Non-sabahan working in Sabah needs to enter Sabah using Work Permit on their passport. Else if we enter using IC we need to get out within 90 days. From the immigration dept records if we keep entering and exiting consistently, you will get questioned on your purpose of visit.

Hi all, will be making a trip to KK next week, with plans to head to Kundasang and Kudat. Planning to rent a car for the 2 of us, but a bit undecided on what car to take.

Friends have advised us that it's better to go with a 4x4 as road conditions can be a bit poor. Don't know how updated that advice is tho..

Also read above that others here have driven up with a Bezza or Saga before, so wondering if a 4x4 is completely necessary? Price difference is quite substantial, but I don't want to get the cheaper option just for the sake of saving some money, but having a terrible experience during the drive.

What's your take on this guys? Thanks!

I drove to Kudat with a Proton Exora and to Kundasang with a Mazda 3. No issue. A powerful car will definitely be more helpful in overtaking especially kundasang areas. lots of lorries and snail moving cars.

no issue for even axia(though need to press harder when going uphill)
when travelling towards north(kudat, kundasang), road conditions are nice
its travelling south that the road become like hell

Do what in Kudat? Kudat is quite boring leh

peak of borneo

except that only lor....super hot lagi at peak of the borneo i went once

Peak of Borneo? I've only heard of Tip of Borneo, I thought you are referring to Mount Kinabalu...LOL

oh.sorry...HAHAHAHAHA
tip of borneo(tanjung simpang mengayau)

If just 2 person, should be fine, I drove a rented Bezza to Tip of Borneo and also up Kinabalu Park, no issue, yes, your car might be slower than the rest, but hey, think of the money saved

Personally, I highly recommend a visit to Tip of Borneo in Kudat, although the traveling distance might be long, but the amazing view and crystal clear water made the journey well worth it. Due to the distance, you won't find a lot of China/Korean tourists crowding this place, mainly locals

only locals and angmoh driving land rover will go tip of borneo

anyone needs to know what to visit in sandakan
can refer to my blog below
Places to visit in Sandakan : http://allen-teo.com/2018/02/places-to-vis...-sandakan-sabah
and
Sandakan heritage trail : http://allen-teo.com/2018/01/sandakan-heritage-trail


what to eat is later lah because i need to revisit sandakan 1st
last time i went, so many shops unopened...no chance to eat
DN'T GO SANDAKAN on holiday period and expect food

bahhh bila KK punya?

not yet
kk raining everyday now
its hard to go around visit and take pic and blog
CNY coming soon too, i am NOT going to the city center until after CNY, going in is totally crazy
everything takes time
i plan to do island 1st
around kk are the usual malls and gaya street

This post has been edited by MR_alien: Feb 6 2018, 09:05 AM

How to get around Sandakan? must rent car? or got lots of taxi? can uber?

Thank you.

rent car/own car/grab
grab is widely used in sandakan
if u arrive via plane thn rent car/grab only
for sabahan, they have the option to drive their own car
BUT its a very long and painful drive

bro,
do you have itinerary of your trip to sabah?
planning to go this coming nov.

your post missing turtle island.
is it not really recomended or is there a time period to visit it and not all year around?
planning to go sabah this nov. Kundasang will be one of the place i'll be visiting.
but not sure should stay one night there or not.

Anyone interested to buy my booked room at kota kinabalu? I booked but can't make the trip. Its only for 1 night. Check in on 24th feb (saturday), check out 25th feb.

Willing to let go much cheaper than normal price. Its the KK Times Square Hotel. Located right in front on Imago shopping mall. Its a Deluxe King room. Let me know if you're interested ya.

sorry for the late reply
frankly is because turtle island isn't in my radar at all
and based on this link, apparently u need permission to visit it
http://www.sabahtourism.com/destination/turtle-island-park