‘Featured’ Archives
Grand Borneo Hotel
The Grand Borneo Hotel made its debut in May 2009. This is a 325 rooms, 4 star hotel located in 1 Borneo hypermall, Sabah. Guests staying at the Grand Borneo Hotel has direct access to restaurants, entertainment and shopping in 1 Borneo hyeprmall. Chic and urban design, 4 [Read More]
Where To Stay In Tawau
This is a review of which are the best hotels to stay in Tawau. On my recent visit to Tawau, Sabah in early September of this year, I stayed in MB Hotel. Located in the middle of Tawau city [Read More]
Flying With Malaysia Airlines
The renovation of Kota Kinabalu International Airport, otherwise known as KKIA, has been completed for a few months now. Phase One is done, with Phase Two still in the works. I took a flight to Tawau with my family for a recent wedding. Normally, we would fly Air Asia, [Read More]
Klias River Cruise
Sabah is rich with eco-treasures, from mountain ranges to amazing diving spots, tropical islands and unique wildlife. Orang utans, Mount Kinabalu, Sipadan, Rafflesia flower, and Prosboscis monkeys. All of these are easily accessible, only hours away. But it is best to spend [Read More]
Dive For Earth Day Photos
A few weeks back, I did a post called “Dive For Earth Day”. This was an event organized by Borneo Dream in support of Project AWARE. Project AWARE is about getting divers and people aware about the importance and responsibility of preserving the aquatic [Read More]
Malaysia 52th National Day
31st August 2009 marks Malaysia’s 52th year of Independence. National Day is celebrated in the form of the National Day Parade in Kota Kinabalu city. This year’s National Day falls during the month of Ramadan, the Muslim’s fasting month. The National Day [Read More]
Happy Birthday My Love
To my beautiful wife, who chose to share her life with me. I love you more than words can say. And though I don’t always show it, you give my life meaning. When I was still single, I used to think that the words “together” and “forever” should [Read More]
Fishing In Sabah Waters
Ask any angler, there is something magical about landing a big fish. Mention fishing and watch their eyes light up, their hand motions become expansive. It is always difficult for those who do not fish to understand, including their wives. Going out to sea isn’t [Read More]
Rasa Ria Resort Tuaran
Sometimes you can tell how comfortable your stay will be the moment you set foot in a resort. I have been to Shangri-La’s Rasa Ria Resort in Tuaran a few times now, and I always feel relaxed the moment I enter the lobby. It is beautiful, peaceful, clean and feels [Read More]
Influenza A Situation In Sabah
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The Influenza A virus, also known as H1N1 or swine flu, has infected almost 160,000 people world wide. Close to 1,000 deaths has been recorded, including 3 fatalities in Malaysia and 5 in Singapore. While many schools in the country has closed due to the Influenza A [Read More]
Welcome To Labuan
Labuan is an island off the shore of Sabah, a duty-free port and an international offshore financial centre. Labuan town, formerly known as Victoria, is primarily a port and a free trade zone. Malaysia Tourism bills Labuan as the Garden Island Of Borneo. Not sure how that [Read More]
G-Mart Inanam Opening
The Opening of our G-Mart store at Inanam on 29th May 2009 also marked the opening of our flagship store. This is the result of 5 months of planning and operations that got us to this point. With the opening of our flagship store in Inanam, we now have 6 G-Mart stores in [Read More]
Taragang Rasuk by Atama
Kotobian Tadau Tagazo Do Kaamatan I heard this song for the first time yesterday while I was in G-Mart Tuaran. The DJ was playing it, and it is a modern version of a traditional Kadazan song. This is a mix of traditional and hip-hop rap music. So, I just had to ask the DJ [Read More]
Coffee News Malaysia
On a visit to the food court located in Giant Hypermarket, Kolombong, ….. actually that should read on a recent visit to the playground located in Giant Hypermarket, I came across an interesting publication. I wouldn’t have seen it at all, except my angel girl [Read More]
Mataking Island Scuba Diving Vacations
For those looking for scuba diving vacations, don't make your travel plans before taking a look at Mataking Island in Sabah. On Mataking Island, you can indulge in being a beach bum [Read More]
Dive For Earth Day
It is great to see so many people in Sabah are aware of Earth Day, 22nd April 2009. It just goes to show that people really care. They may not do much about it, or maybe they don’t know what they can do to make a difference. But they do care! All they need is [Read More]
Chinese Restaurants in 1 Borneo
If you are in 1 Borneo, I suggest you try the roasted pork or roasted pork ribs at Hong Kong Recipe restaurant. We went to 1 Borneo lifestyle mall in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, on Good Friday. I managed to get some time off from work to spend with my family. 1 Borneo is my [Read More]
Modern Dance Girl Group
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This group of girls from Fung Yih Music Studio were invited by my company to give a 3 set performance at G-Mart Superstore, Tuaran. So I videotaped it and showed it in-house to our customers. I figured readers might be interested in the modern lifestyle. Kota Kinabalu, [Read More]
Mantanani Island, Sabah
Ever since I’ve started this blog, I’ve been planning to hide away in a island for a few days. I found out about Mantanani Island from 7 Star Fishing Adventures. I guess it is true when they say very few locals even know about these isolated islands because [Read More]
Earth Hour
28th March 2009. Earth Hour. 60 mins. Malaysia time 8.30 pm to 9.30 pm. Lights off. Vote for earth in the first global election in world history. 1 billion people in 74 countries around the world. VOTE EARTH. Join earth hour by switching off your lights for 1 hour on 28th [Read More]
