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How to get to the islands near Kota Kinabalu? (Updated: March 2026)

by MySabah.comMarch 2, 2026March 2, 20262

Kota Kinabalu City (KK) is the gateway to Sabah. Some of our islands are only 15 minutes away from KK by boat. In KK, there …

Mountains / Sabah / Wildlife

Kinabalu Giant Red Leech, the Largest Leech of Borneo

by MySabah.comJanuary 20, 2026January 27, 20262

There are many scary stories about leeches. When people tell these stories, they often “add salt and sugar,” so I do not really believe most …

Adventure / Forest / Sabah / Travel / Wildlife

A Leisure Trip to Maliau Basin, Sabah’s Lost World

by MySabah.comDecember 31, 2025January 5, 20260

Maliau Basin, also known as “Sabah’s Lost World,” is renowned for its pristine Bornean rainforest and is a candidate to become Sabah’s next UNESCO World …

Adventure / Forest / Mountains / Sabah / Travel

Climbing the Highest Green Volcano Mountains of Sabah, Mount Magdalena and Lucia

by MySabah.comDecember 6, 2025January 5, 20260

It is human nature to chase whatever is big and shiny. Popular attractions eventually become crowded or expensive. Sometimes we secretly hope the places we …

Mountains / Sabah / Travel

Climbing Mount Sinsing and Mount Kaingaran: The Heartbroken and Pitcher Plant Mountains

by MySabah.comNovember 10, 2025November 17, 20250

How do middle-aged people travel? Most people my age prefer leisure travel, choosing options like safaris or cruises. But can a 50-year-old guy like me …

Culture & History / Sabah

Datuk Gong: Malaysia’s Most Misunderstood Guardian Spirit

by MySabah.comSeptember 7, 2025September 8, 20252

If you walk around in Sabah, you might notice small shrines outside buildings, under big trees, or near construction sites. Inside sits a smiling old …

Mountains / Sabah / Travel

Climbing Mount Nungkok, the Child of Kinabalu (via Kg. Tambatuon)

by MySabah.comJuly 20, 2025July 22, 20251

Tucked beside Mount Kinabalu, Mount Nungkok is one of the most striking peaks in Kota Belud. Often referred to as “Anak Kinabalu” (Child of Kinabalu), …

Island & Beach / Sabah / Travel

Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, the Islands Park of Kota Kinabalu City

by MySabah.comJuly 12, 2025February 24, 20261

If you visit Sabah and have a local friend from Kota Kinabalu City (KK) as your tour guide, he or she would ask, “Hey, do …