Kota Kinabalu city, affectionately known as KK, is a 2.5 hour flight from Singapore. It is the capital city of Sabah state in Borneo Malaysia. With a population of 500,000, the city is the 3rd most gazetted in Malaysia.  KK city is locally known as the ‘Land Below the Wind’ as it is located just below the tropical typhoon belt. The tropical Read more...

This article contains affiliate links. If you click and make a purchase I will make a commission at no extra cost to you. This article was first published on Nov 2, 2016 and updated in February 2018. The highest mountain on the island of Borneo, Mount Kinabalu stands at an impressive 4,096 metres and is one of the most popular Read more...

Manukan Island or Pulau Manukan is a 51-acre island, the second largest of the 5 tropical islands at Tunku Abdul Rahman Park. It takes an hour to walk from one end to the other. The island is surrounded by a coral reef and white sandy beaches; it is ideal for relaxing on the beach, snorkelling, and diving. The island is Read more...