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Omadal: Slave Island, Burial Ground and the Pirates of the Celebes Sea

by MySabah.comJuly 13, 2026July 13, 20260

Pulau Omadal (Omadal Island) is a small island located about a one-hour boat ride from Semporna town. While Semporna town is buzzing with thousands of …

Forest / Mountains / Sabah / Travel

Gunung Alab (Mount Alab), a Secret Highland Park in the Mist

by MySabah.comApril 5, 2026April 29, 20262

To escape the recent heatwaves, many head to higher ground. While the road to the famous Kinabalu Park is often congested during the peak season, …

Island & Beach / Sabah / Travel

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

by MySabah.comMarch 17, 2026March 18, 20263

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 …

Island & Beach / Sabah / Travel

Kelambu, One Island and Two Beaches

by MySabah.comNovember 2, 2025May 14, 20263

At the north of Sabah, Kudat has the most number of nice beaches in Sabah, and many of them have unique geological features more than …