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INSIDE: Pesta Rumbia, Tawau Attractions, Garama River Cruise, CHI Spa and more!

July 2008 Volume 89July 2008 Volume 89

CelebratePestaGambus

Welcome to Sabah!

The only other time I had ever beento Tawau was in 1992 with 15friends from school for an inter-dis-

trict tournament. I didn’t get to seemuch of the town, but as luck wouldhave it, this year I got another chance tosee what Tawau has to offer andexplored some of its best attractions,featured on pages 10 and 11 of thismonth’s issue.

In July, Sabahans celebrate the NunukRagang, a significant symbol of theKadazandusun history, with rituals thatdate back to the dawn of their race.Head to Ranau to witness this interestingevent, as described in our Happeningsand Highlights. Other cultural highlightsare the Gambus Festival, which is a cel-ebration of the traditional lute and theRumbia Festival, also known as theSago Fest which celebrates a plant thatplays a part in the lives of the locals.Expect more than just music and demon-strations at these events, festivals likethese often present visitors with an eye-opening experience about the differentcultures and beliefs that exist in ourbeloved Sabah.

This month’s Through the Lens sectionfeatures photographs taken by SarahLim, who enjoys taking snapshots ofSabah’s landscapes and people.

We would love to feature more of whatothers see in Sabah and are calling forphoto submissions from you to beshown-off in this section. Check outpages 12 and 13 for more details andcall 088 232121 for more informationon how to get your photos featured.

In the mean time, enjoy this month’sissue of Sabah Malaysian Borneo andhave a pleasant stay!

Yolanda Graham

Editor

Contents3 Happenings & Highlights

Farmers, Breeders and Fisherman’s DayComic and Cartoon ExhibitionNunuk Ragang Cultural FestivalPesta RumbiaLok Kawi Wildlife Park Open DayPesta GambusHari PahlawanBorneo International MarathonNews

6 Eating OutSpice GardenKK Box Dinner

7 LeisureGarama River Cruise

9 Spa EssentialsChi Spa

10 FeatureAttractions - Terrific Tawau

12 Through The LensLife in Sabah

14 CultureDusun Ranau

15 Products of the Month at KadaikuSabah Souvenirs & Handicrafts

16 Bahasa Malaysia Section

18 Chinese Section

20 Japanese Section

22 Korean Section

24 Directory Listings

25 Sabah Map & Listings

ADVISOR YBhg. Dato’ Seri Tengku Zainal Adlin / Sitti B. Damsal

EDITOR Yolanda Graham

DESIGNER Trevor Thomson Lam C.W.

Charlieking Padasian (Kadaiku Sections)

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Message from the Editor

Farmers, Breeders and Fishermen’sDay1 – 6 July 2008An annual event held for nine consecu-tive years, the event acknowledges thecontributions of farmers, breeders andfishermen’s to the community. Activitiesinclude the Sabah Seafood Festival,display of machineries used in theindustry and singing performances bylocal artists. Varieties of highland andlowland vegetables, tropical fruits,herbs, flowers and local handicrafts willbe available for sale. Everyone is invited.Organiser:Ministry of Agriculture and FoodIndustryVenue: KPD tamu ground, TanjungLipat, Kota KinabaluFor further info:Jainah MarkumTel: +60 88 283631, 283636, 283686Fax: +60 88 234834Email: Jainah.Markum@sabah.gov.my

Comic and Cartoon Exhibition 3 July – 3 August 2008Local artists will put together their witand humour portraying authentic illus-trations of the everyday Sabahan wayof life in this annual exhibition.Organiser:Sabah Art GalleryVenue: Sabah Art Gallery, KotaKinabaluFor further info:Datuk Mohd. Yaman Hj. Ahmad MusTel: +60 88 268875Fax: +60 88 210040Email: gallery_9@msn.com

Nunuk Ragang CulturalFestival4 – 5 July 2008The Nunuk ragang Cultural Festival isheld on the first Saturday of July year. Itis an occasion to provide the opportuni-ty to the Kadazan Dusun CulturalAssociation (KDCA) members as wellas the Kadazandusun communities tovisit the Nunuk Ragang monument.The monument is important to theKadazandusun as its location isbelieved to be the place of the originalsettlement of Kadazandusun peoplebefore they spread to the other parts ofSabah.Organiser:KDCA Nunuk Ragang Visit CommitteeVenue: Kg. Nunuk Ragang, Tompios,RanauFor further info:Dr. Othman MinuddinTel: +60 88 713696, +60 19 8828817Fax: +60 88 713350, 238751Email: bovis@asia.com

Pesta Rumbia (Sago Fest)4 – 6 July 2008The annual Sago Fest is held to high-light the District of Kuala Penyu and thetraditional use of sago palm.Look outfor activities such as the colourful per-formances by the Dusun Tatana andBisaya communities of Kuala penyu,sample local fruits, witness the rumbiaatap (roof) making demonstration andcompetition, traditional sago process-ing display and many more.Organiser: Kuala Penyu District

Venue: Kuala PenyuFor further info:Abd. Rahim @ Rosli Yacob / Abd.Rahim SaidTel: +60 87 884232, 884364H.P: +60 13 8832480 (Abd. Rahim Said)Fax: +60 87 884229

Lok Kawi Wildlife Park Open Day 6 July 2008Just about 25KM from Kota Kinabalu,

the newly opened Lok Kawi WildlifePark is one of the largest wildlife Parksin Malaysia. Bringing nature closer toyour doorstep, come and see the elu-sive Rhino, Borneo Pygmy elephants.Orang Utans and colourful birds toname a few. During its open day,entrance to the park is free.Organiser: Sabah Widlife DepartmentVenue: Lok KawiFor further info:Laurentius AmbuTel: +60 88 215353Fax: +60 88 222476Email:laurentius.yambu@sabah.gov.my

Nexus Resort Digital PhotographyBootcamp!12 – 13 July 2008Learn the finer points of digital photog-raphy from award-wining local photog-rapher, Loius Pang before taking part inan exhilarating photo shootout to winfabulous prizes. This first ever digitalphotography bootcamp will test yourphotographic ability, creativity anddetermination to take the best shotunder pressure!Organiser:

Nexus Resort KarambunaiFor further info:Public Relations & CommunicationsDepartmentTel: +60 88 408104Fax: +60 88 412028Email:pamelafletcher@nexusresort.com

Pesta Gambus 200825 – 27 July 2008The Gambus (lute) is one of the oldeststringed musical instruments made bythe Brunei-Malay community in theWest Coast of Sabah. It is normallyplayed with other musical instrumentssuch as the biola (violin), rebana andsuling/seruling (flute) during joyous cel-ebrations of this community. Join thefolks of Sipitang as they celebrate theGambus with a myriad of events duringthis two-day celebration.Organiser:Persatuan Masyarakat Brunei SabahVenue: Community Hall, SipitangFor further info:Datuk Haji Yusof bin Datuk SeriPanglima Haji Mohd. KassimTel: +60 88 252692Fax: +60 88 214281Email: Yusof.Kassim@sabah.gov.my

Hari Pahlawan31 July 2008 This day commemorates Malaysian,Australian, British and New Zealandsoldiers, past and present, for theirbravery and noble work in protectingthe nation during the war. It is a day toremember those who died at battle,with laying wreaths at memorialsaround Kota Kinabalu and Sandakan.Organisers: Kota Kinabalu City HallSandakan Municipal councilVenue: Ujana Rimba Tropika, Off JalanPenampang Dataran Majlis Perbandaran Sandakan(7am – Non Chinese) & Monument diBukit Merah (8am - Chinese) For further info:Syron TunggolouCatherine ChuaTel: +60 88 521800, 089 275400Fax: +60 88 316137, 089 272112Email: syron@dbkk.sabah.gov.my

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Farmers, Breeders and Fishermen’s Day1–6 July 2008

Come to and show your appreciation to our farmers, breeders andfishermen, whose lives are dedicated to feeding the nation.

Browse through the elaborate displays and exhibitions featuringpieces that make up the lives of farmers, breeders and fishermen.From equipment to produce such as vegetables, fruits, flowers,herbs and crafts, the event is sure to be a feast for the eyes. Don’tmiss entertaining performances by local artistes during the celebra-tory week. The event will be held at the KPD Tamu grounds atTanjung Lipat in Kota Kinabalu. For more information, contact Jainah Markum at 088283631/283636/283686, fax 088 234834 or emailJainah.Markum@sabah.gov.my

Comic and Cartoon Exhibition3 July – 3 August 2008

Comic and cartoon lovers, it’s time to get excited! The Sabah ArtGallery will be showcasing comic and cartoon art for a month

starting on the 3rd of July, illustrating the Sabahan life with a whimsi-cal twist. This year the exposition will feature drawings by variouscartoonists and comic artists from the Cantonese Association. Mingo,a retired veteran in the industry who was famous in the 1960s, willalso be displaying some of his work during the exhibition. Everyoneis invited to come and see the gallery’s amusing displays. For more information, contact Datuk Mohd Yaman Hj AhmadMus at 088 268875, fax 088 210040 or email gallery_9@msn.com

Nunuk Ragang Cultural Festival4-5 July 2008The Nunuk Ragang Cultural festival is held every year on the first

Saturday of July, an occasion for the Kadazandusun communities tovisit the Nunuk Ragang Monument. The monument is important to theKadazandusun as it is believed to be the location of the original settlementof the Kadazandusun before they spread to other parts of Sabah.

On the first day, exciting events such as the Nunuk Ragang AdventureChallenge, traditional sports, Rombituon Nunuk Ragang and the open mar-ket will be on for the public to join in. The Nunuk Ragang will see teams oftwo running, cycling, making and using bamboo rafts starting from theNunuk Ragang Monument at 9.00am to be the first to reach the end atLiwogu Kogibangan and Liwogu Kawananan. The traditional sports eventsstarts at 9.30am and includes classic events such as arm wrestling, bam-boo stilts race, blowpipe competitions, tug-of-war and getting rice frompaddy. Both these events are open to the public. The Rombituon NunukRagang, starting at 7.00pm, is a singing competition divided into 3 cate-gories: for children aged 12 and below, adults aged 50 and above and anopen category. This competition is open to the communities linked to theNunuk Ragang legend.

Browse through the open market, where you can buy food and drinks,handicrafts, local produce and lots of other knick-knacks!

Come to witness the Nunuk Ragang Ceremony will be held on the sec-ond day. The Huguan Siou or the paramount chief of the Kadazandusun,will step on seven gongs of different sizes while several groups of Bobolian(high priests) perform a ceremony headed by the Chief Bobolian from KotaBelud, Aman Sirum Simbuna OKK Tarantab. The open market continues aswill the singing and cultural dance performances. For more information, contact Dr Othman Minuddin at 088 713696 /019 8828817, Gerard Lanjuat at 013 8766648 or Juis Konsuling at 0138970633 fax 088 713350/238751 or email minudin05@hotmail.com

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Lok Kawi Wildlife Park Open Day, 6 July 2008

Time to round up the family and to see the animals again! TheLok Kawi Wildlife Park will be waiving entrance fees for the pub-

lic on the 6th of July for a chance to see some of Sabah’s rare wildanimals like the Sumatran Rhino, Borneo Pygmy Elephants, theProboscis Monkeys and the Orang Utans. Visit the bird aviarywhere the birds like the hornbill might fly low enough to say hello.Get in line for a chance to ride the elephants! There will also beexhibitions featuring wildlife stories from throughout the state. Thepark will be open from 9.30am till 5.30pm For more information, contact Laurentius Ambu at 088 215353,fax 088 222476 or email laurentius.ambu@sabah.gov.my.

Pesta Rumbia (Sago Fest), 4-6 July 2008Spend a getaway weekend this 4th – 6th of July is by making your way to Kuala

Penyu for the 18th Sago Palm Festival, also known as Pesta Rumbia. The localKuala Penyu folk celebrate the sago palm for its role in the lives of the locals formany generations. Here, visitors will get a sneak peek on how sago trees and thepalms are processed and utilized creatively to serve many needs – as rooftops,handicrafts and local treats. Savor the lavish array of tantalizing local foods andfruits while you’re here! Visitors should also expect to enjoy a myriad other inter-esting events such as traditional games, singing contests, as well as the highlightof the Pesta Rumbia celebration – the crowning of the Pesta Rumbia BeautyQueen. Drop by the Rumbia Information Centre at Kampung Kasugira in KualaPenyu to find out more about the Pesta Rumbia.

Situated only two hours away by road from Kota Kinabalu, Kuala Penyu is justan hour’s boat ride away from Pulau Tiga – the famed Survivor Island, the serene-ly beautiful Tempurung Resort, and the Klias Wetlands – home of some exoticspecies of monkeys as well as many other wildlife. Your visit this year promises a weekend like no other.For more information, contact Abdul Rahim @ Rosli Yacob/Abdul RahimSaid at 087 884232/884364, 013 8832480 (Abdul Rahim Said or fax 087 884229

Borneo International Marathon12 October 2008Register for the Borneo International Marathon which will be held in

October this year. If you’re keen for a shorter race, the organisers arealso offering a half marathon, a 10km run and 400m and 800m runs for chil-dren. Sign up and tell your friends about this marathon today!For more information, please contact Borneo International Marathonat 088 218833, or email info@borneomarathon.com. Check out theirwebsite at http://www.borneomarathon.com

Join in the quest for abetter marine

environment this July inthe 11th Mabul MarineDay 2008. With activities like thehands-on sea clean-upand coral transplantingas well as an eye-opening seminarfrom a marine biologist,participants will notonly learn more aboutthe marine environ-ment but also be involved in the attempt to restore and conserve the corallife around the area. This event is organised by the Sipadan Water VillageResort every year in their mission to protect and preserve the marine environment for the future generations. For more information, please contact the Sipadan Water VillageResort at 089 752996 / 751777, fax 089 752997 or email info@swvresort.com. Visit their website at www.swvresort.com.

Mabul Marine Day , 19-25 July 2008

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Hari Pahlawan or Heroes Day31 July 2008Hari Pahlawan or Heroes Day is commemorated nationwide on 31st

July every year to remember and recognize the contribution and sac-rifices of the fallen heroes in protecting and defending the sovereignty ofthe nation. In Kota Kinabalu, the celebration takes place at the HeroesMonument located at Ujana Rimba Tropika Public Park and will com-mence at 7.30 am. The ceremony is expected to be attended by the Headof State, the Chief Minister as well as other State dignitaries. The cere-mony will include the sound of the Last Post, a wreath laying ceremonyand will end with The Rouse. For more information, contact Ms. Elizabeth Borubui at 088-521800088 252692, fax 088-316137 or emailElizabethborubui@dbkk.sabah.gov.my

Pesta Gambus, 25-27 July 2008The gambus is a stringed musical instrument created by the

Brunei-Malay community; this traditional lute is one of the oldest musical instruments of its kind. Witness how the significance of this age-oldinstrument is celebrated by the Brunei-Malay community in Sipitang.

Be entertained by gambus musical performances, silat (traditional Malaymartial art) demonstration, see a captivating display of Brunei-Malay mockwedding, and get a chance to see the making of local cakes and cookies.There is also a workshop for those who want to learn how to play this instru-ment. Also, don’t forget to drop by the handicraft booth to view handicraft mak-ing demos by the locals.

Come by and experience the celebration of yet another facet of Sabah’sunique ethnic heritage on the Pesta Gambus Festival!

For more information, contact Datuk Haji Yusof at 088 252692, fax 088214281 or email Yusof.Kasim@sabah.gov.my

NewsNews1Borneo Soft Opening

1Borneo launched their soft opening on June 8th this year,looking promising in its role in making Sabah a major shoppingdestination. The mall has 139,354 sq metres of shopping area,and among others, has four international chain hotels, condo-miniums, an Auto City, oceanarium and Discovery Centre,handicraft cultural centre and a cineplex among others.1Borneo is currently 70% occupied and is already pulling inhuge crowds who are curious to check out Sabah’s premierhypermall. The soft opening was officiated by Sabah’s ChiefMinister, Datuk Seri Musa Haji Aman.

Opening of Novotel and Mercure Hotel at1Borneo

Novotel 1Borneo is already open for business since its open-ing in June and Mercure Hotel will soon be following suit thisJuly. Novotel 1Borneo, designed with a new lifestyle in mind,has 263 spacious and modern rooms with modern amenitiesincluding broadband internet access and a flat-screen TV ineach. Mercure Hotel will open its 338 rooms and suites to vis-itors, all carefully designed with contemporary locally-inspireddécor and pleasing details. Both hotels are furnished with top-notch restaurants, cafes, as well as meeting rooms for busi-ness meetings and conferences.

Kudat Riviera Wins Awards

Kudat Riviera won the awards for the "Best Developer -Waterfront Development (Future)" and the "Best Developer -Corporate Social Responsibility" at the Cityscape AsianProperty Award Show in Singapore last month. The high-endtourist villa, yet to be opened at the end of 2008, comprises 30exclusive luxury villas, each equipped with its own butler andstaff, swimming pool and private tropical garden. Kudat Rivierais located in the northern district of Kudat, stretching 6 kilome-tres along the coast and will offer its guests the choice of abeachfront, hilltop or private cove villas.

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For a warm atmosphere, good service and exotic flavours, dine atSpice Garden, located at D’Junction in Lido, Kota Kinabalu, thisrestaurant serves northern Indian cuisine with a touch of Arabicflavours. Their walls are adorned with middle-eastern and Indianart and the ambience is enriched with atmospheric music, lowenough for you to enjoy conversation with your friends. Fromstarters to desserts, their comprehensive menu offers authenticrecipes that promise to do more than satisfy your hunger. Thewaiters will bring you crunchy popadums with a choice of threedips - mango pickle, mint chutney and acar (pickled vegetables)while you wait for you dinner to arrive. Ask the waiter to recom-

mend Spice Garden’s favourites. Order the aloo parantha, indulgein the mutton rogan josh, and definitely savour the chickenMakhani (butter chicken). The chefs here will be happy to prepareit mild, medium or spicy according to you preference, so don‘t hes-itate to ask. Wash it down with a glass of Masala tea, a refreshingtea brewed with a little bit of spice, or a glass of the classic yoghurtlassi. Then conclude your meal with a bit of Indian sugary pleas-ure like the carrot pudding or have some home-made ice-cream. Spice Garden is located in D’Junction, Mile 3, Jalan Lintas /Penampang Road. For more reservations and information,please contact them at 088 227813 or at 016 2577896

Delicious dining at

Dine and croon at KKKK BBooxx Located in Kompleks Karamunsing, KK Box is the “Family Concept Buffet-

Karaoke” that serves a generous buffet on top of the largest karaoke facility intown.

If you feel you’ve got time to spare at lunchtime, then come to KK Box for anaffordable set lunch and a fun karaoke session with your friends and colleagues.But what you might really want to come for is the all-you-can eat-buffet which startsfrom 6.00pm, offering a spread of different dishes from different cultures, includingsome local recipes like hinava and there’s even a sushi bar you won’t be able toresist! They also have am a la carte menu just in case you prefer something elseto eat. Bring your plates into your karaoke room and enjoy the two free drinkswhich come with the price, and up to three hours of free karaoke.

Most of the rooms at KK Box are decorated in the fashionable Japanese style,while some rooms are themed with photographic wallpaper of with either scenesaround Sabah, sports athletes or holiday destinations around the world. Some oftheir rooms have private washrooms, and are big enough to accommodate staffparties, company meetings and other similar functions. All of the rooms areequipped with projector screens and a karaoke system with a choice of over40, 000 songs in a variety of languages including Japanese, Hindi, Korean andTagalog. KK Box is found at Block A, Ground Floor, Kompleks Karamunsing, 88300,Kota Kinabalu. For more information, call 088-310888.

Spice GardenSpice Garden

Cheeky long-tailed macaques, rare silver leaf monkeys and hand-some water buffaloes roam in the mangrove forests and theplains along the Garama River. Birdwatchers delight in catching

sight of birds like the gold-whiskered barbets, blue-eared kingfishersand olive-winged bulbuls perched in the trees. Even the calm waters arealive with crocodiles that occasionally peep above the murky water. Theshow doesn’t stop there. After the sun sets, the trees magically twinklewith thousands of fireflies.

But the stars of the Garama River are the curious-looking proboscismonkeys that balance on the trees along the river early in the morningand later in the day. The Garama attracts thousands of visitors eachyear who eagerly climb into boats for a relaxing ride and a chance tocatch sight of these fascinating primates on the Garama River Cruise.

The distinctive nose that hangs off the face of the male monkeysgave the monkey the perfect name. In the Malay language these pri-mates are called “Monyet Belanda” or “Dutch Monkeys” because thelocals thought they looked like the Dutch colonizers who had big noses!Reaching up to 7 inches in length, the nose plays the main part in cre-ating that resonant call they make to warn enemies. As skillful climbersand competent swimmers the proboscis monkeys live around man-grove swamps and riverine areas, hence river cruises as the vehicle fora visit to their homes.

The Garama River is in the district of Beaufort, a small town 2 hoursaway from Kota Kinabalu. From Beaufort town it is another 25 kilome-tres before you reach the starting point of your cruise. Arrange your tripand cruise with a licensed tour operator.

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Garama River Cruise

S p a E s s e n t i a l s 9

In traditional Chinese philosophy, chi represents the universal life forcethat governs individual well-being and personal vitality. CHI, The Spa at

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru Resort, is located on its own private islandwithin the resort’s premises, featuring eight decadent island villas cov-ering 4,161 square-metres.

Each villa comes with the CHI signature “spa within a spa” concept,featuring private treatment rooms, lounging areas, steam rooms, outdoorgardens and bathing facilities. The villas are located within the island’sperimeters to ensure privacy as well as full sea views with access throughits very own entrance lobby.

Three of the villas are designed for couples and measure 69 squaremetres for total indulgence and privacy, complete with 88-square-metreprivate gardens including outdoor bathing amenities.

The island resort spa also features a yoga pavilion with full views ofthe South China Sea and breathtaking sunsets, lush private gardens ideal

for lounging or meditation, and a welcoming “sanctum” with a spa bou-tique.

The spa treatments here uses an exclusive product range, designedbased on the Chinese philosophy of the five elements, in which metal,water, wood, fire and earth are in balance with the positive yang and neg-ative yin energy within the body.

Have your pick of luxurious treatments, like the Himalayan HealingStone Massage and the Mountain Tsampa Rub based on the ancienthealing traditions of the mystical Himalayan region, or opt for naturalingredients like Borneo volcanic mud, Sabah pearls and cocoa for a bit oftherapy featuring the local culture.

CHI, The Spa is located at Shangri-La’s Tanjung Aru Resort & Spa atNo.20, Jalan Aru, Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu. For more informationor reservations, please contact 088 327888, fax 088 327878 or visittheir website at www.shangri-la.com.

Decadent Relaxation at

*Photos courtesy of Shangri-La’s Tanjung Aru Resort & Spa.

CHI, The Spa

TawauTreasuresTake a trip to Tawau, Sabah’s third-largest town after Kota Kinabalu andSandakan, to encounter more of Sabah’s amazing possessions there. Bukit Gemok

Bukit Gemok literally translates into “Fat Hill”. Make what youmay out of its catchy name but this hill is a popular destinationfor hiking and mountain climbing. Situated just 11 kilometresfrom Tawau, it towers about 428 metres above sea level and ispart of Tawau’s Gemok Forest Reserve. Besides a stimulatingtrek, there is also a picturesque canopy walkway called TitianSilara that is suspended by a few trees and runs for 231 metreslong. Go ahead and endeavour to walk that passage above theground and have the benefit of a spectacular view of Tawaufrom there. Call the Tawau District Forestry Office for more infor-mation at 089 7618333 / 761835 / 761863.

Maliau Basin - Sabah’s Lost World

Make like Indiana Jones and venture into Sabah’s Lost World!There won’t be any treasure-hungry villains there but the MaliauBasin hold treasures of the natural kind - 12 forest types havebeen identified here, making it a habitat for an almost endlesslist of Borneo wildlife including the Borneo Pygmy Elephant, theSumatran Rhinoceros and a host of rare birds. One of its mostfamous wondrous appeals is the seven-tiered waterfall calledthe Maliau Falls. Real adventurers will find it worth the time andeffort to make necessary arrangements to enter the conserva-tion area (permission is needed in advance from the YayasanSabah) and to explore the remote reserve. It is truly an expedi-tion for the hardy - the Maliau Basin is a remote and isolated

area with limited access to communication and safety facilities.Make plans for this adventure with a licensed tour operator withexperience in the Maliau Basin.

Balung Eco Resort

Set within a tranquil location, this resort is a popular serene get-away. What makes this resort unique is that its 3500 acres iscovered with 32 species of crops, many of them exotic local fruitlike the dragon fruit, langsat and ciku, as well as economic cropssuch as cocoa, oil palm and coffee. With the help of a guide youcan tour through most of the orchards and learn about the plantsand perhaps sample a few of them. The resort is also completewith a gorgeous swimming pool, a fishing pond, jungle trekkingtracks, camping grounds, picnic areas, badminton courts and akaraoke facility. Many rare and exotic birds flutter around here,so bird watchers take note! For more information contact theresort at 089 761339 or the head office at 089 261669 / 251669.You can also email them at seavent@po.jaring.my or visit theirwebsite at www.seaventuresdives.com.

Teck Guan Cocoa Museum

Brace yourselves chocolate lovers! Cocoa is one of Tawau’smain produce and the Teck Guan Cocoa Museum is a worthytribute to that. Drive through their gates with your windows downand you will be met with the sinfully delicious scent of cocoa.The museum opened in 2002 and has been delighting choco-

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late lovers with all things cocoa ever since. The tour is entirelytantalising: it begins with a short video presentation of the processing and production of cocoa, then a guided tour roundthe factory, followed by a demonstration of the various ways youcan use cocoa in your cooking. You can also purchase a rangeof cocoa products, including shower cream! Located at Mile 2 atTanjung Batu Laut, you can get there by taxi or drive there yourselves. The factory is open Monday to Friday from 8.00amto 5.00pm, Saturdays from 8.00am to 1.00pm and is closed nSundays and public holidays. For enquiries, call them at 089775566, ext 2601 or email majulah@teckguan.com.

Tawau Hills National Park

Pack a picnic and head over to the Tawau Hills National Park, arugged landscape formed by volcanic remains. The park presents nature lovers with picnic areas, camping grounds andchalets in the midst of a lush rainforest. With more than a fewtrekking trails, the Park is a great place for treks through thebeautiful dipterocarp forest, and you may want to lace up thosehiking boots for a hike up to its highest peak Mount Magdalenaat 4300 feet. The Tawau River cuts through the park and createsseveral beautiful waterfalls, one of them the Table Waterfallwhich forms a little pool at the bottom, a perfect place for arefreshing dip. Or perhaps take a short trek to the sulphuric hotsprings for atherapeutic soak instead. You will probably see RedLeaf Monkeys and Long-Tailed Macaques, but you may alsospot the rarer Giant Tree Squirrel and Forest Tortoise. Within thePark is also the world’s tallest tropical rainforest tree, the Shorea

faguetiana, standing at a magnificent 88.3 metres. Your visit toTawau Hills Park will certainly be rewarded with these and amyriad of other wild wonders within its 280 square kilometres.As public transport is not readily available to this park located inthe Bal Estate, you should take a taxi there. It is open daily from7.00am to 6.00pm. For more information, contact the Tawau HillsResort at 089 768719, Tawau Hills Park at 089 918827 or SabahParks at 088 211881

Shan Shui Golf and Country Club

Golfers will want to tee off at this award-winning golf course thathas more than a few things to boast about. Shan Shui wasdesigned by Nelson and Haworth, the world-renown golf coursearchitects. Since its opening in 1997, the golf course has beenrecognised for having the best par-5 in Asia and a Top 250 par-5. This golf course also has the unique wildlife factor - thereis a resident crocodile at hole-3, hornbills and Brahman kites flyabove and long-tailed macaques are known to swing in the nearby trees. Opt to stay for a night or two at the golf and country club - they have chalets, a restaurant and a swimmingpool for all the comforts for a good golfing getaway. The ShanShui Golf Club is located at Mile 9, Apas Road. For more information, contact them at 089 916888 or 089 916777.

For more information on Tawau destinations, call theSabah Tourism Board at 088 212121, Sri PelanconganSabah 088 232121 or visit the website at www.sabahtourism.com

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Sinsuran Complex, 88000 Kota Kinabalu.

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About 39,643 of the 49,358 total population in Ranau arepeople from the Dusun tribe. Before corporate times, the

Dusun Ranau were traditionally rice farmers, rubberplanters, hunters and vegetable and fruit sellers. Both themen and women work together in planting and harvesting paddy as the main way of earning money for living. Since Mount Kinabalu is located in Ranau, many of them also work as mountainguides and porters. The Ranau Dusuns also celebrate theKaamatan (Harvest) Festival in every month of May everyyear, just like the other Dusuns from other districts. The mostpopular traditional foods of Ranau Dusun are known as‘tuhau’ and ‘bosou’. The term ‘tuhau’ came from the plantthat is used to make the food itself - tuhau, which is choppedand then mixed with vinegar and salt. ‘Bosou’ is made ofrice, fish, and pangi (as the Ranau Dusun called it) and alsosalt. The Ranau Dusun dwelling is mostly made of wood andbamboo. The native language spoken is Dusun. Today theyounger generation is conversant in Malay as well. Medtemuis a dance performed when the Ranau Dusun meet to settlea dispute among themselves. Medtemu stands for “a meet-ing to settle disputes” and this dance reflects that withstomps & barks from the dancers. Today the dance is per-formed during social occasions & can be seen during theKaamatan Festival. The dance is performed to a gong beatcalled the siri-siri petinduk. In this dance, the men wear avest made of tree bark while the women dress in an intri-cately embroidered garment called sinambayaka.

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Cara yang baik untuk menghabiskan cutihujung minggu anda pada 4 dan 6 Julai

ini adalah dengan datang ke Kuala Penyuuntuk Festival Pokok Sago ke-18, yang jugadikenali sebagai Pesta Rumbia.

Dalam perayaan dua hari inilahmasyarakat tempatan Kuala Penyu memberikan penghormatan dan meraikanpokok sagu kerana pelbagai kegunaannya.Pokok sagu telah memainkan peranan penting dalam kehidupan penduduk tem-patan sejak beberapa generasi.Pengunjung berpeluang melihat cara-carapokok sagu diproses dan digunakan secarakreatif untuk pelbagai kegunaan sepertidijadikan atap, kraf tangan dan makanantempatan.

Pengunjung juga bolah menjangkadapat menikmati pelbagai acara menariklain seperti permainan tradisional, per-tandingan menyanyi, selain kemuncak per-ayaan Pesta Rumbia iaitu pertabalan RatuCantik Pesta Rumbia. Singgahlah di PusatMaklumat Rumbia di Kampung Kasugira di

Kuala Penyu untuk mengetahui maklumatlebih banyak tentang Pesta Rumbia.Kunjungan ke perayaan Pesta Rumbiabukan saja boleh memberikan pendidikan,tetapi turut memberikan peluang kepadapengunjung untuk menikmati pelbagai hidangan tempatan dan buah-buahan yangmembangkitkan selera.

Terletak hanya dua jam memandu dariBandaraya Kota Kinabalu, untuk ke KualaPenyu hanya sejam menaiki bot dari PulauTiga yang terkenal sebagai Pulau Survivor,Pusat Peranginan Tempurung yang indah,dan Klias Wetlands yang menjadi kediamanbeberapa spesis monyet eksotik selainbanyak hidupan liar lain.

Kunjungan anda pada tahun ini menjanjikan hujung minggu yang tidak pernahanda rasai.

Untuk maklumat lanjut, hubungi AbdulRahim @ Rosli Yacob/Abdul Rahim Said ditalian 087 884232 / 884364, 013 8832480(Abdul Rahim Said) atau faks 087 884229.

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Untuk suasana yang nyaman, perkhidmatanyang baik dan cita rasa eksotik, makanlah di

Spice Garden, terletak di D/Junction di Lido, KitaKinabalu. Restoran ini menghidangkanmakanan India utara dengan sentuhan perisaArab.Dinding mereka dihiasi dengan seni lukisantimur tengah dan India dan suasananyadiperkaya dengan muzik yang indah, cukup perlahan untuk membolehkan anda berbualseronok bersama-sama rakan-rakan.

Daripada pembuka selera sehinggalah pencuci mulut, menu komprehensif merekamenawarkan resipi asli yang menjanjikankepuasan tidak sekadar mengatasi rasa laparanda. Pelayan akan membawakan popadumyang rangup kepada anda dengan tiga pilihancecah – jeruk mangga, cutni pudina dan acar(jeruk buah-buahan) sementara anda menantihidangan makan malam anda tiba. Mintalahpelayan untuk mencadangkan makanan vegetarian yang menjadi pilihan utama di Spice

Garden.Pesanlah aloo paratha, , nikmati rogan josh

kambing dan dengan pastinya rasalah alooghobi andraki (kentang dan bunga kubisdimasak dengan halia). Tukang masak di sinidengan gembiranya akan menyediakannyakurang pedas, sederhana pedas atau pedasmengikut pilihan anda, jadi jangan teragak-agakuntuk meminta. Rasai sendiri segelas tehMasala, teh pemberi kesegaran yang diadundengan sedikit rempah, atau segelas dadih lassiklasik. Kemudian lengkapkan hidangan andadengan sedikit manisan India seperti pudinglobak atau ais krim buatan sendiri.

Spice Garden turut menyediakan hidangankatering, kenduri perkahwinan, perayaan harijadi, koktel jamuan makan dan sebagainya.Restoran ini tarlatan di D’Junction, Batu 3 JalanLintas / Jalan Penampang. Untuk tempahan dan maklumat lanju, silahubungi talian 088 227813 atau 0162577896.

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Pesta Gambus, 25-27 Julai 2008Gambus ialah alat muzik bertali yang dicipta oleh masyarakat

Melayu-Brunei, ia merupakan peralatan muzik tertua seumpa-manya. Saksikan bagaimana kepentingan peralatan tradisional ini diraikan oleh masyarakat Melayu-Brunei di Sipitang.Berhiburlah dengan persembahan muzikal gambus, pertunjukan silat (seni mempertahankan diri tradisional Melayu),saksikan adat perkahwinan Melayu-Brunei, dan peluang melihatpembikinan kuih-muih tempatan. Selain itu, jangan lupa singgah digerai kraftangan untuk melihat pertunjukan membuat kraftanganoleh penduduk tempatan.

Datang dan rasai perayaan satu lagi warisan etnik unik Sabahpada Festival Pesta Gambus!

Untuk maklumat lanjut, hubungi Datuk Haji Yusof di talian088 252692, fax 088 214281 atau emailYusof.Kasim@sabah.gov.my

Terletak di sebuah lembah lebih kurang 41 kilometer di selatan pekanKudat dan 98 kilometer atau memandu dua setengah jam dari

Bandaraya Kota Kinabalu, anda boleh merasai sendiri kehidupan sebe-nar masyarakat Rungus menerusi makanan, istiadat harian dan muziktradisi mereka dalam kunjungan sehari atau bermalam di sana.

Secara tradisinya, orang Rungus tinggal di rumah panjang yang dib-ina di atas tiang kaki bajang, tetapi peralihan kepada kehidupan modenmengakibatkan rumah panjang seumpamanya semakin berkurangan. DiKampung Bavanggazo berdekatan Tinangol di daerah Kudat, kita bolehmerasai gaya hidup masyarakat yang menarik ini di rumah panjang yangdibuat sepenuhnya daripada peralatan tradisional tetapi ditambah den-gan keselesaan moden seperti tandas dan bilik mandi.

Pengunjung yang berminat merasai pengalaman tinggal di rumahpanjang Rungus tradisional ini tanpa mengorbankan keselesaan modenseperti bilik mandi dan tandas akan menemui yang mereka ingini diKampung Bavanggazo.

Rumah panjang ini menawarkan bilik tidur berkembar yang selesadengan tiupan angin yang nyaman di ruang beranda. Di sana makanantempatan boleh dinikmati dan dibuat juga persembahan kebudayaan.Anda boleh melihat wanita melakukan tenunan atau menjahit manik, danmembeli hasilnya di sebuah kedai kraf tangan kecil yang berdekatan.

Diusahakan sebagai projek masyarakat, ruman panjangBavanggazo boleh dikunjungi pada siang hari, tetapi untuk mengalamicara hidup tempatan yang lebih baik, termasuk hidangan makanan tra-disional dan tarian serta muzik malam, adalah lebih baik untukbermalam.

Rumah panjang ini turut menyediakan pakej homestay untuk mereka yang ingin mengalami kehidupan communal seumpama ini dipedal man Sabah. Harga pakej homestay secara amnya amat berpatutan dan ia termasuklah penginapan dan makanan, belum lagimenyebut istiadat unik yang sering dipersembahkan oleh kaum Rungusketika bukan waktu lawatan.

Lebih kurang dua setengah jam melalui jalan utama, adalah lebihbaik anda menggunakan perkhidmatan kenderaan yang ditempah,memandu sendiri atau menerusi operator pelancongan tempatan.Hubungi Rumah panjang Rungus Kampung Bavanggazo di talian 088614088 / 621971 (En. Angkung) atau 088 622524 (En. Maranjak)

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Sabah Tourism Board No.51, Jalan Gaya, 88000, Kota KinabaluTel: 088-212121 Fax: 088-212075Email: info@sabahtourism.comWebsite: www.sabahtourism.comOpen: 8:00am to 5:00pm (Mon-Fri)

9:00am to 4:00pm (Weekend & PH)

Sri Pelancongan Sabah Sdn BhdLot 4, Ground Floor, Block L, Sinsuran Complex,88000, Kota KinabaluTel: 088-232121 Fax: 088-265540Email: info@sabahtourism.comWebsite: www.sabahtourism.comOpen: 8:00amto 5:00pm (Mon-Fri)

8:00am-4:00pm (Weekend & PH)

Tourism Malaysia (Sabah)Lot 1-0-7, Ground Floor, Block 1, Lorong Api-Api1, Api Api Centre, 88000, Kota KinabaluTel:088-248698/ 211732E-mail: enquiries@tourism.gov.myWebsite: www.tourism.gov.myOpen: 8:00am to 5:00pm (Mon-Fri)

Closed on weekends

Kota KinabaluGaya Street Fair - SundayKampung Air - Sunday

Penampang DonggongonThursday & Friday

PaparLok Kawi Sabindo - Saturday

SandakanSandakan Town - SundayGua Mantong Jaya - Sunday

TawauBandar Tawau - Sunday

Ranau Pekan Kundasang - Friday

KudatMatunggong Lama - SaturdayMatunggong Baru - Thursday

Kota MaruduPekan Kota Marudu -Saturday & Sunday

TuaranPekan Tuaran - SundayKiulu - Tuesday

TambunanBingkor - Thursday

Kota BeludPekan Kota Belud - Sunday

SipitangSindumin - Saturday

* most tamus operate as early as 6am and close by 2pm.KOTA KINABALUSabah State MuseumMon – Sun: 9.00am – 5.00pmJln. Bukit Istana Lama, Kota KinabaluTel: 088-253199/263551

Sabah Islamic Civilisation MuseumMon – Sun: 9.00am – 5.00pmJalan Menteri, off Jalan Tunku AbdulRahman, Kota KinabaluTel: 088-538227/538228

Sabah Ethnobotanical Heritage MuseumMon – Sun: 9.00am – 5.00pmBukit Istana Lama, Kota KinabaluTel: 088-253199/263551

Second World War Memorial PetagasOpen dailyTel:088-253199

Kinarut Mansion Ruins MuseumMon – Sun: 9.00am – 5.00pmTel: 088-253199/263551

Tun Mustapha GalleryMon - Sat: 8.00am to 5.00pmAras Podium, Yayasan SabahTel: 088-321153 / 326683

SANDAKANAgnes Keith House, SandakanMon - Sun: 9.00am - 5.00pmTel: 089-222679

Sandakan Memorial ParkMon - Sun: 9am-5pmSibuga Forest ReserveMile 7, Jalan Labuk, SandakanTel: 016 8221616 (Doris)

Sandakan Heritage MuseumMon - Sun: 9am-5pmWisma Warisan, SandakanTel: 089-222679

Batu Tulug Archaeological Site Museum, KinabatanganMon – Sun: 9.00am – 5.00pmTel: 088-253199

TAWAUTeck Guan Cocoa Museum Mon-Fri: 8am -11:30am

1:30pm-4:30pmSat: 8am-12pm Sun: ClosedMile 2, Tanjung Batu Laut, Teck Guan Factory, TawauTel:089-775566 ext 2601

Bukit Tengkorak ArchaelogicalSite Museum, SempornaMon – Sun: 9.00am – 5.00pmTel: 088-253199

OTHER DISTRICTSMurut Museum (Sabah Murut Cultural Centre , Tenom)Mon – Sun: 9.00 am – 5.00 pm Lembaga Kebudayaan Negeri Sabah (Tenom Branch) W.D.T 72, 89909Tenom.Tel: 087-734506

Mat Salleh Memorial, TambunanOpen DailyKg. Tibabar, TambunanTel :088-253199/ 263551

Kundasang War Memorial, Open daily including Public HolidaysTel: 019 899 2041 (Mr. SeveeCharuruks)

Quailey HillOpen daily including Public Holidays8.00am to 5.00pmSabah Tea Garden, KM 17 JalanRanau-Sandakan, Kg Nalapak, Ranau.

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