Sabah Day 1 (June 5, 2009)

KUCHING - KOTA KINABALU
Mode of transportation: Airasia
Time: 14:40 - 16:05

Sabah, located on the northern part of Borneo island is Malaysia 2nd largest state
Sabah is widely known as the land below the wind due to the fact she is located just below d typhoon prone region of the Philippines. Blessed with vast natural sights, Sabah is home to one of the highest peak in South East Asia Mount Kinabalu (a World Heritage Site) as well as one of the world's best diving spot Sipadan.


The main objective this trip was to attend a friend's wedding. Thus not much arrangements were made to enjoy the Eco-tourism sites of Sabah. The pictures taken below were from our 2006 Sabah trip....

Jesselton Point (year 2006)

The closest islands to Kota Kinabalu (KK) town is the trio island.. Manukan, Mamutik and Sapi Island. Just proceed to Jesselton Point and hop on a boat ride to reach these islands. The breath taking sight is worth a visit. Coral reefs are everywhere. Credits to the Sabah for taking such good care of Mother Nature.

Sapi Island (year 2006)

Sapi Island has the best sight among the 3 islands..personal recommendation.

Manukan Island (year 2006)

Mamutik Island (year 2006)

Coral reef pic taken at the island's jetty (year 2006)

KK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT - 1 BORNEO
Mode of transportation: Taxi

Time: 16:20
Taxi Fare: MYR 40

TUNE HOTEL.COM
Address: Unit No.G-803, 1 Borneo Hyper Mall
Time: 17:00

Tel: +608 8447 880

First impression was OK as the rooms are honestly pretty clean. And we got a good rate from the internet..total 3 day stay only cost us MYR 120++ /room.

With the cheap rate, a compact room was expected. Cleanliness was up to standard.

The KK Tune Hotel was OK with plus point on the cleanliness until bedtime.
Goodness~ were we in for a surprise!
Just below the hotel, there's a lounge/pub which had nothing unique till the wee hours. We basically had sleepless nights.The hotel rooms sound insulation was literally ZERO~

SIAW ER BAK KUT TEH
Address: C-661, Concourse Floor, 1 Borneo

Klang Bak Kut Teh is of heavy flavor (more herbal taste) while Sabah Bak Kut Teh is the lighter version with clear soup. Both are unique in its individual way. Sabah Bak Kut Teh normally comes wit the basic 3-layer meat. Additional ingredients such as mushroom, pig intestine, liver, kidney and etc has to be ordered separately.

Bah Kut Teh 瓦煲肉骨茶 /
Chinese Fried Twisted Dough Stick @Yau Cha Kwai 油炸鬼

Price: MYR 11.90 (Bak Kut Teh)
Price: MYR 2 (Yau Cha Kuai)
Rating : ★★★ out of ★★★★★

Vinegar Pork leg 猪脚醋 / Stewed Salted Vege 焖咸菜

Price: MYR 11.90 (Vinegar Pork Leg)
Price: MYR 3 (Stewed Salted Vege)
Rating : ★★★ out of ★★★★★

JOLIN TSAI BUTTERFLY PROMO TOURS
Time: 20:00
Venue: 1Borneo

The Chinese pop diva Jolin Tsai was holding one of her two rounds of show case in Malaysia on the day we arrived Sabah. The first show was at 1 Borneo at June 5, followed by Berjaya Times Square in KL on June 6.

Bye bye Jolin~~

COOL CITY
Time: 20:45

Price: MYR 3-4
Rating : ★★★ out of ★★★★★