tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20218010Fri, 24 Jul 2026 06:02:47 +0000In here I will describe the popular tourist destinations in Sabah.Lesser known destinations will also be introduced. This blog is to supplement my main blog Sabah.http://sabahplaces.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Giantkite)Blogger80125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20218010.post-7916144247419943181Sun, 05 Jul 2020 09:57:00 +00002020-07-05T18:25:18.353+08:00 After going throught my old blog posts, I discovered that I had been concentrating too much on the events happening within Sabah, and had paying less attention to places of interests and cuisines. I will try to post more on the food and attractions sectors. There are many beautiful islands off Sabah,with crystal clear waters,ideal for snorkeling and scuba diving. You can even go http://sabahplaces.blogspot.com/2020/07/new-blogging-concept.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Giantkite)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20218010.post-4120997612133557230Mon, 12 Aug 2013 04:57:00 +00002020-07-04T17:16:00.300+08:00 View a video clip introduction to Sabah Videohttp://sabahplaces.blogspot.com/2013/08/welcome-to-sabah.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Giantkite)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20218010.post-4916169556746155831Sun, 17 Mar 2013 07:41:00 +00002020-07-04T17:16:36.988+08:00 The Borneo International Marathon 2013 is currently accepting registration from teams and individuals.Closing date is 4 May 2013 and the Flag Off date is 5 May 2013. Registration fees are as follows: Non Malaysian Malaysian Early Bird Non Malaysian Early Bird Malaysian Full 180.00 130.00 130.00 85.00 Half 150.00 110.00 http://sabahplaces.blogspot.com/2013/03/borneo-international-marathon-2013.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Giantkite)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20218010.post-4516186516523884092Tue, 17 Jul 2012 19:29:00 +00002020-07-04T17:17:29.788+08:00 Eighteen countries took part in the 7th Sabah International Falkdance Competition Final on 16th July 2012, held at the Sabah Cultural Centre, Penampang.The festival (competition and other activities) was held from 9th July 2012 - 16 July 2012. The participating countries are: Brunei China The Czech Republic East Timur Egypt Finland Indonesia Kazakhstan Kuwait Latvia Nigeria Papua New http://sabahplaces.blogspot.com/2012/07/7th-sabah-international-folkdance.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Giantkite)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20218010.post-5329092039206622635Tue, 29 May 2012 20:05:00 +00002020-07-04T17:18:03.180+08:00 To all KDM friends, Happy Harvest Festival! http://sabahplaces.blogspot.com/2012/05/happy-harvest-festival.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Giantkite)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20218010.post-3553227390523854210Thu, 08 Mar 2012 03:43:00 +00002020-07-04T17:18:30.706+08:00 If this happened on our beaches, will we do the same? Watch videohttp://sabahplaces.blogspot.com/2012/03/beach-goers-rescued-group-of-dolphins.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Giantkite)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20218010.post-7212121938196344061Wed, 29 Feb 2012 13:24:00 +00002020-07-04T17:19:13.318+08:00 The danger of something unexpected will happen while watching wild animals in their natural habitat is always there. The following video shows a grizzly bear charged at a group of tourists while taking part in a "safe viewing" of the animals at Katmai National Park in Alaska. View Video http://sabahplaces.blogspot.com/2012/02/danger-of-animals-watching.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Giantkite)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20218010.post-6542443359586408893Sun, 25 Dec 2011 00:16:00 +00002020-07-04T17:20:05.269+08:00 Wishing you a merry Christmas! http://sabahplaces.blogspot.com/2011/12/merry-christmas.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Giantkite)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20218010.post-7194602770984698808Thu, 08 Dec 2011 09:10:00 +00002020-07-04T17:20:50.543+08:00 Below is a report about an exciting outing in the Borneo wildlife center turned into tragedy. =========================================== Borneo pygmy elephant fatally gores Aussie tourist The Associated Press Updated: 12/08/2011 03:30:50 AM EST KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia—A pygmy elephant fatally gored an Australian tourist in a remote Malaysian wildlife reserve on Borneo island, an http://sabahplaces.blogspot.com/2011/12/dont-throw-caution-into-wind-when.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Giantkite)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20218010.post-6166603448243789950Wed, 23 Nov 2011 17:27:00 +00002020-07-04T17:21:32.211+08:00 MASwings, the wholly owned subsidiary of the Malaysia national carrier, MAS, will extend its operations to cover the Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia and Philippines - East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP - EAGA)early 2012. This was disclosed by Sarawak Tourism Minister Datuk Amar Abang Johari Abang Openg on 22 November 2011 and stated that the Federal Government has accepted this proposal from http://sabahplaces.blogspot.com/2011/11/maswings-direct-flights-within-bimp.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Giantkite)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20218010.post-1308421981253013767Sun, 24 Oct 2010 06:13:00 +00002020-07-04T17:22:10.397+08:00 Datuk Masidi Manjun, Sabah Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister, flagged off the 20th International Borneo Safari 4x4 Challenge at 9:30am 24 October,2010 at the Sabah Tourism Board Office situated on Jalan Gaya in Kota Kinabalu. The theme of this year's challenge is "Conservation in Adventure". Registration manager, Anthony Foo disclosed that there are 169 http://sabahplaces.blogspot.com/2010/10/20th-international-borneo-safari-4x4.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Giantkite)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20218010.post-431959503592771124Wed, 06 Oct 2010 17:14:00 +00002020-07-04T17:22:42.738+08:00 Bird watchers join the 2nd Borneo Bird Festival at Selipok, Sandakan from 15-17 October 2010. More details at the link below: http://sabahplaces.blogspot.com/2010/10/second-borneo-bird-festival.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Giantkite)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20218010.post-8031239903705678443Wed, 01 Sep 2010 13:50:00 +00002020-07-04T17:23:16.616+08:00 Please don't spam my comments. Don't force me to disable the comments function. http://sabahplaces.blogspot.com/2010/09/spam.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Giantkite)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20218010.post-6013205357007584063Sun, 20 Jun 2010 08:10:00 +00002020-07-04T17:24:28.837+08:00 How time flies! It's the annual Sabah Dragon Boat Race again. Here are some photos of the event taken by my FB friend Shamsul Adzrin. Check it out by clicking on the dragon boat image. Related posts: 2009 2008 origin 2006 Photo courtesy: Shamsul Adzrin http://sabahplaces.blogspot.com/2010/06/25th-sabah-dragon-boat-race-2010.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Giantkite)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20218010.post-7276591455497094059Fri, 25 Dec 2009 07:30:00 +00002020-07-04T17:25:04.212+08:00 Wishing all my Christian friends a Merry Christmas! http://sabahplaces.blogspot.com/2009/12/merry-xmas.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Giantkite)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20218010.post-5337824512061440750Wed, 09 Dec 2009 15:19:00 +00002020-07-04T17:25:45.903+08:00 Check out these breath taking shots taken by Rabani during the annual Kiulu 4M Challenge. Click on the image below. Please view related post Photo courtesy: Rabani HM. Ayub http://sabahplaces.blogspot.com/2009/12/kiulu-4m-challenge-2009.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Giantkite)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20218010.post-6580069668034068889Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:13:00 +00002020-07-04T17:26:22.917+08:00 Check out some great photo on wildlife North Borneo by Alphonsus Loinsang. Photo courtesy: Alphonsus Loinsang http://sabahplaces.blogspot.com/2009/11/wildlife-north-borneo.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Giantkite)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20218010.post-688014233821830611Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:44:00 +00002020-07-04T17:27:03.021+08:00 Here's some photos of Orang Utan(Wild Man of Borneo) taken by Agoes which show how human like they are. http://sabahplaces.blogspot.com/2009/11/orang-utan.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Giantkite)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20218010.post-3976161001237598911Sat, 17 Oct 2009 08:27:00 +00002020-07-04T17:28:12.179+08:00 <!-- --> <!-- --> Visit 1st Borneo Bird Festival photo album Photos courtesy : Jollence Lee, Facebook http://sabahplaces.blogspot.com/2009/10/1st-borneo-bird-festival.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Giantkite)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20218010.post-1975943066584192118Wed, 24 Jun 2009 18:06:00 +00002020-07-04T17:29:02.653+08:00 Photo courtesy : Datuk Masidi Manjun Here's the results for the 24th Sabah Dragon Boat Race jointly organised by Sabah Tourism Board, Sabah Chinese Cultural Association (SCCA)and Seri Travel Sdn Bhd on 21th June 2009 at Likas Bay: Category Champion Runner UP 2nd Runner Up Sabah Head of State http://sabahplaces.blogspot.com/2009/06/results-of-24th-sabah-dragon-boat-race.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Giantkite)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20218010.post-6769484498827295383Thu, 11 Jun 2009 07:02:00 +00002020-07-04T17:30:01.480+08:00 Ever since the management of Mt Kinabalu is privatised few years back,the fees to be spent on climbing to the summit has being rising steadily. Now it is beyond the reach of ordinary locals,especially the students who formed the bulk of local climbers in the past. This sad situation was disclosed by none other than the Minister of Tourism of Sabah himself.Then again the state government ishttp://sabahplaces.blogspot.com/2009/06/sabahans-shun-mt-kinabalu-nowadays.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Giantkite)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20218010.post-4974005111493154585Wed, 29 Apr 2009 15:36:00 +00002020-07-04T17:30:49.063+08:00 All Malaysians in general,Sabahans in particular, please go to the following url to vote for Sipadan Island. Of course,how can we leave out visitors, especially scuba diving enthusiasts, from other parts of the world? Please all vote our unique Sipadan Island into the "New 7 Wonders" by going to their website now: Vote The New 7 Wonders http://sabahplaces.blogspot.com/2009/04/new-7-wonders.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Giantkite)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20218010.post-457636938354928515Sat, 18 Apr 2009 18:19:00 +00002020-07-04T17:33:39.910+08:00 It's off-road adventures season again.The 4WD Safari will begin soon.I will post the details as soon as I get them. http://sabahplaces.blogspot.com/2009/04/4wd-safari.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Giantkite)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20218010.post-8818423258619038274Thu, 26 Feb 2009 07:03:00 +00002020-07-04T17:34:22.303+08:00 The Sabah Anglers Association will be holding an international ranking fishing tournament 10-12 April 2009,20 nautical miles off Pulau Mengelum. Entry fees : RM150.00/pax (before 1st April), RM180.00/pax (after 1st April). Those who are interested may download the official entry form :here Note: It may take several minutes to download with its full graphics and all,worse still, you may http://sabahplaces.blogspot.com/2009/02/sabah-international-fishing-tournament.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Giantkite)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20218010.post-2929892906767690631Tue, 27 Jan 2009 19:54:00 +00002020-07-04T17:35:29.807+08:00 Happy Chinese New Year to all my Chinese friends! http://sabahplaces.blogspot.com/2009/01/happy-chinese-new-year.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Giantkite)0