Sabah, the second largest state in Malaysia occupies the northern tip of Borneo Island. Sabah’s 74, 500 square kilometers of land area is dominated by one grand feature, Mount Kinabalu, the highest mountain in Southeast Asia.

Sabah state capital, Kota Kinabalu is a modern sprawling town conveniently situated by the South China Sea maintaining its natural beauty. More than half of Sabah is forested, with over 40 % of the land designated as Forest Reserve and National Park.

Sabah’s population of over 1.7 million comprises of at least 30 different ethnic groups. Making up about one third of the population are the Kadazan-Dusun followed by the Chinese, Malays, Murut and Bajau.

Being Malaysian state, the official language is Bahasa Melayu although English is widely spoken over the state. Islam is the official religion. However, the diverse community practicing other religions are equally tolerated and respected.

Tourism In Sabah

Sabah is on of the world’s treasure houses of wildlife. Mt. Kinabalu towers over the rest of Southeast Asia. Sipadan Island and Layang-Layang Island are dream destinations for avid divers. Tunku Abdul Rahman Park offer sun, sea and underwater adventures.

Nature lovers can seek excitement shooting rapids or following nature trails in search of wild orchids and the rare Sumatran Rhinocerous in the wetland of forest parks.

In Sabah, there is a world of superlative just waiting to be discovered.