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Horned Frogs of Sabah, Borneo

by MySabah.comJune 5, 2025June 5, 20254

More than 10 years ago, during a night walk at the foothills of Mount Kinabalu (Sabah, Malaysia), my guide Jimmy suddenly shouted, “Hey! There’s a …

The Magical World of Mushroom & Fungi in Borneo

by MySabah.comFebruary 25, 2025May 7, 20251

Vegetarians may consider mushrooms a delicious plant-based option in their diet. However, mushrooms are neither plants nor animals—they belong to the fungi kingdom, which has …

Top Night Walk and Herping Destinations in Sabah

by MySabah.comDecember 24, 2024June 3, 20250

When night falls in Borneo, most tourists call it a day, while there are a group of tourists who can’t wait to enter the dark …

Climbing Mount Minodtuhan, the 8th Highest Mountain of Malaysia

by MySabah.comNovember 23, 2024December 1, 20240

Ever wondered what it’s like to climb a misty, moss-covered mountain in the clouds? Mount Minodtuhan (Local Name: Gunung Minodtuhan), Malaysia’s eighth-highest peak, offers just …

Cicada, the Noisiest Insect in Borneo

by MySabah.comMarch 28, 2024June 25, 20240

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. …

Top 10 Travel Destinations of Sabah

by MySabah.comMarch 17, 2024March 17, 20242

Welcome to our list of the top 10 travel destinations in Sabah. Handpicked for their popularity and quality, these attractions offer unforgettable experiences. Our recommendations …

Aura Montoria, the Rock Garden of Mount Kinabalu

by MySabah.comJanuary 7, 2024January 11, 20243

Aura Montoria is touted as one of Sabah’s top hiking spots, and after experiencing it firsthand, I don’t think it’s overrated. Hiking here offers an …

Bukit Panchang, the Volcanic Hill of Tawau

by MySabah.comDecember 23, 2023January 9, 20240

Mount Kinabalu is the sacred mountain of Sabah’s indigenous people. During the active volcanic period from the Early Miocene to the Pleistocene in the eastern …