let's discuss about sabah....

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Added on November 8, 2007, 11:21 pmEvery sunday morning at gaya street got pasar pagi... haha

This post has been edited by cicak04: Nov 8 2007, 11:21 PM

Yeah yeah got pasar pagi haha... kk need more shopping complex cp/kkplaza/karamunsing/wisma/wawasan not enuf la

do u know that there r many shopping complex under construction?
Got megamall, One Borneo, KK suria ... etc... more fly over on construction too... haha Sabah boleh

i am going over to sabah this 23rd november. So, any place recommend for me to visit..?..and 1 more thing, is the car rental there easily available and how much does it cost?

Sabah - Land Below The Wind

Sabah is blessed with incredibly beautiful beaches and islands that are world-renowned for their ecological marvels. With attractions that include the highest peak in the region, the world largest Orang Utan rehabilitation sanctuary and some of the best dive sites in the world, Sabah is a land of eco-treasures.

Known as 'The Land Below the Wind' because geographically, Sabah is below the typhoon belt, sitting at the tip of Borneo and shares a border with Sarawak and Kalimantan. With an inland area of 74,500 square kilometres and a coastline that stretches 1,400km, it is surrounded by South China Sea on the west and on the east are the Sulu and Celebes Seas.

Historically, Sabah was under several chieftains and traded with the Chinese as early as 9th century A.D. Later, the state started trading with the Spanish as well as the Portuguese. During the 15th century, Sabah was a vassal of the Sultan of Brunei. In 1704, the Sultan of Brunei ceded the land east of Murudu Bay to the Sultan of Sulu. In the early 1880's, Moses, an American trader, obtained a lease over Sabah from Brunei. The lease eventually passed to Alfred Dent, an Englishman. In 1881, he signed a treaty with Brunei and Sulu, converting the lease into a cession, thus British North Borneo (and later changed to Sabah) was born. It was administered by the Chartered Company of British North Borneo until the Japanese occupation. In 1945, after World War II, Sabah became a British Crown Colony. In 1963, it gained independence and joined Malaysia.

This East Malaysian state's handicrafts bear the unique stamp of its many indigenous peoples. In particular look out for beads, hand woven baskets. Pua-weaving indigenous to the states of Sabah and Sarawak, is distinguished by ruddy hues and a predominance of plant and animal motifs

International access to Sabah is through its capital, Kota Kinabalu, which receives flights from Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru, Kuching, Singapore, Hong Kong, Manila, Brunei, Jakarta, Seoul, and Taipei. Domestic travel in this vast state is via daily flights between Labuan, Sandakan, Lahad Datu, and Tawau, though large areas are still inaccessible. A rail network stretches from Kota Kinabalu to Tenom, and buses, taxis, and boats are also available.

People

With a population of about 2.6 million, comprising of over 30 different races speaking over 80 local dialects, it offers a diverse and multicultural experience. The three main indigenous groups of Sabah are the Kadazan-Dusun, Murut, and Bajau. Others include Kedayans, Sulu, Bisaya, Rumanau, Minokok, and Rungus

The largest, the Kadazan-Dusun, make up about a third of the population. These are the prosperous rice producers of Sabah, although in recent times many have ventured into other trades. Living in the interior plains they are well known for their unique customs that feature female priestesses called 'bobohizan' presiding over still practiced ancient rituals.

The Bajaus are skilled fishermen as well as rice farmers they are also experts in rearing ponies and water buffaloes. They live mainly on the east and west coasts. East coast Bajaus are sea nomads, coming ashore only to bury the dead. The West-coast Bajaus are farmers and being dubbed as 'The cowboys of the East', they are renowned for their horsemanship.

The Muruts, being agriculturists and hunters, live in the interior region near the borders of Sarawak and Kalimantan. Once feared for their head hunting, the Muruts are great hunters with spears, blowpipes and poisoned darts. Many still reside in their traditional communal longhouses and they are well known for their elaborate displays of bride-wealth, dancing and feasting.

will strongly recommend Radius waterfront or Imperial Hotel KK...strategic location with reasonable price...hotel room is so unique as compare to those typical hotel room.

tanjung aru beach... hehe erm kundasang....

aiks.. i long time didn't go back sandakan already. miss the orang utan there.

never been to there be4... haiz... sabahan also never c orang utan be4... haha

wat?? cannot ler.. must see lah..

if i'm going to KK, which place would you recommend for me to eat

hutan sepilok rite to see orang utan?

muslim or non muslim? hehe
if non muslim, can go gaya street there if u want to try laksa and kon lau mee... very nice... a shop beside tong nam book store... forget the name of the coffee shop... hehe very crowded during daytime

mataking island? sipadan island? magnificent island.

cicak04, seafood perhaps? there are many seafood shops there. ocean seafood village or grand port view near the waterfront there is crowded. or do you want something more local?

how about the recent announcement of price hike and making all climbers compulsary in buying package from Sutera? any comments from you guys? starting next year they are going to implement it. There is an increase of about RM 100++ . previously u can save on food if you choose to bring your own.

check this for sabah food...no worry bout sabah food...

www.ravejoint.com

something to ask regarding karambunai rate...

http://www.nexusresort.com/new/accomodationrates.html

is this all? so, the cheapest is ocean deluxe comes with twin bed costing 780??? well, that is quite pricey no?

karambunai is quite far from KK... if u said it is pricey, try other hotel...

anyone interested to rent a car in kk..can call 019-8630683 to check out the rates and car available. I rent from them before...is good.