How to get to the islands near Kota Kinabalu? (Updated: March 2026)
by 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 …
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Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, the Islands Park of Kota Kinabalu City
If you visit Sabah and have a local friend from Kota Kinabalu City (KK) as your tour guide, he or she would ask, “Hey, do …
Mamutik Island of Sabah, Malaysia
Tourists to Kota Kinabalu City (KK) always ask, out of the five islands of Tunku Abdul Rahman Park (TARP), which one is recommended. My answer …
Forest / Island & Beach / Sabah / Travel
Manukan Island, the Most Popular Island of Sabah
With over 200,000 visits annually, Manukan (Pulau Manukan) is the most frequented island by domestic and international tourists. It is only 15-minute away by boat …
Top 10 Islands of Sabah
Who can resist the allure of tranquil seas and pristine white sandy beaches found on tropical islands? Sabah, often dubbed the “Maldives of South East …
Bawang Jamal Beach: Sunset, Longhouse, Milky Way
Need a break? Hearing someone says, “let’s go to the beach!” will definitely cheer you up. Everyone loves going to the beach. However, it stinks …
Forest / Island & Beach / Mountains / Travel
Bohey Dulang of Semporna Islands Park
My urge to visit Bohey Dulang Island started with a photo seven years ago. “Nice painting!” I praised a big drawing of islands hanging in …
Island & Beach / Sabah / Travel / Wildlife
Sapi Island (Pulau Sapi) of Sabah, Malaysia
Among all the islands near to Kota Kinabalu City (KK), Sapi Island (Pulau Sapi) wins the most votes as the favorite of tourists. Not only …