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INSIDE: 1st Borneo International Cat Show, Ranau Attractions and more!
August 2008 Volume 90August 2008 Volume 90
TM 22nd Mt. KinabaluInternationalClimbathon
White sandy beaches, crystalclear waters, lush rainforests,curious wildlife, a mish-mash
of cultures, beautiful people. Endlesssummer. Welcome to Sabah, Borneo’sparadise!
A special welcome to the participantsof the Menara Tun Mustapha BASEJump event, members of the UK SouthNorfolk Youth Symphonic Band, moun-tain runners of the TM 22nd Mt.Kinabalu International Climbathon andlast but not least, the participants of the1st Borneo International Cat Show! Weare delighted to have you here and lookforward to sharing with you the manywonders of Sabah.
What a busy August month is going tobe! The TM 22nd Mt KinabaluInternational Climbathon is definitelyone of the chief events that the statelooks forward to every year. TheWorld’s Toughest Mountain Raceattracts more than 100 mountainrunners from around the world – checkout the details to the event on page 5 ofthis issue. The 1st Borneo InternationalCat Show will be attracting over 200cats from all over the world to Sabah.triumph in several cat show categoriesand to enjoy theAugust is also MerdekaMonth, when the nation celebrates the
country’s independence. 2008 isMalaysia’s 51st year of independenceand the calendar is filled with eventsthat celebrate this occasion in their ownway, including the Menara TunMustapha BASE Jump.
Check out the other events happeningstate-wide within our pages (and join inthe events!), enjoy the rest of your readand have an enjoyable stay here inSabah. We look forward to having youas our guest again.
Jumpa lagi!
Yolanda GrahamEditor
Contents3 Happenings & Highlights
Menara Tun Mustapha BASE JumpSandakan Memorial DayInvitational Water Colour Paintings ExhibitionFlowers Festival1st Borneo International Cat ShowUK South Norfolk Youth Symphonic BandTM 22nd Mt.. Kinabalu International Climbathon 2008News
6 Eating OutMango Cafe’Grazie Restaurante
7 LeisureLuxury Yacht Sunset Cruise
8 Spa EssentialsCres Moment
9 Places of InterestSandakan Rainforest Discovery Centre
10 FeatureRanau Attractions
12 Through The LensStunningly Sabah
14 CultureThe Kulintangan
15 Products of the Month at KadaikuSabah Souvenirs & Handicrafts
16 Bahasa Malaysia Section
18 Chinese Section
20 Japanese Section
22 Korean Section
24 Directory Listings
25 Sabah Map & Listings
26 Sipadan Water Village Resort
ADVISOR YBhg. Dato’ Seri Tengku Zainal Adlin / Sitti B. Damsal
EDITOR Yolanda Graham
DESIGNER Trevor Thomson Lam C.W.
Charlieking Padasian (Kadaiku Sections)
PUBLISHER Sabah Tourism Board / Sri Pelancongan Sabah Sdn. Bhd.51 Gaya Street, 88000 Kota Kinabalu
BAHASA MALAYSIA EDITOR Puan Hjh. Asmiah Ajamain TRANSLATORS Chin Yen Sang (Chinese) (Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka) Rie Harada (Japanese)
Emzee Lee (Korean) DESIGNED & PRINTED BY Cover: CV Chong/ Sabah Tourism
Inna Kinabalu Sdn Bhd(Publisher of The New Sabah Times)Jalan Pusat Pembangunan Masyarakat, Sembulan88100 Kota Kinabalu
Ever y ef for t has been made to ensure that the in format ion is correct at the time of publication. The publisher cannot be held responsible for anyinaccuracies, omissions and alterations which may occur as a result of last minutechanges. No part of this magazine may be reproduced without the writ ten permis-sion of the Sabah Tourism Board.
Message from the Editor
Pesta Sungai2 August 2008The River Festival is held on the firstSaturday of August every year. It is held tocommemorate the traditional trading route inthe olden days. When the Chinese traderscame in by boat, they beat gongs uponreaching a trading point along the riverside.Villagers will then come with their products,such as the ‘Damar’, to trade. Retrace theroute during the River Fest and participate inactivities such as the rafting competition.Organiser: District Council of RanauFor further info: Siriman Basir (D.O)
Dr.Othman MinuddinTel: +60 88 238571, 875253H.P: +60 19 8828817, 013 8771666Faxes: +60 88 267876, 876754Email: [email protected],[email protected]
Invitational Water Colour PaintingsExhibition7 August – 7 September 2008Sabah’s first artists exhibit their most recentworks of art in water colour. More than 30paintings depicting a delightful and fascinat-ing collection of everyday life, culture andnature will be exhibited.Organiser: Sabah Art GalleryFor further info:Datuk Mohd. Yaman Hj. Ahmad MusTel: +60 88 268875Fax: +60 88 210040Email: [email protected]
Menara Tun Mustapha BASE Jump –Merdeka Circuit 20088 – 9 August 2008In conjunction with Merdeka Day, BASEjumpers from around the world will be mak-ing their historic leap off the Menara TunMuspaha as part of the KL TowerInternational BASE Jump Merdeka Circuit2008. Sabah is one of the five locations inMalaysia selected for this exciting jump.Comin join the action at Menara TunMustapha this month!Organiser: Menara Kuala Lumpur Sdn. BhdFor futher info:Zachary Mobijohn (Sri Pelancongan SabahSdn. Bhd)Tel + 60 88 232121Fax: + 60 88 265540Email: [email protected]
Sandakan Sepilok Nature HalfMarathon Run10 August 2008Held for the first time, the half marathon aimsto highlight Sandakan as a premiere eco-tourism destination. A great opportunity tovisit the renowned Sepilok Orang UtanRehabilitation Centre.Organiser:Sandakan Municipal CouncilFor further info: Catherin ChuaTel: +60 89 224026, +60 13 8869668Fax: +60 89 272112Email: [email protected]
Sandakan MemorialDay15 August 2008During WWII, approxi-mately 2400 allied prisoners were held inSandakan, then North Borneo. BetweenJanuary to June 1945, groups of prisonerswere sent on three separate torturous 160-mile marches from Sandakan to Ranau,known today as the infamous Death March.Only 6 men survived. To remember thosewho died and suffered the terrible atrocities,relatives and friends in Australia have initiat-ed August 15 as the Sandakan MemorialDay. The memorial service will be held at theSandakan Memorial Park which was oncethe site of the POW Camp.Organiser: Sandakan Municipal CouncilFor further info: Catherin ChuaTel: +60 89 275400, 224026, 013 8869668Fax: +60 89 274659, 272112Email: [email protected]
Flowers Festival16 – 17 August 2008The flowers festival showcases the uniquebeauty of the various flowers found within theSabah Agriculture Park. Add to your gardencollection by purchasing your favourite flow-ers at reasonable prices here.Organiser:Sabah Agriculture ParkFor further info:Ismail Hj. Zakaria (Park Manager)Puan Wan Masamah Wan Abedin (MarketingOfficer)Tel: +60 88 258529Tel: +60 87 7379522, 737558 (Tenom)Fax: +60 88 258529Fax: +60 87 737571 (Tenom)Email: [email protected]
The UK South Norfolk YouthSymphonic Band Charity Concert12 August 2008The 52 band members will be performing inMalaysia for the first time, debuting in KotaKinabalu in a fund-raising charity concert forthe Rotary Club of Kota Kinabalu’sCommunity Service Projects. Time: 7:00pm-10:00pmOrganiser: Rotary Club of Kota KinabaluTicket info: +60 88 226112 / 705610
Pesta Beluran22 – 24 August 2008The Pesta Beluran is an annual event in con-junction with the Merdeka Month Celbrations
that combines several eventssuch as an Islamic arts cultural night, amarch past, Jongkong boat race(PADAURACE), and a tamu. This year the celebra-tion runs for three days. Organiser: Beluran District OfficeFor further info:Rajibi Hj. Aman (D.O)Puan Ramsat Hj. TasimTel: +60 89 511212, 511213, +60 13 5476866Fax: +60 89 511255
1st Borneo International Cat Show23-24 August 2008Over 225 cats from the world over areexpected to take part in this spectacularevent and send cat lovers into feline heaven.Some of the cat breeds in this show arePersian, Maine Coon, Ragdoll, Abyssinian,European Burmese, Siamese, Oriental,American Shorthair, American Curl, BritishShorthair Somali, Norwegian Forest andExotic Shorthair.Organiser: Borneo Cat ClubFor further info: Ben Hsu Organizing Chairman Fax: +60 88 718400 Email: [email protected]
Merdeka Day Regatta29 – 31 August 2008Held in conjunction with National Day cele-brations, this Regatta uses different classesof boats and is open to sailors from aroundthe world.Organiser:Kinabalu Yacht ClubFor further info: Bobby Willie
Vice CommodoreTel: +60 88 240070, 243070Fax: +60 88 243007Email: [email protected]
TM 22nd Mt. Kinabalu InternationalClimbathon 200823 – 24 August 2008This event has made its reputation as ‘TheWorld’s Toughest Mountain Race’. A truechallenge to the spirit of human endurance,this race involves running up and down Mt.Kinabalu (4095.2M), where the total distanceis 21KM for all men, women and men veter-an categories. The average climber takes 2days to climb the mountain but participants ofthe race can make it in less than 3 hours. TheClimbathon is part of the Buff® SkyRunners® World Series circuit for the sevenconsecutive year and is one of the two races
in the circuit held outside Europe. Buff® SkyRunners® World Series is regulated andcoordinated by the European-basedFederation for Sport at Altitude (FSA).Organiser: Sri Pelancongan Sabah Sdn BhdFor further info: Zachary S. MobijohnTel: +60 88 232121 Fax: +60 88 265540,219401Email: [email protected]
51st Anniversary of IndependenceDay and Birthday of Sabah’s Headof State Special Exhibition24 August – 18 November 2008An exclusive exhibition showcasing the out-standing achievements of Malaysia sincegaining independence 51 years ago. Thisspecial exhibition depicts past and presentMalaysian leaders and their people’s strug-gle to achieve independence and filling thegaps of development after achieving inde-pendence. It also exhibits the life history ofthe Head of State of Sabah and related cul-tural and arts activities at the Sabah MuseumComplex.Organiser:Sabah MuseumFor further info:Datuk Joseph Pounis GuntavidTel: +60 88253199 Fax: +60 88 240230Email: [email protected]
Ambang Merdeka30 August 2008The countdown to Hari Merdeka(Independence Day) begins today and atexactly 12 midnights, the Malaysian flag isproudly hoisted, accompanied by theNational Anthem.Organiser: Kota Kinabalu City HallFor further info:Joannes SolidauTel: +60 88 521800Fax: +60 88 316137Email: [email protected]
Merdeka Day31 August 2008On 31 August 1957, the federation of MalayaStates gained its independence from theBritish. Hence, this day is known as ‘HariMerdeka’ or ‘Independence Day’. Every statewill have a march-past simultaneously withthe National level held in Kuala Lumpur.Organisers:Kota Kinabalu City HallSandakan Municipal CouncilFor further info: Elizabeth BorubuiSecretary of Sandakan Municipal CouncilTel: +60 88 521800, 089 273994Fax: +60 88 316137, 089 272112Email: [email protected]
H a p p e n i n g s & H i g h l i g h t s 3There is one more reason for sports enthu-
siasts to visit Sabah this August.Besides tracking up its lush jungles
heading up to the beckoning MountKinabalu, or snorkeling in its pristine bluewaters feasting your eyes on untouchedcorals, this month, extreme sports lovers canlook forward to the excitement of BASEjumping.
Launching off from the top of the MenaraTun Mustapa on August 9 and 10, visitorscan expect to be thrilled with the spectacle ofcolourful parachutes flying free against theblue skies in the KL Tower InternationalJump 2008.
Base jumping entails a jumper to leap ofchosen spots in accordance to its acronymof B – Building, A- Antenna, S- Span andE- Earth and standing tall at 122 metershigh, Menara Tun Mustapa is a perfectlaunching pad for these dare devils.
Besides waiting for their heroes atground level, base jumping aficionados canalso get closer to their heroes in action justby lounging around in the famous revolvingrestaurant, Atmosphere, on the 18th floor ofthe tower.
But, not to be forgotten, after your meal,visit the ground events especially catered toyour interests and needs.
The KL Tower International Jump 2008,is indeed a full fledged festival, right from thebottom, at the ground level, up to the top ofthe Menara Tun Mustapa. For more information, please contactZachary Mobijohn, Sri PelanconganSabah Sdn. Bhd. at 088 232121 or [email protected]
During World War II, about 2400 allied prisoners were held in Sandakan, NorthBorneo. Between January to June 1945, groups of prisoners were sent on 3 sepa-
rate torturous 160 mile marches from Sandakan to Ranau, known today as the infa-mous Death March. Although many prisoners tried to escape, only six survived. Tocommemorate those who suffered and perished during this terrible time, relatives andfriends in Australia have initiated August 15 as the Sandakan Memorial Day. The memo-rial service will be held at the Sandakan Memorial Park, which was once the site ofPrisoners of War (POW) camp.For more information, please contact Catherin Chua at 089 275400 or SabahTourism Board at 088 212121. Email [email protected].
Invitational Watercolour Paintings Exhibition, 7 August – 7 September 2008
Sabah’s artists will display their most recent works of art during theInvitational Watercolour Paintings Exhibition. See the delightful and
fascinating collection depicting everyday life and culture at the Sabah Art
Gallery. For more information, please contact the Sabah Art Gallery at 088268875 or email [email protected]
Sandakan Memorial Day, 15 August 2008
Menara Tun MustapabeckonsJumpAficionados
4 H a p p e n i n g s & H i g h l i g h t s
Flowers Festival,16-17 August 2008
What would the world be without flowers! The Sabah Agriculture Parkwill be celebrating the beauty and exceptionality of a myriad of
flowers found on the grounds of the Park. Besides having the chance topurchase these flowers, join in some of the contests organised for the 2-day event, like the flower arrangement contest and the flower plantingcontest. There will also be an Art Camp for the public, a sale of variousagricultural products and many other exciting events, so don’t forget tomake your way to the Sabah Agricultural Park in Tenom for the FlowersFestival!For more information, contact Ismail Haji Zakariah at 087 737952 /737558 or fax 087 737571. Alternatively, contact Wan MasalmahWan Abedin at 088 258529 or email [email protected]
1st Borneo International
Cat Show23-24 August
2008Feline friends will want to mark your
calendars for this event! The firstever international-standard cat showknown as the Borneo InternationalCat Show 2008 will be held right herein Kota Kinabalu this August.
Cat-lovers will be ecstatic over the fact that over 225 cats from theworld over are expected to take part in this spectacular event held at theSabah Trade Centre in Likas on the 23rd and 24th August. Cats will beflown in from Thailand, Indonesia, Brunei, China, Hong Kong, the USA,Holland, Germany and of course all over Malaysia to compete in the catshow organised by the Borneo Cat Club, licensed by the Cat Fanciers’Association (CFA) USA. Some of the cat breeds in this show are Persian,Maine Coon, Ragdoll, Abyssinian, European Burmese, Siamese, Oriental,American Shorthair, American Curl, British Shorthair Somali, NorwegianForest and Exotic Shorthair. Make your way to the Sabah Trade Centrefor the show which will begin at 9.30am and end at 6.00pm!For more information, contact Ben Hsu at 088 247777 / 016 8368085,fax 088 237777 or email [email protected]
The UK South Norfolk YouthSymphonic BandHead down to Kota Kinabalu, Sabah in August 2008 for an event you
do not want to miss. The UK South Norfolk Youth Symphonic Bandwill be performing in Malaysia for the first time on 23rd August 2008,debuting in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, in a fund-raising charity concert for theRotary Club of Kota Kinabalu's community projects at the Tun RaffaeAuditorium, Yayasan Sabah.
The Band was formed in 1974 by the current Chairman and MusicalDirector, Mr. Mike Booty. Originally a marching band, its purpose is to givean opportunity for young people between the ages of eight and 23, to per-form and play music with like-minded people. The Band has regularly per-formed fund raising concerts in UK, and on one occasion, played for andpresented to HRH, The Princess Royal, at the Royal Albert Hall. Thedetails to the concert are as follows: Charity Concert23rd August 2008 (Saturday)7.30pm – 10.00pm Auditorium Tun Raffae – Menara Tun Mustapha
Musical Workshop & Concert22nd August 2008 (Friday)7.30pm – 4.30pm Sabah Tshung Tsin Secondary School Hall
For ticket Information, call 088 226112 / 705610 or Sabah Tshing TsinSecondary School at 088 254154
NewsNewsTourism, Culture and EnvironmentMinister Visits Japan andIndonesiaIn an effort to address issues regardingJapanese tourist arrivals to Sabah, the State’sTourism, Culture and Environment Minister,Datuk Masidi Manjun made a trip to Japanrecently, meeting up with four main tour opera-tors while in Tokyo, namely Kronos International, KNT (Kinki Nippon TouristCo Ltd), HIS Service Inc and JTB (Japan Travel Bureau). He asked themabout the issues or challenges they were facing and all operators assuredlyexpressed that the main problem is the lack of direct flights into Kota Kinabaluwhich is only 4 times a week.The Minister also made an official 3-day visit to Jakarta to meet with themedia and the important industry players responsible for bringing touristarrivals into Sabah from Indonesia, namely AirAsia and Royal Brunei Airlines.Datuk Masidi expressed the desire for more Indonesians to come and visitSabah and make the State their number one destination.
MOU signing for the 22nd TMInternational Climbathon Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) wassigned between the Sabah Tourism Board andTelekom Malaysia Bhd for sponsorship of theTM 22nd Mt Kinabalu International Climbathonon the 10th of July 2008. Telekom Malaysia,who is sponsoring RM300,000, would be con-ducting a variety of products promotions during the event which has to date,over 100 registered entries from Australia, Great Britain, Hong Kong, Ireland,Japan, Kenya, New Zealand, the Philippines, South Africa, South Korea,Thailand, Sweden, US and Singapore.
Gayana Eco Resort opens Alu AluSeafood RestaurantGayana Eco Resort opened The Alu AluRestaurant which offers diners a superb viewof Malohom Bay and the marine life in thewaters surrounding the resort. Here, guests willenjoy a sumptuous meal of some of the fresh-est and most mouth-watering seafood inSabah, fresh from the resort’s tanks. The AluAlu is also open to the public and is available for groups and corporate book-ings. Opening hours for the restaurant are 7.00am to 10.30am for breakfast,11.30am to 2.30pm for lunch and 6.00pm to 10.00pm for dinner.
5H a p p e n i n g s & H i g h l i g h t s
TM 22nd Mt. KinabaluInternational Climbathon23rd & 24th August 2008It’s time again to gather at “The World’s Toughest Mountain Race” to
see over a hundred participants from around the world, includingGreat Britain, Venezuela, Spain, Japan, Germany and Singaporepush themselves to physical and mental limits to overcome them-selves and the majestic Mount Kinabalu (4095.2m).
For non-athletes, the trek up and down the mountain is an arduous2-day achievement. At the TM Mt. Kinabalu International Climbathon,brawny men and women run up and down the mountain at superhu-man speed and stamina to complete a total distance of 21km inbetween 2 and 4 hours. In 2007, the Men’s Open category sawSpain’s Kilian Jornet Burgada come in first place, clocking 2:39.10s.Fellow Spaniard, Monica Ardid Ubed came in first at 3:44.08s in theWomen’s category and the Veteran Men’s category saw MalaysianSarun bin Sadi crowned as champion with a time of 3:24.03s
It all started in 1987 as a Sabah Parks' project to develop a rapidrescue squad—a team of rangers who can bring down injuredclimbers fast, especially useful during bad weather when helicopterrescue is not possible. Now the Climbathon is an endorsed venue bythe Federation of Sport at Altitude (FSA) as the steepest of the six offi-cial races for the Buff Sky Runner World Series. Other races in this cir-cuit include the “Sentiero delle Grigne” in Italy and Berga in Catalonia,Spain. The Climbathon in Kota Kinabalu is now also popular amongEuropean mountain runners who form the majority of the members ofthe World Mountain Running Association (WMRA), whose patron isthe International Amateur Athletic Federations (IAAF).
The venue will be bustling with a multitude of activities – TelekomMalaysia will be organising its lively TM Fiesta on top of the array ofcolourful dance performances, lucky draws, games and colouring anddrawing competitions held during the event, so head to the KinabaluPark for this inspiring event!For more information, contact Zachary Mobijohn at 088 232121 orsend an e-mail to [email protected]. Visit the websitehttp://climbathon.sabahtourism.com/2008/
51st Anniversary of Independence Dayand Birthday of Sabah’s Head of StateSpecial Exhibition24 August – 18 November 2008
An exclusive exhibition with the theme ‘His Excellency and theCommunity’ will be held at the Sabah Museum from the 24th August
until the 18th November to honour Sabah’s Head of State as well as todisplay the achievements of the state since Malaysia gained independ-ence 51 years ago. Browse through the first segment which will let visi-tors peek into the life of Sabah’s Head of state and the second segmentwhich showcases historical displays so you can take a look into Sabah’spast and see the changes that has made what the state is today. For further information, contact Datuk Joseph Pounis Guntavid at088 253199, fax 088 240230 or email [email protected]
Sabah-Indonesia Cultural Night28 August 2008This special night will be filled with an array of performances bySabahan and Indonesian artistes who will be coming together topresent various performances from the two cultures. Enjoy theshow while dining on a scrumptious menu at this dinner show foran exclusive night of colourful song and dance in a celebration ofthe similarities and differences of the two neighbours. Details ofthe event are as follows:
Venue : Magellan Sutera Grand BallroomTime : 7:00pm
For ticket and event inquiries, contact Susan Shahira or MelissaLeong at 088 232121 or email [email protected]
Mango Caf�6 E a t i n g O u t
Can’t find a restaurant with authentic Thai cuisine? Fret not; MangoCafé was opened with the intention to keep true to Thai flavours,
and after a meal there, you won’t be disappointed. Located in Asia City,Mango Café serves up typical scrumptious street-food like what youmight find in Bangkok and everything is made with the freshest ingredi-ents. The fresh and light Phad Thai here is delicious while the PineappleFried Rice is more than satisfying and you’ll find you can’t have enoughof the mouth-watering Chicken and Seafood Glass-noodle Salad! Wealso recommend the delicious wholesome Pandan Chicken, cookedwith about 20 spices for that full flavour and the wonderfully spicy ThaiRed Curry for a satisfying feast. Complete your meal with some Thaidesserts, like the Red Rubies, a delightful concoction of jackfruit, waterchestnuts, tapioca flour and coconut cream. You also might want to trythe Mango on Sticky Rice, a unique but yummy combination! For a goodThai mealtime experience, thanks goodness for Mango Café!
Mango Café is located at Lot1.36, 1st Floor, Asia City Complex, AsiaCity, Kota Kinabalu. Mango Café caters for private events. For information, call John at 013 8500299, Melanie at 012 2078386or email them at [email protected]. Visit their blog athttp://mangocafekk.blogspot.com
With a menu offering items such as the Norwegian Salmon Cooked likeGrandma’s Style, you know you’ve come to the right place for delicious
food cooked with Italian passion. Grazie Ristorante is located in a corner ofWawasan Plaza, where diners sit on a terrace to enjoy a hearty Italian mealal fresco. The Chef and owner, Salvatore Marcello, will be more than happyto recommend a few of his favourites from the mouth-watering menu, like thebeef steak - so tender it melts in your mouth, or the lasagne – an indulgenceof layers of pasta, meat, cheese and a special tomato sauce. Other delec-table favourites on the menu are the Rigatoni Carbonara and the divineSpaghetti Lobster in light tomato and white wine sauce. Enjoy your meal witha glass of red or white wine, Grazie stores a range of international wines forthat perfect complement to your meal. Finish your meal with their wonderfulchocolate pudding or tiramisu and wash it down with a cup of Italian espres-so and soon you’ll be leaning back in your dining chair planning for your nextvisit!
Grazie is open Monday to Friday from 11.00am to 3.00pm and 6.00pmto 11.00pm. On Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays they open from6.00pm to 11.00pm. The restaurant is located at Lot 2-1-30G, Ground Floor,Wawasan Plaza Complex, Kota Kinabalu. For reservations and enquiries, call 019 5315246 or [email protected]. Check out their website at http://grazieris-torante.bravehost.com.
Grazie Ristorante
7L e i s u r e
Just above the middle of Sabah’s eastern shoreline lies KotaKinabalu, the charming capital city of the state. Affectionately known
as KK, the city is vibrant with shopping malls, spas, bars and nightclubs,tempting restaurants, luxury hotels and even a few golf courses forthose with a desire for teeing off. The charms don’t stop there; off thecoast of KK is the cerulean South China Sea, into which the orange sunsinks into before the night takes over the skies, transforming the heav-ens into a palette of flamboyant blend of yellows, blues and fiery reds.Let’s not forget the 5 gorgeous islands that make up the Tunku AbdulRahman Park, just minutes from the city. Manukan, Mamutik, Gaya,Sapi and Sulug are so accessible and present all you need for an islandholiday, including facilities for scuba diving, snorkelling, kayaking or justa session of sunning on a sandy beach.
What could be more perfect than taking in the picturesque views of
the city and the sunset than hopping on a luxury yacht! Insight BorneoIncentive & Tours offers a choice of lavish yachts to be chartered for thisindulgent experience off the coast of the city - affordably. At a price thatwon’t hurt your wallet you can gather a few friends for a relaxing sunsetcruise or hire one of their vessels for a little party. Soon you’ll have thewind in your hair and a drink in your hand for an exclusive getaway!These yachts are also available for island hopping in style, departingand arriving on each of the Tunku Abdul Rahman islands on your ownschedule.
Hesitate no more; make your bookings and cruise into the sunset ona luxury yacht for an extravagant experience you will not forget. For reservations and enquiries, call 088 383097 or 013 8819332.Insight Borneo Incentive and Tours is located at 10-2, Block B,Lorong Plaza Kingfisher, 88450, Kota Kinabalu.
Cruise Into the Sunset on a
Luxury Yacht
8 S p a E s s e n t i a l
It was one of those times when I felt I needed a nice,relaxing massage, so a colleague and I made an
appointment for an afternoon with Cres Moment inWarisan Square.
As I walked in I was greeted with the fresh scent oflemongrass and a staff with a welcoming smile. “HiYolanda, how nice to see you again! Please have aseat.” Soon I found myself seated and calmed with acup of ginger tea.
My colleague arrived and I had my cup refilledbefore our personal therapists greeted us and usheredus into our private massage coves. Our treatment thenbegan with a body scrub – to slough off dead skin cellsand leave your skin with a better complexion. It mademy skin feel tingly, a sign that the scrub was working.After about 30 minutes, I was covered in white scrubtreatment and my therapist, Lina, left the room aftertelling me she’d be back in 10 minutes.
She came back with a robe and led me to theprivate bath. My next treatment involved soaking in atub of warm, rich milk for 20 minutes. I spent thoseminutes singing along to the chill-out versions ofCeline Dion songs and drinking the cup of hot choco-late that sat next to the bath. Splashing around in milkmade definitely made me feel like royalty! I steppedout into the foot massage section with supple, glowingskin and yes, my skin did look and feel a lot smoother!
Foot reflexology took about 40 minutes, with eachfoot administered with pressure on certain points withthe aim of relieving stress and improving bodilyfunctions. This treatment can be a bit ticklish or painful(I usually feel like someone has rearranged my toes inthis session) but not this time - after the reflexologymassage, I was ready to slip into 4-inch heels again!
The final therapy was a full aromatherapy bodymassage. It was my absolute favourite, even betterthan the luxurious milk bath. It was so completelyrelaxing that I dozed off, had a dream (don’t rememberwhat, but it probably involved playing with puppies)and woke up with a hint of a smile.
It was exactly what I needed and wanted. And asCres Moment is located in the shopping precinct ofWarisan Square in Kota Kinabalu. Maybe I’ll drop inagain for a little pampering on one of my shoppingtrips – soon!Cres Moment is located at Lot No A-G-08, BlockA,Ground Floor, Warisan Square, Jalan Tun FuadStephens, Kota Kinabalu. Business Hours are10.00am – 10.00pm daily.
For further information call 088 447833, fax 088447883 or e-mail: [email protected].
Cres Moment
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For those wanting to know more about the rainforest, make your way tothe Rainforest Discovery Centre (RDC) in Sandakan. Located in the
famous Kabili-Sepilok Forest Reserve where the Sepilok Orang UtanRehabilitation Centre is located, the RDC is a centre for environmentaleducation.
The RDC is probably one of the most accessible rainforests in Sabahwith a primary function to create public awareness and appreciation of theimportance of conservation and sustainable use of forest resources. TheCentre is dense with plants from the rainforest and not only with plants fromBorneo but also plants from all over the world. The collection within thefacility includes tropical American plants, giant orchids, Rheophytic (carniv-orous) plants as well as an array of arid plants (plants that live in extreme-ly dry conditions.
The RDC also has a 147-metre steel canopy walkway – not only doesit offer a spectacular view of the lush jungle surrounding it, but the walkwayand its towers are a bird-watcher’s venue to spy on the birds that fly itsskies. 250 species of birds roam the RDC, including hornbills, pitas, king-fishers, broadbills and the elusive and much sought-after Bornean bristle-head.
The 800m Rainforest Discovery Trail will be a walk amongst giganticdipterocarp and mengaris trees –which is quite a magical experience. Thetrail will also give you the chance to see tarsiers, mouse deer, geckos,insects, civets and flying squirrels between the trees so keep an eye out forthese little creatures on the night walk!
The visitor’s building contains an educational and informative exhibitionhall which focuses on the plants and animals of Sabah – numerous postersspell out the flora and fauna that abundantly live within the jungles ofBorneo. Learning more about the rainforest will make your walk through theRDC a little more fascinating and will certainly open your eyes to the sig-nificance of the rainforest in its role in the world’s existence. So if it’s to Sandakan you are going, spare a couple of hours here at theRainforest Discovery Centre – it will be a stop well worth! For more information, contact the Rainforest Discovery Centre at 089533780, 089 533781, email them at [email protected] or visittheir website at www.forest.sabah.gov.my/rdc. Entrance fees apply.
The Rainforest Discovery Centre
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RanauIn and Around
KundasangThe quaint district of Ranau is a getaway perfect for those who likecool climates and lush, mountainous landscapes. Enjoy the view onyour journey there and stop at Kundasang’s little town to browsethrough it’s famous road-side market where you will find colourfulrows of fresh vegetables, local fruits, fresh flowers and other localproduce such as bottled honey and preserved tuhau.
Kinabalu Park Kinabalu Park is located 1,585 metres above sea level and is hailedas a World Heritage Site. The Park is a great getaway whether for aday trip or week-long stays to explore the rare and infinite amountof eco-treasures of plants and wildlife found within. Numerous jun-gle paths wait to welcome the footprints of trekkers within the park,including the trail leading to the peak of South-east Asia, MountKinabalu. For inquiries, contact Sabah Parks at 088 211881 / 212719or email [email protected] / [email protected].
Kundasang War MemorialThe Kundasang War Memorial, established in 1962, was the firstmemorial in Sabah to remember the Autralian and British POWswho died in Sandakan and the death marches to Ranau, as well asthe people of North Borneo who risked and lost their lives for help-ing the POWs. The Kundasang War Memorial is located at the footof Mount Kinabalu and has four Gardens. The Australian Garden,The English Garden, the Borneo Garden and the ContemplationGarden and Pool commemorate each of the nationalities involved inthe war. The Memorial is open daily including public holidays. Forinformation and inquiries, contact Sevee Charuruks at 019 8992041.
Poring Hot Springs Located 39 km away from the Kinabalu Park headquarters is thePoring Hot Springs, where visitors can soak in the skin-curativeproperties of a hot sulphur bath, trek the various trails through thelowland forests, mountains streams and waterfalls or enjoy a day ofbird-watching. You might even be lucky enough to catch a rareglimpse of the world’s largest flower, the Rafflesia, inside the vicin-ity of the Poring Hot Springs. Poring offers affordable chalet andcabin accommodation including dormitory jostle-type accommoda-tions and camping grounds for the more adventurous. To stay at thePoring Hot Springs, contact Sutera Sanctuary Lodges for reserva-tions at 088 243629 or email [email protected] Hot Spring & Nature Reserve can be contacted at 088878801.
Sabah Tea Garden Sabah Tea is the only organic tea farm in the whole of Borneo andone of the few in the world, and their plantation is within the vicini-ty of the Kinabalu Park in Ranau. Not just a plantation, the SabahTea Garden offers tea factory and plantation tours, courses on basicjungle survival skills, river trekking and even batik painting. Forreservations or enquiries, please contact them at 088 440882 oremail [email protected] (Kota Kinabalu); 088 889220/ 889330(Ranau).
Mesilau Nature Trail and Resort The alternative route up to the peak of Mount Kinabalu is theMesilau Trail - a formidable track that presents climbers with alonger, more testing terrain for avid climbers of Mount Kinabalu.The trail is also worth the effort for naturalists and researchers forthe extraordinary flora and fauna that lay along its paths. Perhapsyou’d like to slip away to the peaceful hideaway of the MesilauNature Resort, tucked away in the green mountainside of Mesilau.The resort is a popular venue for peaceful retreats from the bustleof cities and towns. For inquiries about the Mesiau Nature Resortcontact Sutera Sanctuary Lodges for reservations at 088 243629 oremail [email protected]. For inquiries about theMesilau trail, contact Sabah Parks at 088 211881 / 212719 or [email protected] / [email protected].
Fish MassageYes, you read right. A Fish Massage sounds odd but it’s a uniqueexperience you might not be curious about enough to try. Locatedin Kampung Luanti of Ranau, the fish massage is made possible bythe Dusunic season of ‘Tagal’ which forbids fishing to preserve theenvironment and to prevent over-fishing. The fish will then havetime to multiply to a number exceeding hundreds. Soak either yourfeet or dip completely in the Luanti River, and the Fish Massage willbegin immediately. The affectionate fish, from the Cyprinidae fami-ly, will come close to you and smother your skin with gentle ‘kiss-es’. The sensation is unique - and one you won’t forget to tell yourfriends and family back home. Call Jeffrin Majangki at 088 878044 /016 8066958 for enquiries.
For more information on Ranau destinations, call the SabahTourism Board at 088 212121 or Sri Pelancongan Sabah at 088232121. Check out the website at www.sabahtourism.com
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The Brunei people first introduced the kulintan-gan into Sabah, but it is also traditionally used
by the Bajaus. It is played mostly on festive occa-sions such as weddings and religious ceremonies,when it is played usually together with other tradi-tional Kadazan gongs.
The instrument consists of a set of about sevensmall brass gongs, which have different noteswhen they are struck. The gongs are placed loose-ly on a wooden stand, next to each other in a row.The player sits on the floor in front of the row ofgongs and beats them with two small wooden mal-lets.
The music of the kulintangan is very melodious,because there are both very high and low notes init. It is pleasant to hear, but very difficult to playwell.
During wedding ceremonies, the kulintangan isplayed together with another instrument called the‘rabana’. The rabana is played when the peoplelead the bride and bridegroom to the place of thewedding, while the kulintangan is only played in thehouse. The rabana is almost the same type ofinstrument as the kulintangan, except that thenotes are different and that the base of the instru-ment is covered with the skin of animals. Therabana has only five notes, and its gongs are notplaced together like the kulintangan.
Courtesy of Sabah State Archive Library.
The KulintanganThe Kulintangan
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Kawan felin pasti mahu menandakan kalendar anda untuk acara ini! Pamerankucing bertaraf antarabangsa yang julung kalinya diadakan yang dikenali
sebagai Pameran Kucing Antarabangsa Borneo. Pertunjukan akan diadakan diKota Kinabalu Ogos ini.
Peminat kucing pastinya teruja dengan kenyataan bahawa lebih 225 ekorkucing dari seluruh dunia dijangka mengambil bahagian dalam acara hebat ini diPusat Dagangan Sabah (Sabah Trade Centre) di Likas pada 23 dan 24 Ogos.Kucing-kucing akan diterbangkan dari Thailand, Indonesia, Brunei, China, HongKong, Amerika, Belanda, Jerman dan sudah pastinya dari seluruh Malaysia untukbertanding dalam pameran kucing yang dianjurkan oleh Kelab Kucing Borneo,berlesen Cat Franciers’ Association (CFA) Amerika Syarikat. Antara kucingkacukan dalam pameran ini ialah Parsi, Maine Coon, Ragdoll, Abyssinian,European Burmese, Siam, Oriental, American Shorthair, American Curl, BritishShorthair Somali, Norwegian Forest dan Exotic Shorthair. Datanglah ke PusatDagangan Sabah untuk pameran ini yang akan bermula dari pukul 9.30 pagi danberakhir pada pukul 6.00 petang!Untuk maklumat lanjut, hubungi Ben Hsu di talian 088 247777/016 8368085,faks 088 237777 atau emel [email protected]
Tibalah masanya untuk berkumpul di “Perlumbaan Gunung Paling Sukar diDunia” untuk menyaksikan lebih 100 peserta dari seluruh dunia termasuk
Great Britain, Venezuela, Sepanyol, Jepun, Jerman dan Singapura mengerahkudrat fizikal dan mental untuk menakluk Gunung Kinabalu (4095.2m).
Bagi bukan atlet, laluan menaiki dan menuruni gunung ini adalah sukar untukdicapai. Dalam Climbathon Antarabangsa Gunung Kinabalu TM, lelaki dan wanita berlari naik dan menuruni gunung dengan kepantasan dan stamina luarbiasa untuk melengkapkan jarak keseluruhan 21km antara 2 dan 4 jam. Pada2007, kategori Terbuka Lelaki menyaksikan pelari Sepanyol Kilian Jornet Burgadamuncul juara, mencatat masa 2:39.10 saat. Seorang lagi rakan senegaranyaMonica Ardid Ubed mencatat 3:44.08s untuk menjuarai kategori wanita manakalakategori veteran lelaki menyaksikan peserta Malaysia Sarun Sadi ditabal sebagaijuara dengan catatan masa 3:24.03s.
Semuanya bermula pada 1987 sebagai projek Taman Sabah untuk
menubuhkan sebuah skuad penyelamat - satu pasukan renjer yang boleh mem-bawa turun pendaki yang cedera dengan pantas, Paling berguna ketika cuacaburuk apabila helikopter penyelamat tidak dapat melakukannya. Kini Climbathonadalah acara yang diiktiraf Federation of Sport at Altitude (FSA) sebagai yang paling curam antara tujuh perlumbaan rasmi untuk Litar Kejohanan SkyrunningDunia. Perlumbaan-perlumbaan lain dalam litar ini termasuklah Setelio delleGringne di Itali dan Berga di Catalonia, Sepanyol.
Climbathon kini popular dalam kalangan pelari gunung Eropah yang membentuk majoriti daripada anggota Persatuan Larian Gunung Dunia (WMRA),yang dinaungi oleh Persekutuan Olahraga Amatur Antarabangsa (IAAF).
Untuk maklumat lanjut, hubungi Zachary Mobijohn di 088 232121 atau hantarkan e-mail kepada [email protected]. Kunjung laman webdi http://climbathon.sabahtourism.com/2008/
Pertunjukan Kucing AntarabangsaBorneo Pertama, 23-24 Ogos 2008
Climbathon AntarabangsaGunung Kinabalu TM ke-2223 & 24 Ogos 2008
Climbathon AntarabangsaGunung Kinabalu TM ke-2223 & 24 Ogos 2008
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Pantai Tanjung Aru sememangnya menjadi tempat pilihan untuk keluarga dansahabat menghabiskan masa bersama-sama. Terletak hanya 10 minit dari
pusat Bandar raya, pantai itu kini menjadi tempat beberapa restoran dan kedai.First Beach Cafe menawarkan pelbagai hidangan termasuklah makanan tempatanseperti Kari Kepala Ikan dan sate. Sekiranya anda gemar makanan laut, makanlahdi Tanjung Aru Seafood Restaurant atau nikmati BBQ Pantai yang terbuka. Di sanaanda boleh memilih daripada pelbagai makanan laut segar dan daging, disediakanmengikut kegemaran anda. Minumlah segelas dua koktel di bar sambil menikmatimatahari terbenam. Lewat petang adalah masa terbaik untuk dating. Pada masaitu matahari mula terbenam dan ramai yang mendapati bahawa bersiar-siar di tepipantai adalah cara terbaik untuk menamatkan hari yang panjang ketika bekerja!Jika anda perlukan kudapan, datanglah ke gerai minuman dan makanan ringan.Jeruk mangga cukup digemari manakala yang lain lebih menyukai jagungbermentega atau kacang tanah kukus. Basahkan tekak dengan air tebu yangsegar: Memang nyaman! Salah satu tarikan utama Pantai Tanjung Aru ialah geraikelapanya. Harga berpatutan, sedap dan nyaman. Kunjungan anda ke pantai initidak akan lengkap tanpa menikmati air kelapa. Sama ada hujung minggu penuhkeseronokan berkelah bersama-sama keluarga atau bersiar-siar romantik di tepipantai ketika matahari terbenam, Tanjung Aru adalah tempat yang digemari olehyang tua dan muda.
Malam KebudayaanSabah-Indonesia28 Ogos 2008Malam ini akan menyajikan
persembahan yang pelbagaidaripada artis-artis dari Sabah danIndonesia yang akan berkumpul untukmempersembahkan budaya masing-masing. Nikmatilah pertunjukkan inisambil menjamu selera. Pertunjukkanwarna-warni eksklusif iniakanmeraikan persamaan mahupun per-bezaan budaya yang terdapat antaraSabah dan Indonesia. Butir-butirpersembahan adalah seperti yangberikut:
Tempat: Magellan Sutera Grand Ballroom
Masa: 7.00 malam
Untuk tiket dan pertanyaan, silahubungi Susan Shahira atau MelissaLeong di talian 088 232121 atau [email protected].
Pantai Tanjung Aru
Dengan hidangan seperti Ikan Salmon Norwegian yang dimasakcara nenek, anda tentu tahu anda ke tempat yang terbaik untuk
menikmati hidangan masakan Itali yang dimasak dengan sepenuh hati.Restoran ini terletak di sebuah sudut di Wawasan Plaza. Di sana andaboleh duduk di teres sambil menikmati makanan anda dalam suasanasegar. Chef dan tuan punya restoran ini, Salvatore Marcello akan dengan senang hati mencadangkan hidangan-hidangan kegemarannya daripada menu yang mengecurkan air liur, seperti stikdaging lembu – sungguh lembut sehingga ia seakan-akan cair dalammulut anda, ataupun lasagne – kegemaran yang diperbuat daripadalapisan pasta, keju, daging dan sos tomato istimewa. Hidangan lazatlazat kegemaran lain dalam menu termasuk juga Rigatoni Carbonaradan Spagaeti Udang Karang dalam sos tomato ringan dan sos wainputih. Nikmatilah makanan anda dengan segelas wain putih ataumerah, Grazie mempunyai beberapa jenis wain antarabangsa dalamsimpanan mereka pelengkap sajian sempurna untuk anda. Akhiriwaktu makan anda dengan pudding coklat atau tiramisu dan minumlahsecawan espresso Itali dan anda akan bersandar di kerusi tempatanda makan, berkira-kira untuk datang lagi.
Grazie dibuka Isnin-Jumaat dari pukul 11.00pagi hingga pukul3.00petang; manakala Sabtu, Ahad dan cuti umum pada pukul 6.00petang hingga pukul 11.00 malam. Restaran terletak di Lot 2-1-30G,Tingkat Bawah, Kompleks Wawasan Plaza, Kota Kinabalu. Untuk tempahan dan pertanyaan, sila hubungi 019 5315246 atau emel Kujungi laman web mereka di http://grazieristorante.bravehost.com.
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Sabah Tourism Board No.51, Jalan Gaya, 88000, Kota KinabaluTel: 088-212121 Fax: 088-212075Email: [email protected]: www.sabahtourism.comOpen: 8:00am to 5:00pm (Mon-Fri)
9:00am to 4:00pm (Weekend & PH)
Sri Pelancongan Sabah Sdn BhdLot 4, Ground Floor, Block L, Sinsuran Complex,88000, Kota KinabaluTel: 088-232121 Fax: 088-265540Email: [email protected]: www.sabahtourism.comOpen: 8:00amto 5:00pm (Mon-Fri)
8:00am-4:00pm (Weekend & PH)
Tourism Malaysia (Sabah)Lot 1-0-7, Ground Floor, Block 1, Lorong Api-Api1, Api Api Centre, 88000, Kota KinabaluTel:088-248698/ 211732E-mail: [email protected]: www.tourism.gov.myOpen: 8:00am to 5:00pm (Mon-Fri)
Closed on weekends
Kota KinabaluGaya Street Fair - SundayKampung Air - Sunday
Penampang DonggongonThursday & Friday
PaparLok Kawi Sabindo - Saturday
SandakanSandakan Town - SundayGua Mantong Jaya - Sunday
TawauBandar Tawau - Sunday
Ranau Pekan Kundasang - Friday
KudatMatunggong Lama - Saturday
Matunggong Baru - Thursday
Kota MaruduPekan Kota Marudu - Saturday &Sunday
TuaranPekan Tuaran - SundayKiulu - Tuesday
TamparuliPekan Tamparuli - Wednesday
TambunanBingkor - Thursday
Kota BeludPekan Kota Belud - Sunday
SipitangSindumin - Saturday
* most tamus operate as early as 6am and close by 2pm. KOTA KINABALUSabah State MuseumMon – Sun: 9.00am – 5.00pmJln. Bukit Istana Lama, Kota KinabaluTel: 088-253199/263551
Sabah Islamic Civilisation MuseumMon – Sun: 9.00am – 5.00pmJalan Menteri, off Jalan Tunku AbdulRahman, Kota KinabaluTel: 088-538227/538228
Sabah Ethnobotanical Heritage MuseumMon – Sun: 9.00am – 5.00pmBukit Istana Lama, Kota KinabaluTel: 088-253199/263551
Second World War Memorial PetagasOpen dailyTel:088-253199
Kinarut Mansion Ruins MuseumMon – Sun: 9.00am – 5.00pmTel: 088-253199/263551
Tun Mustapha GalleryMon - Sat: 8.00am to 5.00pmAras Podium, Yayasan SabahTel: 088-321153 / 326683
SANDAKANAgnes Keith House, SandakanMon - Sun: 9.00am - 5.00pmTel: 089-222679
Sandakan Memorial ParkMon - Sun: 9am-5pmSibuga Forest ReserveMile 7, Jalan Labuk, SandakanTel: 016 8221616 (Doris)
Sandakan Heritage MuseumMon - Sun: 9am-5pmWisma Warisan, SandakanTel: 089-222679
Batu Tulug Archaeological Site Museum, KinabatanganMon – Sun: 9.00am – 5.00pmTel: 088-253199
TAWAUTeck Guan Cocoa Museum Mon-Fri: 8am -11:30am
1:30pm-4:30pmSat: 8am-12pm Sun: ClosedMile 2, Tanjung Batu Laut, Teck Guan Factory, TawauTel:089-775566 ext 2601
Bukit Tengkorak ArchaelogicalSite Museum, SempornaMon – Sun: 9.00am – 5.00pmTel: 088-253199
OTHER DISTRICTSMurut Museum (Sabah Murut Cultural Centre , Tenom)Mon – Sun: 9.00 am – 5.00 pm Lembaga Kebudayaan Negeri Sabah (Tenom Branch) W.D.T 72, 89909Tenom.Tel: 087-734506
Mat Salleh Memorial, TambunanOpen DailyKg. Tibabar, TambunanTel :088-253199/ 263551
Kundasang War Memorial, Open daily including Public HolidaysTel: 019 899 2041 (Mr. SeveeCharuruks)
Quailey HillOpen daily including Public Holidays8.00am to 5.00pmSabah Tea Garden, KM 17 JalanRanau-Sandakan, Kg Nalapak, Ranau.
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Sipadan Water Village is a resort beautifully constructed with the Bajau architectural design. The
resort is located on a part of the island where it is sheltered from storms while the floors of the water cottages are less than 1 meter above the high watermark. The chalets are spacious with wide sliding doorsthat open onto the room's private deck. Water cottagesare category into 4 types, Junior Cottage, StandardCottage, Deluxe Cottage (Honeymoon suite) and GrandDeluxe Cottage.
The entire resort is built over water on stilts made ofBelian Wood commonly called ironwood, laid in certainpoints so as to minimize damage to the existing reef. Inits design, Sipadan Water Village has achieved near perfection in its over-the-water layout, splendid watercottage accommodations with flowered sidewalks, wonderfully prepared Asian and Continental cuisine, andimpeccable and personable service.
Sipadan Water Village international staffs of diveguides and instructors pride themselves on knowing theintricacies of their reefs and willing to share their macrosubject secrets with anyone interested. All Dive Mastersare specially trained in the marine ecology of MabulIsland and will not only show divers the attractions butalso impart their knowledge of the marine life so thatguests may return from their memorable holiday with abetter understanding of the environment.
Text by Sipadan Water Village Resort Sdn. Bhd.
For more information, visit their website atwww.swvresort.com or the Chinese language blog athttp://swvresort.blogspot.com/. For enquires andreservation, please contact our sales office 089-751 997 or email us at [email protected]
Sipadan Water Village
