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October 2008 Volume 92October 2008 Volume 92

HandicraftsGalore

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Selamat Datang!

A warm welcome as well to theparticipants of the Borneo InternationalMarathon as well as the participants ofthe 4x4 Borneo Safari, who have comefrom all over the world and Malaysia.

There is no time like the present to staya little while to enjoy Sabah’s ecologicalcharisma and the hospitality that she isfamous for.

October presents a variety of vibrantactivities. After a month of fasting, theMuslim community celebrates Hari RayaAidilfitri. The Tamu Besar is also inOctober, an event that is packed withfascinating sights and equally intriguingis the Pesta Kelapa or Coconut Fest. Interms of adventure we have the 4x4Borneo Safari and for sports, Sabah isproudly hosting the Borneo InternationalMarathon. Check out our Happeningsand Highlights pages for more eventsyou can take part in this October.

This October is also the month where Isign off as Editor for the last time. That’sright; off I go in pursuit of adventures ofa different kind. While I am excited forthe future, I must say that the past 11months here have been more thanthrilling – I have seen and learned somuch about my home state and developed a love for it deeper thanbefore and enjoyed sharing my experiences with you. My sincere

gratitude to everyone who have beensupportive of me during my time here!

With that said, it is my greatest pleasureto welcome the next editor who is nostranger to the Sabah MalaysianBorneo Bulletin – Melissa Leong.Welcome back Melissa!

To our visitors and guests, wishing youand unforgettable holiday right here inSabah Malaysian Borneo. Jumpa lagi!

Contents3 Feature Personality

Lauri Van Houten – VP of the FSA

4 Happenings & HighlightsHari Raya Aidil FitriBorneo International MarathonSabah International ExpoBorneo International Football CupsSabah Annual Art ExhibitionTamu Besar Kota Belud4X4 Borneo Safari

5 Eating OutJAWS RestaurantPeppino’s Restaurant, Shangri-La’s Tanjung Aru Resort

7 Spa EssentialsKa’andaman Spa Mabul

8 LeisureDinawan Island & Plan Your Holiday With Sure Go

10 FeatureHandicrafts Galore

12 Through The LensJefferi Chang

14 CultureThe Bajau People

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 Danum Valley Conservation Area

ADVISOR YBhg. Dato’ Seri Tengku Zainal Adlin / Sitti B. Damsal

EDITOR Yolanda Graham

DESIGNER Trevor Thomson Lam C.W.

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Message from the Editor

Yolanda GrahamEditor

Art and Tattoo ExhibitionOctober 2008 (Art Exhibition is on the 7th October 2008 & TattooExhibition every Friday – Sunday for the month ofOctober)Fascinated by the art of tattoos? The Art and TattooExhibition at the Monsopiad Cultural Village willshowcase the traditional methods of tattooing and thesignificamce of body art in Borneo.Organiser:Monsopiad Cultural VillageVenue: Monsopiad Cultual Village, Kg KuaiKandazonFor further info:Monsopiad Cultural VillageTel: +60 88 761336 Fax: +60 88 761680Email: info@monsopiad.com

Sabah International Expo 2008 (SIE 2008)15 – 19 October 2008SIE 2008 is a government-sanctioned biennial event,the first expo being the AIE 2000, followed by SIE2002, SIE 2004 and SIE 2006. SIE 2008 will be thebiggest expo to be held so far, with participation fromEU member countries.Organisers:Federation of Sabah Manufacturers (FSM) –Secretariat for SIE2008Malaysian International Chamber of Commerce &Industry (MICCI) – Sabah BranchMinistry of Industrial Development SabahVenue: Gourmet Lane, 1Borneo HypermallFor further info:Ms. Chiu Pau Chu – Executive SecretaryMs. Stella Liew – Branch Executive (MICCI)Tel: +60 88 253918, 293818 (FSM)Tel: +60 88 248332 (MICCI)Fax: +60 88 252918 (FSM)Fax: +60 88 268332 (MICCI)Email: fsmkk@po.jaring.my, sabah@micci.comWebsite: www.fsm.org.my, www.micci.com

Sabah Annual Art Selection Exhibition23 October 2008Held annually, this is the largest of the Sabah ArtGallery’s activities, showcasing a number of selectedworks of school children and professional artists. This

exhibition is also held in conjunction with the Head ofState’s birthday and aims to encourage budding andlocal artists to continuously produce high-quality mas-terpiece.Organiser:Sabah Art GalleryVenue: Sabah Art Gallery, Kota KinabaluFor further info:Datuk Mohd. Yaman Hj. Ahmad MusTel: +60 88 268875Fax: +60 88 210040Email: gallery_9@msn.com

Pesta Gong Matunggong26 – 27 October 2008This event celebrates the gong, one of Sabah’s vitaltraditional musical instruments. The picturesque townof Matunggong in Kudat comes alive in this festival,where most of the gongs are produced.Organiser:Matunggong District OfficeVenue: Kg. Sumangkap, MatunggongFor further info:Arnold JoibiTel: +60 88 613762Fax: +60 88 613786Email: Arnold.Joibi@sabah.gov.my

Pesta Kelapa (Coconut Fest)24 - 26 October 2008The Northern district of Kudat is not only home of theRungus people but also host to the annual CoconutFestival. This is one of the best times to be in Kudatwhere you can visit the beautiful Tanjung SimpangMengayau, known best as the Tip of Borneo.Organiser:District Office of KudatVenue: Pekan TomborungusFor further info:Sebastian Lim (District Officer) / Zachary S. Mobijohn(Sri Pelancongan Sabah Sdn. Bhd)Tel: +60 88 611306, 232121

Fax: +60 88 611303, 265540Email:Sebastian.Lim@sabah.gov.com,zachary@sabahtourism.com

Tamu Besar Kota Belud 200825 – 26 October 2008The ‘Tamu’ is Borneo’s traditional open market. Onthis day, the Bajau horsemen known as ‘Cowboys ofthe East’ dress in their traditional best and ride theirextravagantly decorated horses, complete with a jin-gling bell collar. A wild, wild East experience with aBorneo twist!Organisers:District Office of Kota BeludVenue: Tamu Ground, Kota BeludFor further info:Mohd. Najib Muntok (District Officer) / Zachary S.Mobijohn (Sri Pelancongan Sabah Sdn. Bhd)Tel: +60 88 976621, 976542, 232121

Fax: +60 88 977064, 265540Email: zachary@sabahtourism.com

4 x 4 Borneo Safari 200826 October – 2 November 2008An exciting event that takes you deep into the heartof Sabah with powerful 4WD vehicles modified tochallenge the tracks in one of the world’s most beau-tiful jungle terrains. Fit for those who love adventureand challenges that are out of the ordinary.Organiser:Kinabalu Four Wheel Drive ClubVenue: Flag Off at Sabah Tourism’s office, 51 GayaStreet, Kota KinabaluFor further info:Thomas ChinMobile: +60 13 8647738Fax: +60 88 388601, 236395Email: thomas@glob.com.my

F e a t u r e P e r s o n a l i t y 3

Lauri Van Houten and Mario Giacometti are the husband and wifeteam heading the Federation of Sports at Altitude, the internationalassociation who are responsible for the organisation of sports

events held at an altitude, like the TM 22nd Mt Kinabalu InternationalClimbathon held here in August this year.

This year the pair was back in Sabah for the second time, spendinga little more time to enjoy the sights on the East Coast of Sabah. InLauri’s opinion, Sabah has many charms that will appeal to Europeans.“This place is fabulous! The warm climates and the enormous amount offlora and fauna is rare and different to what we usually have in Europe,and I think many people will want to come here to enjoy those merits,”she said.

The warm weather and lush vegetation is not the only thing that Laurifinds impressive. Mount Kinabalu certainly stands out as a spectacularvenue for the race. “To see a huge granite rock sticking out of the greenis fantastic, the contrast makes an amazing sight,” said Lauri. Whenasked what makes Mount Kinabalu a unique venue, she replies, “Theterrain here is short and steep compared to most other venues, whichpresents runners with different kinds of vegetation on the way up. That istruly unique experience for the mountain runners.” Mount Kinabalu isblessed with an amazing variety of flora and fauna that ranges over 4climate zones; from rich lowland dipterocarp forest through the montaneoak, rhododendron, to the coniferous forests, to the alpine meadowplants, and to the stunted bushes of the summit zone.

Lauri is equally amazed with Sabahan hospitality. “The organisationof this event is one of the best in the world and the attention to therunners is very good. They feel very much at home because Malaysiansare so welcoming and friendly.”

Their visit this year will not be their last. Lauri and Mario have hearda lot about the East Coast and are making it a point to come back to visitthose and other parts of Sabah. “We would like to see the East Coast, gosnorkelling, dive and see turtles and of course visit the Orang Utan sanc-tuary.” That’s not all either; they hope to bring more Europeans to theLand Below the Wind. “We hope to promote this and other new sportsevents which we hope to have here on our website and couple it withattractive tourist packages. Sabah has a lot to offer and we want theathletes to stay a while more to enjoy Sabah with their friends andfamily.

“We look forward to coming back. Soon,” concluded Lauri with a smile.

Vice President of theFederation of Sportsat Altitude (FSA)

Lauri Van Houten

4 H a p p e n i n g s & H i g h l i g h t s

Hari Raya Aidilfitri marks the beginning of the Muslim calendar (themonth of Syawal) and the end of Ramadhan, a month of fasting and

abstinence for the Muslim community. Hari Raya Aidilfitri is often a timeto ‘balik kampung’ (return to one’s hometown or village) and to pardonone another for any misgivings. Come and join the people of Sabah aswe celebrate Hari Raya Aidilfitri with merriment and visit an ‘OpenHouse’, a Malaysian practice where the host warmly welcomes friendsand family into their homes during the festive season. This is the besttime to sample delicious Raya fare such as beef rendang, ketupat (gluti-nous rice wrapped in a handwoven ‘leaf packet’ and best enjoyed with

other curry-like dishes), beef and chicken ‘serunding’ (floss) and amultitude of colourful cakes and cookies!

The Chief Minster of Sabah, the Right Honourable Datuk Seri PanglimaMusa Haji Aman will be hosting an open house on the first day of HariRaya at the Likas Sports Complex Multi-pourpose hall from 11.00am to3.00pm and everyone is invited! Look out or other open houseannouncements in the local newspapers or call Sabah Tourism Board at088212121 or Sri Pelancongan Sabah at 088 232121 for updates andinformation.

Sabah International Expo 200816-19 October 2008Visit over 400 booths from over 20

countries at Sabah’s premier tradefair, the Sabah International Expo. Sinceits beginning in 2000, SIE has becomeone of the largest and most successfultrade events in the BIMP-EAGA (Brunei,Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines - East Asean Growth Area).More than 30,000 visitors are expected at the three-day expo, featuringa myriad of manufacturing, tourism and agriculture products andservices from both local and overseas exhibitors, including exhibitorsfrom the UK, Australia, Germany and Canada. Professionals from all sectors and anyone interested in embarking on businesses and networking in Sabah and the wider BIMP-EAGA region are urged toattend this prominent event to be held at Borneo’s premier hypermall,1Borneo in Kota Kinabalu. For more information, contact the SIE 2008Secretariat at 088 250962, 088 250961 or emailenquiry@sie.com.my. Check out their website at www.sie.com.my

Sabah Annual Art Selection 24 October–23 November 2008

The awards for 30 outstanding art pieces will be given out on the23rd October at the Dewan Saadah in Wisma Muis by Sabah’s

Head of State, Tuan Yang Terutama Yang di-Pertua Negeri Sabah,Tun Datuk Seri Panglima Haji Ahmadshah bin Abdullah and hisconsort, Yang Amat Berbahagia Toh Puan Datuk Seri PanglimaHajah Dayang Masuyah binti Awang Japar. Then for a month startingthe 24th October, the 30 selected masterpieces by school studentsand professional artists will be on display at the Sabah Art Gallery inits annual event and in conjunction with the head of State’s 2008birthday. All are welcome to come and appreciate these pieces; thegallery will be open from Monday to Sunday, 9.00am to 5.00pmincluding public holidays. For more information, contact the Sabah Art Gallery at 088268875, fax 088 210040 or email gallery_9@msn.com

Hari RayaCelebrations1-2 October 2008

International Borneo ChallengeFootball Cups 2008

October-November 2008Head out to the stadiums to cheer for your favourite teams this October

and November at the International Borneo Challenge Football Cups2008. Teams from Australia, Brunei, Kuala Lumpur and Sabah will beplaying against each other at the Likas Stadium at the Cups, which aimsto cultivate young football talents from the region as well as to promoteSabah as a holiday destination. All football fans are invited!Category DatesUnder 12 September 29, 30, October 1Under 17 October 6, 7 and 8Borneo 7s (Men’s Veteran) November 1 and 2

For more information about the event, contact Scott Ollerenshaw at014 6583923, email footballinfo@borneosportsholidays.com orcheck out their website at http://www.borneofootballcup.com

NewsNew Mount Kinabalu Porter and Guide Fees

Sabah Parks has recently revised the rates for porter and guide fees forMount Kinabalu climbers, effective 1st September this year. For the fulldescription of park, porter and guide fees, please visithttp://www.sabahparks.org.my/pages/news.html or contact Sabah Parks at088 243629 fax 088 259552

Launch of Sabah Tourism Board’s Chinese Website

Launched on the 8th August 2008, the Chinese version of the SabahTourism Board Website is now here to serve you better! Check it out athttp://www.sabahtourism.com/sc/

5H a p p e n i n g s & H i g h l i g h t s

The biggest, most colourful and most exciting Tamu is back this October! Check out thevibrant atmosphere at this traditional open-air market, a perfect opportunity for you to gain

insight into the life and culture of the people of Kota Belud. It is at this grand 3-day affairwhere you will find food, fresh produce, seafood, traditional medicines, clothes and even livestock sold by the society of Kota Belud. The local community will come out fully dressedin their respective traditional attire and the Bajau will stage a spirited display of their ridingskills on ponies in dazzling costume. Catch sight of water buffaloes– rarely seen at smallertamus, they are brought out for racing, competition and for sale at this annual event. For further information, contact Mohd Najip Muntok at 088 976621 / 976542 or Sri Pelancongan Sabah at 088 232121. Check out the website at http://tamubesar.sabahtourism.com/

Come together to celebrate Malaysia’s independence at the PadangMerdeka this October 18! This grand closing celebration of

Malaysia’s Merdeka month was postponed from September to thismonth in view of the Moslem fasting month in September. The event,which will begin at 7.00pm and end at 11.00pm, will be attended by theprime Minister of Malaysia, YAB Datuk Seri Abdullah Haji AhmadBadawi. An array of shows, from poetry reading, sketches and songmedleys with the theme Success Through Unity will be staged, alongwith contemporary performances from local artistes like Jaclyn Victor,Karen Kong, Iqwal, and Stacy and Bob of the local talent reality show,Akademi Fantasia, fame. Come one, come all in the celebration of 51years of national pride!For further info contact the Media and Corporate CommunicationsDepartment of the Ministry of Unity, Culture, Arts and HeritageMalaysia at 03 26127600 or visit www.malaysiamerdeka.gov.my

4 x 4 Borneo Safari 26 October – 2 November 2008 The Borneo Safari involves 4WD vehicles and their fearless drivers who

will be challenged in the world’s most beautiful jungle terrains inSabah. It is a unique adventure where all participants, be it men or women,enthusiasts or professional, have an equal chance of winning.Participating teams will compete for awards, which are presented inrecognition of driving skill, innovation in vehicle recovery, obstacle clear-ing, and of utmost importance, cooperation and team spirit. Points will beallocated for many special stages set during the event. Tasks includedeep-driver crossing, map reading, bridge building and mud side clearing.Points are deducted for over-speeding, dangerous driving and vehicleequipment abuse. The event will take the teams along Lingan Batu, UluKimanis, Bambanagan, Binsuluk, Beaufort and Kuala Penyu. The flag-offis scheduled for 26 October at the Sabah Tourism Board headquartersalong Gaya Street and is expected to be officiated by the Minister ofTourism, Culture and Environment, Datuk Masidi Manjun. For more infor-mation about vehicle checks, flag-off, routes, registration forms, ven-ues and related schedules, please contact Jessica Chong at 0138817389 or fax 088 383286

Tamu Besar Kota Belud, 25 – 26 October 2008

Malaysia’s 51st Independence DayClosing Celebrations

18 October 2008

6 E a t i n g O u t

Serving up Chinese and Thai cuisine in 1Borneo, Sabah’s first hypermall, is noneother than JAWS Seafood Restaurant. From appetizers to desserts, their menu ismade up of both Chinese and Thai delights, including a few local favourites like

satay. Start with one of their soups like the tasty sweet corn with crabmeat soup, aclassic Chinese soup made with a seafood twist. Their menu is easy to navigate, justselect your choice of vegetable, noodles, meat or seafood, then consider how you wouldlike it cooked. Their crab dishes, for instance, offers a choice of soft shell crabs, live crabsand live flower crabs; then there are options of how they could prepare it for you: in thetraditional black pepper sauce, spicy chilli style or stir fried ‘kam hiong’ style for thatgolden colour and flavoursome taste. Almost every other item in their menu comes with achoice of how you would like your food prepared, even their tofu. As for Thai food options,we recommend the delicious, fresh and light lettuce wrap. Select a piece of iceberg let-tuce as your wrap and add just a little bit of everything from the platter: diced fried fish,cashew nuts, coriander, chopped garlic, red onion and fresh ginger and chopped chilliesfor that extra zing plus their sweet and tangy plum sauce. Roll, wrap and take a bite intoa fantastic burst of flavours!For enquiries and reservations, call Jaws Seafood Restaurant at 088 488061 /488062. The restaurant is located at Lot F-826, Ground Floor, 1Borneo Hypermall,Jalan Sulaiman, 88400 Kota Kinabalu. Opening hours are 11.00am to 2.00pm and6.00pm to 10.00pm from Mondays to Fridays and 11.00am to 10.00pm on Saturdaysand Sundays.

JawsSeafood RestaurantSporting a new interior design and concept,

Shangri-La’s Tanjung Aru Resort and Spa’s Italianrestaurant, Peppino, is serving up rustic and

delicious Italian home-cooking. A recent renovation hasturned Peppino into a contemporary chic restaurant; theinteriors are decorated with textures and warm, earthlycolours of olive green, gunny sack brown, natural woodand black glass for that comfortable, classy diningatmosphere. With the largest wine collection in Sabahdisplayed in chilled wine cabinets, the restaurant has aspacious dining area that can sit 64 guests indoors and44 guests on the patio. Their menu changes everyweek, each time offering a fresh and simple array ofItalian home-cooked food. We enjoyed the carpaccio ditonno or fresh tuna loin for starters and the ovenroasted lamb rack served with mashed potatoes. Wecouldn’t leave without a serving of pasta and finishedevery bit of our gnocchi (home made potato dumpling)sauteed in a creamy four-cheese and pine nut sauce. Allthat, a glass of good wine and good company certainlymade our dining experience a memorable affair!

Peppino is open daily for dinner from 6.00pm to10.30pm. It is located at Shangri-La Tanjung AruResort and Spa, No. 20, Jalan Aru, 88100 KotaKinabalu. For reservations and enquiries, call 088327888, fax 088 327878 or email tah@shangri-la.com.

Dining at Shangri-La�s TanjungAru Resort and Spa�s

Peppino

7S p a E s s e n t i a l s

Imagine being spoilt like royaltyin a place with sparkling whitesands, clear blue waters, and

soft breeze caressing yourskin. Fancy this novel experience? Then hop onto thenext boat to Ka’andaman SpaMabul now!

Located at the Mabul WaterBungalows (SMART),Ka’andaman Spa is built onwooden stilts just above the sea.While indulging in a pamperingsession of spa treatment, visitorsget a glimpse of beautiful marinelives dwelling beneath the watersurface.

After a long day of sunbathingand soaking in salt water; opt toreplenish your skin with a warm,relaxing milk bath that is guaran-teed to soothe your sun kissedskin.

Team up long, relaxing walks bythe beach with rejuvenating foot

and body massages while listen-ing to the sounds of crashingwaves and drinking in the breathtaking view of the CelebesSea.

Catered for mind, body, andsoul, Ka’andaman Spa has anarray of foot and body treatmentsto suit the delicate needs ofindividuals. For a more indulgenttreat, visitors can also pick andchoose from the available spapackages.

A treatment session at theKa’andaman Spa Mabul will definitely leave you craving formore—here is where wellnessmeets luxury.Ka'andaman Spa Mabul, MabulWater Bungalow (SMART),Mabul Island Semporna.Phone/fax -089-797070. Email -info@kaandamanspa.com.my.Opening hours: 10am - 9pm dailyText by Nova Piusai

Ka�andamanSpa, Mabul

8 L e i s u r e

Want to go on a tourof the city andcheck out the

sights? Or are you cravingfor a game of golf instead?Perhaps you want a classicday of relaxation on thebeach, or go on a rivercruise for a chance to seethe proboscis monkeysswinging nearby. Whatevertype of holiday you want

while you are here, SURE GO promises to take you there! Treat yourself to the wonderful experience of exploring Sabah with

SURE GO. They offer daily departures of several themes: their DailyDeparture Tours will take you to various locations in and around KotaKinabalu, encompassing cultural, adventure, nature and relaxation ven-ues such as a trip to the Tip of Borneo, a visit to the Monsopiad Cultural

Village, and even a day out at the Lok Kawi Wildlife Zoological andBotanical Park. With SURE GO Daily Departure Golfs, golf enthusiastscan choose to play at one or more of the 6 golf destinations by SUREGO: Sutera Harbour Marina Golf & Country Club, Dalit Bay Golf Club andSpa, Nexus Golf Club Karambunai, Kudat Golf Club, Mount KinabaluGolf Club and Borneo Golf & Country Club. SURE GO also does seadepartures, offering to whisk you away to the islands off the coast of KotaKinabalu. Choose either to tour Gaya and Sapi Island or opt for the morepopular Mamutik, Manukan and Sulug Islands. Want a little of every-thing? Tailor-made packages, for a minimum of 2 people, called the SureTo Go Combo packages, are available to make your stay an even morespecial experience! Pick up locations are conveniently located at KotaKinabalu’s busiest shopping areas at Warisan Square, Wisma Merdekaand 1Borneo. For package information and bookings, contact Exotic AsianExplorer (Borneo) S/B at 088 222608, fax 088 222170 or call theirhotlines at 012 8350318 and 012 8335170. Email them at sales@suregoborneo.com.

Plan your Holiday with Sure Go!

Surrounded by the South China Sea and just 25 minute speedboatride from the Stuera Harbour Marina, Dinawan Island is a just theright island getaway for some rest and relaxation.

On the island is the Borneo Dinawan Island Resort, built on a lustroustropical rainforest in the midst of a clear, blue sea. A stay in the resort willgive visitors a taste of nature at its best! Be thrilled by the sights andsounds of squawking hornbills flying freely over the island and enjoy anawe-inspiring view of the majestic Mount Kinabalu in the morning.

A variety of enjoyable beach and sea activities such as snorkeling, sea

walking, day and night fishing, scuba diving and other water sports areavailable on the island, as are indoor games like pool and the Chineseskill and strategy game of mahjong. Guests can indulge in a little pampering session by getting a traditional massage.

Arrange your trip to Dinawan Island with a tour operator.

For further information, contact Borneo Dinawan Island Resort Sdn.Bhd. at 088 214218 / 215218 / 216218, fax 088 268811 or emaildinawan_island@yahoo.com

Dinawan Island

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BasketsBaskets woven with tree bark, rattan and bamboo are still used by thenatives everyday. They use the baskets to carry harvest such as fruits,paddy and other crops, as well as any tools that they need to take withthem when they go out to work in a field or the jungles. Today techniquesused for making woven baskets have been used to make contemporaryproducts such as stationery holders, trays and decorative pieces for thehome. Seen here is the carrier called “wakid“, a basket made by theDusun/Kadazan people who live at the foot of Mount Kinabalu. The backcarrier is cylindrical at the base and has a flared-out top. The body is madefrom pieces of carefully split bamboo that tightly fit at an elongated base.A pair of shoulder straps made either of woven split rattan or bark clothcomplete the form and function of this basket.

BeadsBeaded products made by the Rungus people from Kudat areespecially known for their burst of colours and intricate designs.According to tradition, the patterns on the beads knit together rep-resent special meanings and tell a story. Most Rungus beadedproducts are worn as a part of the Rungus traditional costume, asa loose band of beads worn crossed over the chest and back.Current pieces also function as deco pieces for the home and usedas wall hangings. The beaded necklaces seen here are known as“pinakol”.

HandicraftEven with today’s designer innovations, traditional handicraft hasalways been a part of the lives of Sabah’s peoples. From functionalobjects to decorative accessories, the various handicraft madethroughout Sabah reflect the culture that they come from.

GaloreFabricsFabrics with elaborate patterns and designs like the “tinohian” woven by theRungus women of Kudat and the “kain dastar” made by the Bajau take monthsto complete and are consequently some of the most expensive traditional craftsthere is to purchase. The “tinohian” is a heavily embroidered piece while the“kain dastar” is woven with great concentration to detail but they are both similar in that they are both worn on the hear by the men of their respectivemakers. There are many more traditional textiles made by the Rungus, theBajau as well as the other cultures around the state, each strongly expressing

a different ethnicity.

Musical InstrumentsLeopold Stokowski once said, “A painter paints pictures on canvas. But musicianspaint their pictures on silence.” The natives of Sabah too painted the silence withmusical instruments of their own, crafting them out of bamboo, wood and animalskins. The “sompoton” seen here is a traditional Kadazan music instrument madeby the Dusun tribes in Sabah. The “sompoton” is made of a double raft of eight bam-boo pipes inserted into a dried gourd. They also made other wind, stringed and per-cussion instruments, including the gong, which is used widely today in any tradi-tional musical performances.

Other TraditionalCrafts and Where toGet ThemThere is an almost inexhaustible amount of crafts made by the local folk, like the tight-woven “rinago” baskets made by the Rungus of Kudat, the“tudung duang” made by the Bajau and various woven hats made by various ethnic groups of Sabah. The are also traditional tools like the “parang”and larger constructions like the “lepa-lepa” boats from the East-coast Bajau. All these and other crafts can be found at a “tamu”, the traditional open-air market found in various locations throughout the State. Visit the especially grand tamu that will be held in Kota Belud this month for that perfectopportunity to scout for some of Sabah’s traditional handicrafts. Refer to page 5 for details to the Tamu Besar Kota Belud. Check out page 25 for thelocations and days that these “tamu” operate. Alternatively, these crafts are also available from the reasonable priced Kadaiku boutique in KotaKinabalu, which sells high-quality traditional goods sourced through the local communities. Kadaiku is located at Lot 5, Ground floor, Block L ofSinsuran Complex.

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C u l t u r e 1 4

The Bajau are the second largest ethnic group in Sabah, making upabout 15% of the population. History has it that they originate from the

Southern Phillipines and fled to peaceful lands nearby, includingSulawesi and Kalimantan in Indonesia, when conflicts rose in the SuluArchipelago. The two main Bajau groups in Sabah are both well-knownfor their vibrance, thanks to their customs and traditions. On the westcoast, the Bajau men reside mostly in the district of Kota Belud and areknown as the Cowboys of the East for their outstanding horsemanship,

which can be witnessed at the grand annual open air market, the TamuBesar Kota Belud. They come out fully dressed in their colourful tradi-tional costumes and you cannot miss the equally dressed ponies thatthey ride in on. On the east coast of Sabah, the Bajau inhabit the regionof Semporna where they have long established the reputation of seafar-ers who used to live almost all of their lives at sea on houseboats calledlepa-lepa. The splendid yearly affair showcasing this culture in Sempornais the Regatta Lepa Semporna, one of the most colourful events to be

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Hari Raya Aidilfitri menandakan bermulanya kalendar Islam (bulan Syawal)dan berakhirnya Ramadan, bulan puasa dan keinsafan buat umat Islam.

Hari Raya Aidilfitri biasanya masa untuk ‘balik kampung’ dan bermaaf-maafanantara satu sama lain atas semua kesilapan lalu. Datang dan sertai rakyatSabah meraikan Hari Raya Aidilfitri dengan kemeriahan dan berkunjung ke‘Rumah Terbuka’, amalan rakyat Malaysia yang tuan rumah akan menyambutdengan ramah sahabat handai dan keluarga yang datang ke rumah merekaketika musim perayaan. Inilah saatnya untuk merasai hidangan lazat sepertirendang daging, ketupat (beras yang dibungkus dengan pucuk daun kelapayang dianyam menggunakan tangan dan paling sesuai dinikmati denganhidangan seperti kari), serunding daging dan ayam dan pelbagai jenis kuihmuih bermacam warna.

Ketua Menteri Sabah, YAB Datuk Seri Panglima Musa Haji Aman akanmengadakan majlis rumah terbuka di Dewan Serbaguna Kompleks SukanLikas pada Hari Raya Pertama bermula pada pukul 11.00 pagi hingga pukul3.00 petang dan anda diundang sama! Untuk rumah terbuka yang lain,hubungilah Lembaga Pelancongan Sabah di talian 088 212121 atau SriPelancongan Sabah 088 232121 untuk mendapatkan maklumat terkini.

Ekspo Antarabangsa Sabah 2008,16-19 Oktober 2008Kunjungilah lebih 400 gerai dari 20 negara pada Pameran

Perdagangan Perdana Sabah, Ekspo Antarabangsa Sabah. Sejakia dimulakan pada 2000, SIE telah muncul sebagai pameran perda-gangan terbesar dan paling berjaya di BIMP-EAGA (Brunei, Indonesia,Malaysia dan Filipina - Kawasan Membangun Asean Timur). Lebih30,000 pengunjung dijangka menghadiri ekspo tiga hari itu yangmengetengahkan pelbagai hasil pertanian, pengilangan dan pelancon-gan serta perkhidmatan daripada peserta pameran tempatan dan luarnegara, termasuk peserta dari UK, Australia, Jerman dan Kanada.Golongan profesional dari semua sektor dan sesiapa saja yang bermi-nat menceburi perniagaan dan rangkaian kerja di Sabah dan rantauBIMP-EAGA yang lebih luas digesa menghadiri pameran ini yang akandiadakan di hypermall perdana Borneo, 1Borneo di Kota Kinabalu.Untuk maklumat lanjut, hubungi Suruhanjaya SIE 2008 di talian088 250962, 088 250961 atau email enquiry@sie.com.my. Layarilahlaman mereka di www.sie.com.my

PerayaanPenutupan HariKemerdekaanMalaysia, 18Oktober 2008Datanglah beramai-ramai

untuk merayakan HariKemerdekaan Malaysia diPadang Merdeka 18 Oktober ini!Perayaan penutupan besar-besaran bulan Kemerdekaan Malaysiaini ditangguhkan dari September ke bulan iniuntuk memberi laluan kepada bulan puasa bagi umat Islam padaSeptember. Acara ini yang akan bermula dari pukul 7.00 malam hinggapukul 11.00 malam akan dihadiri Perdana Menteri Malaysia, YAB DatukSeri Abdullah Haji Ahmad Badawi. Pelbagai pertunjukkan, daripadadeklamasi puisi, melukis dan lagu rampaian dengan tema KejayaanMenerusi Perpaduan akan diadakan, disamping persembahan kontem-porari daripada artis-artis tempatan seperti Jaclyn Victor, Karen Kong,Iqwal dan Stacy selain Bob daripada rancangan realiti bakat tempatan,Akademi Fantasia. Datanglah beramai-ramai untuk meraikan harikebangsaan ke-51 ini!Untuk maklumat lanjut, hubungi JabatanPerhubungan Media dan Korporat Kementerian Perpaduan,Kebudayaan, Seni dan Warisan Malaysia di talian 03 26127600 ataulayari www.malaysiamerdeka.gov.my

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Tamu paling besar, paling meriah dan paling menarik kembali Oktoberini! Rasai suasana hebat di pasar terbuka tradisionbal ini, peluang

terbaik untuk anda melihat sendiri kehidupan dan kebudayaan pendudukKota Belud. Pada acara besar tiga hari ini anda boleh menemuimakanan, keluaran segar, makanan laut, ubat-ubatan tradisional, paka-ian malah binatang hidup dijual oleh masyarakat Kota belud.

Masyarakat tempatan akan turun memakai pakaian tradisional masing-masing dan masyarakat Bajau akan mengadakan persembahan kemahi-ran mereka menunggang kuda dengan pakaian menarik.

Saksikan kelibat lembu air yang jarang disaksikan di tamu-tamu kecil,mereka dibawa untuk berlumba, bertanding dan untuk dijual pada acaratahunan ini.Untuk maklumat lanjut, hubungi Mohd Najip Muntok di talian 088-976621/976542 atau Sri Pelancongan Sabah do talian 088 232121.Layari laman web di http://tamubesar.sabahtourism.com/

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Sabah Tourism Board No.51, Jalan Gaya, 88000, Kota KinabaluTel: 088-212121 Fax: 088-212075Email: info@sabahtourism.comWebsite: 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: info@sabahtourism.comWebsite: 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: enquiries@tourism.gov.myWebsite: 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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Right here in Sabah is the Danum Valley Conservation Area, one ofthe largest, best protected and most important areas reserved forconservation, research, education and training in the whole

of South East Asia. The entire area of 438 square kilometres saw nohuman settlements, hunting, logging nor any other human interferenceprior to its current status. Allowing scientists and a limited number of visitors to the area to reveals much about the natural treasure and is anassurance that the valley should remain protected in the future.

The lush lowland dipterocarp forest holds over 200 species of trees perhectare, some of which are the oldest and tallest on the planet. Whilelogging and other forest clearing activities invaded many parts of Sabah,the Sabah Foundation voluntarily retained Danum Valley as a conservation area in 1980, after discovering that an abundant amount offlora and fauna populated the area. The forest is a haven for OrangUtans, Borneo Pygmy elephants, Malayan Sunbears, clouded leopards,bearded pigs, a couple of hundred of species of birds and the critically-endangered Sumatran rhino to name a few.

Needless to say, nature-lovers will be eager to experience the junglesof Danum Valley. You will no doubt enjoy trekking through highly diverserainforest rich in wildlife. Take a hike to Tembaling Waterfalls, just an houror two away from the Field Centre or head to Purut Falls about 4 hoursaway and admire the seven tiered pools carved perfectly there. Wanderon further to conquer Danum’s higher peak at 1093m which can take 4hours for hardcore trekkers or 3 days for novices. Be warned that on your

journey you will meet Danum Valley’s notorious blood-sucking leeches,but be certain it is all part of the Danum Valley experience!

There are also myths and legends within the conservation area. Threeburial caves belonging to the Orang Sungai (river people) of Borneohave been discovered within the vicinity. But before you decide to wander off on yourself in search of Danum’s treasures, be sure to hire aguide from the Danum Valley Field Centre to avoid getting lost.

How to get there - The town of Lahad Datu, gateway to Danum Valley,is reached via a short 55-minute flight from Kota Kinabalu or overlandfrom Tawau or Sandakan. Then there is a 3-hour drive from Lahad Datuon a sometimes rough and bumpy road to the Danum Valley FieldCentre. Arrange your trip to the Danum Valley Conservation Area with alicensed tour operator.

Where to stay - The Borneo Rainforest Lodge is a simple and rusticinternational-standard lodge built beside the Danum River. The lodgeaccommodates a maximum of 60 people for a true jungle experience.While at the lodge you can sign up for lodge activities such as junglewalks, bird watching with resident nature guides, canopy walkways highabove the jungle floor that allow the viewing of the rainforest from thetreetops as well as thrilling night safaris.

For more information about this accommodation, email info@borneorainforestlodge.com.

Wild and wilder-The Danum Valley