Sabah（Malay: Sabah), abbreviated as sand, isMalaysiaOne of the 13 states, located in the northern part of Borneo Island.
Sabah is the second largest region in the country, second only to theSarawak, And the southernIndonesiaThe province of East Kalimantan borders.
Sabah enjoys the reputation of Land Below The Wind (Land Below The Wind) or the land under the wind, because Sabah is located in the south of the Philippines, which is ravaged by typhoons, but the typhoon does not pass through here. The capital of Sabah is Kota Kinabalu, formerly known as Jesselton. Other major towns are Sandakan, Tawau, Kennedyau, Beaufort (English: Beaufort, Malaysia), Kudat, Semporna, Lahad Datu, Tuaran, Barbah, Spittan, Tannam, Lanao , Kedah Maulut, Wanlao, etc. The Sabah government formed by the Bharatiya Janata Party under the leadership of Harris in Labuan was handed over to the Federal Government in 1984. It is now a Federal Territory and Malaysia's only offshore financial center.
The Sabah people are divided into three major ethnic groups: Chinese, Kadashan and Bajau. They speak Mandarin, English, Kadashan and Malay respectively. Sabah began to beU.KReigned until September 16, 1963, and Sarawak broke away from British rule and combined Malaya andSingaporeForm the Federation of Malaysia.
city
- Kota Kinabalu-the capital of Sabah.
- Sandakan
- Tawau
- Root bite
- Beaufort (English: Beaufort, Malaysia)
- Guda
- Semporna
- Lahad Datu
- Tuaran
- Bar
- Spittan
- Dannan
- Blue brain
- Kedah Malu
- Wanlao
Other destinations
learn
history
Sabah was known as North Borneo before joining the Federation of Malaysia in 1963. It belonged to the Islamic monarch of Brunei in the 16th century, and the northeast port of the state belonged to the Sultan of Sulu (surrounded by the southern island of the Philippines). In the middle of the 18th century, Europeans emerged in this area. The British East India Company signed a contract with the Sulu Sultan to set up a trading post on Pulau Balambangan. In November 1805, the island was abandoned by them.
In 1865, the US consul in Brunei, Claude Lee Moses, obtained a lease in North Borneo. This lease was transferred to an American company that tried to set up a trading post in Kimanis today. This plan was also unsuccessful, and the trading post was abandoned. After this lease was sold to the Austrian consul Alfred Dent in Hong Kong, Alfred Dent established the British North Borneo Company in 1882 to develop the colony. First select the capital in Kudat, then move toSandakan(Sandakan). Borneo became a protectorate of the British Empire in 1888, but the jurisdiction and control of the area remained in the hands of the British North Borneo Company until the Japanese invasion in 1942. Of course, there was also some resistance to the rule of the British North Borneo Company, including the resistance of the Mat Salleh in the late 1890s and the Maoru tribe in the early 20th century.
Between 1942 and 1945, Japan carried out bloody rule over this area, and another internationally known atrocities of the Japanese army: Death March 2428 people marched from Sandakan to La Nao on the east side of Kunda. Along the way, the Japanese soldiers did their best to abuse prisoners of war. In the end, among the 2,428 prisoners of war who participated in the death marches, only 6 An Australian prisoner of war arrived alive). After Japan surrendered, North Borneo was managed by the British Military Administration and became a British overseas territory in 1946. The capital of North Borneo was moved from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu (now known as Kota Kinabalu).
In 1963, North Borneo, Malaysia, Sarawak and Singapore formed the Federation of Malaysia, after which it was called Sahah.
culture
Sabah is the most culturally diverse state in Malaysia. The population is about 2.5 million, which includes indigenous people (which also includes Muslim and non-Muslim groups), Chinese and other minorities such as Indians and Asian-Europeans. The main aborigines include Kadashan Dushun, Maolu, Bayao, Sulu, Visayan and indigenous people. Most Chinese immigrated to Malaysia during the British colonial period and belonged to the Hakka people, but there are also many Chinese who speak Cantonese, and they are mainly concentrated in Sandakan. There are also many Filipinos and Indonesians in Sabah who entered illegally in the early days and then became naturalized under the controversial policy.
For the indigenous population of non-Muslims in Sabah, the most important festival is the Harvest Festival (Kaamatan, English: Harvest Festival). This holiday is generally in May, and the last two days of the month are public holidays in Sabah. The most popular celebration is the Queen of Beauty (unduk ngadau, English: Harvest Queen in Kadazan). In this event, girls from all over Sabah will compete for the "crown." Many people drink alcohol, and the festive atmosphere is very strong; Sabah is immersed in the joy of celebrating the harvest, singing and laughing, frolicking and reveling.
arrival
Travel around
airplane
train
car
The main cities and towns in Sabah are connected by a complete road system. Bus express buses take tourists to and from major towns, while minibuses carry passengers in the suburbs of the city. Passengers departing from the capital Kota Kinabalu can also take air-conditioned tour buses or minibuses to and from major towns. The journey from the capital to Tawau takes about 9 hours. Sandakan, Lahad Datu, and Semporna also have a frequent and convenient land transportation network. The long-distance bus is a fairly economical, safe and convenient choice for independent travelers and backpackers. Most long-distance buses in Sabah are equipped with air-conditioning and spacious and comfortable seats, and some have stereos and TVs. There are many long-distance buses, and they run between all major big towns in Sabah. Except for suspending meals or letting tourists go to the bathroom during the itinerary, almost no rest. These long-distance routes are jointly operated by several bus companies, and there are morning and afternoon buses every day. There are ticket counters of various companies at the bus stop, and the fares are roughly the same. Stations generally start operations around dagger in the morning. Some small buses will wait for enough passengers before leaving. Sabah has good traffic conditions, and traffic jams are not frequent. The itinerary of Viet Nam travels in Kuching (Sarawak) by car or bus (bus). Brunei and Sabah are easy to arrange. Passports must be stamped when arriving at each border checkpoint. When buying a ticket at a station to go to your destination, you can ask and arrange the return timetable and boarding location, and you can also buy a round-trip ticket. There may be several companies operating the same route. Please confirm that the company name on the ticket matches the bus before boarding. Kota Kinabalu City Bus/Bus Terminal (next to Wawasan Plaza Shopping Center) There are two types of buses/buses at this terminal. One is blue-yellow. The city bus (City Bus) at various locations in the center of Kota Kinabalu is charged at RM 5 angles. The other is the mini bus, which travels between Kota Kinabalu and surrounding towns/suburbs. The mini bus back to Kota Kinabalu can only stop at this terminal.Timetable reference
Bus
In the major cities of Sabah, minibuses are used to travel to and from the urban areas on fixed routes (the minibuses are printed with regional routes beside the body. Due to the low fare and frequent trips, it is an ideal means of transportation to visit the city’s attractions. But its body Small, most do not have air-conditioning, the car will be very crowded when there are many people during peak hours, and it is not as comfortable as a taxi. The minibus runs very frequently in the morning and afternoon. At night, there are fewer trains. Get on the bus Please bring your own cash change (some 1 yuan notes and coins). There are also minibuses in remote villages, but many are unlicensed. For safety reasons, please do not take such unlicensed minibuses.Timetable reference
ferry
go sightseeing
- Kinabalu National Park
- Kota Kinabalu City-Tunku Abdul Rahman Park
- Sandakan-Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre (Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre)
- Gomantong Cave
- Sandakan-Selingan Island National Park (Selingan Island National Park)
- Pulau Sipadan
- Kota Kinabalu City-Sabah State Museum
- Penang Hill
- Tawau Hill National Park-(Tawau Hill National Park)
- Shan Shui Golf & Country Club-(Shan Shui Golf & Country Club)
- Mabul Island-(Pulau Mabul)
- Tabin Wildlife Reserve
- Lokkawai Wildlife Park
- Kiulu White Water Rafting
Activity
Shopping
The coastal area of Kota Kinabalu, which combines nature and modern buildings, is where most of the shopping malls are located. In recent years, several major shopping malls have been located on the coastline of Kota Kinabalu, although it is inevitable that they will sufferarrive