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Bornean peacock-pheasant, the Most Beautiful Bird of Borneo

by MySabah.comDecember 30, 2024January 17, 20250

Borneo is home to an incredible 688 bird species, with 66 endemic to the island and six unique to Sabah, making Sabah one of the …

Top Night Walk and Herping Destinations in Sabah

by MySabah.comDecember 24, 2024January 17, 20250

When night falls in Borneo, most tourists call it a day, while there are a group of tourists who can’t wait to enter the dark …

Climbing Mount Minodtuhan, the 8th Highest Mountain of Malaysia

by MySabah.comNovember 23, 2024December 1, 20240

Ever wondered what it’s like to climb a misty, moss-covered mountain in the clouds? Mount Minodtuhan (Local Name: Gunung Minodtuhan), Malaysia’s eighth-highest peak, offers just …

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. …

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 …