Bajau Laut embrace progress
At one time, Imai Ulaiman, 50, lived on his boat at sea. He has now resettled on terra firma along with his family in Pulau Bodgaya.
Wildlife park features five new animals
Five new animals were introduced at the Lok Kawi Wildlife Park here recently.
Enjoying Sabah
This weekend we found ourselves in Kota Kinabalu. After a hefty brunch, we set off in our Ford Explorer on a two-hour journey for a river cruise to see the famed Proboscis monkey.
Licensed to scuba dive
They took the plunge and came out soaking with enriching and unforgettable experiences.
You’ll be hooked!
It’s hair-raising and mind-blowing! Check out the world’s highest ‘iron road’ on Sabah’s Mt Kinabalu.
Whitewater kayaking in Kiulu
Kiulu is a Grade Two river, indicating easy rapids with waves up to one metre high.
Sabah to host last leg of F2000 boat race
The waters off the state capital will be churning as 20 of the world’s top powerboat racers compete in the Formula 2000 World Cup event to be held for the first time in Sabah on Dec 1 and 2.
More than 100,000 have visited Lok Kawi Wildlife Park near KK
SALES executive Samuel Pur and his family felt great to be close to nature as they walked through Sabah's first zoo, the Lok Kawi Wildlife Park.
Bird farming has become a viable venture in Sabah
At a glance, the three concrete buildings, surrounded by a fence in Kampung Kolopis, Penampang, some 20 km from here, give the appearance of a fortress.
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The Tuaran Crocodile Farm, also known as Crocodile Adventure Land, promises a
complete Sabah adventure. Pictured is crocodile handler Hans Muda putting his hand into
a giant reptile’s mouth.
– By P.K. CHEAH / THE STAR |
Rocking round the crocs
For a Sabah adventure, all you need is to travel a mere 32km from the Kota Kinabalu city to the Tuaran Crocodile Farm.
Mount Kinabalu climb to help needy kids
The annual climb up Mount Kinabalu for a group of climbers is more meaningful this year compared to their previous ascents.
Great things in store for Tamparuli
Plans are afoot to have more tourist attractions in Tamparuli, which has hitherto been known for its weekly market on Wed-nesdays and the famous Jam-batan Tamparuli song, and has seen tourists visiting the World Heritage Site in the Kinabalu National Park in Kundasang.
Sabah Fest off to a great start
Sabah’s colourful multi-ethnic cultures lit up the night as Sabah Fest 2007 kicked off in spectacular style in Kota Kinabalu on Friday.
Commitment to preserve Sabah’s natural Lost World
The Sabah Government will preserve the pristine Maliau Basin, Sabah’s “Lost World,” in the state’s southern region.
Development to be speeded up in Pulau Sipadan
Sabah wants to speed up the construction of tourism facilities at the renowned diving haven of Pulau Sipadan.
Time for thanksgiving again
Sabah is set to embark on a month-long celebration with the launching of the statewide Kaamatan or Harvest Festival in May.
Mahua waterfall awes visitors
Most foreign visitors to the Mahua Waterfall, about 26km from Tambunan town, describe the natural wonder in superlatives, so enamoured of its beauty are they.
Mystery island house draws don
A dilapidated wooden house on the island of Pulau Sebatik could likely have historical value.
Kuala Penyu a growing town
About 50 years
ago, Kuala Penyu town was made up
only of a row of shops built with
palm trees and nipah leaves and surrounded
by muddy mangrove forest.
A closer look at Sabah’s cultural heritage for tourists
To promote Malaysia, particularly Sabah, as a tourist destination, a hotel here has organised a weekly cultural programme to give its guests a close look at the rich cultural heritage of various ethnic communities in this state.
RM30mil park opens its doors
The Lok Kawi park combining a zoo and botanical garden finally opened its doors to the public last weekend.