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INSIDE: Pesta Kelapa, Scenes from KK City, Nites Out, Events and more!

September 2007 Volume 79September 2007 Volume 79

Luxurious Sabah

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always proud to show off theircheap buys and designer knock-offs (particularly popularin this region, in case youhaven’t noticed). Sometimes, it’seasy for us to feel intimidated atthe sight of designer boutiquesand gourmet food but I personally believe we all deserve atreat sometimes, especially whenyou’re on holiday! Although Sabah isknown for its rustic charms and as a‘back to nature’ destination, there’s aseldom-explored luxurious side to theLand Below the Wind. In this issue,we unravel the luxe life Sabah has tooffer, from champagne dinners to full-body pampering sessions.

September is another busy monthfor Sabah as we play host to a myriad of MICE events (check out theHighlights & Happenings section) andthe colourful International FolkloreFestival. Cultural troupes from aroundthe world flock here dressed in theirtraditional best to showcase their culture through song and dance.Don’t miss performances fromPoland, China, India, Thailand andMalaysia to name a few. Also featured this month is BangkadTolumis (p.9). Visitors can rent fulltraditional costumes and have theirphotos taken at the KadanzandusunCultural Association (KDCA) grounds.Another great cultural experience toremember your holiday by!

September is also the month ofRamadhan for our Muslim friends – atime of fasting and abstinence as they

prepare for Hari Raya Aidilfitri comeOctober. Join the Muslim communityas they break fast at sun down; agreat opportunity to sample deliciouslocal fare from colourful cakes tomouthwatering fried and grilleddelights. Ask around for the nearestBazaar Ramadhan for a gastronomical affair you won’t soonforget.

We hope the magazine will serveyou well during your holiday inSabah. For further enquiries, visit ourfriendly information centre at SabahTourism Board along Jalan Gaya orSri Pelancongan Sabah at SinsuranComplex. Be it a luxurious getawayor an adventurous outing, we wishyou an unforgettable time in SabahMalaysian Borneo.

Jumpa lagi!

Contents3 Feature Personality

Alain Borgers, General Manager of Shangri-La’s Rasa Ria Resort

4 Happenings & HighlightsPesta KelapaSabah Annual Art Selection Exhibition 20073rd Sabah International Folklore FestivalTAFI International Convention 2007ABACUS International Trade FairMATTA Fair 2007

7 Eating OutCoffee Terrace, Shangri-La’s Rasa Ria ResortBella Italia

8 Nites OutLuna Rossa Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar

9 Places of InterestBangkad Tolumis

10 FeatureIn the Lap of Luxury

12 Through The LensScenes from Kota Kinabalu City

14 CultureMongigol Sumundai - Dance of the Rungus

15 What’s New 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 Salt Track

ADVISOR YBhg. Dato’ Seri Tengku Zainal Adlin

EDITOR Melissa Leong

DESIGNER Trevor Thomson Lam C.W.

What’s New At Kadaiku design by Charlieking Padasian

PUBLISHER Sabah Tourism Board 51 Gaya Street, 88000 Kota Kinabalu

TRANSLATORS Chin Yen Sang (Chinese) Rie Harada (Japanese)Emzee Lee (Korean) Cover photo by @mosphere Revolving Restaurant & Louge

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Inna Kinabalu Sdn Bhd(Publisher of The New Sabah Times)Jalan Pusat Pembangunan Masyarakat, Sembulan88100 Kota Kinabalu

Every ef for t has been made to ensure that the information is correct at the time of publication. The publisher cannot be heldresponsible for any inaccuracies, omissions and alterations whichmay occur as a result of last minute changes. No part of this magazine may be reproduced without the writ ten permission of theSabah Tourism Board.

Melissa LeongEditor

Editorial

At the recent Malaysia Tourism Awardsin Kuala Lumpur with fellow SabahTourism colleagues.

3rd Sabah International Folklore Festival2-8 SeptemberWatch a multitude of cultural performances this monthduring the 3rd Sabah International Folklore Festival.Participating groups include troupes from Brazil, India,Thailand, Korea, Ghana, Poland, China and manymore. This colourful celebration of song and dance willkick off with a Grand City Parade on 3 September atAnjung Senja (in front of Promenade Hotel, KotaKinabalu) at 7:00pm. For the complete list of events,contact the organizer.Organiser:Sabah Cultural BoardFor further info:Mackey ApisonTel:088-268812 / 268884 E-mail: Mackey.Apison@sabah.gov.my /Rusman.Abdullah@sabah.gov.my

Borneo International Trade Fair 2007 (BITF)6-9 September More than 100 exhibitors from around Asia will be participating in this year’s Borneo International TradeFair (BITF), which will take place at the Kota KinabaluSports Complex. The fair will showcase the latestproducts and services provided by various industryplayers from China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Japan,Korea, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, the Philippinesand many more. Also taking place are several investment talks on the various business opportunitiesin Sabah. Exhibitions run from 9:00am to 9:00pm (6-8September) and 9:00am to 5:00pm (9 September).Organisers:Kota Kinabalu Chinese Chamber of Commerce andIndustry (KKCCCI) Sabah United Chinese Chambers of Commerce(SUCCC) Sabah Bumiputera Chamber of Commerce (DPBS) Kadazandusun Chamber of Commerce and Industry(KCCI) . For further info:BITF 2007 Secretariat Tel:088-252312 / 255470 Fax: 088-225299 E-mail: wong@kkccci.com / kkccci@streamyx.com. Website: www.bitfkk.com

Pesta Kelapa (Coconut Fest)7 – 9 September 2007The 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.Organisers: District Office of KudatSri Pelancongan Sabah Sdn BhdFor further info:Sebastian Lim (District Officer)Zachary MobijohnTel: 088 611306, 232121 Fax: 088 611303, 265540Email: Sebastian.Lim@sabah.gov.my /zachary@sabahtourism.com

International Clean Up Day 15 September 2007On 15th September 2007 (Saturday), Reef Guardiantogether with Lankayan Island Dive Resort will help toprotect the underwater and coastal environments byorganizing the International Clean up Day. This cleanup event, which involves divers and shorelines participant of all ages, is the largest single-day eventof its kind. It is an event volunteers won't soon forget. Organisers:Project A.W.A.R.E OrgReef Guardian Sdn BhdLankayan Island & Dive ResortFor further info:Melissa JiliminTel: 089 673999 Fax: 089 675111Email: melissa@lankayan-island.comWebsite: http://www.lankayan-island.com

Malaysia Day & Birthday of T.Y.T Yang Di-PertuaNegeri of Sabah16 September 2007The federation of Malaysia was formed on this date. Italso celebrated as the official Birthday of His

Excellency the Head of State of Sabah. A series ofactivities will be held in conjunction with HisExcellency’s birthday. This is declared a public holidayin Sabah.Organiser:Kota Kinabalu City HallFor further info:Elizabeth BorubuiTel: 088 521800 Fax: 088 316137Email: elizabeth@dbkk.sabah.gov.my

Sabah Annual Art Selection Exhibition20 September – 20 October 2007Held annually, this is the largest of the Sabah ArtGallery’s activities, showcasing a number of selectedworks of school children as well as professionalartists. This exhibition is also held in conjunction withthe Head of State’s birthday and aims to encouragebudding and local artists to continuously produce high-quality masterpieces.Organiser:Sabah Art GalleryFor further info:Datuk Mohd. Yaman Hj. Ahmad MusTel: 088 268875 Fax: 088 210040Email: gallery_9@msn.com

Mooncake Festival25 September 2007The Mooncake Festival is also known as the Mid-Autumn festival, which falls on the 15th day ofeighth month of Chinese Lunar Calendar. This is ahistorical festival rather than a religious one for the

Chinese people. It marks the rebellion against theMongols dating back to the 14th century in China.Today, this festival is celebrated with savoring mooncakes and a parade of lanterns.For further info:Sabah Tourism BoardSri Pelancongan Sabah Sdn BhdTel: 088 212121, 232121 Fax: 088 212075,265540Email: info@sabahtourism.com

Lankayan Island, Sandakan

Feature Personality 3

His 25-year career in the hotel industry has taken Alain Borgersaround the world. He cites travelling as one of his passions inlife but even after seeing the glitz of Europe and exotic charms

of Bali, Surabaya and Manila, he believes nothing compares to thewarmth of the people of Sabah. “If you ask me what makes Sabahdifferent from the others, I would have to say the people. The minuteyou set foot in Sabah, people are always friendly and willing to goout of their way to help you,” he says. In fact, it is this attribute thathe believes has brought Shangri-La’s Rasa Ria Resort, Tuaran, togreater heights time and time again. The latest feather in their capwas being hailed as Best 5-Star Resort in Hotel Services in therecent Malaysia Tourism Awards, held in Kuala Lumpur in July. Asicing on the cake, the resort’s Naan Indian Restaurant was namedthe nation’s Best Indian Restaurant. Alain, who hails from Belgium,says that the secret to their success is none other than the employees. “We might not have the ‘hardware’ of larger hotels, suchas beautiful marble tiling or dripping chandeliers but our strength liesin our ‘software’: our staff. We recruit our staff for their attitude,those who have a positive outlook, are full of enthusiasm and fromthere, we provide the training,” he says, adding that more than 40per cent of their staff have been with the resort since it opened itsdoors. The name Shangri-La’s Rasa Ria Resort has long been

synonymous with world-class quality and top-notch service. AndAlain believes the future of the resort keeps looking brighter. “Wehave recently added the Ocean Wing, which consists of 90 rooms,each one a spacious 90 square metres. All rooms are equipped witha tub on the balcony, which has a great view of the sea. The OceanWing comes with its own check-in and check-out services and wewill be building an additional pool to cater to this wing,” he explains,adding that the wing will be fully operational by early December thisyear. Rasa Ria also recently gave its Coffee Terrace a new look anda new Kids Club will be opened by the end of the year. “We will build

the Club near the Nature Interpretation Centre (NIC), so thechildren will be closer to nature,” he says, explaining that thechildren are especially fond of the resort's free-roaming animals. Alain is proud of the ongoing co-operation betweenthe resort and the Wildlife Department in wildlife conservation and rehabilitation and efforts to educate thepublic. “I think this is testament that both the private andgovernment sectors can work hand in hand for everyone’sbenefit,” he says. Sustainable development, he believes,should be the main priority of the tourism industry. “I thinkwe should all continue our efforts to preserve naturedespite development. Sabah still has plenty of space andit is still very possible to develop without having todestroy the natural surroundings,” he says, adding thatSabah is fortunate in this sense as the Ministry ofTourism, Culture and Environment has always beenvery conscious about the environment. Alain alsobelieves that Sabah can boost its tourist arrivals and

make itself a preferred destination by making airfare rates moreaffordable and increasing air routes to make Sabah more accessible. “Right now, Sabah is indeed an affordable destinationbut the airfare is still quite expensive for those travelling fromEurope, for example,” he says. But Alain also foresees a boom inarrivals upon the complete expansion of the Kota KinabaluInternational Airport in 2009. “It will be a very exciting and challenging time for the industry,” he adds. But despite the challenges and obstacles, Alain has great faith in Sabah. “The eco-tourism is amazing. The mountain, the islands, rafting, diving,wildlife…You have it all in one place! Put together with the friendlypeople, Sabah becomes a fantastic destination for all,” he concludes.

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

Head north to the district of Kudat and celebrate thePesta Kelapa or Coconut Fest. Join the locals asthey celebrate the many uses of the coconut tree,

from its refreshing coconut water to the shady palms.Coconut palms are extensively grown in the district on anarea of more than 5,741 hectares (14,000 acres). A host ofactivities—including traditional games, fun contests andexhibitions—await you. Come and see the crowning of theCoconut Fest Beauty Queen, featuring a bevy of beautiesdressed in creative coconut-inspired outfits! It's all happening at Pekan Tomborungus, Kudat this September.Take the opportunity to explore Kudat and its surroundingplaces of interest, such as the Bavanggazo RungusLonghouse, Gombizau Honey Farm and the spectacularTanjung Simpang Mengayau, the Tip of Borneo.For more information, please contact Sebastian Lim(District Officer of Kudat) at tel. no 088-611306/ fax088-611303 or Zachary Mobijohn (Sri PelanconganSabah) at tel. no 088-232121/fax 088-265540. E-mail sebastian.lim@sabah.gov.my or zachary@sabahtourism.com.

Pesta Kelapa, 7–9 September

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Sabah bags 6 awards atMalaysia Tourism Awards

It was an exciting night for Sabah’stourism industry at the recentMalaysia Tourism Awards in KualaLumpur. Sabah walked away with 6awards that night. Borneo Eco ToursSdn Bhd's Mark Louis Benedict wonthe best tourist guide award in theNature Guide Category, whileTouchdown Luxury YachtsTouchdown Holiday (M) Sdn Bhd wasnamed Best Tour Programme underthe Luxury Tourism category. Also inthe limelight was TYK AdventureTours Sdn Bhd which won the BestTour Operator Award under theInnovative category, Shangri-La'sRasa Ria Resort’s Naan IndianRestaurant for the Best IndianRestaurant category while the resortwas awarded for service excellencein the five-star resort category.Kinabalu Pine Resort also did Sabahproud by winning the service excellence award in the two-star-resort category.

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Experience a myriad of cultures from around the world in 7 days during the 3rd SabahInternational Folklore Festival. Cultural troupes will be performing and competing in various

locations this month, bringing you a cultural extravaganza through song and dance.Participating groups include Babado de Chita from Brazil, Malwa Sabhyacharak Club from India,Dekornu Dancers of Africa from Ghana, Naresuan University from Thailand, Jung Jae ManTraditional Dance Group from Korea, Kortowo Song and Dance Ensemble from Poland andmany more. The festival begins with a Grand City Parade on 3 September at Anjung Senja (infront of Promenade Hotel) beginning at 7:00 pm. Contact the organizers for the complete list of events.For more information, please contact the Sabah Cultural Board at 088-268812/268884 ore-mail Mackey.Apison@sabah.gov.my / Rusman.Abdullah@sabah.gov.my

3rd Sabah International Folklore Festival2–8 September

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TAFI (Travel AgentsFederation of India)International Travel

Convention 20076–9 September

The TAFI International Travel Conventionwill be taking place at the Sutera

Harbour Resort, bringing almost 1,000 topIndian travel agents to Sabah. The convention is a publicity and promotionaleffort to market Sabah as a preferred traveldestination to the high-end Indian market.

Borneo InternationalTrade Fair 2007

(BITF)6–9 September

More than 100 exhibitors fromaround Asia will be

participating in this year’s BorneoInternational Trade Fair (BITF),which will take place at the KotaKinabalu Sports Complex. The fairwill showcase the latest productsand services provided by variousindustry players from China,Taiwan, Hong Kong, Japan,Korea, Vietnam, Thailand,Malaysia, the Philippines andmany more. Apart from theexhibition, interested parties can

also participate in several investment talks highlighting themany investment opportunities inSabah, including tourism and ITsolutions. BITF 2007 is organizedby the Kota Kinabalu ChineseChamber of Commerce andIndustry (KKCCCI) in collaborationwith the Sabah United ChineseChambers of Commerce(SUCCC), Sabah BumiputeraChamber of Commerce (DPBS)and Kadazandusun Chamber ofCommerce and Industry (KCCI)with full support from the SabahState Government.

Exhibitions run from 9:00 am to9:00 pm (6–8 September) and9:00 am to 5:00 pm (9September). For more information, pleasecontact the BITF 2007Secretariat at telephone no.088-252312 / 255470, Fax no.088-225299 or e-mail wong@kkccci.com or kkccci@streamyx.com. Visitthe website at www.bitfkk.com

Held annually, the Sabah Annual Art Selection is the largest exhibition organized by theSabah Art Gallery. It showcases a number of selected works by Sabah’s talents, from

budding school students to professional artists. The exhibition is held in conjunction with theHead of State’s birthday and many of the masterpieces featured here are grand portraits of the honourable Head of State. Come and view Sabah’s artistic talents at its bestat the Sabah Art Gallery.The gallery is open to the public daily from 9 am–5 pm. For more information, pleasecontact 088-268 875 or fax 088-210040. Alternatively, send an e-mail togallery@tm.net.my

Sabah Annual Art Selection Exhibition11 September – 11 October

MATTA Fair 2007, 7–9 September

The much-anticipated MATTA (Malaysian Associationof Tour & Travel Agents) Fair 2007 will be making its

way to Sabah this month at the Sabah Trade Centre,Kota Kinabalu. This is a great opportunity to grab fantastic travel deals, exclusively available during thefair. Visitors can also take part in a lucky draw. Entrancefee for adults is RM2.00. Don’t miss the travel fair of theyear! Open from 11:00 am to 9:00 pm on 7 Septemberand 10:00 am to 9:00 pm on 8 & 9 September.

For more information, please contact David De LaHarpe at 088-222721 or e-mailchairman.sabah@matta.org.my

Abacus International Conference5–8 SeptemberThe Abacus International Conference will see the

participation of some 500 professionals from the travel industryfrom the Asia Pacific Region. The conference and exhibition will take place at the Pacific Sutera Resort.

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Looking for an Italian experience with aSabahan twist? Look no further than

Bella Italia. Located at one of the mostestablished accommodations in Sabah,Jesselton Hotel, Bella Italia offers greatItalian favorites as well as classicMalaysian fare. The ambience is lovely,with its colonial feel and tasteful décor.Flipping through the menu, you will beimpressed with their selection of pizzas,pastas and Western delights, prepared byChef Maurizio Intrigila himself. The Italianchef has worked with notable establishments and worked in kitchens inMalaysia, Vietnam and Brunei. Among themust-tries are the spinach ravioli servedwith a side salad (ideal for the vegetarian)and the black bean fried kuay teow – ahawker-style favorite. Other Asian delicacies include the mouthwateringOxtail asam pedas and a hearty serving ofHainanese steamed chicken rice. It lookslike old local favorites are back on themenu! The best thing about Bella Italia isthe great deals where you can enjoy pizzas, pasta and cocktails at half pricefrom 5:00pm to 7:00pm, while prices are30 percent off from 2:00pm to 5:00pmeveryday. Every month, the restauranthighlights a featured ingredient that isincorporated into a variety of dishes. For

September, enjoy the zesty flavor of sun-dried tomatoes. Savor a Yellow fintuna carpaccio topped with sun-dried tomatoes or a bowl of cream of vegetablesoup topped with sun-dried tomato oil. Trysome pasta cooked with mixed vegetables and julienne of sun-driedtomatoes or stuffed chicken with spinachand, you guessed it, sun-dried tomatoesserved with mixed peppercorn sauce. Tocomplete your meal, check out their longlist of desserts. You cannot go wrong withthe classic tiramisu or the exquisite semifreddo (which means ‘half frozen’) –a fantastic hazelnut cream cake thattastes like heaven! Be it a creamy plate ofcarbonara or a scrumptious bowl of currylaksa, Bella Italia offers you the best ofboth worlds.

Bella Italia is conveniently located atJesselton Hotel ground floor 69, GayaStreet, Kota Kinabalu, just a five-minute walk from the SabahTourism Board information centre. OnSundays, the weekly Gaya Street Fairtakes place at its doorstep. Open dailyfrom 6:00am to 11:00pm (last order at10:30pm). For reservations, please calltel. no 088-313366, fax 088-240401 or e-mail kkbellaitalia@yahoo.com

Coffee Terrace, Shangri-La’sRasa Ria Resort

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The name Shangri-La has long been synonymouswith quality and excellence and the Coffee

Terrace at Shangri-La’s Rasa Ria Resort in Tuaranis a true reflection of this. Newly-refurbished, theCoffee Terrace offers a wonderful array of Asian andWestern cuisine, which can be enjoyed both buffet-style and a la carte. As you step into therestaurant, you are greeted warmly by the floor staffwho will direct you to your table of choice, be it in thecozy indoor area or in the outdoor terrace. Therestaurant is tastefully furnished and careful detail istaken into consideration, right down to the exclusively-designed plates. There’s plenty to enjoyon the menu but the must-tries include Malaysianfavourites, namely the beef rendang and nasigoreng istimewa (special fried rice). The buffets(both breakfast and dinner) are a grand affair.Diners can enjoy a fantastic selection of Japanese,Italian, Asian and Western fare, including freshseafood. Unlike most other buffet spreads, theCoffee Terrace lays out smaller portions of eachdish and regularly refills to ensure freshness. Thereare also several cooking stations where diners canhave their fried noodles or pasta prepared on thespot. But it’s the dessert station that attracts mostattention with its sweet delights, from a variety ofcakes to a chocolate fountain! For a quality meal,excellent service and great dining atmosphere,nothing beats the Coffee Terrace at Shangri-La’sRasa Ria Resort.Buffet breakfast is from 6:30am to 10:30am, a lacarte lunch from 11:00am to 2:00pm, a la cartesnacks from 2:30pm to 5:30pm and dinner (both a lacarte and buffet) from 6:30pm to 10:30pm. TheCoffee Terrace is open daily. For reservations, please contact the Food &Beverage Guest Relations Officer at 088-792888ext. 8020.

The opening hours for dinner at Grazieis 6:00pm to 10:00pm and not 9:00pmto 10:00pm as mentioned in the lastissue. We apologise for the error.

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Ernest Hemingway once said that wine is the most civilizedthing in the world. For a taste of some of the finest Italian‘civilisation’, Luna Rossa’s wine bar is the place to be. The

bar is tucked away in the corner of Kota Kinabalu city, just besideBulatan Perdana along Jalan Sulaman. With its stone-décortheme, wooden panel furnishing and dramatic lights, Luna Rossais understatedly stylish yet cozy. The wine bar serves a wonderful array of Italian wine, offering a variety of flavours andaroma for you to indulge in. Italy is one of older wine regions inthe world and two thousand years later, it remains one of theworld’s foremost producers of quality wine. On Fridays, LunaRossa offers ladies a free glass of wine and on Saturdays, selected bottles are at 20 percent off. If cocktails are more yourthing, Luna Rossa does not disappoint. On Wednesdays, itsLadies Night so don’t miss out on your glass of sangria (a red-wine punch), on the house. The mojito (a refreshing concoctionof rum, mint, lime and club soda) here is definitely note-worthyand we dare say one of the best in town!

Luna Rossa is also home to a variety of Italian diningfavourites, including thin-crust pizzas and pasta prepared aldente. Their garden salads make excellent light meals while theirdesserts are a perfect end to a delicious meal (you cannot gowrong with their tiramisu). Set lunches are now available onweekdays only. With a seating capacity of 30 to 40 diners at atime (indoors and al fresco), Luna Rossa caters to private functions, ideal for smaller parties and cozy gatherings. On weekends, a considerable crowd can be found here so it’s bestto make reservations to avoid disappointment. For a laid-backnight out in Kota Kinabalu, we’ll see you at the Luna Rosa ItalianRestaurant and Wine Bar!

Luna Rossa is open for lunch from 11:00am to 2:00pm(weekdays only) and from 6:00pm to midnight (extendedhours on Friday, Saturday and Sunday). For reservations,please call 088-266882.

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Luna Rossa – Italian Restaurant and Wine Bar

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Immortalise your moment in a full traditional costume of yourchoice at Bangkad Tolumis, located in Hongkod Koisaan,

Penampang. Bangkad Tolumis (which means ‘beautiful clothes’in Murut and Kadazan) offers visitors a chance to don theirfavourite traditional costume and have their photos taken askeepsakes. Among the costumes available for both rental andpurchase include the Kadazan dress from the districts ofPenampang and Papar, Lotud (Tuaran), Rungus (Kudat), Murut(Keningau and Tenom) as well as the Dusun Tindal and Bajaucostumes. These beautiful attire come complete with hard-to-findaccessories, some of which can cost up to a thousand ringgit.This is because most accessories are passed down from generation to generation and such heirlooms are hard to comeby and very few are reproduced. There are several packages tosuit your needs, ranging from RM100.00 to RM380.00 and photoshoots can be done within the Hongkod Koisaan grounds, whichfeature a myriad of authentic traditional houses for you to choosefrom. Make-up and hair styling are available at an additionalcost. You can also rent the traditional costumes for personal use(deposits are required). Bangkad Tolumis also sells an array oftraditional motif t-shirts and collared shirts. Be it as a fearsomeMurut warrior or a gentle Kadazandusun maiden, have yourphoto taken to remind you of your fantastic adventure in Sabah!Prior bookings must be made to avoid disappointment. Bangkad Tolumis is located at KM8, Hongkod Koisaan (theKadazandusun Cultural Association centre) along JalanPenampang, Kota Kinabalu. It is a 15-minute drive from KotaKinabalu city. Open daily from 9:30am to 9:00pm. To makearrangements, please call 088-712552, fax: 088-714552 or e-mail bangkad@streamyx.com

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Champagne glasses clink as you watch the sunset from youryacht. A helicopter awaits to jet you to your romantic dinnerat a revolving restaurant overlooking the city lights. A

holiday in Paris or London perhaps? Hardly. Welcome to the lapof luxury right here in Sabah. The name Sabah often conjures upimages of rugged terrain, exotic wildlife and plenty of sun, sea andsand. It’s time to think out of the box and take the pampered path.

Sabah’s world-class resorts need little introduction. For five-star service and facilities, you are spoilt for choice. TheShangri-La chain offers two award-winning resorts: the TanjungAru Resort, just a stone’s throw away from Kota Kinabalu city centre, or Rasa Ria Resort, located in Tuaran and ideal for thosewho want to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Alsoin the city centre is the Sutera Harbour Resort, with its beautifulmarina. Want a more personal touch? Check into the LembahImpian Country Homes – Sabah’s first and only luxury homestay,into a world of sprawling gardens and plush bedrooms; a palaceof teak, marble and silk, where timeless antiques and contemporary design meet. Lembah Impian is located in the district ofPenampang, just a 15-minute drive from the city centre. (Tel:

088-766114, e-mail enquiry@lembahimpian.com.my. Visitwww.lembahimpian.com.my).

Want an exclusive wining and dining experience? Sabah’sonly revolving restaurant, @mosphere, will give you just that.Located on the 18th floor of Menara Tun Mustapha, the restaurantnot only promises a 360-degree view of the city but a great selection of Malaysian and Pacific Rim dishes, served with yourfavourite wine or champagne. But for a truly unforgettable diningexperience, why not arrive in style by helicopter or yacht? The package includes a 3-course meal, glass of wine and

a transfer back to your hotel (Tel: 088-249 276, www.atmosphererestaurant.com). Shangri-La’s Rasa Ria Resortalso offers a classy dining experience at The Coast. With its beautiful underwater-theme and magical ambience, dine like royalty as you enjoy a view of the South China Sea.

Nothing says luxury like a cruise. Touchdown Luxury Yachtshas an impressive line-up of high-powered yachts to cater to yourneeds, including the Sunseeker Camargue 46, Bladerunner 34and Halvorsen 80 Motor Yacht. Available for sunset cruises aswell as day charters, wine, dine and enjoy sun-kissed moments as you cruise around the islands of the Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park, Pulau Tiga and Mantanani. (Tel: 088-249276, www.touchdownluxuryyachts.com)

Ignite your senses and indulge in the luxuries of the mind,body and soul at the Spa at Dalit Bay Golf Club. Only a stone’sthrow away from Shangri-La’s Rasa Ria Resort in Tuaran, the spaprides itself on pampering its guests Sabah-style. Offering a variety of spa treatments in a tranquil atmosphere, the Dalit Spapromises a spa experience like no other. The spa currently hasseven treatment rooms, two of which cater especially for groupsof two. With beautiful wooden finishings and sleek furnishing,each room is named after common spices and flowers used during treatments, such as lemongrass and ginger. The spa is aunique fusion of old and new, blending traditional concepts withcontemporary styles. Operates daily from 9:00 am to 11:00 pm(Tel: 088-792888 ext 6700 or 8018).

So after you’ve conquered Mount Kinabalu or visited theOrang Utan, give yourself a treat and explore the glamorous sideof Sabah. After all, you deserve it.

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The Mongigol Sumundai is a dance fromthe Kudat and Pitas districts, performed by the Rungus. It is

performed both as an entertainment duringfestivities as well as a ritual dance.

Three to eight female dancers are led bya male dancer. The women keep their armsclose to their sides throughout the dance,moving only their wrists. Steps are slow andgentle.

The dance is performed in a trance-likestate during the rumaha and mangahau ceremonies. The rumaha, which lasts forseven days, is to pay homage to the spiritson skull collections. Performing the mongigolduring the magahau ceremony honours spirits that occupy heirloom jars. This ceremony lasts for five days. Nowadays, thisdance is also performed at festive and othersocial gatherings.

The music accompaniment is producedby four gongs and a drum called tontog.

Source: Benggon-Chararuks, I., Padasian,J., (editors), Cultures, Customs andTraditions of Sabah Malaysia: AnIntroduction, 1992, Sabah Tourism Board.

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Datanglah ke daerah Kudat dan raikan Pesta Kelapa. Sertai penduduk tempatan dalam pelbagai penggunaan pokok kelapa, daripada airnya yang

menyegarkan sehinggalah pohonnya yang rendang. Pokok kelapa tumbuhberkembang di daerah tersebut pada kawasan seluas lebih 5,741 hektar(14,000 ekar). Banyak aktiviti, termasuklah permainan tradisional, peraduanmenyeronokkan dan pemeran – menanti anda. Datang dan saksikan pertabalan Ratu Cantik Pesta Kelapa, mengetengahkan gadis-gadis cantikmemakai pakaian berasaskan kelapa! Semuanya berlangsung di PekanTomborungus, Kudat September ini. Ambil peluang untuk menjelajah Kudat dantempat-tempat menarik di sekitarnya, seperti Rumah Panjang BavanggazoRungus, Ladang Lebah Gombizau dan The Tip of Borneo, Tanjung SimpangMengayau yang indah.Untuk maklumat lanjut, sila hubungi Sebastian Lim (Pegawai DaerahKudat) di talian 088-611306/faks 088-611303 atau Zachary Mobijohn (SriPelancongan Sabah) di talian 088-232121/fax 088-265540. E-mel:sebastian.lim@sabah.gov.my or zachary@sabahtourism.com.

Rasailah pelbagai budaya dari seluruh dunia selama tujuh hari dalam FestivalBudaya Rakyat Antarabangsa Sabah ke-3. Kumpulan kebudayaan akan

membuat persembahan dan bertanding di beberapa lokasi bulan ini, membawakan pesta kebudayaan menerusi lagu dan tarian kepada anda.Kumpulan yang mengambil bahagian termasuklah Babado de Chita dari Brazil,Malwa Sabhyacharak Club dari India, Decornu Dancers dari Ghana, Afrika.Universiti Naresuan dari Thailand, Kumpulan Tarian Tradisional Jung Jae Mandari Korea, Himpunan Lagu dan Tarian Kortowo dari Poland dan banyak lagi.Festival ini bermula dengan Perarakan Besa-Besaran Bandar raya pada 3September di Anjung Senja (di hadapan Hotel Promenade) bermula 7.00malam. Hubungi penganjur untuk senarai acara lengkap.Untuk maklumat lanjut, sila hubungi Lembaga Kebudayaan Sabah di talian 088-268812/268884 atau e-mel: Mackey.Apison@sabah.gov.my /Rusman.Abdullah@sabah.gov.my

Mari MakanBella Italia

Ingin nikmati hidangan Itali dengan cara Sabah?Anda tidak perlu mencari jauh: Kunjungi Bella

Italia! Terletak di salah sebuah penginapan terkemuka di Sabah, Jesselton Hotel, Bella Italiamenawarkan makanan pilihan Itali selain hidangan klasik Malaysia. Suasananya nyaman,dengan gaya ala jajahan British dan hiasan yangbercitarasa. Meninjau menunya, anda akan tertarik dengan pilihan pizza, pasta dan hidangan barat, disediakan oleh Chef MaurizioIntrigila sendiri. Chef dari Itali itu pernah bekerjadi dapur-dapur tempat yang terkenal di Malaysia,Vietnam dan Brunei. Antara yang mesti dicubaialah bayam ravioli dihidang dengan saladsampingan (sesuai untuk mereka yang hanyamemakan sayur-sayuran) dan kuay teow gorengkacang hitam – kegemaran ala-penjaja..Hidangan-hidangan Asia termasuklah ekor lembumasak asam pedas dan nasi ayam Hainan.Nampaknya seperti kegemaran hidangan tempatan kembali dalam menu! Perkara terbaikmengenai Bella Italia ialah tawaran menariknya,anda boleh menikmati pizza, pasta dan koktelpada separuh harga bermula 5:00 petang hingga7:00 petang, manakala harganya turun 30 peratus dari 2:00 petang hingga 5:00 petang setiap hari. Setiap bulan, restoran ini mengetengahkan pelbagai ramuan yang digabungkan dalam banyak hidangan. PadaSeptember, nikmati perisa keenakan perisatomato kering. Rasai carpaccio tuna sirip kuningdengan tomato kering atau semangkuk sup sayuryang dihidang dengan minyak tomato kering.Cubalah pasta yang dimasak dengan pelbagaisayuran dan campuran tomato kering atau daging ayam dengan bayam dan tomato keringdihidang dengan sos lada biji. Untuk melengkapkan hidangan anda, periksa senaraipanjang pencuci mulut. Tidak salah anda memilih tiramisu yang klasik atau semifreddo(yang bermaksud separuh beku) – kek krimkacang hazel yang cukup lazat! Sama adasepinggan carbonara atau semangkuk kari laksa,Bella Italia menawarkan anda yang terbaik untukanda dalam kedua-duanya. Bella Italia terletakdi tingkat bawah Hotel Jesselton 69, GayaStreet, Kota Kinabalu, hanya lima minit berjalan kaki dari pusat maklumat LembagaPelancongan Sabah. Pada Ahad, Tamu GayaStreet yang diadakan setiap minggu berlangsung di luar pintunya. Dibuka setiaphari dari 6:00 pagi hingga 11:00 malam(tempahan akhir 10:30 malam). Untuk tempahan, sila hubungi talian 088-313366,faks 088-240401 atau e-melkkbellaitalia@yahoo.com

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Untuk pengalaman bersiar-siar di pulau, Taman Tunku AbdulRahman adalah pilihan sesuai anda! Terdiri daripada lima

buah pulau, iaitu pulau Manukan, Mamutik, Sulug, Gaya danSapi, taman laut ini hanya mengambil masa 20 minit menaikibot laju dari pesisir Kota Kinabalu. Setiap pulau memilikitarikannya: Manukan dan Mamutik dilengkapi dengan kemudahan dan terkenal dengan aktiviti airnya yang banyakmanakala pulau lebih kecil, Sapi, merupakan destinasi popularbagi mereka yang ingin berjemur tenang di bawah matahari.Pulau-pulau ini menawarkan pelbagai aktiviti untuk dinikmatisemua, daripada menaiki bot berbentuk pisang yang terhentak-hentak sehinggalah paralayar: Cara hebat melihatpemandangan Bandaraya KK dan Lautan China Selatan darimata burung! Menyaksikan kehebatan bawah air menerusisnorkel dan selam skuba. Suka akan aktiviti luar? Pulau Sapi,Sulug dan Mamutik menawarkan tapak-tapak khemah yanghebat. Satu lagi aktiviti unik ialah seawalking. Kunjungi PulauSapi untuk pengalaman menakjubkan ini. Sama ada andainginkan hari penuh keseronokan atau tengah hari yang tenangdi bawah sinaran matahari, Taman Tunku Abdul Rahman milikisemuanya!Untuk ke SanaBerlepas atau tiba di Jesselton Point yang terletak bersebelahan dengan Jabatan Kastam Diraja Malaysia. Iadibuka setiap hari bermula 7:30 pagi hingga 5.00 petang.Pengunjung juga boleh berlepas dari Pusat PeranginanSutera Harbour Marina atau Shangri-La’s Tanjung AruResort.

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Diadakan setiap tahun, Karya Pilihan Tahunan Sabah merupakan pameran terbesar dianjurkan oleh Galeri Lukisan

Sabah. Ia mempamerkan karya terpilih oleh pelukis berbakatSabah, daripada pelajar sekolah sehinggalah pelukis profesional.Pameran ini diadakan bersempena dengan hari jadi Yang di-Pertua Negeri dan banyak lukisan yang diketengahkan di siniadalah potret besar Yang di-pertua Negeri. Datang dan Saksikanbakat-bakat lukisan di Sabah di tahap terbaik di Galeri LukisanSabah.Galeri ini dibuka kepada orang ramai setiap hari bermula 9pagi hingga 5 petang. Untuk maklumat lanjut, sila hubungi088-268875 atau faks 088-210040. Selain itu, hantarkan e-mel ke gallery@tm.net.my

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3rd Sabah International Folklore Festival2-8 SeptemberWatch a multitude of cultural performances this monthduring the 3rd Sabah International Folklore Festival.Participating groups include troupes from Brazil, India,Thailand, Korea, Ghana, Poland, China and manymore. This colourful celebration of song and dance willkick off with a Grand City Parade on 3 September atAnjung Senja (in front of Promenade Hotel, KotaKinabalu) at 7:00pm. For the complete list of events,contact the organizer.Organiser:Sabah Cultural BoardFor further info:Mackey ApisonTel:088-268812 / 268884 E-mail: Mackey.Apison@sabah.gov.my /Rusman.Abdullah@sabah.gov.my

Borneo International Trade Fair 2007 (BITF)6-9 September More than 100 exhibitors from around Asia will be participating in this year’s Borneo International TradeFair (BITF), which will take place at the Kota KinabaluSports Complex. The fair will showcase the latestproducts and services provided by various industryplayers from China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Japan,Korea, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, the Philippinesand many more. Also taking place are several investment talks on the various business opportunitiesin Sabah. Exhibitions run from 9:00am to 9:00pm (6-8September) and 9:00am to 5:00pm (9 September).Organisers:Kota Kinabalu Chinese Chamber of Commerce andIndustry (KKCCCI) Sabah United Chinese Chambers of Commerce(SUCCC) Sabah Bumiputera Chamber of Commerce (DPBS) Kadazandusun Chamber of Commerce and Industry(KCCI) . For further info:BITF 2007 Secretariat Tel:088-252312 / 255470 Fax: 088-225299 E-mail: wong@kkccci.com / kkccci@streamyx.com. Website: www.bitfkk.com

Pesta Kelapa (Coconut Fest)7 – 9 September 2007The 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.Organisers: District Office of KudatSri Pelancongan Sabah Sdn BhdFor further info:Sebastian Lim (District Officer)Zachary MobijohnTel: 088 611306, 232121 Fax: 088 611303, 265540Email: Sebastian.Lim@sabah.gov.my /zachary@sabahtourism.com

International Clean Up Day 15 September 2007On 15th September 2007 (Saturday), Reef Guardiantogether with Lankayan Island Dive Resort will help toprotect the underwater and coastal environments byorganizing the International Clean up Day. This cleanup event, which involves divers and shorelines participant of all ages, is the largest single-day eventof its kind. It is an event volunteers won't soon forget. Organisers:Project A.W.A.R.E OrgReef Guardian Sdn BhdLankayan Island & Dive ResortFor further info:Melissa JiliminTel: 089 673999 Fax: 089 675111Email: melissa@lankayan-island.comWebsite: http://www.lankayan-island.com

Malaysia Day & Birthday of T.Y.T Yang Di-PertuaNegeri of Sabah16 September 2007The federation of Malaysia was formed on this date. Italso celebrated as the official Birthday of His

Excellency the Head of State of Sabah. A series ofactivities will be held in conjunction with HisExcellency’s birthday. This is declared a public holidayin Sabah.Organiser:Kota Kinabalu City HallFor further info:Elizabeth BorubuiTel: 088 521800 Fax: 088 316137Email: elizabeth@dbkk.sabah.gov.my

Sabah Annual Art Selection Exhibition20 September – 20 October 2007Held annually, this is the largest of the Sabah ArtGallery’s activities, showcasing a number of selectedworks of school children as well as professionalartists. This exhibition is also held in conjunction withthe Head of State’s birthday and aims to encouragebudding and local artists to continuously produce high-quality masterpieces.Organiser:Sabah Art GalleryFor further info:Datuk Mohd. Yaman Hj. Ahmad MusTel: 088 268875 Fax: 088 210040Email: gallery_9@msn.com

Mooncake Festival25 September 2007The Mooncake Festival is also known as the Mid-Autumn festival, which falls on the 15th day ofeighth month of Chinese Lunar Calendar. This is ahistorical festival rather than a religious one for the

Chinese people. It marks the rebellion against theMongols dating back to the 14th century in China.Today, this festival is celebrated with savoring mooncakes and a parade of lanterns.For further info:Sabah Tourism BoardSri Pelancongan Sabah Sdn BhdTel: 088 212121, 232121 Fax: 088 212075,265540Email: info@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)

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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)

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Kota KinabaluGaya Street Fair - SundayKampung Air - Sunday

Penampang InobongSunday

TuaranPekan Tuaran - SundayKiulu - Tuesday

SandakanSandakan Town - SundayGua Mantong Jaya - Sunday

SipitangSindumin - Saturday

Ranau Pekan Kundasang - Friday

KudatPekan TomburungusTuesday & Wednesday

TawauBandar Tawau - Sunday

SempornaPekan Semporna - Sunday

TenomPekan TenomWednesday & Sunday

Kota BeludPekan Kota Belud - Sunday

* 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

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)

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Crocker Range, the longest mountain chain in Sabah,stretches from Sorinsim, in the state’s northern district of Penampang, south to Maligan, in the

Tenom district. Rising to an average height of about 5,000ft, it effectively separates Sabah‘s west coast from theinterior villages.

Crocker Range Park, covering about 139,919 hectaresand extending from Penampang district to Tenom, wasgazetted in 1984. The Park Headquarters are situated inKeningau district, on the Kimanis–Keningau highway, withsub-stations in Penampang, Tambunan, Papar andTenom.

The Salt Trail was originally created by the natives ofSabah’s interior who, for 100 years, walked along it tocarry their jungle products across the Crocker Range tothe coastal Penampang villages, where they engaged inbarter trade for salt. Several salt routes were established,but the one most frequently used, linking Tikolod inTambunan to Inobong in Penampang, is that now knownas the Crocker Range.

SALT ROUTE In 2003/4, Sabah Parks officially created the Salt Route

constructing two Crocker Range Park sub-stations, one in Tikolod and another in Inobong, to facilitateSabah tour operators wishing to extend their range ofadventure tourism products. As the track traverses thickprimary forest and incorporates many river crossings, it iscompulsory for those wishing to trek along this historicroute to engage the services of a park guide, obtain thenecessary permits and insurance, and pay conservationfees.

The Salt Trail can be walked in either direction,between Tikolod sub-station in Tambunan and Inobongsub-station in Penampang, a distance of about 45 kilometres.

The ideal time frame for this trek, which allows trekkersto enjoy the scenery, culture and natural beauty along theway, is a total package of 5 days and 4 nights, withovernight stays at Terian, Buayan, Kionab and Melungung.The area between Melungung to Kionob is thick primaryforest, while the sector from Kionob to Buayan passesacross numerous large rivers, including the Papar andKionob. From Buayan to Terian, and onward to Inobong,the range is steep and densely forested. For adventurerswho wish to embark upon something completely different,the Crocker Range Salt Trail is an unforgettable experience. For more information, visit www.tykadventures.com.

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