Hinava: Heritage Salad of Sabah
by Hinava is a tangy and refreshing dish often served as a salad or appetiser. A beloved traditional delicacy from Sabah, Malaysia, it is popularised by …
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Usungan / Usunan: Palanquin of Bajau and Iranun People
Usunan (in Iranun language) or Usungan (in Bajau Sama language), refers to a boat-shaped and palanquin-like structure traditionally used to carry nobles or prominent individuals. …
Beluno, the Stinkiest Mango?
If you want to lose a friend, just leave a bag of Beluno in their car—it’s a guaranteed fallout! Beluno (or Baluno), also known as …
Pecal: A Taste of Tradition in Tamparuli Town
What’s the famous food of Tamparuli town? To foreigners, it’s Tamparuli Fried Noodle (Malay: Mee Goreng Tamparuli). But if you’re craving some old-school flavours that …
Seafood Noodles of Sabah
First time to Sabah and don’t know what to eat? Most travel guides would recommend famous Sabah cuisines such as Tuaran fried noodle, Ngiu Chap …
Nonsom / Bosou, the Pickled Food of Sabah
Nonsom, also known as Bosou, is a popular traditional preserved dish of the Kadazandusun people, the largest indigenous group of Sabah. This unique delicacy is …
Cicada, the Noisiest Insect in Borneo
There are around 3,000 species of cicadas worldwide, with approximately 150 species found in Malaysia alone. Sabah, in particular, has over 80 described cicada species. …