world’s best dive sites.

Organiser:
District Office of Semporna
4th Special Olympics Mt. Kinabalu For further info: Jaafar Haji Ismail
Challenge 2008 Zachary S. Mobijohn (Sri Pelancongan Sabah
17 – 20 April 2008 Sdn. Bhd)
A Malaysia Book of Records attempt to have Tel: +60 89 781518, 088 232121
more than 50 Intellectually Challenged athletes Fax: +60 89 781472, 088 265540
from 6 countries reach the summit at Mt. Email: Zachary@sabahtourism.com
Kinabalu.
Organiser:
Special Olympics Sabah Lest We Forget Run
Handicraft Exhibition For further info: Simon Koh 24 April 2008
Every Saturday and Sunday for the Advisor Special Olympics Sabah The run is held in remembrance of the brave
month of April 2008 Tel: +60 88 270226 heroes who sacrificed their lives for the freedom
Sabah is known for its various ethnic handi- Fax: +60 88 270227 of Sabah. The event is also an effort to instill
crafts, using skills that are passed down from Email: sosabah3@streamyx.com awareness in the public on the valiant efforts of
one generation to the next. In this exhibition, get our soldiers in defending and protecting our
to know the various types of handicraft found in country as we strived towards independence.
Sabah and the craftspeople behind it. Organiser:
Organiser: Kota Kinabalu City Hall
Monsopiad Cultural Village For further info:
For further info: Elizabeth Borubui
Monsopiad Cultural Village Tel: +60 88 521800
Tel: +60 88 774 337 Fax: +60 88 316137
Fax: +60 761 680 Email: elizabeth@dbkk.sabah.gov.my
Email: info@monsopiad.com
Anzac Day
Sabah International Fishing 25 April 2008
Tournament An annual event to commemorate the
11-13th April 2008 Australian and New Zealand Army servicemen
Sabah waters have some of the best sites for who fought during World War II in Sabah. Many
the challenge and excitement of game fishing. retired servicemen and family members from
The tournament promotes the sport and attracts Australia and New Zealand make a pilgrimage
anglers from all over the region. to Sabah during this time of the year to remem-
Organiser: ber the fallen and the locals who risked their
Sabah Angler’s Association lives to help others.
For further info: Organisers:
Zachary Mobijohn /Richard Leong Office of Australian War Graves, Canberra
Tel: +60 88 232 121, +60 19 881 8015 Sandakan Municipal Council
Email: sabahanglers@gmail.com. For further info: Charlotte Sarossy /
Catherin Chua
Tel: +60 89 224026
Faks: +60 89 272112
Email: Charlotte.Sarossy@dva.gov.au or
Catherin.Chua@sabah.gov.my
15th Regatta Lepa Semporna – Water Freedom of Entry Ceremony
Festival 26th April 2006
18 – 20 April 2008 A ceremonial ritual which dates back to
Semporna comes to life with the Bajau seafar- medieval times where soldiers march through
ers’ unique festival of Regatta Lepa where a the city to symbolize friendship and goodwill.
competition of the most beautiful traditional sail- For further info:
boats is held. Witness other out of the ordinary Sabah Tourism Board or Sri Pelancongan
tele-matches such as the boat tug-of-war, kayak Sabah
race and boat racing. The town of Semporna is Tel: +60 88 212 121, +60 88 232 121
also home to fresh seafood and gateway to the Website: http;//www.sabahtourism.com
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ADVISOR YBhg. Dato’ Seri Tengku Zainal Adlin / Sitti B. Damsal

EDITOR Yolanda Graham

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Sabah Tourism Board. 6 Nightlife in the City

7 Eating Out
From the Editor The Pirates Bar and Atlantis Brasserie
Kohinoor Kingfisher

A
quarter of the year has flown past
and much has happened since we 8 Spa Essentials
jollied up for the New Year.
Ka’andaman Traditional Healing
Highlights of the celebrations and
activities we started the year with were a
grand state-level cultural carnival to 9 Places of Interest
celebrate Sabah’s cultural richness and Balung Eco Resort
diversity in January; February was packed
with festivities centring on Kota Kinabalu’s
10 Feature
commemoration of its 8th year as a city
Tenom Coffee Adventure
and Chinese New Year celebrations; In
March, athletes from all over the world
took part in the 9th Sabah Adventure Only six survived, all escaping their cap- 12 Through The Lens
Challenge to conquer 200km of testing tors along the march route (now known as East Coast Island Escapes
north Bornean terrain. the Sandakan Death March). This episode
of the war is considered to be the worst
The buzz continues this April with atrocity ever suffered by Australian 14 Culture
highlights like the much anticipated and soldiers. This moving commemorative Bolak-bolak – The Castanet Dance
spectacular Regatta Lepa Semporna – ceremony is held at the Sandakan
Water Festival on the East Coast of Sabah. Memorial Park, as it has been every year
After you’ve drunken in the sights and
15 Products of the Month at Kadaiku
since 1999.
sounds of East Coast culture, it would be a Sabah Souvenirs & Handicrafts
shame to miss the opportunity to visit the Several other events are lined up this
paradise islands of Mataking, Sipadan, month, ranging from the artistic 16 Bahasa Malaysia Section
Mabul and Kapalai that lie off the coast of Handicraft Exhibition at the Monsopiad
Semporna. Not only are these islands Cultural Village to the inspiring Special
stunning, the surrounding oceans are an Olympics Mt. Kinabalu Challenge. Have a 18 Chinese Section
underwater marvel for divers and look at the Calendar of Events, take part in
snorkellers; but if you aren’t able to do the goings-on and most of all, have fun!
either then there are alluring spas for an 20 Japanese Section
indulging stay. If you’re in the area for the To all our visitors, I wish you a fantastic
festival but want an alternative to the sea, stay!
then there is also a highlight of an inland 22 Korean Section
getaway called the Balung River Eco
Resort located in the district of Tawau on
24 Directory Listings
page 9.

On our cover is a shot from Anzac 25 Sabah Map & Listings

Day, held yearly in Sandakan. The
Memorial commemorates the 2500
Australian and New Zealand soldiers who Yolanda Graham 26 Mataking Island – The Jewel of Sabah
were marched to their death in 1945. Editor
 world’s best dive sites.
Organiser:
District Office of Semporna
4th Special Olympics Mt. Kinabalu For further info: Jaafar Haji Ismail
Challenge 2008 Zachary S. Mobijohn (Sri Pelancongan Sabah
17 – 20 April 2008 Sdn. Bhd)
A Malaysia Book of Records attempt to have Tel: +60 89 781518, 088 232121
more than 50 Intellectually Challenged athletes Fax: +60 89 781472, 088 265540
from 6 countries reach the summit at Mt. Email: Zachary@sabahtourism.com
Kinabalu.
Organiser:
Special Olympics Sabah Lest We Forget Run
Handicraft Exhibition For further info: Simon Koh 24 April 2008
Every Saturday and Sunday for the Advisor Special Olympics Sabah The run is held in remembrance of the brave
month of April 2008 Tel: +60 88 270226 heroes who sacrificed their lives for the freedom
Sabah is known for its various ethnic handi- Fax: +60 88 270227 of Sabah. The event is also an effort to instill
crafts, using skills that are passed down from Email: sosabah3@streamyx.com awareness in the public on the valiant efforts of
one generation to the next. In this exhibition, get our soldiers in defending and protecting our
to know the various types of handicraft found in country as we strived towards independence.
Sabah and the craftspeople behind it. Organiser:
Organiser: Kota Kinabalu City Hall
Monsopiad Cultural Village For further info:
For further info: Elizabeth Borubui
Monsopiad Cultural Village Tel: +60 88 521800
Tel: +60 88 774 337 Fax: +60 88 316137
Fax: +60 761 680 Email: elizabeth@dbkk.sabah.gov.my
Email: info@monsopiad.com
Anzac Day
Sabah International Fishing 25 April 2008
Tournament An annual event to commemorate the
11-13th April 2008 Australian and New Zealand Army servicemen
Sabah waters have some of the best sites for who fought during World War II in Sabah. Many
the challenge and excitement of game fishing. retired servicemen and family members from
The tournament promotes the sport and attracts Australia and New Zealand make a pilgrimage
anglers from all over the region. to Sabah during this time of the year to remem-
Organiser: ber the fallen and the locals who risked their
Sabah Angler’s Association lives to help others.
For further info: Organisers:
Zachary Mobijohn /Richard Leong Office of Australian War Graves, Canberra
Tel: +60 88 232 121, +60 19 881 8015 Sandakan Municipal Council
Email: sabahanglers@gmail.com. For further info: Charlotte Sarossy /
Catherin Chua
Tel: +60 89 224026
Faks: +60 89 272112
Email: Charlotte.Sarossy@dva.gov.au or
Catherin.Chua@sabah.gov.my
15th Regatta Lepa Semporna – Water Freedom of Entry Ceremony
Festival 26th April 2006
18 – 20 April 2008 A ceremonial ritual which dates back to
Semporna comes to life with the Bajau seafar- medieval times where soldiers march through
ers’ unique festival of Regatta Lepa where a the city to symbolize friendship and goodwill.
competition of the most beautiful traditional sail- For further info:
boats is held. Witness other out of the ordinary Sabah Tourism Board or Sri Pelancongan
tele-matches such as the boat tug-of-war, kayak Sabah
race and boat racing. The town of Semporna is Tel: +60 88 212 121, +60 88 232 121
also home to fresh seafood and gateway to the Website: http;//www.sabahtourism.com
Happenings & Highlights 3

Handicraft Exhibition at the

11th-13th April 2008
Monsopiad Cultural Village, he Sabah International Fishing Tournament is held annually at a

Every Saturday and Sunday T fishing area on the West Coast of Sabah, 40 nautical miles from
Sabah's State Capital City of Kota Kinabalu. The tournament grounds
will be a 20 nautical-mile radius of Pulau Mengalum and the boats will
he Monsopiad Cultural Village will be displaying the many handicrafts of
T Sabah every weekend in April. It is at these weekends that you will learn
the backgrounds and origins of the crafts and witness demonstrations of
be flagged off from Sutera Harbour Resort on the 11th of April.
Individual and Team competitors will be able to compete in this event.
A prize amount of RM 10,000 is set for the group event where the 3
how the locals transform natural materials like leaves, rattan and bamboo
team members submit their heaviest fish to win. The fishing tourna-
into creative and functional pieces. Among the ethnic groups and their sig-
ment is getting increasingly popular and has become an annual chal-
nature crafts that will be on display are the famous Rungus beaded neck-
lenge among anglers in the region.
laces, the Bajau parang from Kota Belud and the Murut hats woven from
For registration and further information, please call The Sabah
strips of sombituon bamboo. Visit the Monsopiad Cultural Village this month
Anglers Association, Zachary Mobijohn at 088 232121 or email
to see the baskets, hats, beaded necklaces, musical instruments and woven
sabahanglers@gmail.com. Registration forms are available at the
boxes of Sabah’s cultural persuasion.
Sri Pelancongan Sabah counter at Block L of the Sinsuran
For more information, please contact the Monsopiad Cultural Village at
Complex and the Sabah Tourism Board counter at 51, Gaya
088 774337, fax 088 761680 or email info@monsopiad.com.
Street.

4th Special Olympics Mt. Kinabalu Challenge, 17th-20th April 2008

group of 110 intellectually disabled (ID) athletes will attempt to scale the
A highest mountain in Malaysia at the 4th Special Olympics Mt. Kinabalu
Challenge on April 17-20 this year. The main objective of this event is to
provide a unique opportunity for the special athletes to heighten their self
esteem and confidence and to help them reach their full potential. This will
also be an effort to break the current record held by a group of 61 intellec-
tually disabled who successfully reached the summit at 4095 metres in
2005. The first record-breaking feat was created in September 1999, where
22 ID people succeeded in their maiden attempt to reach the top of the
mountain. The 3 day challenge involves 110 special athletes accompanied
by a personal escort in total, out of which 40 will be international partici-
pants from Brunei, Taiwan, Philippines and Australia. The journey to the top
of the mountain will be carried out in stages where 55 ID climbers along
with their escort will be flagged off on the first day. The second group com-
prising another 55 will take their turn the next day. There is also another
group of day trippers for the local special athletes to attempt the climb to
the first hut. Come to witness and support this truly inspiring event!
For further information, please contact Simon Koh at 088 270226, fax
088 270227 or email sosabah3@streamyx.com.
4 Happenings & Highlights
15th Regatta Lepa Semporna
– Water Festival
18th-20th April 2008
emporna comes to life with one of the most extravagantly colourful events in
S Malaysia this time of the year. The Sea Bajau flaunt gaily decorated traditional
wooden boats, called lepa in their dialect, along the coastline of Semporna to
contend for the prize of the most beautiful lepa.
The lepa isn’t just any boat. It is a traditional, single mast sailing boat that played
a central role in the lives of the early nomadic Sea Bajau who lived their entire lives
aboard boats, rarely setting foot on land. The lepa is usually made of ubar suluk (red
seraya) wood, etched with intricate carvings. Brightly-coloured sails, known as
sambulayang and tapis (small triangular flags), further adorn the boat.
During this annual event, each kampung (village) around Semporna not only
show off their beautifully decorated boats, but have the traditional igal-igal dancers
perform dance aboard them, complete with musicians and family members cheering
them on. Check out the variety of local sports and games during the event, like the
Lumba dayung where experienced boatmen paddle their hearts out to the finish line
and the tug of war where teams pull the rope from their floating boats.
Make the most out of your trip while you’re in Semporna. Semporna is known to
be the departure point to world renowned dive sites like Sipadan, Mataking, Mabul
and Kapalai. If you can’t dive, there’s no doubt these gorgeous islands make
equally amazing snorkeling venues. This little town also boasts to have the freshest
and least expensive seafood in the whole of Malaysia so don’t hesitate to chow down
on the supreme seafood here. Stop at the interesting floating Semporna Ocean
Tourism Centre, located at the famous Dragon Inn.
Only 45 minutes by road from Tawau Airport, make Semporna your destination
this April.
For further information, please contact Jaafar Haji Ismail or Zachary Mobijohn
at 089 781518/088 232121, fax 089 781472/088 265540 or email
zachary@sabahtourism.com
Anzac Day, 25th April 2008
n official 2008 Anzac Day Ceremony will be held at the
A Sandakan Memorial Park on the 25th April, a special
time when Australians and New Zealanders remember
those who lost their lives at war. The ceremony will be held
on the site of the original Sandakan POW Camp and those
who suffered and died in this area will be commemorated
during the ceremony. All who wish to attend are welcome
and encouraged to notify the office of Australian War Graves
via email to Charlotte Sarossy (email address below).
For further information, please contact Charlotte
Sarossy or Catherin Chua at 089 224026, fax 089 272112
or email either Charlotte.Sarossy@dva.gov.au or
Catherin.Chua@sabah.gov.my
Kota Kinabalu’s First Full
Marathon this October
alaysian and international participants from
M Singapore, Brunei, Hong Kong, Macau, Philippines,
Korea, Taiwan, China and Japan are expected to take part
in the full and half marathons held for the first time in Kota
Kinabalu this year. A 10km Run will also be on the agenda
on the same day. The three runs will be flagged off and fin-
ish at the Likas Sports Complex Stadium on the 12th
October 2008. In addition to adding to Sabah’s reputation
as a formidable international sporting event destination, the
Marathon will hold an effort to raise funds for various envi-
ronmental and animal conservation efforts. Registration is
available online at www.borneomarathon.com and forms
are available at various locations in Kota Kinabalu.
For more information, please contact Borneo
International Marathon at 088 218833, or email
info@borneomarathon.com. Check out their website at
http://www.borneomarathon.com
Happenings & Highlights 5
Freedom of Happening in June - 2nd
International CEOs
Entry Ceremony Conference 2008
26th April 2006 O n the 15th-17th June this General of the World Trade
year, the 2nd International Organisation (WTO) and former
CEOs Conference 2008 will be Prime Minister of New Zealand,
he Freedom of Entry Ceremony is a tradition that dates back to medieval
T times where the city or town council confers the right to the navy regi-
ment to march through the city with “swords drawn, drums beating, band
held at the Sutera Harbour Ms. Parvin Ali, OBE, founder of
Resort in Kota Kinabalu. the FATIMA Women’s Network in
playing, colours flying and bayonets fixed”. This tradition signifies a bond of Organised and hosted by the the United Kingdom and Dato’
friendship and often the expectation that the navy whom the honour was Yayasan Sabah Group and Dr. Munir A. Majid, the
bestowed would assist in the defence of the city. The Royal Malaysian managed by the Asian Strategy Chairman of Malaysian Airlines.
Navy, along with troops from USA, Brunei, Australia, Japan, Indonesia, & Leadership Institute, this CEOs, entrepreneurs, managing
Philippines, France and Singapore will be included in this very grand affair. conference consists of 5 directors and other high-
A navy helicopter aerial display, a navy diver demonstration and exhibition compelling and inspiring performance individuals are
and boat rides on CB90s are among the many other exciting events lined sessions with the theme expected to attend this event.
up for the day. Don’t miss the Sunset Ceremony which will begin at 6.45pm. “Managing Sustainable Growth For further information, please
Come with family and friends to the Promenade Hotel Boulevard at the and Competitiveness in the contact Susan Malagob or
Waterfront in Kota Kinabalu to witness this ceremonial fair! Globalised Era”. Among the 14 Rosemary Lim of the Yayasan
This event is organised by the Royal Malaysian Navy and DBKK.
confirmed role players at this Sabah Group at 088
For more information, please contact the Royal Malaysian Navy at 088
482008, Sabah Tourism Board at 088 212121 or Sri Pelancongan event include The Honourable 326476/326669 or fax 088
Sabah at 088 232121. Mike Moore, Former Director- 425081/421546.

Lok Kawi Wildlife Celebrates 1st Anniversary

News The Lok Kawi Wildlife Park hosted an Open

Day on the 1st March, in conjunction with
the 1st anniversary of its opening on the
17th February 2007. The Open Day was
A new level of bliss at Shangri-La Rasa Ria’s Ocean Wing officiated by Puan Suzannah Liaw, the
Surrounded by 400 acres of verdant vegeta- Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of
tion and the resort’s own 18-hole, Par 72 Dalit Tourism, Culture and Environment. The
Bay Golf and a 64-acre Nature Reserve, event highlighted the celebration of a full
Shangri-La Rasa Ria’s recently launched month since the birth of a female elephant
Ocean Wing offers 90 sea-facing premier in the Park under its Captive Breeding
guestrooms. The beautifully decorated rooms Programme, the first Borneon Pygmy
come complete with a private outdoor bathtub Elephant in the world ever to have been born in captivity. Thousands of visitors
for two, a 30-metre lap pool and The Coast took advantage of this open day to visit the Park and see the animals there,
restaurant for the exclusive use of Ocean including the 2 African zebras, 4 African ancole cattle, 4 Indian nilgai, 2 ringtail
Wing guests. There to officiate the opening lemurs and 2 capuchin monkeys procured through an exchange programme with
was Sabah’s Chief Minister, YAB Datuk Seri the Malacca Zoo.
Panglima Musa Haji Aman.
Sipitang Hock Teck Kong Temple Tourism Carnival
Best Western Kinabalu Daya Hotel This year it was Sipitang’s turn to host a
Gets Re-Branded Tourism and Cultural Carnival on the 1st
Kinabalu Daya Hotel, regarded as one of the and 2nd March with the theme to coincide
most affordable business class hotels and with the celebration of the birthday of the
efficient service providers in Sabah became Buddhist deity of wealth and good fortune,
re-branded under Best Western International Hock Teck Kong. Followers from Kudat,
(BWI) in early February 2008. BWI is the Keningau, Ranau, several other districts of
world’s largest hotel chain with 4,200 inde- Sabah, Lawas, Limbang as well as Brunei
pendently owned and operated hotels. The participated in this 2-day event, the biggest
fast growing three-star Best Western of its kind so far in the 4 years of it being
Kinabalu Daya Hotel offers 127 well-fur- held. The celebration began with an open-
nished rooms in the city centre, complete ing ceremony officiated by the Permanent Secretary of Tourism, Culture and
with modern facilities such as Astro channels, IDD, pipe-in music, free wi-fi, news- Environment and a communal feast at the Hock Teck Kong Temple and included
paper and attached bathrooms with a separate shower unit. It is located in the city a traditional parade by the participating temples through the town carrying the
and is close to major shopping malls, government and corporate offices, making statue of the deity with them. This parade would cleanse and bring in health,
it an ideal hotel for business and leisure travellers alike. wealth and fortune to the town’s people. The organisers of the event encouraged
and included the participation of the Murut, Bidayuh, Brunei Malays and the
Kadazan-Dusun to illustrate the harmony among its people. Next year celebra-
tions for the birthday of Hock Teck Kong will be held at the Sing Ong Biou Temple
in Weston.
 6 Nightlife

Nightlife in the City

abah is matchless when it comes to possessing the most exception-

S al rainforest jungles in the world, but she’s not all about jungles and
wildlife. Kota Kinabalu (affectionately known as KK) has a healthy
number of clubs and pubs that fill up especially on the weekends, with peo-
ple looking for a different kind of wild life. Relax with a pint of Guinness at
one of KK’s many Irish or English pubs or boogie on the dance floor at one
of KK’s sizzling clubs, KK’s night spots create a vibrant atmosphere for
those who are looking for a good time. Many pubs and clubs have live
bands, but there are places where you can sit for a quiet drink and a chat.
Hangouts in KK are aplenty but here are a few of our favourites.
The popular Cock and Bull Bistro on Waterfront is an award-winning
joint, but check out the Cock and Bull at Tanjung Aru Plaza as well or head
over to the Cocoon Restaurant and Bar in Segama. With outlets in KK and
Damai, The Upperstar is another hip hang out with a good menu and free
internet access. Hotel Bars are all the rage in KK, with places like the clas-
sic Shenanigans at the Hyatt Regency, the cool JUGS at Sutera Harbour
Resort and Spa, the trendy Blue Note at Shangri-La’s Tanjung Aru Resort
and Spa or Le Meridien’s salsa-licious Rumba. Have fun singing the night
away at a karaoke bar in Karamunsing at KK Box. If singing is not your
thing then slightly away from the cluster in KK is Razz Ma Tazz, one of the
largest venues in town. The BED on Waterfront is hot on weekends and
equally so is the Rawk in Penampang.
From loud dance clubs to quiet little bars, you’re sure to find a place in KK’s
energetic nightlife that you can turn into your favourite haunt.

JUGS Cock & Bull Aru

Sutera Harbour Resort & Spa Plaza Tanjung Aru
The Pacific Wing Kota Kinabalu
1 Sutera Harbour Boulevard Tel: 088 243885
Sutera Harbour Resort
Kota Kinabalu Cock & Bull Bistro
Tel: 088 318888 The Waterfront, Kota Kinabalu
Opening hours: Opening hours:
Monday - Thursday: 5pm - 1am 5pm - 1am (daily)
Friday - Sunday & Public Holiday: 5pm
- 2am BED
The Waterfront
Cocoon Restaurant & Bar Jalan Tun Fuad Stephen
Segama Complex Tel: 088 251901
Jalan Tun Fuad Stephen Opening hours:
Tel: 088 211252 Sunday - Thursday: 7pm - 1am
Opening hours: Fri, Sat & eve of Public Holiday:
Weekdays: 5pm - 1am 7pm - 2am
Fridays & Saturday: 5pm - 2am
Rawk
The Upperstar Ground Floor, Lot 16, Golden Plaza
Segama Complex or Damai Plaza Donggongon Town
Opening hours: Penampang
Weekdays: 5pm - 1am Tel: 088 722114
Weekends: 5pm - 2am Opening hours:
Daily: 5pm - 1am
Shenanigans Weekends: 5pm - 2am
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu Lunch: 11am - 2pm
Jalan Datuk Salleh Sulong
Tel: 088 221234 Razz Ma Tazz
Opening hours: Sunny Garden, Mile 1.5,
Monday - Friday & Sunday: 5pm - 1pm Jalan Tuaran
Saturday & Public Holiday: 5pm - 2am Tel: 6088 233477
(O) 088 238757 (HQ)
Blue Note Opening Hours:
Shangri-la's Tanjung Aru Resort & Spa Weekends: 6pm - 2am
Tel: 088 225 800 Weekdays: 5pm - 1am
Opening hours:
Monday - Friday: 6pm - 1 am KK BOX
Saturday & Public Holiday: 6pm - 2am Block A, Ground Floor
Kompleks Karamunsing
Rumba Kota Kinabalu
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu Tel: 088 310888
Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens Opening hours:
Sinsuran Complex Lunch: 11am - 2pm
Kota Kinabalu Dinner: 6pm - 9pm & 9pm - 1am
Tel: 088 322222
Opening hours:
Weekdays: 5pm - 1am
Weekend: 5pm - 2am
Closed on Monday
Eating Out
The Pirates Bar and KohinooratKingfisherPark
hey have a restaurant in cen-
Atlantis Brasserie
he newly renovated Pirates Bar and Atlantis Brasserie is not
T tre of the city, but Kohinoor is
spreading its exotic charms
to other parts of town. Serving fine
T your average Waterfront eating place. The brasserie is in fact
one part of three establishments joined at the proverbial hip,
with The Pirates Bar next door and the Pirates Bar & Barbeque
North Indian cuisine with a touch of
Arabic flavours, every corner of
Kohinoor Kingfisher is soaked in
rich colours and decorated with
upstairs. Located smack in the middle of the Waterfront stretch, the
Brasserie’s menu offers a variety of Malaysian, Spanish, Italian and artistic Indian pieces. A pocket in
English food. So if you can’t decide what to eat, you’re most likely to the restaurant is reserved for
hit the bull’s eye while scanning through the menu. They recommend shisha smokers, a richly coloured
the seafood platter, a double decked platter of fresh seafood delights rectangular room with floor seats
such as oyster, prawn cocktail, calamari, baby clams and a fantastic and leg room in the ground, hidden
lobster or scrumptious tiger prawns cooked in a delicious buttery from the diners in the main restau-
sauce. Try their Baked Seabass with seafood volute served with pael- rant. Their menu is packed with a
la rice, topped off with tomato salsa. If you’re looking to snack over a healthy list of mouth watering
few drinks, then give their East Meets West Combination Platter a go North Indian culinary pleasures
– on it are spring rolls, chicken satay, tempura, prawns, garlic bread, from starters to desserts. Start
bruschetta and breaded squid. Have a glass of wine to accompany your meal with their delectable
your meal; The Atlantis Brasserie stashes bottles of boutique wines Paneer Pakora, which refers to
you can savour. Their menu is complete with a selection of indulgent slices of homemade cottage
desserts, like the Swiss Mountain Cheesecake and the Choc Chunk cheese dipped in spicy batter,
Brownie with hot chocolate sauce and vanilla ice-cream. The Pirates deep fried and served with mint
Bar next door, bearing a rustic look, serves a good selection of cock- chutney. Or munch on their
tails and non-alcoholic drinks, an excellent place to relax at after work Vegetable Samosa, pockets of
or on the weekend. On Friday and Saturday nights, a live band per- pastry stuffed with mildly spiced
formance is there to entertain the crowd. Grab a group of friends and potatoes, and green peas, deep
have a barbeque upstairs - the view from their Pirates Bar & Barbecue fried and served with chutney.
upstairs is a definite winner especially if you’re there to catch the sun- Have their absolutely delicious but-
set! ter chicken, Kohinoor’s signature
The Atlantis Brasserie, Pirates Bar and the Pirates Bar & main dish, marinated and cooked
Barbeque have a seating capacity of 300 altogether and can cater in a tandoor, finished in a mild and
for private functions. They are located at KK Waterfront. Opening
creamy tomato-based gravy. If you
hours for the Prates Bar and the Pirates Bar & Barbeque are
like mutton, then try the favourite
10.00am to 2.00am daily. The Atlantis Brasserie is open from
Mutton Rogan Josh, cubes of ten-
10.00am to 11.00pm daily. For further enquiries, contact 088
der mutton sautéed with spices
270291 or fax 088 270194.
and cooked in an onion-based
7
gravy. Seafood fans will find
Kohinoor’s Prawn Mirchi fantastic
– prawns sautéed with onions and
green chillies then cooked with
cashew nuts and coconut gravy.
Kohinoor’s delicious briyanis come
in 4 sorts, so you have a choice of
vegetable, chicken, mutton or
prawn briyani to have with your
meal. Their bread selection has
just as much variety, with naans,
paratha, roti and kulchas to choose
from. As for desserts, they have
the familiar ice-cream, but if you
want to go all out with north Indian
authenticity then be adventurous
and finish off your meal with their
super-sweet desserts. Pick from
their Gulab Jamun or fried milk
dumplings soaked in a sugary
syrup, rasgulla or white dumplings
made out of milk and simmered in
syrup or the Indian barfi or slices of
orange and chocolate milk pieces.
Dine amongst colours at Kohinoor
Kingfisher!
Kohinoor Kingfisher is located
at Lots no, 26 & 28, Lorong
Plaza Kingfisher 4, Kingfisher
Park, Kota Kinabalu. They are
open daily from 11.30am to
2.30pm for lunch and 5.30pm to
11.00pm for dinner. Kohinoor is
closed on Sundays. For more
information please call 088
429160, fax 088 389160 or email
info@kohinoor-restaurant.com.
8 S p a E s s e n t i a l s

Ka’andaman
Traditional Healing Garden
ocated 15 minutes from Kota Kinabalu city, on the edge of the

L Kadazan district, Ka’andaman is easily accessible via the

Penampang highway yet just far enough to escape the urban bustle.
Ka’andaman is also located on the paradise island of Mabul on the East
Coast of Sabah for the pleasure of island holiday-makers.
Ka’andaman, which means ‘memory’ or ‘remembrance’, in the
Kadazan language, aptly describes the place and the feeling guests will
sense after a visit. Each experience will have you talking about it with a
smile.
There are 6 private massage alcoves, 4 suites with their own private
showers and river pebbles-wash baths which also accommodate couples,
and a spacious area dedicated to reflexology treatments in Ka'andaman.
The interiors of Ka'andaman feature a blend of Asian décor. Whilst
predominantly Balinese in furnishing, local crafts give the place a warm
and welcoming character of its own. Warm woods, rich batik, teak
furniture, bamboo, rattan and coconut crafts and woven grass mats are
showcased in the midst of walls hued in soothing shades crimson and
lime.
The Ka'andaman practices, from aromatherapy and traditional herbal
remedial preparations to foot and whole body massages, scrubs and
treatments, blend ancient Asian relaxation and therapeutic beliefs to
create a spa experience that is authentically Bornean. Relaxation and
regenerating techniques employed here include such ancient therapeutic
arts as Tui Na, Shiatsu and Rwo Shr as well as reflexology.
Ka'andaman has very experienced Spa Therapists who are
supported by Spa Assistants. Guests can indulge in a variety of spa
packages from the simple yet reviving traditional foot reflexology to the
stimulating ‘Sultan’ package.
Choose from an extensive menu of such packaged treatments such
as the Traditional Foot Reflexology which includes Herbal Foot Bath &
Shoulder Massage and a Traditional Foot Reflexology; the Relaxation
Foot Massage package which includes an Aroma Floral Foot Bath &
Shoulder Massage and a Relaxation Foot Massage; the Ka'andaman
Foot Spa package which includes an Herbal Foot Bath & Shoulder
Massage, Aroma Coconut Scrub and choice of Relaxation or Traditional
Foot Massage and Tambunan Ginger Treatment.
For a whole body experience, delight in in the Traditional Massage
which includes an Herbal Foot Bath and Traditional Body Massage or the
Aromatherapy Massage which includes an Aroma Floral Foot Bath and
Aroma Body Massage.
Ka’andaman Traditional Healing Garden is located at the Hongkod
Koisaan on Penampang Road and on Mabul Island, off the coast of
Semporna. For further information, contact them at 088 721008 or
visit their website at http://www.kaandamanspa.com
P l a c e s o f I n t e r e s t
Balung RiverEco
et amidst the Balung River Estate’s 3,500 acres, with the pristine
S tropical rainforest of Tawau Hills Park as the surrounding terrain,
Balung River Eco Resort is a gem of a getaway for holidaymakers
and an increasingly popular venue for group meetings or corporate
outings.
Visitors can occupy themselves with countless activities during their
stay. In fact, many excursions here that initially begin as a quiet retreat
turn out to be an educational trip as well. Learn more about agriculture
and the methods involved in processing the various crops found here.
The efficient staff will describe and explain every fruit, herb and plant
within the estate that grows coffee, oil palm, cocoa, teak, cardamom,
cinnamon and a few other fruits and plants you might have not seen
before.
Rustic chalets are built with river stones and local timber, and are
tastefully furnished and air-conditioned. The rooms are comfortable and
clean, an assurance that you will have a pleasant stay. The swimming
9
Resort
pool and the river are your options if you want to take a dip, but some
ends of the river are quite deep so inexperienced swimmers need to take
caution. Freshwater fishing is also a popular leisure activity at a
man-made pond and your catch can be prepped and cooked by the chef
at the resort. Enjoy a dinner prepared with a fresh harvest of fruits and
vegetables from within the estate gardens.
The eco resort also has a golf putting green, mountain biking trail,
camping site and provides a city tour of Tawau Town. At the end of the
day, make your way to the Tower Deck to get a panoramic view of the
surrounding plantation or go bird watching. Whether you wish to relax or
explore and experience plantation life, Balung River Eco Resort
promises an unforgettable experience.
For reservations and enquiries, please contact the resort at 089 761
339 or the Head Office at 088 233499. E-mail seavent@po.jaring.my
or visit the website at http://www.seaventuresdives.com
 10 • Feature

Tenom
s we rode in the minivan that was tak-

A
ing us to Tenom, a small town about 3
hours away from Kota Kinabalu, I
thought about what the next two days
would be like. To be honest, I hadn’t the
slightest clue what a coffee adventure
would entail, and expected nothing more than sitting
around and sipping different flavours of coffee all day,

Coffee
which was fine by me.

We pulled into the small town of Tenom and found

a parking spot in front of a huge statue of a brown
man, dressed in the tribal warrior garment of a vest
made out of tree bark and a loincloth hanging down to
his knees. In his right hand he yielded a long blowpipe
and in his left, a wooden shield. It was nice to begin
our stop with a meeting with Ontoros Antanom, a man

Adventure
I had read about in our history books. He was the
revered Murut warrior who was killed in an uprising
against the British in the Rundum District in 1915.

After meeting our host for the weekend, Mr. Tham,

and a plate of satisfying roasted chicken rice, we piled
back into our minivan. “Follow my car,” was the
instruction Mr. Tham gave our driver. “We are going to
the coffee bar to have some coffee.” So, follow him we
did. About a whole minute later, Mr Tham’s red Land
Cruiser turned right, into the front yard of a 2-storey
wooden building that looked like any other kampung
house. We each hopped out of our van and were
greeted by the cheerful Mr Foong Choon Sang, the
undisputed “Coffee King” of Tenom and founder of
Tenom Fatt Choi Coffee. Also there was his son, the
CEO of his company, the young Foong Kim Pang.

Thus began our Tenom Coffee Adventure.

Tenom coffee is not something dismissible. The

mention of ‘Kopi Tenom’ will have many Malaysian cof-
fee lovers oohing and ahhing. It is well known for its
deliciously rich aroma and simply wonderful flavour all
over Malaysia and the neighbouring Brunei, even
when it’s not readily available in supermarkets yet!

Mr. Foong ushered us into the building and we

entered into a cosy space with a small coffee bar on
our left and shelves filled with bags of different blends
of coffee on our right. On the walls in front of us hung
more than a few photos of the proud Mr. Foong and
his famous visitors. We looked a little closer and saw hot showers, a fan and air-conditioning. All cm across. There are 26 species of Rafflesia
the current Prime Minister of Malaysia, Yang Amat rooms are of course equipped with comple- found only in Southeast Asia on the Malay
Berhormat Datuk Seri Abdullah Haji Ahmad Badawi mentary coffee and coffee making facilities. Peninsula, Borneo, Sumatra and Kalimantan,
shaking hands with Mr Foong. “When he visits Sabah, From the hill the view is more than beautiful. West Malaysia, and the Philippines, 7 of
he will insist on Tenom Coffee or no coffee at all,” Before you the Padas River stretches across which are found in Sabah and Sarawak.
Foong proudly announced. the luscious green rainforest of the valley Some species of the flower like the rafflesia
with broad, green hills as a backdrop. arnoldii can grow to over 100 cm across and
Mr. Foong has been in the coffee business for over weigh up to 10 kg. This carnivorous flower
20 years. Fatt Choi may not be the oldest coffee pro- With grey clouds looming over our heads, was supposed to smell like rotten meat but
ducer in Tenom, but it certainly is the fastest growing
we quickly geared up for the trek on the Fatt thankfully this one somehow didn’t. Not too
and the most popular. In 1999 the former Prime Choi Rafflesia Trail to see a Rafflesia in far from the fully grown flower were two pods
Minister Tun Dr. Mahathir bin Mohamad launched bloom. Mr Foong and his son trekked with us waiting to bloom. They looked like compact
Tenom Fatt Choi Coffee. Then in 2004 Foong opened and brought us through a rubber plantation dark brown cabbages, and would come into
his coffee factory to educational visits. 3 years later,
and up and down steep hills on a slippery ter- flower only after a few months and then begin
the rising popularity pushed him to build cabins (which
rain caused by a downpour the night before. wilting only after 7 days. Delighted and satis-
are, by the way, made almost entirely out of teak The trek was tougher than expected but fied with our find, we trek back, unbothered
wood) on his plantation for overnight visitors. nothing too arduous. We reach our destina- by the drizzle.
tion about 40 minutes later and sure enough,
After a while we head to the cabins about we were there lay the largest flower in the world. It had After freshening up, we sit around chat-
going to be staying in, 10 minutes away from the cof- begun to wither, but what remained of it was ting and drinking delicious complimentary
fee bar in town. The 5 cabins atop the hill where Mr still impressive. Tenom Fatt Choi Coffee while the rain poured
Foong’s plantation lies are each furnished with two heavily over Tenom. By the smell of it, our
bunk beds to accommodate 4, attached bathrooms, It was a rafflesia kerii measuring about 50 barbecue dinner was almost ready and so we
eagerly herded towards the barbecue house.
There was rice, curry, chicken wings, satay,
boiled vegetables and a few other lip-smacking
dishes. On the barbecue, we had what looked
like an unlimited supply fresh fish from the
Padas River. We stayed up eating and nibbling
until it felt like we were bursting at the seams
and turned in early for the next day’s
programme.
Sunday morning began at 6.30am with a
Tai Chi session. Tai Chi is a soft martial art that
had it’s beginnings in China in the 1820s and is
commonly practised by Malaysians, especially
the Chinese, for health and longevity. Our
instructor is a Tai Chi Master with 30 years of
experience, and he had previously participated
in numerous Tai Chi martial art demonstrations
in China. He was none other than the Coffee
King himself, Mr. Foong! There with him were 4
other Tai Chi seniors from the local tai chi
group. They were there to demonstrate the
moves, but Mr. Foong demonstrated the
moves on them as well. Our Tai Chi Master
proved that the soft martial art had the poten-
tial to really hurt an aggressor by tossing and
flipping his friends with the slightest gesture.
One or two of us learnt that they weren’t acting
the pain out, the hard way!
After the exercise we headed to the coffee
bar for the much awaited coffee and breakfast.
At breakfast Mr. Foong gave us the history of
coffee and the background to Tenom Fatt Choi
Coffee. That may sound like a snore but I can
assure you it was anything but boring! Mr.
Foong’s humour and charisma had laughing
and learning at the same time. Then we went
on the coffee factory tour and saw how coffee
is transformed from coffee cherries to the
ground form we use to brew our morning
cuppa.
Tenom Fatt Choi Coffee produces 10-20
tons of coffee a year. Their production includes
coffee beans, coffee powder, instant coffee,
cinnamon coffee, 3 in 1 instant coffee mix, 2 in
1 coffee mixture bags and the 5 in 1 Tongkat Ali
Ginseng coffee mix. We purchase a good
portion of their yearly production and before we
knew it, our Tenom Coffee Adventure was over!
We brought home a lot more than just
coffee. Between the trek to see the Rafflesia
and the laughs we had at breakfast, we had
enough good memories to have us smiling all
the way back to the city.
For more information about the The Tenom
Coffee Adventure tour, contact TYK
Adventure Tours at 088 720826 / 727825,
fax 088 720827 or email either
tykadto@tm,net.my or
tykadto@pd.jaring.my Check out their
website on the tour at
http://www.tykadventuretours.com/
coffee.htm
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Resort, Scuba diver with a Green Turtle, Mabul

, Off the coast of Mataking, Soft coral reefs at
padan and Mataking Island
14 Culture

Bolak-bolak
- The Castanet Dance
he Bolak-bolak is a traditional

T
Coast,
dance of the Bajau from the
Semporna district on the East
handed down through
generations. The bolak-bolak signifies
the sound made when traditional
castanets of two rods of wood held by
a dancer is constantly clapped
together, producing the rhythm of the
music for the dance. This dance is
traditionally performed during the
presentation of gifts and offerings to
signify wealth by the groom to the
bride’s family as part of a wedding
ceremony. The music accompaniment
is played on the kulintangan ensemble
in addition to gongs and drums.
 16 Bahasa Malaysia
Regata Lepa Semporna ke-15
– Pesta Air, 18-20 April 2008
KohinoordiKingfisherPark
ereka ada sebuah restoran
M di tengah-tengah pusat
bandar raya ini, tetapi Kohinoor
melebarkan tarikan eksotiknya
lagi ke bahagian lain.
Menghidangkan makanan India
emporna akan menjadi lebih meriah dengan salah satu acara paling gemi- Utara yang sedap dengan sen-
S lang dan berwarna-warni di Malaysia seperti biasa pada waktu ini setiap
tahun. Perahu-perahu kayu tradisional Bajau Laut yang dipanggil lepa dalam
tuhan perisa Arab, setiap sudut
Kohinoor Kingfisher diliputi den-
bahasa mereka akan dihias indah dipamerkan di pesisir laut Semporna. gan warna-warna yang menarik
Perahu-perahu ini akan dipertandingkan untuk merebut hadiah lepa tercantik. dan dihias mengikut gaya seni
Lepa bukan sebarangan perahu. Perahu ini merupakan perahu tradisional India. Satu ruang di restoran ini
disediakan untuk penghisap
yang memainkan peranan penting dalam kehidupan suku kaum Bajau Laut
shisha, sebuah bilik empat segi
yang dahulunya berpindah randah dan menjalani seluruh kehidupan mereka dengan tempat duduk di lantai
di atas perahu tersebut. Mereka jarang sekali menjejakkan kaki ke darat. Lepa serta ruang kaki di bawahnya,
biasanya dibuat daripada kayu ubar suluk (seraya merah), dihiasi dengan uki- tersembunyi dari ruang makan
ran-ukiran menarik. Layar berwarna cerah, dikenali sebagai sambulayang dan di restoran utama. Menu mereka
tapis (bendera tiga segi kecil atau panji), menyerikan perahu ini lagi. dipenuhi dengan senarai sihat
Dalam acara tahunan ini, setiap kampung di sekitar Semporna bukan saja ulam India Utara yang membuka
mempamerkan perahu-perahu mereka yang dihias cantik, tetapi penari-penari selera daripada pembuka hidan-
tradisional igal-igal turut mempersembahkan tarian di atasnya, lengkap den- gan sehinggalah pencuci mulut.
gan pemain muzik dan ahli keluarga akan bersorak untuk mereka. Saksikan Mulakan hidangan anda dengan
pelbagai sukan dan permainan tempatan semasa acara ini, seperti lumba Paneer Pakora, yang merujuk
dayung yang dalam acara ini, mereka yang berpengalaman berdayung kepada hirisan keju yang diadun
rempah, digoreng dan dihidan-
bersungguh-sungguh untuk ke garisan penamat dan tarik tali yang tali terse-
gkan dengan acar pudina. Atau
but ditarik oleh dua pasukan dari perahu yang terapung.
nikmati Samosa Sayur mereka,
Gunakanlah kesempatan sepenuhnya dalam kunjungan anda di berintikan kentang yang sedikit
Semporna. Semporna terkenal sebagai tempat pelepasan ke tapak-tapak pedas dan kacang hijau dig-
selaman terkenal di dunia seperti Sipadan, Mataking, Mabul dan Kapalai. Jika oreng dan dihidangkan dengan
anda tidak berminat untuk menyelam, tidak diragui bahawa pulau-pulau juga acar. Rasailah ayam keju mere-
tidak kurang hebatnya sebagai tempat untuk aktiviti bersnokel. Pekan kecil ini ka yang lazat, hidangan utama
juga terkenal dengan makanan laut paling segar dan murah di seluruh Kohonoor, diperam dan dimasak
Malaysia. Jadi, jangan teragak-agak untuk merasai sendiri kehebatan dalam tandor, disudahkan den-
makanan laut di sini. Singgahlah di Pusat Pelancongan Semporna Ocean ter- gan kuah berasaskan tomato.
apung yang menarik, terletak di Dragon Inn yang terkenal. Jika anda menggemari daging
Hanya 45 minit melalui jalan raya dari Lapangan Terbang Tawau, jadikan kambing, cubalah Mutton Rogan
Semporna destinasi anda April ini. Josh yang digemari ramai, ketu-
lan daging kambing yang dig-
Untuk maklumat lanjut, sila hubungi Jaafar Haji Ismail atau Zachary
oreng dengan rempah dan
Mobijohn di talian 089 781518/088 232121, faks 089 781472/088 265540 dimasak dalam kuah
atau email zachary@sabahtourism.com berasaskan bawang. Peminat
makanan
laut akan mendapati Prawn
Mirchi di Kohinoor sempurna –
udang digoreng bersama
bawang besar dan lada hijau
kemudian dimasak dengan
kacang gajus dan santan kela-
pa. Beriani yang enak di
Kohinoor ada empat jenis, jadi
anda ada pilihan sayur-sayuran,
ayam, daging kambing atau
beriani udang mengiringi hidan-
gan anda. Pilihan roti mereka
juga pelbagai, dengan naan,
paratha, roti dan Kulchas untuk
dipilih. Bagi pencuci mulut,
mereka ada aiskrim, tetapi seki-
ranya anda benar-benar mahu
merasai keaslian India Utara,
akhirilah hidangan anda dengan
pencuci mulut mereka yang
cukup manis. Pilihan dari Gulab
Jamun atau puding susu diper-
am dengan sirap manis, rasgulla
atau puding putih dibuat dari
susu dan ditambah sirap atau
Indian barfi, hirisan oren dan
susu coklat. Datang dan cubalah
sendiri di Kohinoor Kingfisher!
Kohinoor Kingfisher terletak
di Lot no 26 & 28, Lorong
Plaza Kingfisher 4, Taman
Kingfisher, Kota Kinabalu. Ia
dibuka setiap hari dari 11.30
pagi sehingga 2.30 petang
untuk makan tengah hari dan
5.30 petang sehingga 11.00
untuk makan malam.
Kohinoor ditutup pada Ahad.
Untuk maklumat lanjut, sila
hubungi 088 429160 atau
email info@kohinoor-restau-
rant.com.
Bahasa Malaysia 17
Pertandingan Memancing Sabah, 11-13 April 2008
ertandingan Memancing Milenium Sabah or, long-nosed emperor, ikan batu dan ikan tropikal lain

P diadakan setiap tahun di kawasan memancing di

Pantai barat Sabah, 40 batu nautika dari Ibu
Negeri Sabah, Bandaraya Kota Kinabalu. Kawasan
memancing terletak lebih kurang 20 batu nautika dari
Pulau Mengalum.
RM 10,000 dipertandingkan dalam acara berpa-
sukan di mana ketiga-tiga ahli pasukan menyerahkan
ikan terberat yang ditangkap untuk ditimbang. Terletak
dalam Continental Shelf, kawasan ini kaya dengan
ikan-ikan pelagik termasuklah marlin hitam, layaran,
wahoos, tenggiri, mahi-mahi, tongkol, tuna gigi anjing,
cobia, barakuda gergasi dan bermacam lagi jenis ikan.
Kerapu gergasi, ikan merah, kerapu merah, red emper-
ada di sini. Kesemuanya dibawa ke skala timbang pen-
gadil dalam pertandingan-pertandingan sebelum ini.
Pertandingan memancing ini semakin dikenali dan
menjadi cabaran tahunan dalam kalangan kaki pancing
di negeri ini.
Untuk pendaftaran dan maklumat lanjut, sila
hubungi Zachary Mobijohn di 088 232121, Albert
Yong di talian 014 8651060 atau email saba-
hanglers@gmail.com. Borang penyertaan boleh
didapati di kaunter Sri Pelancongan Sabah di Blok
L, Kompleks Sinsuran dan kaunter Lembaga
Pelancongan Sabah di 51, Gaya Street.

Kembara
Kopi Tenom

opi Tenom sukar untuk ditolak. Kopi ini yang menghijau di lembah itu dengan bukit gan pergerakan yang sedikit.

K terkenal di seluruh Malaysia dan negara

jiran Brunei dengan aromanya yang kaya
dan rasanya yang memang sedap. Walaupun
kopi ini belum ada di pasar-pasar raya!
Di dinding Kedai Kopo Tenom Fatt Choi
tergantung beberapa gambar En. Foong,
pemiliknya, dan pengunjung-pengunjung yang
terkenal. Kami melihat lebih dekat dan
menyaksikan Perdana Menteri ketika ini Yang
Amat Berhormat Datuk Seri Abdullah Haji
Ahmad Badawi bersalaman dengan En. Foong.
“Apabila dia datang ke Sabah, dia mahukan
Kopi Tenom dan tidak mahu kopi lain,” ujar
Foong dengan bangga.
En. Foong telah menjalankan perniagaan
kopi selama lebih 20 tahun. Fatt Choi mungkin
bukan pengeluar kopi tertua di Tenom, tetapi
jelas Fatt Choi semakin berkembang dan paling
terkenal. Pada 1999 mantan Perdana Menteri
Tun Dr. Mahathir bin Mohamad merasmikan
Tenom Fatt Choi Coffee. Kemudian pada 2004
Foong membuka kilang kopinya untuk lawatan
pendidikan. Tiga tahun kemudian, populariti
yang semakin meningkat mendesaknya untuk
membina kabin (yang hampir keseluruhannya
dibuat daripada kayu jati) di ladangnya untuk
pengunjung bermalam.
Selepas seketika kami menuju ke kabin
tempat kami akan menginap, lebih kurang 10
minit berjalan. 5 kabin di atas bukit terletaknya
ladang En. Foong yang masing-masing
dilengkapi dengan dua katil untuk menampung
empat orang, bilik mandi, mandian panas,
sebuah kipas dan penyaman udara dan sudah
pastinya dilengkapi dengan kemudahan
membuat kopi. Dari atas bukit, pemandangan-
nya cukup memukau. Di hadapan anda, Sungai
Padas jelas kelihatan di sepanjang hutan hujan
bukau menjadi latar belakangnya.
Dengan awan kelabu berarak di atas
kepala, kami segera memulakan perjalanan
Denai Rafflesia Fatt Choi untuk melihat
Rafflesia berkembang. En. Foong dan anak
lelakinya turut serta dan membawa kami meng-
harungi sebuah ladang getah serta turun naik
bukit di laluan yang licin disebabkan hujan yang
turun malam sebelumya. Perjalanannya lebih
sukar daripada yang dijangkakan tetapi tidak-
lah payah. Kami tiba di destinasi lebih kurang
40 minit kemudian dan memang benar, di sana
terletaknya bunga terbesar di dunia itu.
Untuk makan malam barbeku, ada nasi,
kari, sayap ayam, sate, sayur rebus dan beber-
apa lagi makanan lain yang sedap. Semasa
barbeku itu, kami mendapat bekalan ikan segar
tanpa had dari Sungai Padas. Kami berjaga,
makan dan berbual sehinggalah kami mengan-
tuk dan bersedia untuk program keesokannya.
Pagi Ahad bermula pukul 6.30pagi dengan
sesi Tai Chi. Tai Chi adalah seni memperta-
hankan diri yang lembut yang bermula di China
pada 1820-an dan banyak diamalkan orang-
orang Malaysia, terutama sekali kaum Cina,
untuk kesihatan. Jurulatih kami ialah seorang
Guru Tai Chi dengan pengalaman 30 tahun,
dan dia sebelum ini pernah menyertai banyak
pertunjukkan seni mempertahankan diri Tai Chi
di China. Orangnya tidak lain tidak bukan Raja
Kopi, En. Foong! Bersamanya empat lagi pakar
Tai Chi dari kumpulan dari tai chi tempatan.
Selain membantu En. Foong menunjukkan
pergerakan, dia sendiri turut melakukannya.
Guru Tai Chi kita menunjukkan seni memperta-
hankan diri yang lembut itu berpotensi untuk
menyakitkan penyerang dengan sedikit sahaja
membanting atau merebahkan rakannya den-
Selepas senaman, kami menuju ke bar kopi
untuk bersarapan dan minum kopi yang seme-
mangnya dinantikan. Ketika bersarapan, En.
Foong memberitahu kami sejarah kopi dan
latar belakang Tenom Fatt Choi Coffee.
Bunyinya macam membosankan, tetapi saya
jamin ia sama sekali tidak membosanka!
Jenaka dan karisma En. Foong membuatkan
kita ketawa dan dalam masa yang sama bela-
jar. Kemudian kami menjelajah kilang kopi dan
melihat bagaimana kopi diubah daripada biji
kopi kepada bentuk serbuk yang kita gunakan
untuk membuat minuman pagi kita.
Tenom Fatt Choi Coffee menghasilkan 10-
20 tan kopi setahun. Keluaran mereka termsuk-
lah biji kopi, serbuk kopi, kopi segera, kopi kayu
manis, kopi campuran segera 3 dalam 1, 2
dalam 1 uncang kopi campuran dan kopi cam-
puran Tongkat Ali Ginseng 5 dalam 1. Kami
mengambil peluang membeli hasil keluaran
tahunan mereka ini sebelum Kembara Kopi
Tenom kami berakhir.
Kami membawa pulang bukan kopi semata-
mata. Antara perjalanan untuk melihat Rafflesia
dan gurau senda ketika bersarapan, kami men-
dapat banyak kenangan manis untuk membu-
atkan kami tersenyum sepanjang perjalanan
pulang ke bandar.
Untuk maklumat lanjut mengenai jelajah
Kembara Kopi Tenom, hubungi TYP
Adventure Tours di talian 088 720825, faks
088 720827 atau email sama ada
tykadto@tm,net.my atau
tykadto@pd.jaring.my. Layari laman web
kami mengenai jelajah ini di
http://www.tykadventuretours.com/
coffee.htm
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 TAMU MARKETS MUSEUMS & MEMORIALS
KOTA KINABALU SANDAKAN Bukit Tengkorak Archaelogical
* most tamus operate as early as 6am and close by 2pm. Sabah State Museum Agnes Keith House, Sandakan Site Museum, Semporna
Mon – Sun: 9.00am – 5.00pm Mon - Sun: 9.00am - 5.00pm Mon – Sun: 9.00am – 5.00pm
Kota Kinabalu Kudat Jln. Bukit Istana Lama, Kota Kinabalu
Tel: 088-253199/263551
Tel: 089-222679 Tel: 088-253199

Gaya Street Fair - Sunday Matunggong Lama - Saturday Sandakan Memorial Park OTHER DISTRICTS
Kampung Air - Sunday Matunggong Baru - Thursday Sabah Islamic Mon - Sun: 9am-5pm Murut Museum (Sabah Murut
Civilisation Museum Sibuga Forest Reserve Cultural Centre , Tenom)
Mon – Sun: 9.00 am – 5.00 pm
Penampang Kota Marudu Mon – Sun: 9.00am – 5.00pm
Jalan Menteri, off Jalan Tunku Abdul
Mile 7, Jalan Labuk, Sandakan
Tel: 016 8221616 (Doris) Lembaga Kebudayaan Negeri Sabah
Donggongon Pekan Kota Marudu - Rahman, (Tenom Branch) W.D.T 72, 89909
Thursday & Friday Saturday & Sunday Kota Kinabalu Sandakan Heritage Museum Tenom.
Tel: 088-538227/538228 Mon - Sun: 9am-5pm Tel: 087-734506
Wisma Warisan, Sandakan
Papar Tuaran Sabah Ethnobotanical Tel: 089-222679 Mat Salleh Memorial, Tambunan
Lok Kawi Sabindo - Saturday Pekan Tuaran - Sunday Heritage Museum Open Daily
Kg. Tibabar, Tambunan
Kiulu - Tuesday Mon – Sun: 9.00am – 5.00pm Batu Tulug Archaeological Site
Tel :088-253199/ 263551
Sandakan Bukit Istana Lama, Kota Kinabalu
Tel: 088-253199/263551
Museum, Kinabatangan
Mon – Sun: 9.00am – 5.00pm
Sandakan Town - Sunday Tambunan Tel: 088-253199 Kundasang War Memorial,
Gua Mantong Jaya - Sunday Bingkor - Thursday Second World War Open daily including Public Holidays
Memorial Petagas TAWAU Tel: 019 899 2041 (Mr. Sevee
Open daily Teck Guan Cocoa Museum Charuruks)
Tawau Kota Belud Tel:088-253199 Mon-Fri: 8am -11:30am
Bandar Tawau - Sunday Pekan Kota Belud - Sunday 1:30pm-4:30pm Quailey Hill
Kinarut Mansion Ruins Museum Sat: 8am-12pm Sun: Closed Open daily including Public Holidays
8.00am to 5.00pm
Ranau Sipitang Mon – Sun: 9.00am – 5.00pm
Tel: 088-253199/263551
Mile 2, Tanjung Batu Laut, Teck Guan
Factory, Tawau Sabah Tea Garden, KM 17 Jalan
Pekan Kundasang - Friday Sindumin - Saturday Tel:089-775566 ext 2601 Ranau-Sandakan, Kg Nalapak, Ranau.

TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRES

Sabah Tourism Board
No.51, Jalan Gaya, 88000, Kota Kinabalu
Tel: 088-212121 Fax: 088-212075
Email: info@sabahtourism.com
Website: www.sabahtourism.com
Open: 8:00am to 5:00pm (Mon-Fri)
9:00am to 4:00pm (Weekend & PH)
Sri Pelancongan Sabah Sdn Bhd Tourism Malaysia (Sabah)
Lot 4, Ground Floor, Block L, Sinsuran Complex, Lot 1-0-7, Ground Floor, Block 1, Lorong Api-Api
88000, Kota Kinabalu 1, Api Api Centre, 88000, Kota Kinabalu
Tel: 088-232121 Fax: 088-265540 Tel:088-248698/ 211732
Email: info@sabahtourism.com E-mail: enquiries@tourism.gov.my
Website: www.sabahtourism.com Website: www.tourism.gov.my
Open: 8:00amto 5:00pm (Mon-Fri) Open: 8:00am to 5:00pm (Mon-Fri)
8:00am-4:00pm (Weekend & PH) Closed on weekends

SANDAKAN (089)
Fire Department - 994 Yayasan Sabah Ambulance
Useful Numbers

088-326655 !Hospital 212111 LABUAN (087)

Ambulance
/Police -999 !Airport 660405 !Hospital 413333
Queen Elizabeth Hospital Information Services !Immigrations 668308 !Airport 415015
088-218166 088-280600/ 280631/ 280641
Police Hotline !Immigrations 412298
HQ SABAH – 088-253555 TAWAU (089)
KK – 088-221191 Damai Specialist Centre
International
088-222922 !Hospital 773533
Telephone Directory
Airport - 088-238555 Sabah Medical Centre Assistance -108 !Airport 950013
088-211333 !Immigrations 773343
Mataking
“One Resort, Two Islands & a Spa”, The Jewel of Sabah
ataking Island is located on the North of
M Mabul and it is about 40 minutes boat
ride from Semporna. The Alice
Channel, which is about 100 meters deep, con-
nects Mataking to Sipadan Island and is just an
80-minute boat ride away.
The island lies on the edge of the continen-
tal shelf surrounded by fringing reef of hard and
soft coral. During low tide the sandy beach
stretches more than one kilometer joining the
two islands of Mataking Kecil and Mataking
Besar.
The Reef Dive Resort is the only luxurious
resort located at Mataking with beautiful tropical
white sandy beaches and crystal clear waters.
It offers a wide variety of activities for divers as
well as non-divers. At present they have 8
executive chalets and four blocks of lodge com-
prising of 12 premier deluxe and 12 deluxe
rooms which can accommodate up to 70
guests in a serene and cozy set up. The friend-
ly and well trained staff ensures that all guests
receive personal service and have an enjoyable
and memorable vacation. The food is delicious
and the restaurant serves International and
Local cuisine.
When the crystal turquoise waters of
Mataking beckons, it is an offer that cannot be
refused. Suit up and explore the 30 or so dive
sites around Mataking Island and its surround-
ing islands. Mataking House Reef has also won
many praises from photographers around the
world; at night the place just lights up like a
magical paradise! At Mataking, divers can
experience a combination of slope and wall div-
ing which offers exhilarating macro as well as
pelagic sea creatures at one place alone.
In March 2006, the resort sank an old cargo
ship at the famous house reef dive in front of
the resort to create an artificial reef. This new
dive site is named as “Shipwreck Post”. A mail-
box is placed on the wheel house of this ship-
wreck and divers can ‘post’ their letter under-
water. This is the first “Underwater Post Office”
in Malaysia.
Snorkelling and diving excursions to other
islands including Sipadan, arts & craft lessons
and informative jungle trekking at night can also
be arranged for the guests at the island. In the
peak season of the month August, green turtles
and hawksbill turtles come onto land at night to
lay eggs. Experience the enchanting moment
and sight fireflies sparkling in the dark and don’t
forget to look out for the peculiar coconut crabs.
One of the main attractions is the Jamu Well
Being Spa and Jacuzzi located in a serene set-
ting where guests can be pampered with a tra-
ditional massage to relax all senses.
Honeymooners and wedding couples also
enjoy a romantic island experience at the Spa.
Underwater weddings can also be arranged at
the resort.
It is a paradise island with majestic treasures,
natural warmth and friendliness for holiday
makers, spa lovers, honeymooners and divers
alike. Whether it is a retreat for yourself or an
exciting undersea exploration, you’ll find
Mataking, the “Two Islands, One Resort & a
Spa”, a perfect choice.
For more information, contact The Reef Dive
Resort and Tours at 089 770022, fax 089
770023 or email sales@mataking.com.
Check out their website at
http://www.mataking.com