Sabah

Sabah's Kinabalu Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Anonymous — Sat, 02 Aug 2003 18:00:53 +0000

It was indeed a piece of good news for Malaysians who are lovers of Planet Earth when Kinabalu Park was inscribed in UNESCO's World Heritage List in December 2000. Inscription on this List confirms...

Gomantong Caves: A Walk into Nature and History

Anonymous — Mon, 02 Dec 2002 10:07:41 +0000

Dark, smelly and filled with creepy-crawlies...stepping into a cave is certainly all that and more. And dressed in a white t-shirt, shorts and brand new runners, I did not relish the thought of...

The Wildest of the Wild: Danum Valley

Anonymous — Sat, 04 Jan 2003 02:33:55 +0000

Secluded From Human Civilization Anyone with an interest in tropical rainforest and its rich and diverse flora and fauna will be amply rewarded by a visit to Danum Valley. As recent as the early...

Monsopiad Cultural Village

Anonymous — Wed, 12 Mar 2003 09:21:59 +0000

Opened in 1996, the Monsopiad Cultural Village is a must-see for visitors who are into culture, traditions and history. This cultural village was set up in tribute and memory to the great Kadazan...

It's Pouring in Poring Hot Springs

Anonymous — Sun, 03 Aug 2003 22:07:38 +0000

After a trek to the summit of Mount Kinabalu (4101 meters/13455 feet) there is no better place to visit than Poring Hot Springs. The sulfurous waters are believed by many to have a therapeutic effect...

Close Encounters of the Nature Kind: Pulau Tiga, The Survivor Island

Anonymous — Mon, 11 Aug 2003 03:15:01 +0000

The secret is out! Pulau Tiga, a "Survivor Island" is certainly the secluded island where travelers can come to escape from the humdrum of daily life, immersed in an unhurried world and to be pampered...

Chu-A-Lug in Sabah: The North Borneo Railways

Anonymous — Sat, 21 Dec 2002 06:09:24 +0000

The Only Passenger Train Service in Borneo In the rough and hilly terrain of Borneo, only one passenger train service exists. Despite undergoing more than a century of trials and tribulations --...

Climbing Mount Kinabalu

Anonymous — Sun, 03 Aug 2003 22:58:07 +0000

The mountain is one of the easiest to conquer as there are a number of fairly well-marked trails all the way to the summit. The tamest trail is the Summit Trail, also known as the South Ridge Route...

Heaven on Earth - East and West Malaysia

Anonymous — Sun, 17 Oct 2004 12:41:12 +0000

Nexus Resort Karambunai, Sabah Some say it's heaven on earth. Seduced by a friend's strong recommendation and what I read on their website I decided that "die-die" (pardon the Singlish) I must make a...

Sabah's Tabin Wildlife Reserve -- They Met for Dinner in the Oil Palm Estate

Anonymous — Fri, 24 Jan 2003 13:43:25 +0000

Emerging much rejuvenated in the body, mind and soul from a three-day stay in the virtually undisturbed world of Danum Valley, I put up a night in the town of Lahad Datu. I was looking forward to...

Climbing Mount Datuk

Anonymous — Mon, 05 May 2003 07:45:48 +0000

Sunrise at Mount Datuk "Every mountain has its own different slopes and routes.. It could be a dense hike in the low lands. Or a strenuous hike to the mountain vegetation in the upper elevations.

Combating aquatic debris at Redang Isle

Anonymous — Tue, 11 Mar 2003 05:10:03 +0000

Freedom 'Yes, I love it. The sea is everything. It covers seven-tenths of the terrestrial globe.Its breath is pure and healthy. It is an immense dessert where man is never alone for he feels life,...

Tunku Abdul Rahman Park

Anonymous — Wed, 02 Jan 2002 04:36:17 +0000

Tunku Abdul Rahman Park was named after the first illustrious Prime Minister of Malaysia. The park is made up of five beautiful islands and is a well-known sanctuary where peace and tranquility...

On A Cruise Along Kinabatangan...

Anonymous — Tue, 24 Sep 2002 09:56:18 +0000

A story told with photos.

Malaysia's Rafflesia

Anonymous — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 13:19:45 +0000

The world's biggest and weirdest flower...