Omadal: Slave Island, Burial Ground and the Pirates of the Celebes Sea
by 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 …
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Antanom Museum, the History of British Vs. Borneo Headhunters
Tenom, nestled in the rustic interior of Sabah, serves as the terminus for Borneo’s railway, and is renowned for the beloved Tenom Coffee, a favorite …
North Borneo Train Tour down memory lane
From 1888 to 1963, Sabah (then North Borneo) was colonized by British empire, as part of their economy plan to build a kingdom that never …
Sam Sing Kung, the Temple of the Three Saints
Our world changes so fast nowadays. We may not even remember or recognise something created 10 years old. In Sandakan, there is a Sabah temple …
Jambatan Tamparuli, the most famous bridge of Sabah
My first experience of crossing the Tamparuli hanging bridge was scary. I was frightened by the raging yellow river under my feet and cried loudly. …
Sulug Island, the Darkest Island in KK
Sulug Island (Local Name: Pulau Sulug) is a forgotten island. As one of the five islands of Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park (TARP) off Kota …
Atkinson Clock Tower, the oldest building of Kota Kinabalu City
Atkinson Clock Tower is the oldest man-made structure in Kota Kinabalu City (KK), capital of Sabah, Malaysia. On 20 April 1905, everyone in Jesselton town …
World War II Memorials in Sabah
Many wish to be Mulan, who kicks the butt of enemies and bring honour to her family. However, the reality is, most people went to …