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Spooks at 1 Borneo

2008-12-29T00:47:00.004+08:00

I have taken this picture some months back in Sabah's newest shopping mall at 1 Borneo. This evening I suddenly notice a spectral figure in the background. Can somebody enlighten me on this phenomena? Can you all see what I saw...

Sabah Tops Them All

2008-12-12T17:27:00.010+08:00

I m proud to say when I read the papers this morning that Sabah on top again. Not because She has the highest peak in South East Asia but because She was voted best tourism destination in Malaysia by a panel of 70 foreign Ambassadors. True Sabah has many things to offer as I told before but the best ingredient we have according to the local daily is the warm and friendly people. Kudos to

Gone up in smoke

2008-10-02T18:11:00.003+08:00

On 20Aug2008, the unimaginable happened,the once mighty Servay hypermarket in Penampang Sabah burnt to the ground.For me, it is sad because it was one of my favorite places to shop. I can get everything there...toothpicks to missiles...well almost. When one was celebrating this was the place to go,a one stop shop. I do hope they build a bigger mall in future for I missed even just to window shop

May-The cultural month for Sabah

2007-05-26T15:37:00.000+08:00

THE KDCAOmigosh, the month of May is almost ending and I haven't been blogging. Sorry guys who read my bloc expecting something new. Well the month of May is the most exciting month to visit Sabah. At the stroke of midnight of May 1st 2007, the local gongs sound the opening of the festivies of Kamaatan or the Harvest Festival of Sabah. Kaamatan is celebrated everyday in different districts of

Month of April- Happenings in Sabah

2007-04-07T15:47:00.000+08:00

For visitors to Sabah it is always good to plan their trip along with the main events going around locally. Sabah has a lot of cultural,sporting or historical events which are uniquely Sabahan in nature. For the next few months will be quite eventful and I will keep you updated every now and then. Sabah has at 3 'not to be miss' happenings for the month of April 07. Here goes...Regatta Lepa

On the Headlines

2007-03-13T16:47:00.000+08:00

Top UK Travel agent names Nexus 'Best Hotel' KOTA KINABALU 12MAR2007The Nexus Resort Karambunai has beennamed Best Hotel- Far East and Australia 2006 byVirgin Holidays, one of the travel agents in theUnited Kingdom.read more

Hotels in Kota Kinabalu

2007-03-12T14:15:00.000+08:00

BudgetAkinabalu Youth HostelRooms are spacious and clean with excellent amenities to ensure your stay is a pleasant one. Accessibility to all parts of the city is second to none. Gaya Street, where the hostel located is the heart of the City, with a weekly bazaar held to keep all amused.Ambaga HomestaySnuggled in Kg. Ganang, a semi-urban village in Kepayan where Kampung houses are juxtaposed with

Malls malls everywhere

2007-02-24T00:13:00.000+08:00

Since 2004, Kota kinabalu has been going through a frantic pace of development in terms of infrastracture.Buildings are sprouting like mushrooms, roads being widen and flyovers marked the skyline of Kota kinabalu.All these projects being done because of the impending Visit Malaysia 2007.The projects are still ongoing but some were completed in record time notably the Kota Kinabalu Rm260 million

A Tale of Two Streets

2007-02-22T02:44:00.000+08:00

Hotel lane at Pantai Street>>> Jalan Gaya and Jalan Pantai are streets which run parallel to each other in Kota Kinabalu in where the locals called Bandar KK lama or old KK town. As far I can remember this is the only Kota Kinabalu I know as a kid in the sixties. For me to ponder and look at old KK town is to relive my childhood. This is city within a city housing all the amenities that are

Snippets of tourist hotspots in Sabah

2007-02-18T15:34:00.000+08:00

Kinabalu Park or Poring Hotsprings Kinabalu Park, now proclaimed as a World Heritage Site,covering an area 754 sq.km possesses the Highest mountain in South East asia.This brings with it a diverse range of temperature and climate with all its exotic plants,birds and insects, with new species found every year. Thousands visit the park every year to climb Mount Kinabalu(4095 m) or walk

The indomitable spirit of the Sabahans

2007-02-14T22:44:00.000+08:00

Today's is Valentine's day and I m alone again tonight like all the other years (sob).At least the Chinese New year Festivities has started in KK and will pick up at the end of the weekend. Visitors coming to KK city be prepared for a noisy welcome; clashing cymbals throbing drums and lively lion dances and loads of fire crackers. The fire cracking goes well beyond midnight.Get your ear plugs

Ladies feast your eyes on these cool online shop

2007-02-10T15:40:00.000+08:00

Lots of goodies for not only Asian girls but fits all. Click on the picture, browse thru all the items for sale.Don't you think they pretty?

Roof over our heads

2007-02-07T14:43:00.000+08:00

THE SABAH (MALAYSIAN BORNEO) HOMESTAY PROGRAMMEThe homestay Program in Sabah is coordinated and established under the Sabah Ministry of Tourism, Environment, Science and Technology.The Objectives are to streamlined Homestays that are run privately or individually so that they meet the required standards of "Malaysian Homestay" program, by the Malaysian Cultural, Arts and Tourism.Homestays gives

Surf to be served

2007-01-27T13:14:00.000+08:00

Hmm.. wanna join a cyber community for free and get paid for just refering your friends and surfing the net. The site even give you a free calculator to count the infinite possiblities of cashing on this. Here goes..AGLOCO™ is a global community, whose owners are its Members (you and potentially the millions of internet users out there). Their goal is to capture a significant portion of the value

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2007-01-21T14:08:00.000+08:00

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Siesta...

2007-01-12T22:49:00.000+08:00

A day in the bus after five in KK(Kota Kinabalu)Commuters on a bus go thru a light traffic snarl around KK after five pm. A ten kilometre ride ranges 30 minutes to an hour to finish on a 30 seater bus.Some may call it a minibus but in we have even have minier buses (10 seater vans)that cuts in and out of the traffic like nobody's business. Most of the little buses are rundown machines rented to

Make Malaysia your Home away from home

2007-01-11T23:12:00.000+08:00

Malaysia My Second Home program is open to all foreign citizens wishing to retire or reside in Malaysia on a long term basis. It is fully endorsed by the Government of Malaysia and your immediate family (spouse and children) can also participate in the program. Here are some of the key benefits of the program:· You will get a 10-year Visit Pass and Multiple-Entry Visa (renewable every ten years)

Beautiful place Beautiful people

2007-01-07T13:53:00.000+08:00

Island Tours provided by Sutera Harbour ResortsA daily ferry service is available for guests who wish to experience the beauty of five idyllic, tropical islands, blessed with fine white sands and crystal clear waters, located just off the coast of Kota Kinabalu city. Departures are five times daily with six return shuttle services.Departure times: 8:30 am, 9:30 am, 10:30 am, 12:30 pm and 2:30 pm

Sabah- land below the wind part of Malaysian Borneo

2006-12-25T17:23:00.000+08:00

SABAH, the second largest state in Malaysia, is bordered by Sarawak on its southwestern side, and Kalimantan (Indonesian Borneo) to the south. Sabah has a heavily indented coastline of approximately 800 to 900 miles and is washed by the South China Sea in the west and north, the Sulu Sea in the northeast and the Celebes Sea in the east. Sabah's 76,115 sq km

Sabah's History

2006-12-25T16:56:00.000+08:00

Inside Sabah: History During the 15th century, the area known today as Sabah (along with Sarawak and Brunei) was part of the Kingdom of Brunei. This area was a major center of trade for China during this time. Besides China, Islam also did trading in Brunei. During the 16th Century, the Kingdom of Brunei was explored by Pigafetta, visited by the Portuguese, and attacked by