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INTRODUCTION A travel magazine that delivering inspiration and advice to travellers. It covers a place

within Malaysia. Focuses on destinations, place to stay, foods and other issues relating to travelling. Firstly, readers will get to know about the general information of the place. Next is the list of recommended place that worth a visit. The magazine provides up-to-date and well informed information. Breathtaking photography combines with indepth information. We aim to hit the strong desire of our readers that seeking unique and enriching travel experiences.

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travel noun (trav-uhl)

the only thing you can buy that makes you richer.

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BACKGROUND I would like to express my special thanks of gratitude to my lecturer Ms. Zalina, for the guidance and support in completing this project. It is great pleasure for me to undertake this project. Although, this magazine has been prepared with utmost care and deep interest, it still have a lot of imperfection due to the author limited experience.

This issue is featuring about one of the state in Malaysia, which is Sabah. Sabah expedition is nothing but hands-on exploration for student to experience and explore different culture in Sabah. It delivers the ability to observe, interpret and document findings in a multicultural environment of Sabah. Ideas will be express effectively in visual and written form. By visualizing and recording findings, a publication are made.

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photographer____VICTORIA CHENG

words____JACKLYN SOETJIPTO

icon____JACKLYN SOETJIPTO

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Welcome to the very first edition of Sabah Expedition

magazine. Writing has been one of my favourite hobby since these past two years. As I write, I realized that I have so much thing in my mind. When I write, all my feeling, worry, doubt, just fall out of me in a piece of paper. Eventually, it helps to understand myself more and more.

So, let’s talk about travel. As a university student, I have a very strong desire to travel. In my age of twenty, all I want is to explore new things, to meet new people and to experience different culture. Who doesn’t?

Yet, I’m not affluent. But I strongly believe that it should not limit my wings to fly. There are many places all over the world that you can just go and experience with even lesser amount of expenses than which you need to spend in your own hometown. Travel will always be an integral part of life and life is too short to be spend in only one place.

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CONTENTS A C U R A T E D TAR A C VU ERLA TMEADG TA RZ AI NV EE L -M A G A Z I N E -

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TRAVEL ITINERARY

A simple 5D 4N itinerary to Sabah

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ABOUT SABAH

All you need to know about Sabah

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MILE 36 LODGE Place to stay at Kundasang

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MARINA COURT Place to stay at Kota Kinabalu

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SABAH TEA

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One and only organic tea farm in Sabah

COWBOY TOWN

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Leisure horse ride with countryside panorama

SUSPENSION BRIDGE

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The historical bridge

DESA CATTLE DAIRY FARM

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Indulge with nature and fresh yogurt

MARI-MARI Experience the culture of few tribes in Sabah

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SOSODIKON HILL

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Breathtaking scenery from the summit

ART GALLERY Houses of 3000 paintings

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MEMORIAL HALL

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WESTON WETLAND Enjoy wildlife tours

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MANUKAN ISLAND Island of paradise

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FILIPINO MARKET Tastes the varieties of local culinary

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TOP FOOD PICKS

Stepping back into history of Kundasang

Recommended food for your list

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5 days 4 nights Sabah TRAVEL ITINERARY day 1 Touch Down Sabah Gather @ KKIA Cowboy Town Lunch @ Bamboo Restaurant Check in @ Mile 36 Dinner @ Restoran Syah Adilah Back to Mile 36

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2:00 pm 3:00 pm 3:30 pm 5:30 pm 7:00 pm 9:00 pm

day 2 Story of Nature Breakfast @ Mile 36 Desa Cattle Dairy Farm Hiking @ Sosodikan Hill Check out Mile 36 Kundasang War Memorial Lunch @ Sabah Tea Jambatan Gantung Tamparuli Dinner @ Turmeric Check in @ Marina Court

day 3 Experiencing Culture Mari-Mari Cultural Village Tuaran Culture Food Store Sabah Art Gallery Dinner @ ASquare Container Filipino Cultural Market Back to Marina Court

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day 4 Fisherman Village Day Tanjung Aru Lunch @ Welcome Seafood Weston Wetland Back to Marina Court

day 5 Snorkelling Day Jesselton Point Jetty Back to Marina Court KKIA

- 8:00 am - 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm

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- 9:30 am - 11:30 am - 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm

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Equatorial / tropical — the climate is generally hot and sunny all year round; There is also unpredictable rains, it’s advisable to always bring an umbrella.

Shopping centres, supermarkets, restaurants and mini markets are generally open daily from 10AM to 10 PM. Some mini market is open until 11PM. So girls, you can enjoy shopping till midnight!

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TEMPERATURE Lowlands (Kota Kinabalu, Kudat, Sandakan, Tawau) – 32 degrees Centigrade. While highlands (Ranau, Kundasang, Tambunan) – 21 degrees Centigrade.

It's very important to know this. Who can live without phone charger in this era. So, electricity is on the 240 Volts AC/ 50-Cycle system.

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CURRENCY

LANGUAGE

Malaysian Ringgit (RM) . No worries, money changer kiosks available at major shopping complexes and airport. Most major hotels charge a nominal fee for currency conversion.

Bahasa Malaysia (national language) and English is widely spoken; Mandarin and some Chinese dialects are also widely spoken especially at well known touristy place.

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COMMON CUSTOM

Standard Malaysian Time is 8 hours ahead of GMT (GMT+8).

In Sabah, “selamat datang”(welcome) and/ or “terima kasih” (thank you) with a smile. A handshake is generally acceptable as a way of introducing oneself.

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phone____088-888 161

address____KUNDASANG, 89300 RANAU, SABAH

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Mile 36 Lodge is located in a very attractive location, steps away from the border to the Mount Kinabalu National Park. Stayers can enjoy the spectacular views of Mount Kinabalu in the front lawn of the Lodge. The grounds of the Lodge are larger than most lodges and it is a peaceful nature retreat. Within the compound, one can stroll amidst flowers and hear the melodious bird sounds. Sited at an altitude of 1,500m, the air is cool, between 18°C to 25°C. Mile 36 Lodge is a great place for leisure, gatherings and rest point.

To find out more about Mile 36 Lodge visit www.mile36lodge.com Room from RM 94 per night

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address____JALAN TUN FUAD STEPHEN, API-API CENTRE, 88000 KOTA KINABALU, SABAH

Marina Court

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Located in the heart of Kota Kinabalu, Marina Court Resort Condominium is the largest waterfront serviced apartment. In this Apartment you get much more than just a hotel room. Living area, kitchen and bedroom. Housekeeping service to ensure that your daily needs are met by keeping the unit clean and tidy ? You got it here! Just like a perfect home that will make your holiday in KK even more fabulous!

To find out more about Marina Court visit www.marinacourtresort.com Room from RM 270 per night

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Cowboy Town Open since 2015, Sabandar leisure ride or well known as “Cowboy Town”, is one of the happening

place in Kota Kinabalu. It’s a place where you can take a leisure horse ride or have a walk at the mangrove park. The atmosphere is just so vintage here. The exterior building with wooden design just like a countryside houses. You can spot the instagrammable spot almost everywhere. You can see many horses and each of them have their own names. If you are interested to feed them, you can purchase the grasses with a small sum of money. Not just stop there, you can also ride a horse with only RM 15 per 1 small round. Totally a perfect place for young teenagers and family to spend the weekend.

To find out more about Cowboy Town visit www.sabandarcowboytown.com

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address____JALAN SHAH SABANDAR, TUARAN, 89200 KOTA KINABALU, SABAH

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Just next to Cowboy Town, lies a huge mangrove park. A wooden boardwalk is perfectly installed for

visitor to walk around. As you stroll inside, there are several bench to rest. Here you can sit back and relax while be close to the nature. Such a rare moment in the metropolitan city, doesn’t it? Walk deeply inside and you will find a few house for private function and lastly Bamboo Restaurant. Here, you will get a free drink to freshen up yourself from the long walk under the scorching sun. Next, just pick one of the meal to complete your journey!

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address____KUNDASANG, 89308 RANAU, SABAH

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Lies on the foothill of Mount Kinabalu, Desa Cattle Dairy Farm is one of the must visit place in Sabah. The amazing scenery, majestic Mount Kinabalu with the huge green pastures, the scenery is so breathtaking. You can clearly feel the cold breeze blow by yourside. According to the person in charge, the cattle farm produces about 900,00 litres of milk per year. Just a fantastic number! The farm is 199 hectars and most of the milking cows are Friesians, the highest milk producers of all cattle breeds.

Looking for a perfect spot for your Instagram photo? You got it here! This place often choosen as a wedding photography destination.

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Desa Cattle Dairy Farm is an ideal destination for the whole family, where there are activities such

as feeding the calves with bottled milk, feeding goats with grass, how milk is processed as well as the milking process are available for all. If you have ever wondered how milk is made, Desa Cattle Farm is the place for you!

Lastly, don’t forget to get some souvenirs especially the popular dairy products like Desa Cattle’s milk in a box as well as their ice cream. Make sure to put this place in your list!

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address____ KG, JALAN KUNDASANG KAULUAN, 89308 KUNDASANG, SABAH

phone____012-820 7609

back to the nature If you love hiking or outdoor activities you should visit the Sosodikon Hill. Also known as Pyramid Hill, the hill is located about 5km from Kundasang Town. To reach the place, take the same road to Desa Cattle Dairy Farm.

A refreshing morning breath, a wonderful view, the panaromic sunrise. Just a perfect place to freshen up your mind, body and soul. As you climb higher, there will be more and more flowers along the way.

So welcoming,doesn’t it? It only takes about 20 minutes to reach the peak. Once you reach the summit, you will enjoy the splendid view of Kota Kinabalu. It’s time to sit back, relax and feel the moment!

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“life is either a daring ADVENTURE or nothing.� helen keller

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address____ KG, JALAN KUNDASANG KAULUAN, 89300 RANAU, SABAH

KUNDASANG WAR MEMORIAL

“It was like stepping back into history. It was a wonderful place to go.”

- Patricia Greenspan

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A must-visit in Kundasang is the Kundasang War Memorial. Established in 1962, this was one of

the first memorials to commemorate the brave Australian and British Prisoners of War who died in Sandakan and during the infamous death marches to Ranau during World War II. The memorial also remembers the people of North Borneo who risked their lives to help the POWs. The Memorial is made up of four beautiful gardens - the Australian Garden, the English Garden, the Borneo Garden and the Contemplation Garden and Pool - to represent the different nationalities. With its towering pine trees and blooming roses, a walk in the gardens is reminiscent to that of a stroll in a quaint English garden. The scent of roses lingers in the air and the serene atmosphere makes the Kundasang War Memorial an ideal place to contemplate and remember the heroes of the war.

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The magnificent view from Kundasang War Memorial will makes you want to grab your camera as quick as possible.

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you love nature and enjoy the company of ‘green’ surroundings, Sabah Tea Garden is a place for you. It is the only organic tea farm in Borneo.

Sprawling 2480 hectare tea plantation and 100% pesticide free. You can also have a stay here. Imagine waking up with the perfect view of Mount Kinabalu accompanied by beautiful morning sunrise, wind breeze. What a perfect morning to rise and shine. Indulge in its beautiful surroundings, away from the hustle and bustle of city.

To find out more about Sabah Tea Garden visit www.sabahtea.com.my

phone____088-879 220

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address____ KM 17, JALAN RANAU/SANDAKAN KAMPUNG NALAPAK BEG BERKUNCI NO.2, 89309 RANAU, SABAH

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teapot of love

It’s a lot easier to be lost than found It’s the reason We’re always searching and rarely discovered so many locks not enough keys - Sarah Dessen

Remember the love-locks of Paris? or love lock at N Seoul Tower?

Love locks have proliferated at an increasing number of locations worldwide. At Sabah, they have teapot of love. At first you may just notice it as a teapot - symbol of Sabah Tea Restaurant. But as you walk closer, you will find that many people has locked their padlock there. You can put your padlock there with your names or initial on it. It symbolises unbreakable love. This romantic gesture has swept the world.

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TAMPARULI SUSPENSION BRIDGE I’m making a “Pak Pak” sound As I walk along the bridge The bridge of Tamparuli while wearing high-heeled shoes - Justin Lusah

It’s a folk song “Jambatan Tamparuli” (jambatan means bridge)

written by Justin Lusah in 1977. He is Kadazandusun’s greatest songwriter. The song is written in Kadazandusun language, which then translate in English by Ben Godomon.

However this is not the original bridge in Justin Lusah’s song. The original bridge was washed away in the biggest flood ever to hit Tamparuli in January 1999. Not long after that, the construction of the new bridge started and it is what we see today.

Tamparuli suspension bridge is a small bridge used by pedestrian.

Nice river passing underneath. You can enjoy the beautiful view of the surrounding area. It is a good spot for photography too. A walk across the Tamparuli Suspension Bridge gives one an edgy feeling, as one can feel the bridge swings and sways. The very special thing about this bridge is the historical value. So, be there and get to know it by yourself!

address____ JALAN BONTOI, TAMPARULI, 89250, SABAH credit____STICKYRICETRAVEL.COM

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Once you step into Mari-Mari Culutral village, it’s like

stepping into another world. Here visitors can learn the traditional way of living from each tribes in Borneo. There are total five tribes in Sabah. The tribe members will demonstrate the activities which makes this a really aunthentic way to learn about the culture.

For example, the Lundayeh tribe or also known as Lun Bawang. Their house has tree barks on the floor for protection. Lundayeh tribe is known with their rope and vest making. Bajau is called as the cowboy and sea gypsey. They have beautiful house with vibrant color, it has distinctive look compare to other houses which have brown colour dominant.

Murut is known as headhunter. This tribe has the most unique tradition among others. In Murut culture, all men are required to jump at the Lansaran and reach the tail hung if they want to marry a woman. Moreover, they have a blow pipe tradition too. Rungus is the fourth largest tribe in Sabah and they live in the longhouse. Rungus tribe has a special skill of making smoke in just 1 minutes. Kadazan Dusun is the rice farmer. They have a bamboo cooking section here.

Besides, you can also try the rice wine – lihing. It contains 5% of alcohol.

rich culture Each of the tribes have a very unique custom with their legacy as fearless, aggressive warriors remains overtime.

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TOP Vibrant color house from Bajau tribe.

LEFT BELOW Two Bajau women in the process of making Kuih Jala.

RIGHT BELOW Fire starting section by Rungus tribe.

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Mari Mari Cultural Village is a perfect place to get acquainted with Sabah. It offers fascinating

insight for you to understand different culture. Explore different type of houses, experience a range of activites and try their traditional foods and drinks. After finish exploring all the tribes, there will be a performance of traditional dance at the hall. At the end of the show, audiences will be given a chance to go on the stage and dance together. Lastly, you will enjoy the lunch and savour the flavours of Sabah’s culinary.

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“You can never understand a culture until you experience it.�

- Unknown

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SABAH ART GALLERY

phone____ 088-268 748 address____14, JALAN SHANTUNG, 88300 KOTA KINABALU, SABAH

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The gallery houses over 3000 paintings,

cravings and also sculptures features.

It showcases artworks from both local and international artist. Elegant spiral staircase just caught the attention a moment visitor enter the space.The interior has white colour dominant. From paintings to sculptures. Every art piece here is just so unique and beautiful.

To find out more about Sabah Art Gallery visit www.sabahartgallery.com

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phone____013-858 6013 address____89800 BEAUFORT, SABAH

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Weston is located at the southwest of KK. The journey takes

about 3 hours drive from the city. Weston offers a wide array of wildlife such as proboscis monkey, silvered langur, birds, snakes and many more. It also has various aquatic wildlife such as mudskippers, otters, crocodiles and river prawns. It is almost effortless to spot a proboscis monkey while on the river cruise.

It comes with a package, including tea break and dinner. Tea break is provided at the Jaafar River lodge and thereafter you will take a cruise along the river.

Along the journey, enjoy the view of the local fishermen “River Man� lifestyle. Imagine how simple their livestyle compare to ours who live in primary cities. They have a very strong community relationship which very rare nowadays.

To find out more about Weston Wetland visit westonwetland.blogspot.com

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Proboscis Monkey -Nasalis Larvatus-

The highlight of this tour is ~ of course, seeing the remarkable Proboscis Monkey in the wild! Seeing the bizarre monkey with their natural behaviour in the mangroves is truly a wonderful experience.

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The remarkable males sport big dangling

noses, reddish flat-top hairstyles, white tails and markings, and pot bellies. The females on the other hand, are much smaller and have up-turned noses

The curious looking male proboscis monkey is defined by its enlarged nose and big pot belly.

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You will spend the whole day at Weston. Lastly, end your visit by Fireflies Night River

Cruise just right after dinner at Weston Jaafar River Lodge. Thousands of fireflies flashing along Mangrove Trees of Weston. Experiencing a night cruise with glows of fireflies lighting up the trees of Weston River, a sight not to be missed!

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WAV E S OF NATURE The Manukan Island Resort is a luxury private island resort. This serene retreat offers exquisite accommodation, sophisticated cuisine and unparalleled watersport activities in one of the most pristine corner of the world.

The Manukan Island Resort near Kota Kinabalu City is a hideaway that is one of the five tropical islands that comprise the Tunku Abdul Rahman Park. Manukan Island is surrounded by a protected coral reef, and the island boasts a pristine rainforest and beautiful white sand beaches.

From the moment you arrive at Manukan, greeted by our friendly Sabahan staff, you will completely be immersed in the peace and tranquility of the natural beauty of tropical island life.

Welcome to Paradise!

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When you come to Kota Kinabalu, don’t forget to visit the night market at least once

(you probably will fall in love with it and have another visit on the next day). The night market in KK is one of the most famous food courts in all South East Asia. It offers a culinary mix of food dishes from all of South East Asia. The must try here is the seafood.

After fill up your tummy with lots of delicious foods, you can shop varieties of local made goods to bring home for your loved ones!

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TOP FOOD PICKS

Lokan GERAI ABANG AMIN Lokan bakar or bbq clam is very famous in Tuaran. The clams are fresh collected from the mangrove nearby. You can choose your own clams. Everything just roasted to order, so its still very fresh when they serve to you. Don’t forget to order coconut pudding and roasted coconut juice which are also their signature.

01 Sabah Tea Waffle SABAH TEA GARDEN It’s one of the must try menu in Sabah Tea Restaurant. Taste the green tea which made from Sabah tea leaves. The dining venue in an alfresco setting, adds to the delightful dining experience. A very pleasant place to have a good meal with a perfect background of the tea plantation.

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We always picky when it comes to food. After taste the different food in Sabah, these are the foods that deserve a spot in your food list. Each has been independently selected and reviewed.

Seafood WELCOME SEAFOOD When we talk about Sabah, we will automatically talk about seafood! Sabah and seafood are just inseperable. As number one recommended Seafood Restaurants at Kota Kinabalu, the seafood here is undoubtedly fabulous. Reasonable price, unbeatable value, good service and trusted reviews.

03 Nasi Kerabu Biru TURMERIC CAFE The appeal of this dazzling cafe lies in its well crafted menu - Nasi Kerabu Biru with Ayam Penyet. The glorious smell of the crispy ayam penyet will make you even hungrier. It’s really good and tasty.

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is a perfect mix between all the most important components which every tourists is searching for, including beaches, weather, food and welcoming people. It is almost entirely covered with dense equatorial rainforests which offers the magnificent scenery of natural landscapes. Its incredible rich wildlife - variety of species of plants and animals shows how great the biodiversity in Sabah. It also a diving and snorkelling paradise with the variety of species of corals. Last but not least – great price. You could find great hotels and restaurants at really reasonable price. So, wait no more and book your ticket now!

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