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What this really means is, it’s hot and humid all year long. It rains on us a lot too! So always be prepared for that.
No. | Organisation | Contact Person | Email |
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1 | Aimemoda Tours & Travel Sdn Bhd | Mr. Wei Gang General Manager 016-8231948 | info@aimemoda.com |
Ms.Wong Heng Ngik Accont Executive 016-8325818 | ac@aimemoda.com | ||
2 | Amazing Borneo Tours & Events Sdn Bhd | +6088 448 409 | mice@amazingborneo.com |
3 | Borneo Excursions | +60 16 832 2940 | Ms. Pauline Chin Marketing Manager 016-8322940 pauline@borneo-excursions.com |
4 | Borneo Trails Tours & Travels Sdn Bhd | +60 11 315 30760 | Ms. Bernadette Jiliu Sales & Marketing Manager 011-31530760 benedette@borneotrails.com |
5 | Destination Asia Destination Management Sdn Bhd | +60 12 482 8031 | Ms. Anna Marie Area Director 012-4828031 |
6 | Discovery Tours (Sabah) Sdn Bhd | +60 16 683 37388 | Ms. Donna Koh Branch Manager 01668337388 Donna.koh@discoverytours.com.my |
7 | First Tour KK Sdn Bhd | +60 14 900 6545 | Mr.Park Young Sik Director 014 – 9006545 Pys70618@gmail.com |
8 | HTC Travel Services (M) Sdn Bhd | +60 16 826 1591 | Mr. Kenny Liew 016-8261591 bgm@htctravel.com.my |
9 | Land Star Sdn Bhd | +60 16 833 9041 | Mr. Choi Woo Young Director 016-8339041 Mr.Jackson Tour Coordinator 019-8871691 Is-choi@hotmail.com |
10 | Mizume Tours & Travel Sdn Bhd | +60 12 838 6412 | Mr. Christopher Chow Director 012-8386412 Mizume.tours@hotmail.com |
11 | MTL Holidays Sdn Bhd | +60 14 373 1274 | Mr. Park Dong Hyoun Managing Director 014 – 3731274 Phd2847@hotmail.com Ms.Michelle Chong Operator Service manager 016 8458050 mtl_michelle@hotmail.com |
12 | Perfect Vacation Sdn Bhd | +60 16 832 8838 | Ms. Veronica Chin 0168328838 veron@perfectholidaysborneo.com |
No. | Organisation | Contact Person | Email |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Boon Creative Productions | Clarice Boon +6 017 820 0908 | clarice@booncreative.net |
Roland Sergio +6 019 812 8800 | roland@booncreative.net | ||
2 | Event Finders | +6013-513 1105 | eventfinderkk@gmail.com |
3 | Instant Exhibition (Sabah) Sdn Bhd | +6 088-438119 | events@instant.my |
4 | Sounds Tech Production | +6088-710 320 (Direct), +6088-720 320 | info@soundstech.com.my |
5 | Sri Pelancongan Sabah Sdn Bhd | +6088-232121 | greetings@hellosabah.com |
6 | Teguh Everest Sdn Bhd | +6017-8926089 | teguheverestsb@gmail.com info@teguheverest.com |
7 | The Big G | +6088 395 658 | info@thebigg.com.my |
8 | YHP Event | +6016-5522380 | hello.yourhappyproject@gmail.com |
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1. Go on the Coral Flyer – the longest island to island zipline in the world and allows you to zipline 250 metres from Gaya to Sapi.
2. See the largest flower in the world (the Rafflesia) AND the tallest tropical tree (the 294-foot Yellow Meranti (Shorea faguetina).
3. Walk underwater – be an aquanaut for a day and experience Seawalking at Sapi island.
4. Visit the only oceanic island in Malaysia – Sipadan, ranked one of the top diving destinations in the world.
5. Walk in rainforests older than the Amazon!
6. Learn more than 100 local dialects
7. Climb the highest point in Malaysia, Mount Kinabalu (4095.2 metres).
8. Meet the Proboscis Monkey, endemic to Borneo.
9. Visit the tamu – traditional open air markets. A contemporary version would be the Gaya Street Fair in the city centre every Sunday. For an authentic traditional experience, head to the outskirts where you can find a wide variety of fresh produce, kitchenware and livestock.
10. Visit one of the five upside down structures in the world (3 in Europe and 1 in Japan), Rumah Terbalik Tamparuli.
11. Volunteer! Play a part in Borneo’s wildlife conservation efforts, be it with for the Bornean Sun Bears or Orang Utan.
12. Walk from one island to another – On the east coast, visitors of Pulau Mataking Besar can walk over to Pulau Mataking Kecil via a sandstrip that appears when the tide is low. Just make sure you head back before the tide rises again!
13. Watch a buffalo-race – Check out this traditional sport during the Tamu Besar Kota Belud (the largest traditional open-air market celebration) in the month of October/November.
14. Ride the oldest running steam train in Borneo – Revisit the colonial era aboard the North Borneo Railway that takes you on a nostalgic ride across paddy fields and village homes on stilts (northborneorailway.com.my ) (omit – replace with RDC)
15. Go for a mud bath on Pulau Tiga – also home to plenty of sea snakes and the location for the first season of reality TV series ‘Survivor’
A favourite getaway for a long weekend is Kinabalu Park and its surrounding attractions. Malaysia’s first UNESCO World Heritage site, Kinabalu Park is a paradise for nature and adventure lovers. Hike along the many trails found within the park or visit the nearby Poring Hot Springs for a canopy walk and a dip in a natural hot spring. Further down is the Desa Cattle Dairy Farm (their ice-creams a must-try!). History buffs should take the time to visit the Kundasang War Memorial and, if you have time to spare, how about teeing off at Mount Kinabalu Golf Club? If scaling Mount Kinabalu is your main agenda, dedicate your trip solely for this – climbers have to spend a night midway up the mountain at the Panalaban Base Camp before continuing the ascent to the peak at the break of dawn.
The north beckons! A leisurely 3-hour drive from KK city is the district of Kudat. The main attraction is none other than the northern-most tip of Borneo, Tanjung Simpang Mengayau (popularly referred to as Tip of Borneo). But these days, travelers head here for the breathtaking beaches, far from the madding crowd. Be it Kelambu, Kalampunian or Bak Bak Beach, you’ll fall in love with the sparkling waters and powder-soft sand instantly. Kudat is also known for its ideal surfing waves so bring a board! Along the way, visit other attractions including the Bavanggazo Longhouse, Gombizau Honey Bee Farm and the gong-making village of Sumangkap.
Kota Kinabalu promises a paradise for the adventurous palate, so why not dedicate a short trip on all things delicious? Step one: Arrive with an empty stomach. Step 2: Find food! Start with coffee shop favourites within the city centre – a bowl of laksa at Kedai Kopi Yee Fung, bak kut teh along Gaya Street, wok-fried favourites at Ang’s Hotel and perk up with kopi-O (black coffee) and satay at KK’s oldest coffee shop, Kedai Kopi Yuit Cheong. It goes without saying that you’ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to seafood in Sabah – favourites in town include Welcome Seafood in Asia City and the sprawling Seri Selera Kampung Air. Want some authentic traditional food? Visit D’Place Kinabalu at Plaza Shell in the heart of the city for a good selection of ethnic fare.
A long weekend is perfect for exploring the East Coast jewel that is Sandakan. Known as a hotspot for wildlife and conservation, Sandakan offers a peek of otherwise elusive creatures, great and small. Learn more about the Bornean Sun Bear and efforts in protecting these beautiful mammals at the Borneo Sun Bear Conservation Centre. Right next door is the renowned Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre. Also within the Kabili-Sepilok Forest Reserve is the Rainforest Discovery Centre (RDC) – a sanctuary for bird-watchers and nature lovers. The main attraction is the canopy walkway, where visitors can literally walk among the trees 25 metres off the ground. But if you truly want to immerse yourself in the natural habitat of Borneo’s wildlife, set aside your 3D2N itinerary for Kinabatangan and Sukau where you can stay along any of the many lodges along the river and go on a guided tour on a safari river cruise. It’s also a great way to support sustainable community-led tourism initiatives.
Less than an hour’s drive from Kota Kinabalu is the picturesque districts of Kiulu and Tamparuli. Start your visit by battling the rapids at Kiulu River – but fret not, Kiulu river is rated Grade I-II making it ideal for white water rafting beginners. If adventure is more your style, Zipborneo (www.zipborneo.com) offers an array of activities for the thrill-seeker in Kiulu: ziplining, abseiling and high ropes to name a few. Set up camp by the river and spend the afternoon dipping in the cool water. If you happen to be visiting on a Wednesday, head over to Tamparuli town and check out the weekly tamu or traditional open air market. Along the way, visit the famous hanging bridge of Tamparuli for a photo op. For more of the weird and wonderful, Tamparuli is where you’ll find one of the five upside down structures in the world, the Tamparuli Upside Down House and just around the corner is the Chanteek Borneo Gallery – an indigenous costume museum.
