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- Sabah
Sabah
Evocatively named, 'Land below the wind', Sabah is situated at
the northeast corner of Borneo, below the typhoon belt in East
Malaysia. Most visitors to Sabah are lured by the natural splendor
of the state and the unique experience of its national parks. The
rugged landscape is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts with some of
the highest mountains in Malaysia to climb, and one of the richest
and least spoilt underwater ecosystems in the world to dive in.
Other extreme sports like paragliding and skydiving are adding to
Sabah's growing reputation as an adventure destination.
Its spectacular environment boasts one of the largest
rainforests in the world and the highest mountain peak in South
East Asia, Mt Kinabalu, stands at 13,500 feet (4,101m) within
Kinabalu Park. The park is the most visited and has been declared a
World Heritage Site in recognition of its incredible variety. A
popular trek is the two-day summit trail. Sabah's diversity extends
to the indigenous people of the area that comprise 31 different
groups speaking more than 50 indigenous languages. These ethnic
differences form a rich culture of music, dance and handicrafts
that are unique to the region.
Sabah is an expensive travel destination with the only real
'budget' accommodation located at Kinabalu National Park and Poring
Hot Springs. Direct flights to Sabah are routed to the capital,
Kota Kinabalu. Sabah is losing ground in tourism as ongoing
conflict and violence against foreigners keeps many away.
Information & Facts
Climate
Sabah experiences a tropical climate with generally hot and
sunny weather throughout the year. Average temperatures hover round
90F (32C) making it an ideal holiday destination at any time of the
year. There are two main seasons though in Sabah, the dry season,
which runs from April to October, and the wet season which runs
from November to March, though during these months the rain is
sporadic and never lasts too long before the sun comes out
again.
Language
Bahasa Melayu is the national language, but English is
widely spoken and is the language of business. Cantonese, Hokkien
and Hakka are spoken by the Malaysias Chinese population and Tamil,
Malayalam and Hindi among the Indian population.
Money
The Malaysian Ringit (MYR), also referred to as the Malaysian
Dollar, is divided into 100 sen. Malaysian banks charge in the
region of US$2-3 for foreign exchange transactions. Moneychangers
are generally quicker to deal with and do not charge commission;
their rates however are variable. Pounds or dollars are the easiest
to exchange. Travellers cheques can be exchanged at banks and some
hotels. All major credit cards are accepted at upmarket hotels,
shops and restaurants. ATMs are widely available.