Sabah is a Malaysian state located on the northern portion of the island of Borneo. It s the second largest state in Malaysia after Sarawak, which it borders on its south-west. Other than Sawarak, it also shares a border with the province of East Kalimantan of Indonesia in the south. Because of it's location just south of the typhoon-prone region, Sabah is known as "Sabah, negeri di bawah bayu", which means "Sabah, the land below the wind', Sabah is known for its Mount Kinabalu, the 5th highest mountain in Southeast Asia, tropical island for scuba diving and crystal clear beaches.
Kota Kinabalu, formerly known as Jesselton (when Sabah was British North Borneo) became Sabah's capital after World War II. The state capital is also affectionately called "KK" or "Api-Api" by the local people, is a relaxed, friendly tropical city. Set between lush tropical hills and South China Sea, it is a perfect base for easy day trips to enjoyable attractions. Once out of Kota Kinabalu the capital, much of the state remains forested. It’s a bustling city with a mixed population, there are over 32 ethnic communities speaking over 80 dialects in Sabah.
Kota Kinabalu is a fertile lowland plain where most commercial and administrative activity is concentrated. The city has stunning vistas of perpecial blue skies , a coral-studded sea with lovely sunsets and misty mountains in the distance. It is the gateway to eco-adventures like mountain climbing, white-water rafting, caving, diving and river cruising.
Weather Sabah has an equatorical climate with an average temperature of 32°C (90°F) except on exceptionally hot days, along the coastal areas and rarely drops below 20°C(68°F) at night. In the interior and at the higher altitudes, it can get quite cold at night so bring a light jacket if you are travelling there. Rainfall is common throughout the year and varies from 150am(60 inches) to over 450cm (180 inches). In most parts of Sabah, the wetter peroid occurs during the North East Monsoon from October to February and the drier period during the South West Monsoon from March to September but often there is no really sharp division between the two. On the whole, sunny blue skies are the norm but when it rains, it pours. Dress for the tropical climate in lightweight cotton or linen, t-shirts, shorts or pants Modest dressing is advised for visits to mosques and local villages.
Kota Kinabalu, formerly known as Jesselton (when Sabah was British North Borneo) became Sabah's capital after World War II. The state capital is also affectionately called "KK" or "Api-Api" by the local people, is a relaxed, friendly tropical city. Set between lush tropical hills and South China Sea, it is a perfect base for easy day trips to enjoyable attractions. Once out of Kota Kinabalu the capital, much of the state remains forested. It’s a bustling city with a mixed population, there are over 32 ethnic communities speaking over 80 dialects in Sabah.
Kota Kinabalu is a fertile lowland plain where most commercial and administrative activity is concentrated. The city has stunning vistas of perpecial blue skies , a coral-studded sea with lovely sunsets and misty mountains in the distance. It is the gateway to eco-adventures like mountain climbing, white-water rafting, caving, diving and river cruising.
Weather Sabah has an equatorical climate with an average temperature of 32°C (90°F) except on exceptionally hot days, along the coastal areas and rarely drops below 20°C(68°F) at night. In the interior and at the higher altitudes, it can get quite cold at night so bring a light jacket if you are travelling there. Rainfall is common throughout the year and varies from 150am(60 inches) to over 450cm (180 inches). In most parts of Sabah, the wetter peroid occurs during the North East Monsoon from October to February and the drier period during the South West Monsoon from March to September but often there is no really sharp division between the two. On the whole, sunny blue skies are the norm but when it rains, it pours. Dress for the tropical climate in lightweight cotton or linen, t-shirts, shorts or pants Modest dressing is advised for visits to mosques and local villages.
The main festival here is Ka’amatan fall on 30th and 31st of May each year when the KadazanDusun, Sabah’s largest ethnic group, offer thanksgiving for a bountiful harvest to the spirit of the paddy. Places of interest are the State Museum, the Sunday Gaya Street Market, which offers fresh produce, handicrafts, foodstuff and jungle products in the open air. The five islands of the Tunku Abdul Rahman Park (Sapi, Mamutik, Manukan , Sulug and Gaya) in the vicinity of Kota Kinabalu offer peaceful solitude in the sun and many more.
