HAPPY HARVEST FESTIVAL!!

To all Sabahans and Sarawakians, Happy Harvest Festival!!  Remember if you do drink, please DON'T DRIVE.  Events in Sabah listed here http://www.sabahtourism.com/events

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2016!!

31st December 2015 is here and whether the past months have been good or bad, it's life and now it's time to move on.

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2016 AND MAY GOOD AND PEACE PREVAIL ON EARTH!!

HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR!!

Chinese New Year is coming in 2 weeks time so get your ang pows ready!!  HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR AND PROSPERITY TO ALL!!

Merry Christmas And Happy New Year 2015!!

Christmas and end of the year are upon us.  To all, MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR 2015!!  May all your plans come true in the coming year!!

Checking Weather Wherever You Are

Recently I went traveling and I find AccuWeather a REAL HANDY app.  Check it out at http://www.accuweather.com/en/my/malaysia-weather  Since my location is Malaysia, it shows the local city weather.  You can set it to show weather at whatever city you are in.

Ziplining Between Islands!! :O

Just got to know of this ziplining 'flying fox' between islands.  It sounds scary but FUN!!  The zipline is between Gaya Island and Sapi Island, islands near Kota Kinabalu.:)

http://sabahbah.com/articles/kota-kinabalu-coral-flyer-zipline-islands-3513/

http://sabahbah.com/activities/coral-flyer-island-island-zipline/

There's an article in today's The Star (06/06/2014).  It's said to be the world's longest zipline!!  Sabahbah tu!!

http://www.thestar.com.my/News/Nation/2014/06/06/Longest-zip-line-is-now-in-Sabah-Visitors-can-enjoy-thrill-of-flying-from-Pulau-Gaya-to-Pulau-Sa/

Underground River at Puerto Princesa, Palawan Island

Now anyone in Sabah can easily check out Underground River at Puerto Princesa, Palawan Island.  Maswings has flights there from Kota Kinabalu. http://maswings.com.my/   Maswings no longer has flights there (as of December 29th, 2014).  Real unfortunate.  However Matthew Paul Tours And Travels have cruises going there (http://sabahmatthewpaul.com.my/SuperStar-Aquarius-2014-15.php)

The Underground River is also a World Heritage Site. http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/652

Worth Checking Out!!:)

Happy Chinese New Year!!

This year, Chinese New Year will fall on January 31st.  There will be a Dragon, Unicorn and Lion Assembly show this weekend January 18th at Likas Indoor Stadium.  Event will be held from 2.30pm to 9pm.

Source of information: http://www.theborneopost.com/2014/01/07/bumis-in-lion-dance-troupes-unique-teo/#ixzz2qEkREE5q

See you there!!

Merry Christmas And Happy New Year 2014!!

Merry Christmas And Happy New Year 2014!!

May all your plans come true in the new year and that you are healthy throughout the year!! :)

This year is also Visit Malaysia Year 2014!! For more information on various attractions and activities, do check out http://www.vmy2014.com/

ENJOY YOUR STAY IN MALAYSIA!!

Happy Malaysia Day!!

Sabahans will be celebrating Malaysia Day this September 16.  So to all Sabahans, HAPPY MALAYSIA DAY!!  May Sabah be peaceful and green in years to come.:)

Happy Eid Al Fitr!!

Happy Eid Al Fitr to all!!  Mine was spent quietly with family members. Here's wishing everyone a great and healthy year ahead!!

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2013!!

To all netizens,

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2013!!! MAY ALL YOUR DREAMS AND PLANS  COME TRUE THIS YEAR!!!
 

Prince William And Princess Catherine In Sabah!

Just a few days ago, Prince William And Princess Catherine came to Sabah.  Some photos during their stay can be found at these links:

Prince William and Kate to arrive in Sabah today

Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William are enjoying their Saturday in Sabah rainforest.
Spotted: Kate Middleton and Prince William Hanging Out in Borneo 

Royal couple ends visit on eve of Malaysia Day at magical Danum Valley

Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre

From New Sandakan B&B, you can get Mile 14, Sepilok bus (that brings you straight to the centre) or any buses that pass Mile 14 (get off at the junction and either walk in for 2.5 km or get any buses from the junction).  Some pictures taken during my recent visit.

 

Mother and infant.

Orang utan with bananas to go. Note mouth full of bananas.

Sabah International Folklore Festival

This event is held annually and participated by teams from many countries.  The recent event had the team from China winning the Perdana Trophy.  You can follow this event on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SabahFolkloreFestival or http://www.sabah.gov.my/lks/v2/.  It's worth checking out.:)

Team From South Korea

Team From Papua New Guinea

Equatorial Monument On Borneo Island

Some people may not know this but the nearest equatorial monument to us here on Borneo Island is in Pontianak, Kalimantan Barat or Kalbar.  There is one in Quito, Ecuador, South America which is on the other side of the world.  It would cost a LOT TO GO THERE!!  It's somewhat easy to go to Pontianak nowadays what with MASwings and Batavia - Air offering flights from Kuching, Sarawak to Pontianak.  So do check the place out!

To Check Whether Tour Company Is Genuine

For most tour companies in Malaysia, to check whether they are genuine or not, browse over to Malaysian Association Of Tour And Travel Agents, check the names in the Members Directory.:)

Legoland Malaysia Will Open Soon!

Legoland, Johor, Malaysia will be opened soon and you can purchase annual passes at a special promotion price provided your purchase is before April 16th, 2012. Check out Annual Pass - Legoland for more information.:)

Malua BioBank Is Up!

Malua BioBank (Wildlife Habitat Conservation Bank), as stated on the site, seeks to rehabilitate and preserve 34,000 hectares (80,000 acres) of critical habitat for orangutan and other wildlife.  GOOD JOB!!

New Maybank Money Exchange now open at Mile 8, Sandakan!

Just found out that one can do currency exchange at Mile 8, Labuk Road!!  New Maybank Money Exchange now open at Mile 8, Sandakan!  Fancy that!!