Rafflesia Flower

Posted December 31st, 2008

The Rafflesia is the largest flower in the world, weighing up to 7 kg (15 lb) and measuring up to 1 m across. Found in rainforests of East Malaysia, Sabah, it is a rare sight. I have never seen one in full bloom.
The Rafflesia flower is unique because it is parasitic and has no [...]

Kinabalu Bamboo Orchestra

Posted December 30th, 2008

Did you know that Bamboo plays a significant role in the daily lives of Sabah’s ethnic societies? It is used as food (young bamboo shoots), building materials to build houses and rafts, entertainment such as stilt-walking and in the bamboo dance. It is also used as musical instruments.
Bamboo is crafted into woodwind and percussion instruments [...]

Reasons To Live In Sabah

Posted December 27th, 2008

Many people from fully developed countries have chosen to retire to Malaysia. In many cases, they have sold their homes and have completely moved to Malaysia. Many of the approved applicants in the make Malaysia My Second Home program are from Japan and UK, as well as countries like China and Bangladesh. A lot of [...]

Malaysia My Second Home

Posted December 27th, 2008

Have you ever been to place where you never wanted to leave? What if the friends you made during your short stay made you so feel so at home that you want to stay and work or retire to Sabah? And What if the government of that made it possible for you to stay, and [...]

Lok Kawi Wildlife Park

Posted December 23rd, 2008

The Lok Kawi Wildlife Park was officially opened to the public in February 2007 is fully developed by the Sabah Wildlife Department. Sometimes refered to as the Lok Kawi Zoo by the locals.

1 Borneo Lifestyle Mall

Posted December 21st, 2008

1 Borneo is Sabah’s Largest Shopping Mall, and Kota Kinabalu’s biggest attraction for shoppers. It has shopping outlets, leisure, dining outlets, includes a bank, and a number of hotels.

Magical Christmas 1 Borneo

Posted December 21st, 2008

1 Borneo is Sabah’s Largest Shopping Mall, and Kota Kinabalu’s biggest attraction for shoppers. It has shopping outlets, leisure, dining outlets, includes a bank, and a number of hotels.

Likas Public Park

Posted December 20th, 2008

The RM 3.7 million Taman Likas Public Park is now opened to the public. The park, 7.6 acres of it, stretches along the beach at Tun Fuad Stephens Road (Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens).

Tip Of Borneo

Posted December 20th, 2008

The Tip Of Borneo is located in a small town of Sabah called Kudat. Here are some photos taken by a friend of mine, Peter Liew, an photography enthusiast.

Kota Kinabalu International Airport

Posted December 19th, 2008

Kota Kinabalu International Airport (KKIA) is the main gateway into Sabah and the second busiest airport in Malaysia. It is located about 4 miles from the city of Kota Kinabalu (KK).

Sabah Is Where Diplomats Want To Be

Posted December 17th, 2008

Sabah was voted as Favorite Tourist Destination by 70 diplomats serving in Malaysia. Ambassadors and High Commissioners voted Sabah for the Gold Award during the Diplomat Tourism Night in Kuala Lumpur.