Info Sabah

Semporna

This gateway to beautiful islands is located in the Tawau Division, in the East Coast of Sabah. It is known as an illustrious scuba diving and snorkeling spot. Semporna town is mainly populated by the Bajau Laut ethnic community, otherwise known as the Sea Gypsies—many of whom live in sprawling stilt villages above the water or inside the traditional Lepa boats.

The Regatta Lepa traditional boat race is held here annually in April. Semporna was also the finishing line of the Eco-challenge: Borneo, which was held in 2000. Off the coast is the Tun Sakaran Marine Park, also known as Semporna Islands Park which was gazetted by Sabah Parks in 2004.

List of attraction around Semporna
    * Ka'andaman Spa Mabul
    * Kapalai Island
    * Mabul Island
    * Mataking Island
    * Pom Pom Island
    * Sipadan Island
    * Tun Sakaran Marine Park

Sandakan

The historical city of Sandakan is the second largest city in Sabah. It is located in the east coast of Borneo Island and is the administrative centre of the Sandakan Division. It had served as the capital of the British North Borneo during the British colonial time.

Sandakan is famous as the gateway for eco-tourism destinations in Sabah such as the Sepilok Orang Utan Sanctuary, the Turtle Islands Park, Sukau Proboscis Lodge, and the archaeological Gomantong Caves. It is also the notorious site of a World War II Japanese airfield which was built by the forced labour of Javanese civilians and Allied prisoners of war. In 1945, the surviving prisoners were sent on the Sandakan Death Marches—after which only 6 survived the war.

List of attraction around Sandakan

    * Agnes Keith House
    * Batu Tulug
    * Gomantong Cave
    * Kinabatangan River
    * Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary
    * Lankayan Island
    * Libaran Island
    * Rainforest Discovery Centre (RDC)
    * Sandakan Crocodile Farm
    * Sandakan Golf & Country Club
    * Sandakan Heritage Trail
    * Sandakan Memorial Park
    * Sandakan Town
    * Sepilok Orang Utan Sanctuary
    * St. Michael's and All Angels Church, Sandakan
    * Turtle Island Park

Ranau

Situated in the West Coast division of Sabah, the hilly district of Ranau is located 1, 176 meters above sea level. It is inhabited by an almost entirely Dusun ethnic community and is on the highway connecting Kota Kinabalu and Sandakan. Just 20 kilometers away from Kinabalu Park, it is one of the gateways to the National Park, Poring Hot Springs, and Sabah Tea Garden.

Kundasang, home of the luminous Mount Kinabalu lies in Ranau. Ranau was also the terminus of the notorious Sandakan Death March during the World War II. The Kundasang War Memorial serves to commemorate the sacrifices and bravery of the fallen heroes.

List of attraction around Ranau

    * 'Tagal' Sungai Moroli, Kampung Luanti - Fish Massage
    * Poring Hot Spring (PHS)
    * Sabah Tea Garden

Lahad Datu

Lahad Datu is located in the Tawau division, occupying the peninsula on the north side of Darvel Bay. Lahad Datu is surrounded by stretches of cocoa and oil palm plantations. Apart from that, it is also an important timber exporting port.

A haven for naturalists, Lahad Datu is the gateway to Danum Valley Conservation Area, Tabin Wildlife Reserve, and Madai Caves. Lahad Datu is also the base for the Borneo Child Aid Society (locally Humana Child Aid Society Sabah) which provides education for more than 5, 000 children of plantation workers as well as others who are without access to basic education.

List of attraction around Lahad Datu

    * Danum Valley Conservation Area
    * Madai - Baturong Forest Reserve Nature Centre
    * Tabin Wildlife Reserve

Kundasang

Kundasang, home of the luminous Mount Kinabalu lies in Ranau. Ranau was also the terminus of the notorious Sandakan Death March during the World War II. The Kundasang War Memorial serves to commemorate the sacrifices and bravery of the fallen heroes.

List of attraction around Kundasang

    * Kinabalu Park
    * Kundasang War Memorial
    * Mesilau
    * Mount Kinabalu Golf Club
    * Mountain Torq Via Ferrata