Danum Valley, 130-million-year old Borneo rainforest
by Though a large part of Sabah is covered by forest, very few have seen the beauty of virgin Borneo rainforest. Most forest that we see …
Tawau Hills Park (Taman Bukit Tawau)
Last time I blogged that Tawau is an ecology desert and its ecotourism is over. Actually Tawau still has the last remaining natural heritage, Tawau …
Sulphurous springs (Tawau Hills Park)
Every Sabahans know Poring Hot Springs, but few know that Tawau also has hot springs, in fact, more. The least famous and most beautiful springs …
Expedition: In the Footsteps of Lilian Gibbs
Many know Sir Hugh Low was the first European who conquered Mt. Kinabalu in 1851, but most don’t know Lilian Gibbs was the first European …
Giant Clams of Sabah
Out of 9 species of giant clams (Kima Gergasi) in the world, Sabah has 7. Namely (number in bracket is the adult size of each …
Beetles of Kinabalu Park
Kinabalu Park is the first World Natural Heritage Site of Malaysia due to its biodiversity. No doubt you could find many interesting (even the weird …
Mataking – Islands of Romance
What makes a perfect honeymoon destination? Tropical island? White sany beach? Crystal clear sea water? Beautiful sunset? Luxury room? Mataking Islands seem to contain all …
Tawau, the ecology desert
Last month I was on a morning flight to Tawau and sat next to the window. When the plane approached Tawau and started to descent, …