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Inside Background
Health & Safety 
Safety in Sabah is not a concern.  Sabahans, and Malaysians in general, are a...
Last edited: 05 June 2006
History 
As early as the 1940's, Kota Kinabalu, then called Jessleton, was nothing more...
Last edited: 25 October 2009
Neighborhoods 
The hub of Kota Kinabalu is the city itself, but in the greater beyond, there...
Last edited: 08 June 2007
Tourist Board Info 
Kota Kinabalu is the capital of the state of Sabah and is also home to the...
Last edited: 29 June 2007
Weather & When to Go 
Climate & Location Kota Kinabalu, the capital of Sabah, is located on the...
Last edited: 08 November 2009
How to get the best out of Kota Kinabalu 
To get the best out of Sabah and Kota Kinabalu there are a few things that you...
Last edited: 26 November 2009
Tuaran Town 
Tuaran (pronounced Twaran) town is the central town of the Tuaran District...
Last edited: 28 March 2008
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
Kota Kinabalu International Airport The most frequently used entry point by...
Last edited: 06 January 2007
Getting Around 
The easiest way of getting around Kota Kinabalu is by taxi.  Once you have...
Last edited: 15 June 2006
Public Transportation 
The city of Kota Kinabalu is really not that big, and once you're in the main...
Last edited: 06 July 2006
Taxis & Rental Cars 
Driving in Kota Kinabalu is according to the British system, steering wheel on...
Last edited: 31 March 2008
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Inside Things to Do
Day Trips 
There are a number of travel companies in KK that can arrange tours.  Most of...
Last edited: 10 June 2009
Nightlife 
Kota Kinabalu, for not being all that big, has the lion's share of options for...
Last edited: 05 August 2009
Shopping 
It may be weird if this is the first time you saw this article saying that it...
Last edited: 18 October 2009
Sports & Activities 
Sabahans are a beautiful people in great shape and with the myriad of choices...
Last edited: 15 June 2006
Golf 
Kota Kinabalu is a Golfer's paradise and it is possible to plan your entire...
Last edited: 10 June 2009
Island Hopping 
Some tips for people going first time.. 1. Try and stay in Shangri-la Rasa...
Last edited: 26 February 2009
Orchid De Villa 
http://www.orchid...   Orchid De Villa Established in 1995 and located in...
Last edited: 18 August 2009
Recommended Itinerary 
  Day 1 : Arrive at Kota Kinabalu. Check in your hotel. If you have half a day...
Last edited: 16 November 2009
Kinabalu National Park 
Kinabalu Park, guardian of the foothills of South East Asia's highest peak, Mt...
Last edited: 07 September 2006
Mount Kinabalu 
The very peak of Mount Kinabalu pierce the sky at 4095m, and patiently waits to...
Last edited: 06 January 2009
Poring Hot Springs 
The Poring in Poring Hot Springs is in fact the Kadazan word for "Bamboo...
Last edited: 18 April 2009
Sutera Harbour Golf Club 
The Sutera Harbour Golf & Country Club is part of the Sutera Harbour...
Last edited: 11 June 2007
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Overview 
Kota Kinabalu is a mish-mash of cultures and virtually everyone is represented...
Last edited: 08 July 2006
Cheap Eats 
If you're not picky or snooty, finding affordable food in KK is not that...
Last edited: 10 June 2007
Dining with a View 
@tmosphere Situated on the 18th floor of the Menara Tun Mustapha, Borneo's...
Last edited: 22 July 2008
Food  
Malaysia is known to have its own cuisine though there are similarities between...
Last edited: 30 July 2009
Mario's Pizza at 1 Borneo 
Mario's Pizza at 1 Borneo, makes a thin and soft pizza for about 3 Rm for a...
Last edited: 20 January 2009
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Inside Malaysia: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
One of the most frequet questions is what money do I take with me, should I use...
Last edited: 19 February 2009
Crossing the Border 
Tourists staying in Malaysia for more than 72 hours are exempt from paying...
Last edited: 14 May 2008
Emergencies 
Some useful tips for the users of mobile phone for emergencies:   1) Emergency...
Last edited: 04 November 2006
Important Phrases 
The Malay Language (or BM) is spoken by all Malaaysians, though dialects may...
Last edited: 10 December 2007
Telephones 
It is inevitable that during your stay in Malaysia, you may wish to call back...
Last edited: 15 November 2007
Tipping & Etiquette 
In Malaysia, people don't normally practise tipping. Meaning, you don't have to...
Last edited: 19 January 2008
Local Online Maps 
Recently there is a local website Mapdoo emerged from the crowd of Malaysian...
Last edited: 11 June 2008
The People of Malaysia 
Visitors to Malaysia will be fascinated by the multi-culturalism of the...
Last edited: 13 October 2009
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