July 2008

July 2008 Volume

Volume 89
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Celebrate
Pesta
Gambus

INSIDE: Pesta Rumbia, Tawau Attractions, Garama River Cruise, CHI Spa and more!
 Contents
ADVISOR YBhg. Dato’ Seri Tengku Zainal Adlin / Sitti B. Damsal

EDITOR Yolanda Graham

DESIGNER Trevor Thomson Lam C.W.

Charlieking Padasian (Kadaiku Sections)

PUBLISHER Sabah Tourism Board / Sri Pelancongan Sabah Sdn. Bhd.

51 Gaya Street, 88000 Kota Kinabalu 3 Happenings & Highlights
BAHASA MALAYSIA EDITOR Puan Hjh. Asmiah Ajamain TRANSLATORS Chin Yen Sang (Chinese) Farmers, Breeders and Fisherman’s Day
(Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka) Rie Harada (Japanese) Comic and Cartoon Exhibition
Emzee Lee (Korean)
DESIGNED & PRINTED BY Cover: Julian Lee H’ng Nunuk Ragang Cultural Festival
Inna Kinabalu Sdn Bhd Pesta Rumbia
(Publisher of The New Sabah Times) Lok Kawi Wildlife Park Open Day
Jalan Pusat Pembangunan Masyarakat, Sembulan
88100 Kota Kinabalu
Pesta Gambus
Hari Pahlawan
Ever y effort has been made to ensure that the information is Borneo International Marathon
correct at the time of publication. The publisher cannot be held responsible for any
inaccuracies, omissions and alterations which may occur as a result of last minute
News
changes. No par t of this magazine may be reproduced without the written permis-
sion of the Sabah Tourism Board.
6 Eating Out
Spice Garden
KK Box Dinner

Message from 7 Leisure

Garama River Cruise

the Editor 9 Spa Essentials

Chi Spa

Welcome to Sabah! 10 Feature

Attractions - Terrific Tawau

T
he only other time I had ever been
to Tawau was in 1992 with 15 12 Through The Lens
friends from school for an inter-dis- Life in Sabah
trict tournament. I didn’t get to see
much of the town, but as luck would 14 Culture
have it, this year I got another chance to Dusun Ranau
see what Tawau has to offer and
explored some of its best attractions,
15 Products of the Month at Kadaiku
featured on pages 10 and 11 of this We would love to feature more of what
Sabah Souvenirs & Handicrafts
month’s issue. others see in Sabah and are calling for
photo submissions from you to be
In July, Sabahans celebrate the Nunuk shown-off in this section. Check out 16 Bahasa Malaysia Section
Ragang, a significant symbol of the pages 12 and 13 for more details and
Kadazandusun history, with rituals that call 088 232121 for more information 18 Chinese Section
date back to the dawn of their race. on how to get your photos featured.
Head to Ranau to witness this interesting
20 Japanese Section
event, as described in our Happenings In the mean time, enjoy this month’s
and Highlights. Other cultural highlights issue of Sabah Malaysian Borneo and
are the Gambus Festival, which is a cel- have a pleasant stay! 22 Korean Section
ebration of the traditional lute and the
Rumbia Festival, also known as the 24 Directory Listings
Sago Fest which celebrates a plant that
plays a part in the lives of the locals.
25 Sabah Map & Listings
Expect more than just music and demon-
strations at these events, festivals like
these often present visitors with an eye-
opening experience about the different
cultures and beliefs that exist in our
beloved Sabah.

This month’s Through the Lens section

features photographs taken by Sarah Yolanda Graham
Lim, who enjoys taking snapshots of
Editor
Sabah’s landscapes and people.
Farmers, Breeders and Fishermen’s
Day
1 – 6 July 2008
An annual event held for nine consecu-
tive years, the event acknowledges the
contributions of farmers, breeders and
fishermen’s to the community. Activities
include the Sabah Seafood Festival,
display of machineries used in the
industry and singing performances by
local artists. Varieties of highland and
lowland vegetables, tropical fruits,
herbs, flowers and local handicrafts will
be available for sale. Everyone is
invited.
Organiser:
Ministry of Agriculture and Food
Industry
Venue: KPD tamu ground, Tanjung
Lipat, Kota Kinabalu
For further info:
Jainah Markum
Tel: +60 88 283631, 283636, 283686
Fax: +60 88 234834
Email: Jainah.Markum@sabah.gov.my
Comic and Cartoon Exhibition
3 July – 3 August 2008
Local artists will put together their wit
and humour portraying authentic illus-
trations of the everyday Sabahan way
of life in this annual exhibition.
Organiser:
Sabah Art Gallery
Venue: Sabah Art Gallery, Kota
Kinabalu
For further info:
Datuk Mohd. Yaman Hj. Ahmad Mus
Tel: +60 88 268875
Fax: +60 88 210040
Email: gallery_9@msn.com
Nunuk Ragang Cultural
Festival
4 – 5 July 2008
The Nunuk ragang Cultural Festival is
held on the first Saturday of July year. It
is an occasion to provide the opportuni-
ty to the Kadazan Dusun Cultural
Association (KDCA) members as well
as the Kadazandusun communities to
visit the Nunuk Ragang monument.
The monument is important to the
Kadazandusun as its location is
believed to be the place of the original
settlement of Kadazandusun people
before they spread to the other parts of
Sabah.
Organiser:
KDCA Nunuk Ragang Visit Committee
Venue: Kg. Nunuk Ragang, Tompios,
Ranau
For further info:
Dr. Othman Minuddin
Tel: +60 88 713696, +60 19 8828817
Fax: +60 88 713350, 238751
Email: bovis@asia.com
Pesta Rumbia (Sago Fest)
4 – 6 July 2008
The annual Sago Fest is held to high-
light the District of Kuala Penyu and the
traditional use of sago palm.Look out
for activities such as the colourful per-
formances by the Dusun Tatana and
Bisaya communities of Kuala penyu,
sample local fruits, witness the rumbia
atap (roof) making demonstration and
competition, traditional sago process-
ing display and many more.
Organiser: Kuala Penyu District
Venue: Kuala Penyu
For further info:
Abd. Rahim @ Rosli Yacob / Abd.
Rahim Said
Tel: +60 87 884232, 884364
H.P: +60 13 8832480
(Abd. Rahim Said)
Fax: +60 87 884229
Lok Kawi Wildlife Park Open Day
6 July 2008
Just about 25KM from Kota Kinabalu,
the newly opened Lok Kawi Wildlife
Park is one of the largest wildlife Parks
in Malaysia. Bringing nature closer to
your doorstep, come and see the elu-
sive Rhino, Borneo Pygmy elephants.
Orang Utans and colourful birds to
name a few. During its open day,
entrance to the park is free.
Organiser: Sabah Widlife Department
Venue: Lok Kawi
For further info:
Laurentius Ambu
Tel: +60 88 215353
Fax: +60 88 222476
Email:
laurentius.yambu@sabah.gov.my
Nexus Resort Digital Photography
Bootcamp!
12 – 13 July 2008
Learn the finer points of digital photog-
raphy from award-wining local photog-
rapher, Loius Pang before taking part in
an exhilarating photo shootout to win
fabulous prizes. This first ever digital
photography bootcamp will test your
photographic ability, creativity and
determination to take the best shot
under pressure!
Organiser:
Nexus Resort Karambunai
For further info:
Public Relations & Communications
Department
Tel: +60 88 408104
Fax: +60 88 412028
Email:
pamelafletcher@nexusresort.com
Pesta Gambus 2008
25 – 27 July 2008
The Gambus (lute) is one of the oldest
stringed musical instruments made by
the Brunei-Malay community in the
West Coast of Sabah. It is normally
played with other musical instruments
such as the biola (violin), rebana and
suling/seruling (flute) during joyous cel-
ebrations of this community. Join the
folks of Sipitang as they celebrate the
Gambus with a myriad of events during
this two-day celebration.
Organiser:
Persatuan Masyarakat Brunei Sabah
Venue: Community Hall, Sipitang
For further info:
Datuk Haji Yusof bin Datuk Seri
Panglima Haji Mohd. Kassim
Tel: +60 88 252692
Fax: +60 88 214281
Email: Yusof.Kassim@sabah.gov.my
Hari Pahlawan
31 July 2008
This day commemorates Malaysian,
Australian, British and New Zealand
soldiers, past and present, for their
bravery and noble work in protecting
the nation during the war. It is a day to
remember those who died at battle,
with laying wreaths at memorials
around Kota Kinabalu and Sandakan.
Organisers: Kota Kinabalu City Hall
Sandakan Municipal council
Venue: Ujana Rimba Tropika, Off Jalan
Penampang
Dataran Majlis Perbandaran Sandakan
(7am – Non Chinese) & Monument di
Bukit Merah (8am - Chinese)
For further info:
Syron Tunggolou
Catherine Chua
Tel: +60 88 521800, 089 275400
Fax: +60 88 316137, 089 272112
Email: syron@dbkk.sabah.gov.my
 Happenings & Highlights
Farmers, Breeders and Fishermen’s Day
1–6 July 2008
ome to and show your appreciation to our farmers, breeders and
C fishermen, whose lives are dedicated to feeding the nation.
Browse through the elaborate displays and exhibitions featuring
pieces 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’t
miss entertaining performances by local artistes during the celebra-
tory week. The event will be held at the KPD Tamu grounds at
Tanjung Lipat in Kota Kinabalu.
For more information, contact Jainah Markum at 088
283631/283636/283686, fax 088 234834 or email
Jainah.Markum@sabah.gov.my
Comic and Cartoon Exhibition
3 July – 3 August 2008
omic and cartoon lovers, it’s time to get excited! The Sabah Art
C Gallery 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 various
cartoonists and comic artists from the Cantonese Association. Mingo,
a retired veteran in the industry who was famous in the 1960s, will
also be displaying some of his work during the exhibition. Everyone
is invited to come and see the gallery’s amusing displays.
For more information, contact Datuk Mohd Yaman Hj Ahmad
Mus at 088 268875, fax 088 210040 or email gallery_9@msn.com
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Nunuk Ragang Cultural Festival
4-5 July 2008
he Nunuk Ragang Cultural festival is held every year on the first
T Saturday of July, an occasion for the Kadazandusun communities to
visit the Nunuk Ragang Monument. The monument is important to the
Kadazandusun as it is believed to be the location of the original settlement
of the Kadazandusun before they spread to other parts of Sabah.
On the first day, exciting events such as the Nunuk Ragang Adventure
Challenge, 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 of
two running, cycling, making and using bamboo rafts starting from the
Nunuk Ragang Monument at 9.00am to be the first to reach the end at
Liwogu Kogibangan and Liwogu Kawananan. The traditional sports events
starts at 9.30am and includes classic events such as arm wrestling, bam-
boo stilts race, blowpipe competitions, tug-of-war and getting rice from
paddy. Both these events are open to the public. The Rombituon Nunuk
Ragang, 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 an
open category. This competition is open to the communities linked to the
Nunuk 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 Kota
Belud, Aman Sirum Simbuna OKK Tarantab. The open market continues as
will 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 013
8970633 fax 088 713350/238751 or email minudin05@hotmail.com
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Pesta Rumbia (Sago Fest), 4-6 July 2008

pend a getaway weekend this 4th – 6th of July is by making your way to Kuala
S Penyu for the 18th Sago Palm Festival, also known as Pesta Rumbia. The local
Kuala Penyu folk celebrate the sago palm for its role in the lives of the locals for
many generations. Here, visitors will get a sneak peek on how sago trees and the
palms are processed and utilized creatively to serve many needs – as rooftops,
handicrafts and local treats. Savor the lavish array of tantalizing local foods and
fruits 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 highlight
of the Pesta Rumbia celebration – the crowning of the Pesta Rumbia Beauty
Queen. Drop by the Rumbia Information Centre at Kampung Kasugira in Kuala
Penyu to find out more about the Pesta Rumbia.
Situated only two hours away by road from Kota Kinabalu, Kuala Penyu is just
an 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 exotic
species 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 Rahim
Said at 087 884232/884364, 013 8832480 (Abdul Rahim Said or fax 087 884229

Mabul Marine Day , 19-25 July 2008

oin in the quest for a
J better marine
environment this July in
the 11th Mabul Marine
Day 2008. With
activities like the
hands-on sea clean-up
and coral transplanting
as well as an
eye-opening seminar
from a marine biologist,
participants will not
only learn more about
the marine environ-
ment but also be involved in the attempt to restore and conserve the coral
Lok Kawi Wildlife Park Open Day, life around the area. This event is organised by the Sipadan Water Village
Resort every year in their mission to protect and preserve the marine
6 July 2008 environment for the future generations.
For more information, please contact the Sipadan Water Village
ime to round up the family and to see the animals again! The
T Lok 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 wild
Resort at 089 752996 / 751777, fax 089 752997 or
email info@swvresort.com. Visit their website at www.swvresort.com.

animals like the Sumatran Rhino, Borneo Pygmy Elephants, the
Proboscis Monkeys and the Orang Utans. Visit the bird aviary
where 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 be
exhibitions featuring wildlife stories from throughout the state. The
park 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.
Borneo International Marathon
12 October 2008
egister for the Borneo International Marathon which will be held in
R October this year. If you’re keen for a shorter race, the organisers are
also 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 Marathon
at 088 218833, or email info@borneomarathon.com. Check out their
website at http://www.borneomarathon.com
Happenings & Highlights
Pesta Gambus, 25-27 July 2008
he gambus is a stringed musical instrument created by the
T Brunei-Malay community; this traditional lute is one of the oldest
musical instruments of its kind. Witness how the significance of this age-old
instrument is celebrated by the Brunei-Malay community in Sipitang.
Be entertained by gambus musical performances, silat (traditional Malay
martial art) demonstration, see a captivating display of Brunei-Malay mock
wedding, 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’s
unique ethnic heritage on the Pesta Gambus Festival!
For more information, contact Datuk Haji Yusof at 088 252692, fax 088
214281 or email Yusof.Kasim@sabah.gov.my
Hari Pahlawan or Heroes Day
31 July 2008
ari Pahlawan or Heroes Day is commemorated nationwide on 31st
H July every year to remember and recognize the contribution and sac-
rifices of the fallen heroes in protecting and defending the sovereignty of
the nation. In Kota Kinabalu, the celebration takes place at the Heroes
Monument located at Ujana Rimba Tropika Public Park and will com-
mence at 7.30 am. The ceremony is expected to be attended by the Head
of State, the Chief Minister as well as other State dignitaries. The cere-
mony will include the sound of the Last Post, a wreath laying ceremony
and will end with The Rouse.
For more information, contact Ms. Elizabeth Borubui at 088-521800
088 252692, fax 088-316137 or email
Elizabethborubui@dbkk.sabah.gov.my
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News
New
s
1Borneo Soft Opening
1Borneo launched their soft opening on June 8th this year,
looking promising in its role in making Sabah a major shopping
destination. 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 in
huge crowds who are curious to check out Sabah’s premier
hypermall. The soft opening was officiated by Sabah’s Chief
Minister, Datuk Seri Musa Haji Aman.
Opening of Novotel and Mercure Hotel at
1Borneo
Novotel 1Borneo is already open for business since its open-
ing in June and Mercure Hotel will soon be following suit this
July. Novotel 1Borneo, designed with a new lifestyle in mind,
has 263 spacious and modern rooms with modern amenities
including broadband internet access and a flat-screen TV in
each. Mercure Hotel will open its 338 rooms and suites to vis-
itors, all carefully designed with contemporary locally-inspired
décor 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 Asian
Property Award Show in Singapore last month. The high-end
tourist villa, yet to be opened at the end of 2008, comprises 30
exclusive luxury villas, each equipped with its own butler and
staff, swimming pool and private tropical garden. Kudat Riviera
is located in the northern district of Kudat, stretching 6 kilome-
tres along the coast and will offer its guests the choice of a
beachfront, hilltop or private cove villas.
6 Eating Out

Delicious dining at S
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For a warm atmosphere, good service and exotic flavours, dine at
Spice Garden, located at D’Junction in Lido, Kota Kinabalu, this
restaurant serves northern Indian cuisine with a touch of Arabic
flavours. Their walls are adorned with middle-eastern and Indian
art and the ambience is enriched with atmospheric music, low
enough for you to enjoy conversation with your friends. From
starters to desserts, their comprehensive menu offers authentic
recipes that promise to do more than satisfy your hunger. The
waiters will bring you crunchy popadums with a choice of three
dips - 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, indulge
in the mutton rogan josh, and definitely savour the chicken
Makhani (butter chicken). The chefs here will be happy to prepare
it 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 refreshing
tea brewed with a little bit of spice, or a glass of the classic yoghurt
lassi. 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

Dine and croon at

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KK Box
ocated in Kompleks Karamunsing, KK Box is the “Family Concept Buffet-
Karaoke” that serves a generous buffet on top of the largest karaoke facility in
town.
If you feel you’ve got time to spare at lunchtime, then come to KK Box for an
affordable 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 starts
from 6.00pm, offering a spread of different dishes from different cultures, including
some local recipes like hinava and there’s even a sushi bar you won’t be able to
resist! They also have am a la carte menu just in case you prefer something else
to eat. Bring your plates into your karaoke room and enjoy the two free drinks
which 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 scenes
around Sabah, sports athletes or holiday destinations around the world. Some of
their rooms have private washrooms, and are big enough to accommodate staff
parties, company meetings and other similar functions. All of the rooms are
equipped with projector screens and a karaoke system with a choice of over
40, 000 songs in a variety of languages including Japanese, Hindi, Korean and
Tagalog.
KK Box is found at Block A, Ground Floor, Kompleks Karamunsing, 88300,
Kota Kinabalu. For more information, call 088-310888.
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heeky long-tailed macaques, rare silver leaf monkeys and hand- The distinctive nose that hangs off the face of the male monkeys

C some water buffaloes roam in the mangrove forests and the

plains along the Garama River. Birdwatchers delight in catching
sight of birds like the gold-whiskered barbets, blue-eared kingfishers
and olive-winged bulbuls perched in the trees. Even the calm waters are
alive with crocodiles that occasionally peep above the murky water. The
show doesn’t stop there. After the sun sets, the trees magically twinkle
with thousands of fireflies.
But the stars of the Garama River are the curious-looking proboscis
monkeys that balance on the trees along the river early in the morning
and later in the day. The Garama attracts thousands of visitors each
year who eagerly climb into boats for a relaxing ride and a chance to
catch sight of these fascinating primates on the Garama River Cruise.
gave the monkey the perfect name. In the Malay language these pri-
mates are called “Monyet Belanda” or “Dutch Monkeys” because the
locals 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 climbers
and competent swimmers the proboscis monkeys live around man-
grove swamps and riverine areas, hence river cruises as the vehicle for
a visit to their homes.
The Garama River is in the district of Beaufort, a small town 2 hours
away from Kota Kinabalu. From Beaufort town it is another 25 kilome-
tres before you reach the starting point of your cruise. Arrange your trip
and cruise with a licensed tour operator.
 S p a E s s e n t i a l s
Decadent Relaxation at
CHI, The Spa
n traditional Chinese philosophy, chi represents the universal life force
I that governs individual well-being and personal vitality. CHI, The Spa at
Shangri-La Tanjung Aru Resort, is located on its own private island
within 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, outdoor
gardens and bathing facilities. The villas are located within the island’s
perimeters to ensure privacy as well as full sea views with access through
its very own entrance lobby.
Three of the villas are designed for couples and measure 69 square
metres for total indulgence and privacy, complete with 88-square-metre
private gardens including outdoor bathing amenities.
The island resort spa also features a yoga pavilion with full views of
the South China Sea and breathtaking sunsets, lush private gardens ideal
*Photos courtesy of Shangri-La’s Tanjung Aru Resort & Spa.
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for lounging or meditation, and a welcoming “sanctum” with a spa bou-
tique.
The spa treatments here uses an exclusive product range, designed
based 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 Healing
Stone Massage and the Mountain Tsampa Rub based on the ancient
healing traditions of the mystical Himalayan region, or opt for natural
ingredients like Borneo volcanic mud, Sabah pearls and cocoa for a bit of
therapy featuring the local culture.
CHI, The Spa is located at Shangri-La’s Tanjung Aru Resort & Spa at
No.20, Jalan Aru, Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu. For more information
or reservations, please contact 088 327888, fax 088 327878 or visit
their website at www.shangri-la.com.
10 Feature
TawauTreasures
Take a trip to Tawau, Sabah’s third-largest town after Kota Kinabalu and
Sandakan, to encounter more of Sabah’s amazing possessions there.
Bukit Gemok
Bukit Gemok literally translates into “Fat Hill”. Make what you
may out of its catchy name but this hill is a popular destination
for hiking and mountain climbing. Situated just 11 kilometres
from Tawau, it towers about 428 metres above sea level and is
part of Tawau’s Gemok Forest Reserve. Besides a stimulating
trek, there is also a picturesque canopy walkway called Titian
Silara that is suspended by a few trees and runs for 231 metres
long. Go ahead and endeavour to walk that passage above the
ground and have the benefit of a spectacular view of Tawau
from 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 Maliau
Basin hold treasures of the natural kind - 12 forest types have
been identified here, making it a habitat for an almost endless
list of Borneo wildlife including the Borneo Pygmy Elephant, the
Sumatran Rhinoceros and a host of rare birds. One of its most
famous wondrous appeals is the seven-tiered waterfall called
the Maliau Falls. Real adventurers will find it worth the time and
effort to make necessary arrangements to enter the conserva-
tion area (permission is needed in advance from the Yayasan
Sabah) 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 with
experience 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 is
covered with 32 species of crops, many of them exotic local fruit
like the dragon fruit, langsat and ciku, as well as economic crops
such as cocoa, oil palm and coffee. With the help of a guide you
can tour through most of the orchards and learn about the plants
and perhaps sample a few of them. The resort is also complete
with a gorgeous swimming pool, a fishing pond, jungle trekking
tracks, camping grounds, picnic areas, badminton courts and a
karaoke facility. Many rare and exotic birds flutter around here,
so bird watchers take note! For more information contact the
resort at 089 761339 or the head office at 089 261669 / 251669.
You can also email them at seavent@po.jaring.my or visit their
website at www.seaventuresdives.com.
Teck Guan Cocoa Museum
Brace yourselves chocolate lovers! Cocoa is one of Tawau’s
main produce and the Teck Guan Cocoa Museum is a worthy
tribute to that. Drive through their gates with your windows down
and you will be met with the sinfully delicious scent of cocoa.
The museum opened in 2002 and has been delighting choco-
late lovers with all things cocoa ever since. The tour is entirely
tantalising: it begins with a short video presentation of the
processing and production of cocoa, then a guided tour round
the factory, followed by a demonstration of the various ways you
can use cocoa in your cooking. You can also purchase a range
of cocoa products, including shower cream! Located at Mile 2 at
Tanjung Batu Laut, you can get there by taxi or drive there
yourselves. The factory is open Monday to Friday from 8.00am
to 5.00pm, Saturdays from 8.00am to 1.00pm and is closed n
Sundays and public holidays. For enquiries, call them at 089
775566, ext 2601 or email majulah@teckguan.com.
Tawau Hills National Park
Pack a picnic and head over to the Tawau Hills National Park, a
rugged landscape formed by volcanic remains. The park
presents nature lovers with picnic areas, camping grounds and
chalets in the midst of a lush rainforest. With more than a few
trekking trails, the Park is a great place for treks through the
beautiful dipterocarp forest, and you may want to lace up those
hiking boots for a hike up to its highest peak Mount Magdalena
at 4300 feet. The Tawau River cuts through the park and creates
several beautiful waterfalls, one of them the Table Waterfall
which forms a little pool at the bottom, a perfect place for a
refreshing dip. Or perhaps take a short trek to the sulphuric hot
springs for atherapeutic soak instead. You will probably see Red
Leaf Monkeys and Long-Tailed Macaques, but you may also
spot the rarer Giant Tree Squirrel and Forest Tortoise. Within the
Park is also the world’s tallest tropical rainforest tree, the Shorea
faguetiana, standing at a magnificent 88.3 metres. Your visit to
Tawau Hills Park will certainly be rewarded with these and a
myriad of other wild wonders within its 280 square kilometres.
As public transport is not readily available to this park located in
the Bal Estate, you should take a taxi there. It is open daily from
7.00am to 6.00pm. For more information, contact the Tawau Hills
Resort at 089 768719, Tawau Hills Park at 089 918827 or Sabah
Parks at 088 211881
Shan Shui Golf and Country Club
Golfers will want to tee off at this award-winning golf course that
has more than a few things to boast about. Shan Shui was
designed by Nelson and Haworth, the world-renown golf course
architects. Since its opening in 1997, the golf course has been
recognised for having the best par-5 in Asia and a Top 250
par-5. This golf course also has the unique wildlife factor - there
is a resident crocodile at hole-3, hornbills and Brahman kites fly
above 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 swimming
pool for all the comforts for a good golfing getaway. The Shan
Shui 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 the
Sabah Tourism Board at 088 212121, Sri Pelancongan
Sabah 088 232121 or visit the website at
www.sabahtourism.com
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in hi-res format (300dpi) at Lot 4, Ground Floor, Block L,
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DusunRanau
bout 39,643 of the 49,358 total population in Ranau are
A people from the Dusun tribe. Before corporate times, the
Dusun Ranau were traditionally rice farmers, rubber
planters, hunters and vegetable and fruit sellers. Both the
men 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 mountain
guides and porters. The Ranau Dusuns also celebrate the
Kaamatan (Harvest) Festival in every month of May every
year, just like the other Dusuns from other districts. The most
popular traditional foods of Ranau Dusun are known as
‘tuhau’ and ‘bosou’. The term ‘tuhau’ came from the plant
that is used to make the food itself - tuhau, which is chopped
and then mixed with vinegar and salt. ‘Bosou’ is made of
rice, fish, and pangi (as the Ranau Dusun called it) and also
salt. The Ranau Dusun dwelling is mostly made of wood and
bamboo. The native language spoken is Dusun. Today the
younger generation is conversant in Malay as well. Medtemu
is a dance performed when the Ranau Dusun meet to settle
a dispute among themselves. Medtemu stands for “a meet-
ing to settle disputes” and this dance reflects that with
stomps & barks from the dancers. Today the dance is per-
formed during social occasions & can be seen during the
Kaamatan Festival. The dance is performed to a gong beat
called the siri-siri petinduk. In this dance, the men wear a
vest made of tree bark while the women dress in an intri-
cately embroidered garment called sinambayaka.
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Pesta Rumbia, 4-6 Julai 2008
ara yang baik untuk menghabiskan cuti
C hujung minggu anda pada 4 dan 6 Julai
ini adalah dengan datang ke Kuala Penyu
untuk Festival Pokok Sago ke-18, yang juga
dikenali sebagai Pesta Rumbia.
Dalam perayaan dua hari inilah
masyarakat tempatan Kuala Penyu
memberikan penghormatan dan meraikan
pokok sagu kerana pelbagai kegunaannya.
Pokok sagu telah memainkan peranan
penting dalam kehidupan penduduk tem-
patan sejak beberapa generasi.
Pengunjung berpeluang melihat cara-cara
pokok sagu diproses dan digunakan secara
kreatif untuk pelbagai kegunaan seperti
dijadikan atap, kraf tangan dan makanan
tempatan.
Pengunjung juga bolah menjangka
dapat menikmati pelbagai acara menarik
lain seperti permainan tradisional, per-
tandingan menyanyi, selain kemuncak per-
ayaan Pesta Rumbia iaitu pertabalan Ratu
Cantik Pesta Rumbia. Singgahlah di Pusat
Maklumat Rumbia di Kampung Kasugira di
Nikmatilah Hidangan
ntuk suasana yang nyaman, perkhidmatan
U yang baik dan cita rasa eksotik, makanlah di
Spice Garden, terletak di D/Junction di Lido, Kita
Kinabalu. Restoran ini menghidangkan
makanan India utara dengan sentuhan perisa
Arab.
Dinding mereka dihiasi dengan seni lukisan
timur tengah dan India dan suasananya
diperkaya dengan muzik yang indah, cukup
perlahan untuk membolehkan anda berbual
seronok bersama-sama rakan-rakan.
Daripada pembuka selera sehinggalah
pencuci mulut, menu komprehensif mereka
menawarkan resipi asli yang menjanjikan
kepuasan tidak sekadar mengatasi rasa lapar
anda. Pelayan akan membawakan popadum
yang rangup kepada anda dengan tiga pilihan
cecah – jeruk mangga, cutni pudina dan acar
(jeruk buah-buahan) sementara anda menanti
hidangan makan malam anda tiba. Mintalah
pelayan untuk mencadangkan makanan
vegetarian yang menjadi pilihan utama di Spice
Bahasa Malaysia
Kuala Penyu untuk mengetahui maklumat
lebih banyak tentang Pesta Rumbia.
Kunjungan ke perayaan Pesta Rumbia
bukan saja boleh memberikan pendidikan,
tetapi turut memberikan peluang kepada
pengunjung untuk menikmati pelbagai
hidangan tempatan dan buah-buahan yang
membangkitkan selera.
Terletak hanya dua jam memandu dari
Bandaraya Kota Kinabalu, untuk ke Kuala
Penyu hanya sejam menaiki bot dari Pulau
Tiga yang terkenal sebagai Pulau Survivor,
Pusat Peranginan Tempurung yang indah,
dan Klias Wetlands yang menjadi kediaman
beberapa spesis monyet eksotik selain
banyak hidupan liar lain.
Kunjungan anda pada tahun ini
menjanjikan hujung minggu yang tidak pernah
anda rasai.
Untuk maklumat lanjut, hubungi Abdul
Rahim @ Rosli Yacob/Abdul Rahim Said di
talian 087 884232 / 884364, 013 8832480
(Abdul Rahim Said) atau faks 087 884229.
SpiceGarden
Garden.
Pesanlah aloo paratha, , nikmati rogan josh
kambing dan dengan pastinya rasalah aloo
ghobi andraki (kentang dan bunga kubis
dimasak dengan halia). Tukang masak di sini
dengan gembiranya akan menyediakannya
kurang pedas, sederhana pedas atau pedas
mengikut pilihan anda, jadi jangan teragak-agak
untuk meminta. Rasai sendiri segelas teh
Masala, teh pemberi kesegaran yang diadun
dengan sedikit rempah, atau segelas dadih lassi
klasik. Kemudian lengkapkan hidangan anda
dengan sedikit manisan India seperti puding
lobak atau ais krim buatan sendiri.
Spice Garden turut menyediakan hidangan
katering, kenduri perkahwinan, perayaan hari
jadi, koktel jamuan makan dan sebagainya.
Restoran ini tarlatan di D’Junction, Batu 3 Jalan
Lintas / Jalan Penampang.
Untuk tempahan dan maklumat lanju, sila
hubungi talian 088 227813 atau 016
2577896.
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Pesta Gambus, 25-27 Julai 2008

ambus ialah alat muzik bertali yang dicipta oleh masyarakat
G 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 melihat
pembikinan kuih-muih tempatan. Selain itu, jangan lupa singgah di
gerai kraftangan untuk melihat pertunjukan membuat kraftangan
oleh penduduk tempatan.

Datang dan rasai perayaan satu lagi warisan etnik unik Sabah

RumahPanjangRungus, pada Festival Pesta Gambus!

Untuk maklumat lanjut, hubungi Datuk Haji Yusof di talian

KampungBayanggazo 088 252692, fax 088 214281 atau email

Yusof.Kasim@sabah.gov.my

erletak di sebuah lembah lebih kurang 41 kilometer di selatan pekan

T Kudat 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 muzik
tradisi 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 moden
mengakibatkan rumah panjang seumpamanya semakin berkurangan. Di
Kampung Bavanggazo berdekatan Tinangol di daerah Kudat, kita boleh
merasai gaya hidup masyarakat yang menarik ini di rumah panjang yang
dibuat sepenuhnya daripada peralatan tradisional tetapi ditambah den-
gan keselesaan moden seperti tandas dan bilik mandi.
Pengunjung yang berminat merasai pengalaman tinggal di rumah
panjang Rungus tradisional ini tanpa mengorbankan keselesaan moden
seperti bilik mandi dan tandas akan menemui yang mereka ingini di
Kampung Bavanggazo.
Rumah panjang ini menawarkan bilik tidur berkembar yang selesa
dengan tiupan angin yang nyaman di ruang beranda. Di sana makanan
tempatan boleh dinikmati dan dibuat juga persembahan kebudayaan.
Anda boleh melihat wanita melakukan tenunan atau menjahit manik, dan
membeli hasilnya di sebuah kedai kraf tangan kecil yang berdekatan.
Diusahakan sebagai projek masyarakat, ruman panjang
Bavanggazo boleh dikunjungi pada siang hari, tetapi untuk mengalami
cara hidup tempatan yang lebih baik, termasuk hidangan makanan tra-
disional dan tarian serta muzik malam, adalah lebih baik untuk
bermalam.
Rumah panjang ini turut menyediakan pakej homestay untuk
mereka yang ingin mengalami kehidupan communal seumpama ini di
pedal man Sabah. Harga pakej homestay secara amnya amat
berpatutan dan ia termasuklah penginapan dan makanan, belum lagi
menyebut istiadat unik yang sering dipersembahkan oleh kaum Rungus
ketika bukan waktu lawatan.
Lebih kurang dua setengah jam melalui jalan utama, adalah lebih
baik anda menggunakan perkhidmatan kenderaan yang ditempah,
memandu sendiri atau menerusi operator pelancongan tempatan.
Hubungi Rumah panjang Rungus Kampung Bavanggazo di talian 088
614088 / 621971 (En. Angkung) atau 088 622524 (En. Maranjak)
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 TAMU MARKETS MUSEUMS & MEMORIALS
KOTA KINABALU SANDAKAN Bukit Tengkorak Archaelogical
Sabah State Museum Agnes Keith House, Sandakan Site Museum, Semporna
* most tamus operate as early as 6am and close by 2pm. Mon – Sun: 9.00am – 5.00pm Mon - Sun: 9.00am - 5.00pm Mon – Sun: 9.00am – 5.00pm
Jln. Bukit Istana Lama, Kota Kinabalu Tel: 089-222679 Tel: 088-253199
Kota Kinabalu Kudat Tel: 088-253199/263551
OTHER DISTRICTS
Sandakan Memorial Park
Gaya Street Fair - Sunday Matunggong Lama - Saturday Sabah Islamic Mon - Sun: 9am-5pm Murut Museum (Sabah Murut
Kampung Air - Sunday Matunggong Baru - Thursday Civilisation Museum Sibuga Forest Reserve Cultural Centre , Tenom)
Mon – Sun: 9.00am – 5.00pm Mile 7, Jalan Labuk, Sandakan Mon – Sun: 9.00 am – 5.00 pm
Jalan Menteri, off Jalan Tunku Abdul Tel: 016 8221616 (Doris) Lembaga Kebudayaan Negeri Sabah
Penampang Kota Marudu Rahman, (Tenom Branch) W.D.T 72, 89909
Tenom.
Donggongon Pekan Kota Marudu - Kota Kinabalu Sandakan Heritage Museum
Tel: 088-538227/538228 Mon - Sun: 9am-5pm Tel: 087-734506
Thursday & Friday Saturday & Sunday Wisma Warisan, Sandakan
Sabah Ethnobotanical Tel: 089-222679 Mat Salleh Memorial, Tambunan
Heritage Museum Open Daily
Papar Tuaran Mon – Sun: 9.00am – 5.00pm Batu Tulug Archaeological Site Kg. Tibabar, Tambunan
Lok Kawi Sabindo - Saturday Pekan Tuaran - Sunday Bukit Istana Lama, Kota Kinabalu Museum, Kinabatangan Tel :088-253199/ 263551
Tel: 088-253199/263551 Mon – Sun: 9.00am – 5.00pm
Kiulu - Tuesday Tel: 088-253199 Kundasang War Memorial,
Sandakan Second World War Open daily including Public Holidays
Sandakan Town - Sunday Tambunan Memorial Petagas TAWAU Tel: 019 899 2041 (Mr. Sevee
Open daily Teck Guan Cocoa Museum Charuruks)
Gua Mantong Jaya - Sunday Bingkor - Thursday Tel:088-253199 Mon-Fri: 8am -11:30am
Quailey Hill
1:30pm-4:30pm
Kinarut Mansion Ruins Museum Sat: 8am-12pm Sun: Closed Open daily including Public Holidays
Tawau Kota Belud Mon – Sun: 9.00am – 5.00pm Mile 2, Tanjung Batu Laut, Teck Guan 8.00am to 5.00pm
Sabah Tea Garden, KM 17 Jalan
Bandar Tawau - Sunday Pekan Kota Belud - Sunday Tel: 088-253199/263551 Factory, Tawau
Tel:089-775566 ext 2601 Ranau-Sandakan, Kg Nalapak, Ranau.
Tun Mustapha Gallery
Ranau Sipitang Mon - Sat: 8.00am to 5.00pm
Aras Podium, Yayasan Sabah
Pekan Kundasang - Friday Sindumin - Saturday Tel: 088-321153 / 326683

TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRES

Sabah Tourism Board
No.51, Jalan Gaya, 88000, Kota Kinabalu
Tel: 088-212121 Fax: 088-212075
Email: info@sabahtourism.com
Website: www.sabahtourism.com
Open: 8:00am to 5:00pm (Mon-Fri)
9:00am to 4:00pm (Weekend & PH)
Sri Pelancongan Sabah Sdn Bhd Tourism Malaysia (Sabah)
Lot 4, Ground Floor, Block L, Sinsuran Complex, Lot 1-0-7, Ground Floor, Block 1, Lorong Api-Api
88000, Kota Kinabalu 1, Api Api Centre, 88000, Kota Kinabalu
Tel: 088-232121 Fax: 088-265540 Tel:088-248698/ 211732
Email: info@sabahtourism.com E-mail: enquiries@tourism.gov.my
Website: www.sabahtourism.com Website: www.tourism.gov.my
Open: 8:00amto 5:00pm (Mon-Fri) Open: 8:00am to 5:00pm (Mon-Fri)
8:00am-4:00pm (Weekend & PH) Closed on weekends

SANDAKAN (089)
Fire Department - 994 Yayasan Sabah Ambulance
Useful Numbers

088-326655 !Hospital 212111 LABUAN (087)

Ambulance
/Police -999 !Airport 660405 !Hospital 413333
Queen Elizabeth Hospital Information Services !Immigrations 668308 !Airport 415015
088-218166 088-280600/ 280631/ 280641
Police Hotline !Immigrations 412298
HQ SABAH – 088-253555 TAWAU (089)
KK – 088-221191 Damai Specialist Centre
International
088-222922 !Hospital 773533
Telephone Directory
Airport - 088-238555 Sabah Medical Centre Assistance -108 !Airport 950013
088-211333 !Immigrations 773343