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Cicada, the Noisiest Insect in Borneo

by MySabah.comMarch 28, 2024June 25, 20240

There are around 3,000 species of cicadas worldwide, with approximately 150 species found in Malaysia alone. Sabah, in particular, has over 80 described cicada species. …

Top 10 Travel Destinations of Sabah

by MySabah.comMarch 17, 2024March 17, 20242

Welcome to our list of the top 10 travel destinations in Sabah. Handpicked for their popularity and quality, these attractions offer unforgettable experiences. Our recommendations …

Aura Montoria, the Rock Garden of Mount Kinabalu

by MySabah.comJanuary 7, 2024January 11, 20243

Aura Montoria is touted as one of Sabah’s top hiking spots, and after experiencing it firsthand, I don’t think it’s overrated. Hiking here offers an …

Bukit Panchang, the Volcanic Hill of Tawau

by MySabah.comDecember 23, 2023January 9, 20240

Mount Kinabalu is the sacred mountain of Sabah’s indigenous people. During the active volcanic period from the Early Miocene to the Pleistocene in the eastern …

Rainforest Discovery Center (RDC), a Park in the Jungle

by MySabah.comDecember 15, 2023April 30, 20245

The Rainforest Discovery Center (RDC) is one of the most accessible natural rainforest parks in Sabah. It sits by a lake at the edge of …

Climbing Mount Wullersdorf, the Land of Crystals and Red River

by MySabah.comSeptember 25, 2023September 25, 20230

Imagine you are an adventurer in a role-playing game and given a quest that says, “Find the magic crystals on an extinct volcano mountain, where …

10 Taboos in Borneo Forest

by MySabah.comAugust 17, 2023August 28, 202310

Now is Hungry Ghost Month, so it’s a good time to talk about the spiritual world. Borneo forest was used to be the most mysterious …

Batu Punggul, the Sacred Hill of Sabah

by MySabah.comMay 10, 2023March 19, 20240

I was awed by the majestic Batu Punggul, a 220-Metre-high limestone pinnacle in Sapulut, in the interior of Sabah, Malaysia. Before it’s open to tourists …