-Kota kinabalu Formerly Jesselton, is the capital of Sabah state Also the capital of the West Coast Division of Sabah Located on the northwest coast of Borneo facing the South China Sea The T.A.R Marine Park lies on one side and Mount Kinabalu The largest urban centre in Sabah and the sixth largest in Malaysia -SANDAKAN The second- largest city in Sabah Was the former capital of British North Borneo Known as the gateway for ecotourism destinations in Sabah The site of a World War II Japanese airfield that built by the forced labour of 6,000 Javanese civillians and Allied prisoners of war -tawau In the south-east coast of Sabah The third largest and town in sabah after Kota Kinabalu and sandakan Being surrounded by the ocean,this fast-developing town is famous for its fresh, succulent and cheap seafood. The largest agro-tourism destination in the state -Lahad datu Located in the Tawan division,occupying the peninsula on the north side of Darvel Bay Surrounded by stretches of cocoa and oil palm plantations The gateway to Danum Valley Conservation Area,Tabin Wildlife Reserve, and Madai Caves The base for the Borneo Child Aid Society(locally Humana Child Aid Society Sabah) -KUDAT It serves as the administrative center for the Kudat division which includes the towns in kudat-Pitas,Kota Marudu, as well as some offshore islands Inhabited mainly by the Rungus etchic people-a sub-group of the indigenous kadazan native The town was founded by A.H.Everett of the British North Borneo due to its strategic geographic location Famous for its Rungus longhouses,traditional gong-making villages, and the Tanjung Simpang Mengayau -Danum valley conservation area A protected lowland rainforest Southwest of the town of Lahad Datu The fourth largest town in Sabah Declared a national park in 1976 Be the first eco resort in the area that provides all hotel facilities Can do outdoor activities even in noon or night -Tambunan rafflesia centre Located at the edge of a forest reserve serves as the point of entry for the Rafflesia Forest Reserve The biggest flower in the world -Langkayan island Practically virgin island in the Sulu Sea Situated within the Sea Turtle Corridor Between June and September, the new hatchlings of baby turtles are being released The pristine blue waters of the island is an excellent chance to spot the colourfull of flora and fauna -Mabul island Is reputed to house some of the best underwater species of fish and other marine animals One of the best muck-diving sites in the world -Madai caves Famous because of the nests of Swiftlets birds It use as one of chinese herbs These nets are harvested annually by the Idahan tribe Every year the male members of the tribe will remove the nest from the high cave roof by risking their lives The ritual is held by the Idahan tribe for over twenty generation Have to obtain their permission to visit the caves -Sipadan island The top five diving sites of the world An oceanic island Home to home of the most assorted variety of bird gorgeous marine life Declared as a santuary in 1993 Is the small island It taken 25 minutes walk is enough to orbit the island -Tunku abdul rahman marine park Well known for its flora and fauna as well as its abundance in marine species The park protects and shelter five islands, their seas and surounding reefs. Rich in coral life Have a wonderful assortment of marine life such as Mantis shrimp, cuttlefish, scorpian fish -Turtle island park Founded in 1977 to protect endangered species of turtles Consists of three islands-Selingan, Gulisan and Bakungan Kechil The park encompasses a total area of 1,740 hectares includes the islands, seas and the surrounding reefs The ‘Greens’ and ‘Hawkbill’s’ turtles which come ashore every night to lay their eggs Hatcheries on the islands take care of the eggs and see to that the turtles are left in their natural environment after hatching The coral reefs are also famous for water sports such as scuba diving and snorkelling as well -RUMAH TERBALIK at SABAH The best described as an otherworldly upside-down home Billed as southeast Asia’s first the 1,500sqft compound looks like its neighbours traditional , Sabahan homes, but the house,car and even a wheelbarrow learning against the outdoor wall are all flipped over. Designed by Alexander yee, a look into this topsy-turvy home like stepping into the pages of Alice in Wonderland, with sofas, asthray,books and the TV in the living room, the beds and dressers in the bedrooms, the microwave,store,tables and chairs in the kitchen all stuck to the ceiling. -TUN MUSTAPHA TOWER The most recognizable man-made structure in sabah and is the pride of the sabahan people Built in 1977,this 30-storey tower with a height of 400 feet (122m) is the tallest building in sabah This unique cylindrical tower has a 72-sided polygon with a bluish glass façade It was designed with a central core supported by high-tensile steel rods and brackets to hold each floor. Formerly known as Sabah Foundation Building, it was renamed to Tun Mustapha Tower as an honor to Sabah’s first governor Tun Mustapha Tower serves as the state administrative center and to house government offices Also an auditorium,mini-theatres, exhibition foyer,gymnasium,kindergarten an library in the tower Main attraction of the tower is a revolving restaurant on the 18th floor From this restaurant,which makes a complete rotation every one hour, it can view the surrounding area of Kota Kinabalu and Likas bay Another attraction at the tower is the Tun Mustapha Gallery, that located at the podium level of the the tower. -No.4 Do the colourfull festival in Sabah Do expose the Sabah tradition at the world Tradition living in longhouse Maintain a culture from generation to generation Iffa Yazid
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