Nice scenery huh? Why not make your way to Klias Wetland with your beloved family. Feel free to browse my previous articles for other attractive places.

If you are happen to be at Jesselton Point waiting for your island’s transfer or playing futsal, or maybe you are planning to have an Indonesian cuisine dinner or lunch, why not try Nasi Padang Ibu. Here, they serve it at a very reasonable price and actually you can even limit your bill based on the food selections and referring to their set of choices checklist which complete with tag price.

Actually, there are various types of stalls or restaurant station at Jesselton Point. Apart from Nasi Padang Ibu restaurant the Indonesian cuisine, you could also try Malay, Indian and local cuisine. Happy tasting!

Jesselton Point is a fantastic place to hang around because it offers various utilities:
~ Futsal Games Court
~ Ferry Terminal (to several islands including the famous Tunku Abdul Rahman Park Islands)
~ Restaurant / Café (dine while viewing the majestic scenery of South China Sea and the glorious sunsets)
~ Handicrafts stalls
~ Kota Kinabalu (or previously known as Jesselton) wharf history photo

Come and indulge yourself with the beautiful scenery of Kota Kinabalu shore and our local cuisine at Jesselton Point together with your loved ones while rejuvenate your mind and body after a long and exhausted journey. Remember to include this memorable place in your destination’s list!

Many readers are searching some info from this blog pertaining to Klias Wetland or Garama Wetland. Kindly browse to my previous post for some simple info and photo of river cruise in Klias Wetland, Kuala Penyu.

Garama and Klias Wetland are actually located in Beaufort and Kuala Penyu region. It’s a long stretch of swampy river and consist of a rich ecosystem. Visit these websites (Website 1) and (Website 2) for more info on booking and reservation.

Usually, tourist and local visitors came to visit these places just to have a closer look on the Proboscis Monkeys, the endangered species of monkey and also known as the Dutch Monkey which can only be found in Borneo Island. The river cruise will commence about 5.00 pm and upon arrival you’ll be served with a light refreshment and local delicacies. The said river cruise will give you at least 60 minutes to 120 minutes experience of a fantastic view.

Apart from Proboscis Monkeys, you will be thrilled with the spectacular view of hundreds and thousands of fireflies lies on the trees and transform the ordinary trees into Christmas trees. Have you seen a Christmas tree on the river bank? Remarkable!

After the cruise, you’ll be having your Malaysian or local food dinner approx. 7.00 pm at the jetty and subsequently heading back to your next destination. It’s really a simple and short visit but magnificent!

Have a wonderful river cruise experience!

Long nose, large belly, fireflies, Christmas tree lights, mangrove swamp and endangered species? Have you heard of them? Sounds familiar right? How about Proboscis Monkey and Dutch Monkey? Hmmn… seldom heard about them, huh? Don’t worry.. We can always visit them in Borneo, Malaysia. In Sabah itself, this species can be found in specific area particularly the area that rich with mangrove vegetation namely Kinabatangan, Klias, Garama river and Sandakan district.

Proboscis Monkey or also identified as Dutch Monkey or Long Nosed Monkey is one of the endangered monkey species that can be found in Borneo mangrove swamp. Male monkey has a long protruding nose and short nose for female. They have a large belly and reddish brown in color.

Those who are interested in visiting them, in Borneo we have plenty of agency and operator performing the tour. Apart from viewing this Proboscis Monkey, you can also view fireflies and mangrove forest. I guarantee you that you will be witnessing the most spectacular scenery. Don’t forget to bring your precious camera, binocular and wear your outdoor cloth, snickers as well as mosquito repellant because we’ll be traveling by boat.

Check out this interesting site for more details and tour packages. Most of the packages provide tea break upon arrival at the jetty and a wonderful dinner after the cruise.

The lodge is actually sited on top of the jungle hill overlooking the South China Seas. I have to convey you this.. When I reached this place for the first time, my heart was actually stop pounding. Boy, this is… wonderful! I never seen a beach that’s so beautiful. Gosh… I’m not sure how to express my feeling but I did took some photographs which can make my story short. The picture will tell you almost everything.

Just bear in mind that, this is one of the fantastic place to visit either with your family, with friends or only the 2 of you (the loving and romantic couple). They provide accommodation, restaurant, beach front, internet, telephone, and of course some interesting activities for you. All you need to do is to check out their website for more details or might as well to book up reservation for your brief vacation. Why not check your calendar and start planning? Have a wonderful vacation! 

I believe each and every country has their own unforgettable history. Even we ourselves have our own story, our background and personal or family history. “Death march” or else “Prisoner Of War” (P.O.W.) are no longer a strange phrase for most of us. Our world has suffered numerous forms of alteration, starting from the major natural disasters to the biggest and dreadful occurrences of man made war.

Today’s topic would be one of the most tragic World War II untold story however important history for the nations of Sabah, Australia and British. During the year 1942–1945, there were some POW Camps in Sandakan (in the East Coast of Sabah) approx. 260 km away from Kundasang, Ranau. To cut the story short, the Japanese has conducted 3 forced marches for the purpose of repositions and as coolie laborers to Jesselton (now is Kota Kinabalu). They didn’t reach Jesselton but only halt at Kundasang, Ranau and most of the Australian and British servicemen died due to illness, starvation, malnutrition, torment and extermination by the Japanese soldiers.

A memorial structure was built at Kundasang Ranau in order to commemorate the significant history. At the memorial entrance, there are some photographs and names of the victims who perished during the death marches.

Let them not depart from Thine eyes, keep them in the midst of Thine heart. (Prov IV. 21)

1. Lahad Datu District
 -  Tabin Wildlife Reserve
 -  Borneo Rainforest
 -  Danum Valley (Lembah Danum)

2. Semporna District
 -  Bukit Tengkorak Archaelogical Museum
 -  Kapalai Island
 -  Sipadan Island
 -  Mabul Island
 -  Mataking Island
 -  Tamu Semporna

3. Tawau District
 -  Balung River Eco Resort (Agrotourism)
 -  Madai Caves
 -  Baturong Caves
 -  Shan Sui Golf and Country Club
 -  Tawau Hills Park

The list is just a list. From the list, we can only read various names of interesting places in Tawau division. Visit and personally experience the place is another great thing. I’m sure it would be one of your memorable experience while visiting those places.

The list below are part of the tourist destinations that we have in Sandakan division which also consist of Beluran and Kinabatangan districts:

1. Sandakan Division
 -  Beluran Market (Tamu Beluran)
 -  Agnes Keith House
 -  Jamek Mosque
 -  William B. Pryer Monument
 -  Stairs with 100 steps
 -  Goddes of Mercy Temple
 -  Sam Khung Chinese Temple
 -  Sandakan War Memorial Park
 -  Malaysian Fountain Centre
 -  Tourist Information Centre
 -  Batu Sapi Heritage Park (Taman Warisan Batu Sapi)
 -  St. Michael Church
 -  Turtle Islands Park
 -  Sandakan Heritage Museum
 -  The English Tea House and Restaurant
 -  Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary
 -  Lankayan Island
 -  Sandakan Crocodile Farm (Taman Buaya, Sandakan)
 -  Libaran Island
 -  Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre
 -  Gomantong Cave (Gua Gomantong)
 -  Sukau
 -  Batu Tulug Archaelogical Museum (Muzium Arkeologi Batu Tulug)
 -  Maliau Basin Conservation Area (Kawasan Pemuliharaan Lembangan Maliau)

The above tourist and local popular destinations has their own uniqueness based on their originality and category. Some are historical sites or memorial, part of them are cultural or heritage product, market, islands as well as nature and wildlife.

1. Tambunan District
 -  Mat Salleh Memorial Monument (Tugu Peringatan Mat Salleh)
 -  Mahua Waterfall (Air Terjun Mahua)
 -  Rafflesia Information Centre (Pusat Penerangan Rafflesia)
 -  TrusMadi Forest Reserved (Hutan Simpanan TrusMadi)

2. Keningau District
 -  Crocker Range Park (Taman Banjaran Crocker)
 -  Pusat Peranginan Batu Punggul (Pinnacle or Batu Punggul Resort)
 -  Keningau Market (Tamu Keningau)

3. Tenom District
 -  Murut Cultural Centre (Pusat Kebudayaan Murut)
 -  Ontoros Antenom Memorial
 -  Sabah Agriculture Park (Taman Pertanian Sabah)
 -  Train station to Padas White Water Rafting at Padas River
 -  Tenom Market (Tamu Tenom)

4. Sipitang District
 -  Long Pasia

5. Kuala Penyu District
 -  Pulau Tiga Park (Survivor Island)
 -  Tempurung Seaside Lodges
 -  Kuala Penyu Market (Tamu Kuala Penyu)

6. Beaufort District
 -  Starcevich Memorial Monument (Tugu Perigatan Starcevich)
 -  Garama River also known as Garama Wetland (Sungai Garama)
 -  Klias River also known as Klias Wetland (Sungai Klias)
 -  Train station to Padas White Water Rafting at Padas River.