ISSUE NO. 01
SABAH EXPEDITION
A CUR A TED TR A VEL MA G AZINE
SABAH EXPEDITION
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INTRODUCTION
A travel magazine that delivering inspiration and advice to travellers. It covers a place
within Malaysia. Focuses on destinations, place to stay, foods and other issues relating
to travelling. Firstly, readers will get to know about the general information of the
place. Next is the list of recommended place that worth a visit. The magazine provides
up-to-date and well informed information. Breathtaking photography combines with in-
depth information. We aim to hit the strong desire of our readers that seeking unique
and enriching travel experiences.
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travel
noun (trav-uhl)
the only thing you can buy
that makes you richer.
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BACKGROUND
I would like to express my special thanks of gratitude to my lecturer Ms. Zalina, for
the guidance and support in completing this project. It is great pleasure for me to
undertake this project. Although, this magazine has been prepared with utmost care
and deep interest, it still have a lot of imperfection due to the author limited experience.
This issue is featuring about one of the state in Malaysia, which is Sabah. Sabah
expedition is nothing but hands-on exploration for student to experience and explore
different culture in Sabah. It delivers the ability to observe, interpret and document
findings in a multicultural environment of Sabah. Ideas will be express effectively in
visual and written form. By visualizing and recording findings, a publication are made.
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icon____JACKLYN SOETJIPTO A
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words____JACKLYN SOETJIPTO H
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photographer____VICTORIA CHENG R
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Welcome to the very first edition of Sabah Expedition
magazine. Writing has been one of my favourite hobby
since these past two years. As I write, I realized that I
have so much thing in my mind. When I write, all my
feeling, worry, doubt, just fall out of me in a piece of
paper. Eventually, it helps to understand myself more
and more.
So, let’s talk about travel. As a university student, I
have a very strong desire to travel. In my age of twenty,
all I want is to explore new things, to meet new people
and to experience different culture. Who doesn’t?
Yet, I’m not affluent. But I strongly believe that it should
not limit my wings to fly. There are many places all
over the world that you can just go and experience with
even lesser amount of expenses than which you need to
spend in your own hometown. Travel will always be an
integral part of life and life is too short to be spend in
only one place.
jacklyn soetjipto
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CONTENTS
A CU R A T ED T R A VEL M A G AZ I N E - A G AZ I N E - I S SUE N O. 0 1
A CU R A T ED T R A VEL M
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TRAVEL SABAH TEA
ITINERARY 19 One and only organic 51
A simple 5D 4N tea farm in Sabah
itinerary to Sabah WESTON
COWBOY TOWN
Leisure horse ride with 39 WETLAND
13 countryside panorama SUSPENSION Enjoy wildlife tours
ABOUT SABAH 23 BRIDGE
All you need to know The historical bridge 59
about Sabah
DESA CATTLE MANUKAN
DAIRY FARM ISLAND
15 Indulge with nature 41 Island of paradise
and fresh yogurt
MARI-MARI
MILE 36 LODGE
Place to stay at Experience the culture 63
of few tribes in Sabah
Kundasang 27
SOSODIKON HILL FILIPINO
17 Breathtaking scenery 47 MARKET
from the summit
Tastes the varieties of
MARINA COURT ART GALLERY local culinary
Place to stay at Kota Houses of 3000
paintings
Kinabalu 31 65
MEMORIAL HALL
Stepping back into TOP FOOD PICKS
history of Kundasang Recommended food for
your list
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SA BAH
the LAND BELOW THE WIND
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SA BAH
credit____SABAH.COM
the LAND BELOW THE WIND
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5 4
days nights Sabah
TRAVEL ITINERARY
day 1
Touch Down Sabah
Gather @ KKIA - 2:00 pm
Cowboy Town - 3:00 pm
Lunch @ Bamboo Restaurant - 3:30 pm
Check in @ Mile 36 - 5:30 pm
Dinner @ Restoran Syah Adilah - 7:00 pm
Back to Mile 36 - 9:00 pm
day 2
Story of Nature
Breakfast @ Mile 36 - 7:00 pm
Desa Cattle Dairy Farm - 3:00 pm
Hiking @ Sosodikan Hill - 3:30 pm
Check out Mile 36 - 3:30 pm
Kundasang War Memorial - 5:30 pm
Lunch @ Sabah Tea - 5:30 pm
Jambatan Gantung Tamparuli - 5:30 pm
Dinner @ Turmeric - 7:00 pm
Check in @ Marina Court - 9:00 pm
day 3
Experiencing Culture
Mari-Mari Cultural Village - 9:00 am
Tuaran Culture Food Store - 3:00 pm
Sabah Art Gallery - 4:30 pm
Dinner @ ASquare Container - 7:30 pm
Filipino Cultural Market - 8:30 pm -
Back to Marina Court - 9:30 pm
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day 4
Fisherman Village Day
Tanjung Aru - 9:30 am
Lunch @ Welcome Seafood - 11:30 am
Weston Wetland - 4:00 pm
Back to Marina Court - 10:00 pm
day 5
Snorkelling Day
Jesselton Point Jetty - 8:00 am
Back to Marina Court - 1:00 pm
KKIA - 3:30 pm
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8 things to know about Sabah
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CLIMATE SHOPPING
Equatorial / tropical — the climate is Shopping centres, supermarkets,
generally hot and sunny all year restaurants and mini markets are
round; There is also unpredictable generally open daily from 10AM to 10
rains, it’s advisable to always bring PM. Some mini market is open until
an umbrella. 11PM. So girls, you can enjoy shop-
ping till midnight!
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TEMPERATURE ELECTRICITY
Lowlands (Kota Kinabalu, Kudat, It's very important to know this. Who
Sandakan, Tawau) – 32 degrees can live without phone charger in this
Centigrade. While highlands (Ranau, era. So, electricity is on the 240 Volts
Kundasang, Tambunan) – 21 degrees AC/ 50-Cycle system.
Centigrade.
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CURRENCY LANGUAGE
Malaysian Ringgit (RM) . No worries, Bahasa Malaysia (national language)
money changer kiosks available at and English is widely spoken; Manda-
major shopping complexes and rin and some Chinese dialects are also
airport. Most major hotels charge a widely spoken especially at well
nominal fee for currency conversion. known touristy place.
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LOCAL TIME COMMON CUSTOM
Standard Malaysian Time is 8 hours In Sabah, “selamat datang”(welcome)
ahead of GMT (GMT+8). and/ or “terima kasih” (thank you)
with a smile. A handshake is
generally acceptable as a way of
introducing oneself.
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6 LODGE
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MILE
phone____088-888 161
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Mile 36 Lodge is located in a very attractive location, steps away from the border to
the Mount Kinabalu National Park. Stayers can enjoy the spectacular views of Mount
Kinabalu in the front lawn of the Lodge. The grounds of the Lodge are larger than
most lodges and it is a peaceful nature retreat. Within the compound, one can stroll
amidst flowers and hear the melodious bird sounds. Sited at an altitude of 1,500m, the
air is cool, between 18°C to 25°C. Mile 36 Lodge is a great place for leisure, gatherings
and rest point.
To find out more about
Mile 36 Lodge
visit www.mile36lodge.com
Room from RM 94 per night
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KOTA KINABALU, SABAH address____JALAN TUN FUAD STEPHEN, API-API CENTRE, 88000
Court
M arina phone____013-884 9917
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Located in the heart of Kota Kinabalu, Marina Court Resort Condominium is the
largest waterfront serviced apartment. In this Apartment you get much more than just
a hotel room. Living area, kitchen and bedroom. Housekeeping service to ensure that
your daily needs are met by keeping the unit clean and tidy ? You got it here! Just like
a perfect home that will make your holiday in KK even more fabulous!
To find out more about
Marina Court
visit www.marinacourtresort.com
Room from RM 270 per night
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Cowboy Town
Open since 2015, Sabandar leisure ride or well known as “Cowboy Town”, is one of the happening
place in Kota Kinabalu. It’s a place where you can take a leisure horse ride or have a walk at the
mangrove park. The atmosphere is just so vintage here. The exterior building with wooden design just
like a countryside houses. You can spot the instagrammable spot almost everywhere. You can see many
horses and each of them have their own names. If you are interested to feed them, you can purchase the
grasses with a small sum of money. Not just stop there, you can also ride a horse with only RM 15 per 1
small round. Totally a perfect place for young teenagers and family to spend the weekend.
To find out more about
Cowboy Town
visit www.sabandarcowboytown.com
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Cowboy Town
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Just next to Cowboy Town, lies a huge mangrove park. A wooden boardwalk is perfectly installed for
visitor to walk around. As you stroll inside, there are several bench to rest. Here you can sit back and
relax while be close to the nature. Such a rare moment in the metropolitan city, doesn’t it? Walk deeply
inside and you will find a few house for private function and lastly Bamboo Restaurant. Here, you will
get a free drink to freshen up yourself from the long walk under the scorching sun. Next, just pick one
of the meal to complete your journey!
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des a c a ttle
phone____ 088-889 562 address____KUNDASANG, 89308 RANAU, SABAH
dairy f arm
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Lies on the foothill of Mount Kinabalu, Desa Cattle Dairy Farm is one of the must visit place in
Sabah. The amazing scenery, majestic Mount Kinabalu with the huge green pastures, the scenery is so
breathtaking. You can clearly feel the cold breeze blow by yourside. According to the person in charge,
the cattle farm produces about 900,00 litres of milk per year. Just a fantastic number! The farm is 199
hectars and most of the milking cows are Friesians, the highest milk producers of all cattle breeds.
Looking for a perfect spot for your Instagram photo? You got it here! This place often choosen as a
wedding photography destination.
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Desa Cattle Dairy Farm is an ideal destination for the whole family, where there are activities such
as feeding the calves with bottled milk, feeding goats with grass, how milk is processed as well as the
milking process are available for all. If you have ever wondered how milk is made, Desa Cattle Farm is
the place for you!
Lastly, don’t forget to get some souvenirs especially the popular dairy products like Desa Cattle’s milk
in a box as well as their ice cream. Make sure to put this place in your list!
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i ndulge yogurt !
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SOSODIKON
HILL
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phone____012-820 7609
address____ KG, JALAN KUNDASANG KAULUAN, 89308
KUNDASANG, SABAH
back to the nature
If you love hiking or outdoor activities you should visit the Sosodikon Hill. Also known as Pyramid Hill,
the hill is located about 5km from Kundasang Town. To reach the place, take the same road to Desa
Cattle Dairy Farm.
A refreshing morning breath, a wonderful view, the panaromic sunrise. Just a perfect place to freshen
up your mind, body and soul. As you climb higher, there will be more and more flowers along the way.
So welcoming,doesn’t it? It only takes about 20 minutes to reach the peak. Once you reach the summit,
you will enjoy the splendid view of Kota Kinabalu. It’s time to sit back, relax and feel the moment!
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in frame____ SOSODIKON HILL
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“lif e is either
a d aring
AD VENT URE
or nothing.”
helen keller
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KUNDASANG
WAR MEMORIAL
“It was like stepping back into history. It was a wonderful address____ KG, JALAN KUNDASANG KAULUAN, 89300 RANAU, SABAH
place to go.”
- Patricia Greenspan
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KUNDASANG
WAR MEMORIAL phone____019-899 2041
A must-visit in Kundasang is the Kundasang War Memorial. Established in 1962, this was one of
the first memorials to commemorate the brave Australian and British Prisoners of War who died in
Sandakan and during the infamous death marches to Ranau during World War II. The memorial also
remembers the people of North Borneo who risked their lives to help the POWs.
The Memorial is made up of four beautiful gardens - the Australian Garden, the English Garden, the
Borneo Garden and the Contemplation Garden and Pool - to represent the different nationalities. With
its towering pine trees and blooming roses, a walk in the gardens is reminiscent to that of a stroll in
a quaint English garden. The scent of roses lingers in the air and the serene atmosphere makes the
Kundasang War Memorial an ideal place to contemplate and remember the heroes of the war.
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kundasang
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kundasang The magnificent view from Kundasang War Memorial will makes you want to
grab your camera as quick as possible.
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SABAH TEA
g ar den
If you love nature and enjoy the
company of ‘green’ surroundings, Sabah
Tea Garden is a place for you. It is
the only organic tea farm in Borneo.
Sprawling 2480 hectare tea plantation
and 100% pesticide free. You can also
have a stay here. Imagine waking up
with the perfect view of Mount Kinabalu
accompanied by beautiful morning
sunrise, wind breeze. What a perfect
morning to rise and shine. Indulge in its
beautiful surroundings, away from the
hustle and bustle of city.
To find out more about
Sabah Tea Garden
visit www.sabahtea.com.my
phone____088-879 220
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SABAH TEA
g ar den
address____ KM 17, JALAN RANAU/SANDAKAN KAMPUNG NALAPAK BEG BERKUNCI NO.2,
89309 RANAU, SABAH
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teapot of love
It’s a lot easier to be lost than found
It’s the reason
We’re always searching
and rarely discovered
so many locks
not enough keys
- Sarah Dessen
Remember the love-locks of Paris? or love lock at N Seoul Tower?
Love locks have proliferated at an increasing number of locations
worldwide. At Sabah, they have teapot of love. At first you may
just notice it as a teapot - symbol of Sabah Tea Restaurant. But as
you walk closer, you will find that many people has locked their
padlock there. You can put your padlock there with your names
or initial on it. It symbolises unbreakable love. This romantic
gesture has swept the world.
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TAMPARULI
SUSPENSION BRIDGE
I’m making a “Pak Pak” sound
As I walk along the bridge
The bridge of Tamparuli
while wearing high-heeled shoes
- Justin Lusah
It’s a folk song “Jambatan Tamparuli” (jambatan means bridge)
written by Justin Lusah in 1977. He is Kadazandusun’s greatest
songwriter. The song is written in Kadazandusun language, which
then translate in English by Ben Godomon.
However this is not the original bridge in Justin Lusah’s song. The
original bridge was washed away in the biggest flood ever to hit
Tamparuli in January 1999. Not long after that, the construction
of the new bridge started and it is what we see today.
Tamparuli suspension bridge is a small bridge used by pedestrian.
Nice river passing underneath. You can enjoy the beautiful view
of the surrounding area. It is a good spot for photography too. A
walk across the Tamparuli Suspension Bridge gives one an edgy
feeling, as one can feel the bridge swings and sways. The very
special thing about this bridge is the historical value. So, be there
and get to know it by yourself!
address____ JALAN BONTOI, TAMPARULI, 89250, SABAH
credit____STICKYRICETRAVEL.COM
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Once you step into Mari-Mari Culutral village, it’s like
stepping into another world. Here visitors can learn the
traditional way of living from each tribes in Borneo. There are
total five tribes in Sabah. The tribe members will demonstrate
the activities which makes this a really aunthentic way to
learn about the culture.
For example, the Lundayeh tribe or also known as Lun
Bawang. Their house has tree barks on the floor for
protection. Lundayeh tribe is known with their rope and vest
making. Bajau is called as the cowboy and sea gypsey. They
have beautiful house with vibrant color, it has distinctive look
compare to other houses which have brown colour dominant.
Murut is known as headhunter. This tribe has the most
unique tradition among others. In Murut culture, all men
are required to jump at the Lansaran and reach the tail hung
if they want to marry a woman. Moreover, they have a blow
pipe tradition too. Rungus is the fourth largest tribe in Sabah
and they live in the longhouse. Rungus tribe has a special
skill of making smoke in just 1 minutes. Kadazan Dusun is
the rice farmer. They have a bamboo cooking section here.
Besides, you can also try the rice wine – lihing. It contains
5% of alcohol.
rich culture
Each of the tribes have a very
unique custom with their
legacy as fearless, aggressive
warriors remains overtime.
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TOP
Vibrant color house from Bajau tribe.
LEFT BELOW
Two Bajau women in the process of
making Kuih Jala.
RIGHT BELOW
Fire starting section by Rungus tribe.
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Mari Mari Cultural Village is a perfect place to get acquainted with Sabah. It offers fascinating
insight for you to understand different culture. Explore different type of houses, experience a
range of activites and try their traditional foods and drinks. After finish exploring all the tribes,
there will be a performance of traditional dance at the hall. At the end of the show, audiences
will be given a chance to go on the stage and dance together. Lastly, you will enjoy the lunch and
savour the flavours of Sabah’s culinary.
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“You can never understand a culture until you experience it.”
- Unknown
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SABAH
ART GALLERY
phone____ 088-268 748
address____14, JALAN SHANTUNG, 88300 KOTA KINABALU, SABAH
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