tagungguh’ will be played on the Lepa for cultural shows.</p><div style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </div><p style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="content_font"> For the Bajau people, Lepa possesses many uses apart from as a fishing vessel and as a means of transportation. It is also utilized for wedding venues and cultural performances. Nowadays, the practice of this traditional lifestyle is slowly dispersing with modernity. Few modern Bajaus use the Lepa today as many of them migrated to the mainland. Nonetheless, Lepa remains a symbol of tradition and a precious legacy for the Semporna Bajau community.</p><div style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </div><p style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="content_font">Witness a thrilling parade of flamboyant Lepas competing for the title of most beautiful. Other exciting events include a lineup of Sea Sports and the Lepa Queen pageant. Don’t miss it!</p><p style="text-align: justify;" class="content_font"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_O3-HY5FkKc0/S7jK2YEjy_I/AAAAAAAAFTI/fFk_mZg20i8/s1600/map.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 305px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_O3-HY5FkKc0/S7jK2YEjy_I/AAAAAAAAFTI/fFk_mZg20i8/s400/map.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5456333984082676722" border="0" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;" class="content_font"><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 102, 255);">Map location of Semporna, Sabah</span></p><p style="text-align: left;" class="content_font"><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 102, 255);"><br /></span></p>Virgonzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03022150226550437191noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041475136178166165.post-26752621642765436162010-04-04T09:42:00.000-07:002010-04-11T05:45:17.858-07:00Sabah Fest 2010 - The Legend of Arung Salamiah<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_O3-HY5FkKc0/S7jCReuN_TI/AAAAAAAAFS4/XL4mpjS9zMY/s1600/SF2010poster.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 283px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_O3-HY5FkKc0/S7jCReuN_TI/AAAAAAAAFS4/XL4mpjS9zMY/s400/SF2010poster.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5456324554119839026" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">With this year’s theme, ‘The Legend of Arung Salamiah’, Sabah Fest 2010 kicks off on May 1st 2010 with a two-day Cultural Extravaganza show at the Magellan Grand Ballroom, Sutera Harbour Resort in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, starting at 8.00pm.<br /><br /></div><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">This year’s Sabah Fest celebration is based on one of the many legends of Semporna entitled ‘Arung Salamiah’ which has been orally passed down throughout the generations. Witness exciting cultural dances and traditional musical performances such as the </span><em style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Panansang</em> performance, a ritual healing dance performed by both male and female dancers for a healing ceremony called <em style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Magkalamat</em><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">; the </span><em style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Zepen Suara Siam</em><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">, </span><em style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Lumumbai</em><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">, </span><em style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Dang Mangalai</em><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">, and the </span><em style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Magunatip</em><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">—the Murut warrior bamboo dance. </span><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br /> There will also be handicraft-making demonstrations by the respective ethnic groups. Don’t miss the opportunity to see skilled craftspeople at work during the handicraft exhibition and get a chance to purchase hard find items, from hand-woven baskets to intricately carved Sea Bajau <em>lepas</em> (wooden boat replicas). Love tasting new food? Grab the chance to sample Sabah’s traditional favourite delicacies such as <em>bambangan</em> and <em>hinava</em>, as well as scrumptious local cakes such as <em>pinjaram</em> and <em>kuih cincin</em>.</p> <p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br /> Sabah Fest continues with ‘A Cultural Experience at the Sabah Museum Heritage Village’. The Village is a replica of the traditional houses of various tribes found in Sabah, all built as one ‘village’. Here, you can interact with the various tribes, watch them perform traditional dances and taste their local delicacies. There’s plenty to enjoy for the young and old, including bamboo-stilt walking (a traditional pastime of the Kadazandusun people), slingshot contests and a fishing competition, to name a few. There will also be rarely-seen rituals and rites performed by healers and priestesses. </p> <p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong>We welcome you to Sabah Fest—come and celebrate Sabah’s natural charms! </strong></p> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="MsoNormal">Sabah Fest is brought to you by the <strong>Sabah Tourism Board</strong> and its wholly-owned subsidiary <strong>Sri Pelancongan Sabah</strong>, under the M<strong>inistry of Tourism, Culture and Environment Sabah</strong>. For more information, please contact<strong> Susan Shahira (Event Manager II) at +6088-232121 or e-mail <a href="mailto:shahira@sabahtourism.com">shahira@sabahtourism.com</a>.</strong></span><br /><br /></div>Virgonzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03022150226550437191noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041475136178166165.post-82856118274300271182010-04-03T05:21:00.000-07:002010-04-11T05:44:46.161-07:00Klias Peninsula (Beaufort)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_O3-HY5FkKc0/S7czD3CW-vI/AAAAAAAAFSY/QqwwIstADD8/s1600/kliasguide.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 248px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_O3-HY5FkKc0/S7czD3CW-vI/AAAAAAAAFSY/QqwwIstADD8/s400/kliasguide.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5455885614989114098" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Located on the Klias Peninsula is the Klias Wetland, a Mangrove Forest Reserve. With the bizarre-looking proboscis monkey gaining as much popularity with the tourists as the orang utan, the Klias Wetland with its large proboscis population is fast becoming the latest ecotourism destination in Sabah.<br /><br />These tree-dwelling animals normally hunt for food in the evenings so many boat cruises depart the Kota Klias jetty at around 3.00pm.Other riverside residents that may be spotted are macaques, crocodiles, moniter lizards, tree snakes and birds such as the eagle.<br /><br />Back on the jetty, enjoy a natural light show when hundreds of fireflies put on a glowing performance for your benefit.<br /><br /></div><ul style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><li>2 hours drive via the coastal highway Kota Kinabalu / Beaufort, towards the southwest of Sabah.</li><li>There are 3 take-off points which consist of Garama, Klias and Bintuka.</li><li>Hop in the boat to cruise in comfort through the tranquil serenity of mangroves, nipah palms, scrubs and secondary vegetation.</li><li>Enjoy the serene setting and nature's river trail, while searching for the Proboscis Monkey and others inhabitants of the wetlands.</li></ul><div style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong>Getting There</strong><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Located 110km south of Kota Kinabalu, Klias is about a 2 hour drive from Kota Kinabalu City. You may want to arrange your visit with a local tour operator.<br /><br /></div><br /></div>Virgonzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03022150226550437191noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041475136178166165.post-12019322619600575582010-04-03T05:00:00.000-07:002010-04-11T05:44:21.635-07:00Beaufort Town<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_O3-HY5FkKc0/S7cvc3j6SRI/AAAAAAAAFSQ/F-40WiPWsJA/s1600/IMG_3557.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 270px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_O3-HY5FkKc0/S7cvc3j6SRI/AAAAAAAAFSQ/F-40WiPWsJA/s400/IMG_3557.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5455881646580058386" border="0" /></a><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Beaufort Mosque</span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" href="http://www.sabahtourism.com/sabah-malaysian-borneo/en/destination/district/10-beaufort/" id="link" class="link">Beaufort</a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">, a name that bears the meaning </span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">‘the beautiful fort’</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> in old French, sits pretty at the southwest region of Sabah. This quiet provincial town is situated less than 2 hours away, roughly 97 kilometers away from </span><a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" href="http://sabah-northernborneo.blogspot.com/2010/04/kota-kinabalu.html" id="link" class="link">Kota Kinabalu</a><a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" href="http://sabah-northernborneo.blogspot.com/2010/04/kota-kinabalu.html">.</a><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">A sister to the </span><a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" href="http://www.sabahtourism.com/sabah-malaysian-borneo/en/destination/district/10-beaufort/" id="link" class="link">Beaufort</a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> town in North Carolina, </span><a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" href="http://www.sabahtourism.com/sabah-malaysian-borneo/en/destination/district/10-beaufort/" id="link" class="link">Beaufort</a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> is mainly inhabited by the Bisaya, Brunei, </span><a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" href="http://www.sabahtourism.com/sabah-malaysian-borneo/en/culture/14-the-murut/" id="link" class="link">Murut</a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">, and Chinese denizens. The </span><a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" href="http://www.sabahtourism.com/sabah-malaysian-borneo/en/destination/district/10-beaufort/" id="link" class="link">Beaufort</a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </span><em style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">tamu</em><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> (weekly market) is held every Friday and Saturday. It is famous for its local produce especially the fresh selections of local tropical fruits. When in </span><a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" href="http://www.sabahtourism.com/sabah-malaysian-borneo/en/destination/district/10-beaufort/" id="link" class="link">Beaufort</a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">, don’t miss the chance to sample the scrumptiously well-known </span><a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" href="http://www.sabahtourism.com/sabah-malaysian-borneo/en/destination/district/10-beaufort/" id="link" class="link">Beaufort</a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> Mee—a noodle dish served either dry or with soup.</span><br /><br /><ul style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><li> One of the most popular places for transit passengers boarding to Tenom.</li><li>From Beaufort, travelers can choose to go to Menumbok by land and then to Federal Territory Labuan by ferry.</li><li>Beaufort is a fast-growing town situated around 90.5 km from Kota Kinabalu.</li><li>The Padas River snakes is way through this town.</li><li>Its only 1.5 hours journey drive from Kota Kinabalu.</li><li>Padas River (Level 3 and 4) is a famous destination for white water rafting.</li></ul><br /><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_O3-HY5FkKc0/S7s595VDMOI/AAAAAAAAFT4/1n0lyY4qiV0/s1600/beaufortmap2.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 351px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_O3-HY5FkKc0/S7s595VDMOI/AAAAAAAAFT4/1n0lyY4qiV0/s400/beaufortmap2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457019109013401826" border="0" /></a><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 204, 204);">Beaufort Town Satellite Image (Click image to enlarge)</span><br /></div><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">How to get there</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">By bus (from KK) </span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Price: Price range between RM10 - RM 15 per person.</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Departure point: Padang Merdeka (Merdeka Field)</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">There's no fix schedule bus will leave once it fully occupied</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Taxi</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Price: *RM120.00 per taxi</span><br /><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:85%;" >- (*) Subject to changes</span><br /><br /></div>Virgonzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03022150226550437191noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041475136178166165.post-36799466713347241502010-04-03T03:06:00.000-07:002010-04-11T05:43:11.591-07:00Greetings! Welcome to Sabah<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_O3-HY5FkKc0/S7cTYiQkxaI/AAAAAAAAFRo/sq0K6seyt-M/s1600/Untitled.png"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 153px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_O3-HY5FkKc0/S7cTYiQkxaI/AAAAAAAAFRo/sq0K6seyt-M/s400/Untitled.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5455850785816757666" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span class="detail"><p><strong>Introduction</strong></p> <p><strong></strong>Welcome to the land of awe-inspiring natural scenery, lush primary rainforests, vibrant coral reefs and mysterious indigenous cultures!</p> <p>Situated on the beautiful island of Borneo, Sabah is one of the thirteen states which Malaysia is made of. Sabah is the second largest state in Malaysia and shares the island of Borneo with Sarawak, Brunei, and Indonesian Kalimantan.</p> <p>An ideal destination for backpackers, Sabah is richly blessed with nature diversity, unique cultures, fun adventure, beautiful beaches, and fantastic cuisines for the adventurous taste buds.</p> <p>From mountaineering and scuba diving to wildlife spotting or just simply relaxing at the beach, Sabah is the ultimate place to go. We have it all here, from the world's largest flower; the Rafflesia, to the highest mountain is South East Asia; Mount Kinabalu, to one of the world's best dive sites; Sipadan Island.</p> <p>Not only will you be amazed by the places to see and things to do here, you will also get to meet warm and friendly people in Sabah who are very hospitable. Get immersed in the unique culture and tradition of Sabah, not forgetting the sweet memories to last a lifetime.</p></span></div><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="detail"><br /><br /><p><br /><strong>Governance of Sabah</strong><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_O3-HY5FkKc0/S7cVJWuRUhI/AAAAAAAAFSA/dvJz5V4p3oU/s1600/tyt1.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 323px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_O3-HY5FkKc0/S7cVJWuRUhI/AAAAAAAAFSA/dvJz5V4p3oU/s400/tyt1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5455852724045304338" border="0" /></a></p></span><div style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span class="detail"><p>Sabah is a state with a democratic political system with universal suffrage. Here, the Yang di-Pertua Negeri sits on top of the hierarchy, followed by the State Legislative Assembly and the State Cabinet. A general Election takes place every five years for both the State and the Federal level officials.</p></span></div><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="detail"></span><br /><br /><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Sabah and her people</strong><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="detail"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_O3-HY5FkKc0/S7cVIzozhVI/AAAAAAAAFR4/7LurZ9NhulM/s1600/2621128547_4ca53d5178.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_O3-HY5FkKc0/S7cVIzozhVI/AAAAAAAAFR4/7LurZ9NhulM/s400/2621128547_4ca53d5178.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5455852714627138898" border="0" /></a></span><div style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span class="detail"><p>The people of Sabah are known as Sabahans. Sabah is the third most populous state in Malaysia after Selangor and Johor; it also has one of the highest population growth rates in the country.</p> <p>There are currently 32 officially recognized ethnic groups in Sabah with the largest non-indigenous ethnic group being the Chinese and the largest indigenous group being the Kadazan-Dusun people. Two other larger ethnic groups in Sabah are the Bajau and Murut, compared to other states in the country; Sabah has relatively very small population of Indians and South Asians.</p></span></div><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="detail"><p><strong>The Sabahan Economy</strong></p><p><span class="detail"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_O3-HY5FkKc0/S7cVIlERQbI/AAAAAAAAFRw/3qxmzfzc4Gc/s1600/83512436.M7TcuyhH.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 264px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_O3-HY5FkKc0/S7cVIlERQbI/AAAAAAAAFRw/3qxmzfzc4Gc/s400/83512436.M7TcuyhH.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5455852710715802034" border="0" /></a></span></p></span><div style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span class="detail"><p>Sabah's economy was traditionally lumber dependent. However, with the increasing depletion of natural forests as well as ecological efforts to conserve the rainforest; palm oil has proven to be more sustainable resource.</p></span><span class="detail"></span></div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </div><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="detail"><p style="text-align: justify;">Other than that, Sabah's economy is highly dependent on agricultural products such rubber and cocoa. Sabah also exports other produces such as vegetables and seafood. Tourism, particularly eco-tourism, is presently the second largest contributor to the economy.</p></span>Virgonzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03022150226550437191noreply@blogger.com0