The removal of all structures, including the dive resorts, on Sipadan Island has greatly benefited the nearby islands of Mabul and Kapalai. These islands were not affected by the government order to completely move out all man-made structures from Sipadan by the end of 2004. It was a bold move aimed at conserving the fragile [...]

You need more than a pair of strong feet to scale the highest peak in South-East Asia. CASEY NG suggests you conquer it with your heart too. IT is said that one must scale Mt Kinabalu with one’s heart – not one’s feet. If the heart is willing, then the battle to conquer South-East Asia’s [...]

KOTA KINABALU: A durian species is turning heads among visitors to Sabah, thanks to its uniquely reddish flesh. Known among the Kadazandusun community as sukang or tabelak, the fruit is also called “durian hutan”, as it is mainly found growing wild in the jungles of Sabah. Red Durian Tree Sabah Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister [...]

Sabah is caressed by the South China Sea on its west and the Sulu and Celebes seas on its eastern coastline. Kota Kinabalu, Sabah’s capital offers top-notched properties such as the Shangri-La Tanjung Aru Resort and the Sutera Harbour Resort and Spa. Both resorts offer spectacular views of the South China Sea and the Tunku [...]

On the rainforest-clad island of Borneo, you will find Kinabalu Park, Malaysia’s first World Heritage Site and home to Southeast Asia’s tallest peak, Mountain Kinabalu. Revel in the wealth of rare flora and fauna as well as spectacular waterfalls that seem to cascade from heaven itself. From the giant Rafflesia flower and many nocturnal creatures, [...]

Offering close-to-nature activities, lush greens, coupled with amazing views of Mountain Kinabalu, Sabah Tea Garden is a great place to get close to nature and have a relaxing holiday – all in one place. Nestled in the lush tropical wilderness of Kinabalu Park on 2,509ha and at 692m above sea level, Sabah Tea Garden’s cool [...]

Since 2008, the cost of climbing Mt Kinabalu has skyrocketed, and if you’re lucky, you may get a confirmed booking . . . five months down the line. What’s the deal with Malaysia’s iconic mountain? Here’s the irony – climbing Sabah‘s Mt Kinabalu, whose majestic peak tops out at 4,085m, is relatively easy; trying to [...]

I have been to Sabah a few times. But I have not heard of Pulau Banggi. Not until recently I read about it in the newspaper. Upon further reading, I found out that this little island is largely unaffected by development and most of the forest there remains intact. Besides, thick rainforest forms a canopy [...]