Semporna citizens celebrate English Channel swimmer as hero

Semporna: solo swimmers swim the English Channel 1Malaysia Unity (RPSI1M), Estino Taniyu, who managed to cross the English Channel on 21 September, is celebrated as a hero by the people of Semporna. Members of the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) 24-year-old received thunderous applause from more 2,000 people gathered in the village of Semporna-Egret Egret, birthplace Estino, this...

Legendary stories

Fairy in Kuala Turtle and Wells Pepper Magical Mystery Three islands not only known as a famous tourist destination, but also save a lot of mysterious past.  According to the stories of elders, in the old days there was a cypress pepper rice magical island.The chilli plants have a very large stick like a coconut tree. If you want to reap you have to climb. However,...

Early detection of breast cancer can safely life

KOTA KINABALU: The early detection of breast cancer through a mammogram test can help save lives if detected early. Minister of Community Development and Consumer Affairs Minister Datuk Azizah Mohd Dun said the findings show the chances of cure are high if the cancer is detected and treated effectively in its early stages. "Therefore, the awareness is a major factor to detect cancer at an...

Breast cancer sufferers have to speak up to share information

by Siti Aishah NARUDIN,  Lucilla (second left) and Sivakumar (second right) posing with other invited guests. KOTA KINABALU: To encourage breast cancer survivors to come forward and share information, Kinabalu Pink Ribbon actively conducting outreach programs throughout the state. As a non-governmental organization (NGO), the association wants more breast cancer patients in this...

List Of Attraction around Kota Kinabalu

Aquarium & Marine Museum Atkinson Clock Tower Borneo Art Gallery Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa CHI, The Spa at Shangri-La's Tanjung Aru Resort & Spa City Mosque Double Six Monument Gaya Street (Sunday Market) Hakod Oasis Spa Handicraft Market Jari Jari (Day Spa) for Body & Mind Relaxation Jesselton Point Waterfront Ka'andaman Traditional Healing Garden KDCA Cultural Village Kipandi...

Kota Kinabalu (Capital City)

Kota Kinabalu, formerly known as Jesselton, is the city capital of Sabah as well as the capital of the West Coast Division of Sabah. Strategically situated in the Northwest Coast of Borneo Island, facing the South China Sea and Tunku Abdul Rahman Park on one side, and set against the backdrop of Mount Kinabalu; this beautiful ‘Nature Resort City’ stretches for miles along the coast and towards...

Sipitang

Sipitang is a town which is also a parliamentary constituency located in the Interior Division of Sabah. It is the closest town to the Sabah-Sarawak border, situated 44 kilometers south of Beaufort and 144 kilometers south of Kota Kinabalu.Sipitang is home of the Kedayan, Lundayeh, Brunei Malay and Murut indigenous people. Its mainly undisturbed surrounding offers...

Driving directions to Sipitang, Sabah

Kota Kinabalu Airport Jalan Lapangan Terbang (Lama) Kota Kinabalu, Sabah 1. Head southeast on Jalan Bunga Rayatoward Jalan Kepayan 350 m 2. Turn left onto Jalan Kepayan 97 m 3. Make a U-turn at Jalan Pahlawan 1.3 km 4. Continue onto Jalan Putatan 8.9 km 5. Turn right Go through 1 roundabout 16.5...

District of Sabah

Beaufort Keningau Kinarut / Papar Kota Belud Kota Kinabalu (Capital City) Kota Marudu Kuala Penyu Kudat Kundasang Labuan F.T Lahad Datu Ranau Sandakan Semporna Sipitang Tambunan Tawau Tenom Tuar...

Daling Daling Dance ( video )

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Magunatip Dance ( video )

This Magunatip dance belongs to the Muruts tribe of Kuhijaw (Kwijau). This dance is previously performed to celebrate a successful battle or to welcome a victorious headhunting party. However, today it is only performed at festive occasion. The Muruts are concentrated in the interior district of Tenom, and surrounding areas. They are also known a the "Headhunters". This clip was taken Mari-Mair...

Magunatip Dance

Magunatip dance is a folk dance, tribal society some Murut in the interior of Sabah.  Magunatip word taken from the word "atip meaning 'to press between two surfaces. Dancers Magunatip require skill and agility to dance among the bamboo that are hit together to  produce the rhythm of the dance. Usually this does not require the accompaniment of dance music because...

Sumazau

Sumazau is a traditional folk dance of Sabah Sabah is well known in and around Malaysia . It is a dance tradition Kadazandusun often presented in Tadau Kaamatan which means Harvest Day is celebrated in the state of Sabah on each May. This elegantly dance inspiration is from an eagle flight patterns seen the rest of the farmers in the fields...