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October 2007 Volume 80October 2007 Volume 80

Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri

Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri

Special Food Issue

At therecentYou know what I love most

about being Malaysian?The food! To us, food isn’t

just sustenance. It is part of ourculture and perhaps even an artform perfected over time. Thismonth, I had a wonderful timeresearching local delicacies andinternational favourites to be featured in the October issue. It’sa tough job but somebody has todo it! Sabah is a gastronomical paradise: Not only can you find thebest in Chinese, Japanese, Italian,Korean and the like, we are alsoknown for our abundant seafood,fresh from the sea and onto yourplate. If you’re a bit more adventurous, the ethnic local food is amust-try. Read all about it in our feature article on page 10.

October is also special as we celebrate the Hari Raya Aidilfitri.After a month of fasting, the Muslimcommunity greets the Hari Raya,which marks the New Year accordingto the Islam calendar. This is a greatopportunity to savour ‘Raya’ delightsduring ‘open house’ – a Malaysianpractice where friends and familyvisit the homes of those celebratingthe season. Check out our Kadaikusection for gift ideas when visiting anopen house.

Other exciting events for thismonth include the 4X4 Borneo Safari,which takes high-powered vehiclesthrough challenging terrain acrossSabah, and the Gong Festival (PestaGong) in Matunggong. Not to bemissed is the colourful Kota BeludTamu Besar. Hailed the mother of all‘Tamu’ (open air market), experiencethe tamu at its grandest scale,

bargain with local traders and witness the Cowboys of the East intheir vibrant attire and bell-deckedhorses. For a complete list of events,refer to our Calendar of Events.

We hope this magazine will helpyou in planning your holiday inSabah. Our friendly tourist assistantsat the Sabah Tourism Board and SriPelancongan Sabah information centres in KK city are ever-ready toanswer your questions. Leave yourworries behind and have an unforgettable holiday right here inSabah Malaysian Borneo. Jumpalagi!

Contents3 Feature Personality

Albert Balcells, Director of Skyrunner World Series

4 Happenings & HighlightsPesta Gong MatunggongHari Raya AidilfitriInvitational Water Colour Painting Exhibition4X4 Borneo SafariTamu Besar Kota BeludMV Doulos Comes to KK

7 Eating OutEurocafe, WaterfrontSate Mesra

8 Spa EssentialsSEAH Hair Spa

9 Places of InterestLok Kawi Wildlife Park

10 FeatureFood, Glorious Food!

12 Through The Lens‘Makan’ Time in Sabah

14 CultureKuih Muih Melayu

15 What’s New at KadaikuSabah Souvenirs & Handicrafts

16 Bahasa Malaysia Section

18 Chinese Section

20 Japanese Section

22 Korean Section

24 Directory Listings

25 Sabah Map & Listings

26 Weston Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary

ADVISOR YBhg. Dato’ Seri Tengku Zainal Adlin

EDITOR Melissa Leong

DESIGNER Trevor Thomson Lam C.W.

What’s New At Kadaiku design by Charlieking Padasian

PUBLISHER Sabah Tourism Board 51 Gaya Street, 88000 Kota Kinabalu

TRANSLATORS Chin Yen Sang (Chinese) Rie Harada (Japanese)Emzee Lee (Korean) Cover photo by Eddie Angat/Sabah Tourism

DESIGNED & PRINTED BY

Inna Kinabalu Sdn Bhd(Publisher of The New Sabah Times)Jalan Pusat Pembangunan Masyarakat, Sembulan88100 Kota Kinabalu

Every ef for t has been made to ensure that the information is correct at the time of publication. The publisher cannot be heldresponsible for any inaccuracies, omissions and alterations whichmay occur as a result of last minute changes. No part of this magazine may be reproduced without the writ ten permission of theSabah Tourism Board.

Melissa LeongEditor

Editorial

Enjoying fresh seafood at Mabul island

Pesta Nelayan MenumbokOctober 2007This is a festivity for fishermen held atMempakul, Menumbok beach as they celebratetheir industry with various games and competitions such as beach volleyball, fishing,cooking and many more.Organiser:Pejabat Daerah Kecil MenumbokFor further info:Ag. Damit @ Ag. Sahzain Pg. Abd. RazakTel: +60 87 831216 Fax: +60 87 831071Email: Agdamit.Pgabdrazak@sabah.gov.my

Hari Raya Aidilfitri13 – 14 October 2007After a whole month of fasting, the Muslimcommunity in Malaysia celebrates ‘Hari Raya’with joyous family gatherings and open houses.Join in the merry-making and taste the delicious traditional Malay favourites such asrendang and ketupat.For further info:Email: info@sabahtourism.com

Invitational Water Colour PaintingExhibition18 October – 19 November 2007Sabah’s artists display their most recent worksof art in water colour of more than 30 paintingsdepicting a delightful and fascinating collectionof everyday life, culture, nature in variousapproaches and media.Organiser: Sabah Art GalleryFor further info:Datuk Mohd. Yaman Hj. Ahmad MusTel: +60 88 268875 Fax: +60 88 210040Email: gallery_9@msn.com

Pesta Gong Matunggong 200724 October 2007This event celebrates the gong, one of Sabah’svital traditional musical instruments. The picturesque town of Matunggong in Kudatcomes alive in this festival, where most of thegongs are produced.Organiser:Matunggong District OfficeFor further info:Encik Arnold JoibiTel: +60 88 613760 Fax: +60 88 613786Email: Arnold.Joibi@sabah.gov.my

4 x 4 Borneo Safari28 October – 4 November 2007A very unique event that takes you deep intothe heart of Sabah with powerful 4WD vehiclesmodified to challenge the tracks in one of theworld’s most beautiful jungle terrains. Fit forthose who love adventure and challenges thatare out of the ordinary.Organiser:Kinabalu Four Wheel Drive ClubFor further info:Thomas ChinMobile: 013 8647737, 014 6723723Email: thomas@glob.net.my

Tamu Besar Kota Belud 200727 – 28 October 2007The ‘Tamu’ is Borneo’s traditional open market.On this day, the Bajau horsemen known as‘Cowboys of the East’ dress in their traditional

best and ride their extravagantly decoratedhorses. Other highlight include the crowning ofthe Ratu Sarempak (Sarempak Beauty Queen)and an exciting buffalo-riding race. A wild, wildeast experience with a Borneo twist!Organisers:District Office of Kota BeludSri Pelancongan Sabah Sdn BhdFor further info: Mohd. Najib MuntokZachary MobijohnTel: +60 88 976621, 232121Fax: +60 88 977064, 265540Email: zachary@sabahtourism.com

MV Doulos – World’s Largest Floating BookFair In Kota Kinabalu13-25 OctoberAll aboard the MV Doulos as it makes its way tothe port of Kota Kinabalu this month! Built in1914, Doulos is the world’s oldest ocean-goingpassenger ship and today it serves as theworld’s largest floating book fair. You can alsomeet the 350 volunteer multi-cultural crew from50 different nations and explore the vessel onOctober 13 and 19 (1pm-5pm), 14 and 21(2pm-5pm) and 15 (11am-5pm). The MVDoulos will be open daily from the 13th to the25th from 10:00am to 10:00pm except forSunday the 14th and Monday the 22nd (open-ing hours will be from 2:00pm to 10:00pm) atBerth 8, Kota Kinabalu Port. Don’t miss thisgreat opportunity! Admission is free.Organiser:GBA, (Gute Buecher fuer alle e. V.)For further info:Lissi Ottacher Tel: +6012 829 6965 / 088-251523Email: lissi.ottacher@gbaships.org

Feature Personality 3

For Albert Balcells, the sky really isthe limit. As the Director of theSkyrunner World Series, Albert

travels the world to organize and witness various mountain races orsports at high altitude which make upthe Skyrunner World Series. Mt.Kinabalu is proud to be part of this prestigious world series and one of onlytwo Asian countries to hold the honour.The other is Mt. Ontake in Otaki, Japan.Runners gather points by competing in various mountain races inthe 7-series circuit, culminating inZegama, Spain this year.

This year, the TM 21st Mt. KinabaluInternational Climbathon took place onAugust 25 and 26, setting the stage fortop world mountain runners to

challenge each other in what isdubbed the World’s ToughestMountain Race. Top runners suchas Spain’s Agusti Roc Amadorand Italy’s Dapit Fulvio are amongthe famous faces who participateeach year without fail, bringing a competitive edge to the race.With each visit, Albert neverceases to be amazed with thegrandeur of Mt. Kinabalu. “MountKinabalu is the highest mountainin the race circuit at the momentat 4,095.2 metres. The othersaverage 3,500 metres or so.Also, unlike the other race courses which are gravel-based,the granite course here offers adifferent kind of challenge, soyou need a different technique,”

he said. When asked if theEuropean runners had an addedadvantage because of theirphysique, Albert begged to differ.“Technically, many people thinkjust because the Europeans mighthave longer legs and are taller itmeans they are better athletes. Ithink the more important thing hereis technique and skill. For example,the European runners might reachthe peak faster but Malaysian runners are much faster going down.This is because they have the home advantage and are familiar with theterrain. So again, it’s not always aboutthe physique,” said Albert, who hailsfrom Spain. “You should remember

that a smaller physique is sometimes agood thing as it makes it easier for therunner to carry their own weight – Lookat Ricardo Mejia (2006 Mt. KinabaluInternational Men’s Open Champion)!”Albert added that he was impressedwith the performance of local runnersconsidering that they were up againstprofessional mountain runners. “TheEuropean runners have more exposureand many of them are professionalathletes, which mean they can train all

year round. However, for your local runners, they only have time to traincloser to the event and yet they performas well as, if not better than, the world-class runners. This proves that theyhave the potential given the right training and exposure,” he commented.His advice for budding mountain runners? “You must be in the game formany years, which means start asyoung as possible. You must have thedrive and motivation to succeed.Exposure and proper training are alsovital,” he said.

The Sabah runners were not theonly thing that impressed Albert. Headmits he is smitten by Sabah’s charm.“Every year, Sabah is the one leg in thecircuit that I always look forward to!Although I’m at work, it’s also like a holiday for me,” he said, adding that heloves meeting people and learning newcultures. During his time here, he hasexplored Sabah’s many tropical islandsand he admits he is particularly fond ofthe lush green rainforests. “It’s verybeautiful here. Sabah is like anotherhome for me. I love coming back here,the people are very friendly and it’sgood to see they are passionate aboutthis kind of sport,” he said. Albert wasalso a professional athlete but an injuryforced him into early retirement. “I lovethe industry. so now instead of participating, I am on the other side,organizing events for athletes,” heexplained. He stressed the importanceof the media bringing light to sportingevents such as the annual Climbathonin order to generate an interest, especially among the younger generation. “I look forward to comingback, definitely,” concluded theSpaniard with a smile.

Albert Balcells,Director of SkyrunnerWorld Series

Albert chats with (l-r) Sabah Tourism Chairman, Tengku Adlin andMinister of Tourism, Culture and Environment Sabah, Datuk MasidiManjun

With the Spanish mountain runners during the recent TM Mt.Kinabalu International Climbathon

After a month of fasting, the Muslim community celebrates HariRaya Aidilfitri. This joyous occasion is marked with family

gatherings in the spirit of ‘balik kampung’, in which family members return to their villages or hometowns to celebrate HariRaya with extended family. It is also a time for forgiveness, whereby the younger generation greet their parents on the morning of Hari Raya decked in their new clothes and ask for theirparents’ forgiveness. As with most celebrations in Malaysia, HariRaya Aidilfitri is also a time to experience an ‘open house’. This isa time where Muslim families play host and invite family andfriends to their homes to celebrate the festivities – a great opportunity to sample delicious Malay ‘kuih’ (cakes) and dishessuch beef rendang and ‘ketupat’. Resorts and hotels also offer avariety of Raya buffet spreads so be sure to check them out. Hari Raya Aidilfitri is a Public Holiday and the official dates aresubject to change. For more information, e-mail info@sabahtourism.com

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This month, the residents of Matunggong, Kudat celebrate theGong, an age-old musical instrument, vital in almost any

ensemble. A majority of gongs in Sabah are made in the villageof Sumangkap, Matunggong. The art of gong-making is passeddown from one generation to the next, using traditional tools andmethods. The gong is unmistakably the backbone of mosttraditional musical ensembles in Sabah and is also used asbridewealth. This month, come and join the local residents asthey celebrate this prized musical instrument through variouscultural displays, handicraft-making exhibitions, gong and kulintangan (small brass gongs) performances and many more activities. For more information, please contact Arnold Joibi(Assistant District Officer of Matunggong) at telephone no.088-613760, fax no. 088-613786 or Balwant Singh Kler attelephone no. 088-232121 or fax no. 088-265540. E-mail balwant@sabahtourism.com

Local talents bring Sabah’s beauty to life through water colourmasterpieces. Come and marvel at depictions of everyday

life in Sabah, colourful flora and fauna and a celebration of culture at the Invitational Water Colour Painting Exhibition atthe Sabah Art Gallery. The Sabah Art Gallery is open daily from 9:00am to 5:00pm.For more information, please call 088-268875 or e-mailgallery_9@msn.com

Pesta Gong Matunggong24 OctoberHari Raya Aidilfitri

13-14 OctoberHari Raya Aidilfitri

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Invitational Water Colour Painting Exhibition

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5H a p p e n i n g s & H i g h l i g h t s

It’s back! Adventure enthusiasts are rearing to go into the jungles of Sabah in their powerful 4WD vehicles during the

annual 4X4 Borneo Safari. This year, participants are flaggedoff from the Sabah Tourism building in Kota Kinabalu and willmake their way to the districts of Penampang, Kimanis,Beaufort, Sipitang, Tenom and Keningau. More than 300 participants are expected to challenge the rugged terrain,some from as far as Japan, New Zealand, Holland andAustralia. Participants will travel through mountains, valleys,streams and rivers, putting their stamina and skills to the test.Points will be allocated during the many special stages setthroughout the event and tasks include deep-river crossing,map reading, bridge building and mud side clearing.Participants may lose points for speeding, dangerous drivingand vehicle equipment abuse. For more information, please contact Thomas Chin at 088-268996, fax 088-258996 or e-mailthomas@glob.net.my

The mother of all tamu (open air market) takes place in KotaBelud this month during the Tamu Besar (literally translated as

‘Grand Market’) Once a year, the tamu is celebrated at a grandscale and visitors from far and near flock here to join the festivities. The tamu is a fantastic place to mingle with the localsand experience the sights, sounds and smells of the local market.Fresh vegetables, local delicacies, handicrafts and even livestockare up for sale. The highlight of the Tamu Besar is the parade bythe Bajau horsemen (known as the Cowboys of the East for theirexcellent riding skills) who proudly ride their colourfully decoratedhorses. The town field also comes alive with various traditionalsports such as buffalo racing – truly a unique event! The fairest ofthem all is crowned during the Ratu Sarempak pageant(Sarempak is the ornate golden headgear often worn by Bajaumaidens). Venture to the district of Kota Belud this month for atamu like no other!Getting there: Kota Belud is almost two hours away by road. You can takea taxi from the city centre (rates may vary). A bus ride fromthe city centre to Kota Belud town is approximately RM7.00per person (one way).For more information, contact Zachary Mobijohn at 088-232121 or Encik Edris bin Haji Yahya at 088-976621/624. E-mail zachary@sabahtourism.com

4X4 Borneo Safari 28 October – 4 November

Sabah Bids Farewell to Silkairs’ Joshua Ganesan andWelcomes New ManagerSabah Tourism Board hosteda farewell dinner for Silkair’sSabah station managerJoshua Ganesan and bid‘selamat datang’ to new station manager Jack Lim atShangri-La’s TanjungResort’s Shang Palace. Thedinner was attended byMinister of Tourism, Cultureand Environment Sabah,Datuk Masidi Manjun who expressed his sincere appreciation andacknowledged the importance of maintaining the good rapportbetween the State and Singapore’s Silkair.

Kudat Riviera Wins Accolades at Property AwardsThe luxury homes of Kudat Riviera won two awards at the prestigious International Property Awards presented byInternational Homes Magazine and in association with CNBC. Theawards ceremony was held in London, where Kudat Riviera wasnamed Best Architecture (Multiple Units), Malaysia and BestDevelopment (Malaysia).

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Kota Belud Tamu Besar27-28 October

Kota Belud Tamu Besar27-28 October

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Datuk Masidi (right) presents asouvenir to Joshua (left)

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All aboard the MV Doulos as it makes its way to the port of Kota Kinabalu thismonth! Built in 1914, Doulos is the world’s oldest ocean-going passenger

ship and today it serves as the world’s largest floating book fair. The vessel isoperated by a German non-profit charity organization, GBA, (Gute Buecher fueralle e. V.) and aims to promote education and international understandingthrough its Floating Book Fair and cultural exchange programmes. More than8000 book titles will be on sale, covering business, music, hobbies, generalknowledge, language and children’s interest, including a selection of BahasaMalaysia and Chinese books. This time around, you can meet the 350 volun-teer multi-cultural crew from 50 different nations and explore the vessel onOctober 13 and 19 (1pm-5pm), 14 and 21 (2pm-5pm) and 15 (11am-5pm).Don’t miss this great opportunity!

The MV Doulos will be open daily from the 13th to the 20th from 10:00am to10:00pm and on Sunday the 14th and 21st and Monday the 22nd,opening hourswill be from 2:00pm to 10:00pm. at Berth 8, Kota Kinabalu Port. For more information, please call 012 829 6965

Russian Troupe Wins 3rd Sabah International FolkloreFestival Dance CompetitionThe Russian culturaltroupe won first placein this year’s 3rdSabah InternationalFolklore FestivalDance Competition.Coming in second andthird place respective-ly were the troupesfrom Poland andKazakhstan. The event took place at the Sabah CulturalCentre, Penampang. Also performing during the festivalwere cultural groups from India, China, Japan, Singapore,Brunei and Thailand among many others.

Kinabalu Daya HotelOpens New WingLocated in the heart ofKK City, KinabaluDaya Hotel recentlyintroduced its newwing which features36 rooms, bringing thetotal of existing roomsto 119. Room rates range from RM160 to RM320, whichincludes breakfast. For more information, visitwww.kkdayahotel.com

MV Doulos – World’s Largest Floating Book Fair In Kota Kinabalu, 13-25 October

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Throw in a dash of Asian, a portion of European and top it witha laid-back dining atmosphere, and what do you get?

Eurocafe of course! Located at Kota Kinabalu’s Waterfront, EuroCafé offers the best of both worlds. This is a great place to sam-ple delicious Asian favourites as well as scrumptious Westerndelights. If Euro Café sounds familiar, chances are you’ve seenthis quaint café along Beach Street in the heart of the city. Theyhave since moved to the more bustling Waterfront. For starters,try the roasted chicken salad. Moving on to the main course,your waiter may recommend the house favourite: ShankaCordero, the Lamb Shank, served with vegetables, a specialsauce and your choice of rice or pasta. There are plenty of Euro-Western dishes on the menu so take your time making the rightselection! But if it’s local flavours you want, order the NasiGoreng Kampung – a delicious plate of fried rice with anchovies,fried chicken wing topped with a sunny side up egg. Looking fora Chinese twist? Try the sweet and sour fish or chicken, servedwith tangy sauce, fresh green peppers, tomatoes and rice.Eurocafe also serves a variety of desserts but the PisangGoreng with Ice Cream deserves a special mention! PisangGoreng (banana fritters) are a classic Malaysian favourite, only

this time they’re served with a refreshing dollop of vanilla icecream .The combination is heavenly!

The best part is you can enjoy a hearty meal at Euro Caféwithout causing much damage to your wallet. For the budgetconscious, be sure to check out the RM1.00 Menu from 5 pm to8 pm daily, valid for a limited period only. Imagine enjoying localfavourites such as mee goreng (fried noodles), nasi goreng(fried rice), chicken curry and much more at only RM1.00 perserving! Don’t miss Happy Hours for great beer and stout offersas well. Also on the menu are a range of fresh fruit juices, softdrinks and cocktails. Euro Café operates under a giant canopy inthe middle of the Waterfront so it’s hard to miss. The caféstretches out to the deck so you can enjoy your meal watchingthe sunset on the horizon. Another interesting aspect of the caféis the open-air foot reflexology, which has proven to be a hitamong tourists. Catering services are available and Euro Caféaccommodates up to 200 people, ideal for private functions. ForEuro-Asian delights, it’s got to be Euro Café! Euro Café opens daily from 4:00 pm till midnight. For reser-vations and enquiries, please call 088-272420 or visit thewebsite at www.eurocafe.com.my

Sate Mesra opened its doors on 9 September at CityMall, Kota Kinabalu, offering diners the best in

Malaysian favourites in a comfortable atmosphere. Sate –or satay – as you may know, is a classic Malaysian must-have: delicious chunks of skewered meat cooked overflames to juicy perfection. Sate Mesra’s combo meals area good place to start. The set meal comes with sticks ofsatay (choose from beef, chicken, fish, prawns and even‘Bishop’s nose’, a polite way of referring to the chicken’sposterior!), dipped in peanut gravy and complementedbwith pieces of cucumber, nasi himpit (compressed rice),a spring roll and a soft drink. But satay isn’t the only must-try on the menu. Highly recommended is the Tom YamGoong, a mouthwatering bowl of soup with prawns, veg-etables and noodles. You can also enjoy the tom yam witha plate of rice. Speaking of rice, why not try the NasiLemak, served with either chicken curry or beef rendang?There are plenty of Malaysian delights on the menu,including Kampung Fried Rice, Fried Noodles and OxtailAsam Pedas. Looking for laksa? Sate Mesra serves animpressive array of laksa from around Malaysia: LaksaSarawak, Penang, Johor, Kelantan and Melaka! For aWestern twist, they also serve Fish & Chips and ChickenChop. At teatime, sample their choice of cakes, perfectwith your favourite brew. Sate Mesra can cater up to 80diners at a time and offers buffet-style dining as well.Malaysian favourites with a ‘Mesra’ (friendly) touch!Sate Mesra is located at L-S-O-3,S-1-3, Ground & 1stfloors, City Mall, Jalan Lintas, Kota Kinabalu (next toStarbucks) Opens daily from 9:00 am to 11:00 pm.

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Your body is blissfully kneaded, your sore feet tenderlyrubbed and even your nails are manicured to perfection.But how often do you de-stress your hair? Believe or not,

your hair has special needs, but more often than not we think aquick wash and trim are all we need. Not quite the case according to the experts at Patrick Saloon. I had the opportunity to experience the SEAH Hair Spa package,designed to give your hair the attention it deserves.

Before the session starts, your hair condition is determinedto identify the ideal range of products to be used. SEAH HairSpa caters to four types of hair: demoisturised (normal to dryhair), coloured (colour-treated and highlighted hair),sophisticated (delicate, dry and matured hair) and stressed(damaged, formed and bleached hair). It turned out my hair wasdefinitely ‘stressed out’ so it was time to give it some TLC! TheHair Spa experience begins with a hair wash with the ExpertMassage shampoo. This is no regular hair wash. My shampoospecialist (as I like to call her) used special massaging techniques, gently rubbing and kneading certain points on myscalp, slowly moving to the nape of my neck. Simply blissful!After some 20 minutes, the suds were rinsed off and a conditioner applied. To create a healthy shine, purify andregenerate the hair, a cream mask was applied all over andthoroughly rubbed in. The hair was then wrapped in a towel andleft for 15 minutes. While waiting, I enjoyed a relaxing shoulder,neck and back rub. Don’t be shy to speak up and let them knowif they are applying the right pressure – the friendly masseusewill be more than happy to oblige. At the sound of the buzzer, itwas time to rinse off the mask. My hair was then gently toweldried and blow-dried to perfection. I’m truly impressed: Not onlydoes my hair feel significantly softer and lighter, it smellsabsolutely wonderful. I was told this was one of the signaturefeatures of the SEAH Hair Spa, a lovely lingering scent. Thewhole package lasts for approximately an hour and a half. Sothe next time you feel tired, stressed and in need of some pampering, a relaxing Hair Spa experience

SEAH Hair Spa, Patrick Saloon

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Tango with the tiger or gaze at the gibbons. Forget AnimalPlanet, this is the Lok Kawi Wildlife Park. Situated some 25 km

southwest of Kota Kinabalu city, a half-hour drive is all it takes toget you and your family to Sabahís first wildlife park.

The Wildlife Park is run by the Sabah Wildlife Departmentunder the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Environment and ishome to more than 100 animal species. The park stretchesacross 280 acres of land, giving plenty of space for creaturesgreat and small to wander about!

Its inhabitants include a variety of felines such as the cloudedleopard and the tiger. Other stars of the park are none other thatthe darling of Sabah, the Orang Utan and its unmistakable cousin,the Proboscis Monkey! If youíre lucky, you might run into a rangeron duty with a baby proboscis monkey clinging fondly to him. Theaviary is also a must-visit. Step into a Jurassic Park-like atmosphere where colourful feathered friends of all sizes fly freelyaround you! Feeding time is an especially exciting time when youcan see the birds jostling for fruity snacks from the rangersí barehands. The Sun Bears are also a hit in the Park with their lovableantics as they balance on tree trunks and wade in their pool. Donítmiss the elephants ñ then again, itís quite impossible to! The gentle giants are truly breathtaking especially up close. The littleones will love the Childrenís Zoo where they can ride on an elephant and pet the animals. Other animals to see are the civets,otters, gibbons, barking deer and mouse deer, just to name a few.

Further inside the park is the Botanical Information Centre.This is where your visit to various gardens begins. Learn moreabout medicinal and herbal plants, or discover the beauty ofSabahís pitcher plants and ferns. The Park also has a souvenirshop and several resting huts along the way. Donít let a little rain(or sun, for that matter) stop you from enjoying a pleasant stroll inthe park ñ bring an umbrella or rent one for only RM1.00 at theentrance. As in other zoos and wildlife parks, visitors arereminded to abide by the rules and the regulations of the Park atall times.

The Lok Kawi Wildlife Park is open daily from 9:30 am to 4:30pm. Entrance fees are RM10.00 (MyKad holders 18 years old andabove)/RM5.00 (MyKad holders below 18 years old) andRM20.00 (non-MyKad holders 18 years old and above)/ RM10.00(non-MyKad holders below 18 years old). Entrance is free for senior citizens (60 years and above) and handicapped MyKadholders as well as students below 17 years old in school uniform.For more information, please call 088-765793 or fax 088-765762.

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SeafoodSabah boasts the widest array of fresh seafood – and when wesay fresh, we literally mean right out of the sea! Seafood is particularly abundant in the east coast of Sabah (think Tawau andSandakan) but the west coast offers just as much. From tendergroupers to exotic-looking shells, seafood dining in Sabah is onegreat adventure you cannot miss. Check out Kam Ling Seafood inBandar Sabindo, Tawau – a real hit with locals and visitors. In KotaKinabalu, Salut (088-301300) and Gayang (088-229066) seafoodrestaurants are a 25-minute journey by road from the city centre,but the feast that awaits you will be worth the trip. Along theWaterfront you can savour the catch of the day at PortviewSeafood Restaurant (088-242875) while enjoying a nightly cultural show. Still can’t decide? The massive Sri Selera KampungAir (behind the Golden Screen Cinemas in Kampung Air) offers aline-up of seafood restaurants. And did we mention how affordable seafood is in Sabah?

Kedai Kopi (Coffee Shop)Want to dine like a Sabahan? Then a visit to any one of our ‘kedaikopi’ or kopitiam will give you a taste of that. Ask any of the localsand they will tell you there’s nothing quite like kedai kopi fare.Classic must-eats include a bowl of ngiu chap (beef noodles), adelicious mixture of beef meatballs, tender beef slices and tripewith mee hoon (noodles) in a tasty beef broth. Kon lau mein(home made noodles topped with a special sauce and your choiceof meat) is a breakfast favourite, often served with a bowl of wonton soup. Up for something full of spice and everything nice?Try a bowl of laksa (noodles in a creamy soup, often served withchicken, prawns or seafood) or tom yam soup. Malaysianfavourites are also available, such as nasi lemak (rice served withsambal, anchovies, eggs, peanuts and slices of cucumber, allwrapped in a banana leaf), roti canai and Claypot Chicken Rice –hearty meals that are hard to resist!

International DelightsWhether it’s a creamy plate of pasta or a serving of sushi, chancesare you’ll find them all in Sabah. There are plenty of Italian restaurants in town and Little Italy (088-232231) located at theground floor of Hotel Capital and across from Wisma Merdeka, isa good place to start. Also in town are the classy Luna Rossa(088-266882, beside Bulatan Perdana along Jalan Sulaman),Bella Italia (088-313366) at Jesselton Hotel) and Grazie (019-5315246, Wawasan Plaza). Japanese restaurants are alsoaplenty including Kawana (088-252748) along the Waterfront andKK’s oldest Japanese eatery Nishiki (088-230582, Jalan Gaya,just a stone’s throw from the Sabah Tourism Board informationcentre). For fusion fare, why not visit Toscani’s (088-242879,Waterfront) which serves an array of tapas and seafood. Want adining experience like no other? Then make your way to @mosphere (088-425100/111). The restaurant is located on the18th floor of Menara Tun Mustapha and is the only revolvingrestaurant in Sabah that offers a breathtaking 360 degree view ofthe city.

Only in Sabah!Every place has its unique delicacy and Sabah is no exception.Many restaurants and coffee shops proudly incorporate local foodin their menu, but the best place to sample and purchase authentic Sabah delights is at the local ‘tamu’ (open market).Among the delicacies to look out for is the bambangan, a sourmango-like fruit preserved in a jar which is eaten to complementalmost any dish. For the more adventurous, try the nonsoom (preserved pickled fish in a jar) – definitely an acquired taste!Hinava is a popular Kadazandusun favourite – a delicious mix offresh fish, red chillies, shredded ginger, sliced shallots and plentyof lime which ‘cooks’ the fish. To make your culinary adventurecomplete, have a sip of lihing (rice wine), always served at socialgatherings as a beverage of choice, or used to add a distinctiveflavour to chicken soup. But if it’s really fresh food you want, itdoesn’t get any fresher than a plate of live sago worms, or butodas the locals call them. Delicious!

by Melissa LeongIn the spirit of doing what the Romans do when in Rome, one must eat like a true-blue Sabahan when in Sabah.We have everything to satisfy even the fussiest of palates. Your gastronomic affair begins right here!

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After a month of fasting and abstinence during Ramadhan, theMuslim community celebrate Hari Raya Aidilfitri in the month

of Syawal. Bulan Puasa (or Fasting Month) is the perfect time tocatch a glimpse of Malay cakes and desserts in their glory. Foodstalls are opened every evening (a few hours before ‘buka puasa’or the breaking of fast is observed) in various locations, serving avariety of goodies from nasi lemak to fried chicken. However, it isthe traditional cakes and desserts that sell like hot cakes (pardonthe pun). Hari Raya is also a wonderful time to savour some of thebest kuih muih.

The serimuka is a two-tiered cake, usually sold in bite-sizepieces. The lower layer is steamed glutinous rice and the upperlayer is made of custard, usually coloured green. The mixture ofsweet and savoury flavours makes this truly unique. Also popularis the pulut panggang. A mixture of sambal and shrimp is stuffed

into a roll of glutinous rice, wrapped in banana leaves and thenroasted. Simply delicious!

You might also come across a type of cake called wajit, whichis also steamed glutinous rice wrapped in banana leaves.However, gula melaka or palm sugar is added, which gives thewajit its brown colour and sweetness. On a hot day, cendol is justwhat you need. The mixture of coconut milk and gula melakatogether with green jelly known as cendol makes a perfectdrink/dessert.

However, perhaps the most popular favourite is the pisanggoreng or banana fritters. Sliced bananas are dipped into batterand deep fried until they turn golden yellow. The crispy yet tendertexture makes this dish Malaysian favourite at tea-time. Some eatthem plain while others like to dip the fritters in sambal or evenchilli sauce.

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Ibu segala tamu (pasar terbuka) berlangsungdi Kota Belud pada bulan ini semasa Tamu

Besar (secara harfiah diterjemah ‘pasarbesar’). Diadakan setahun sekali, tamu inidiraikan di kawasan yang besar dan pengun-jung dari jauh dan dekat berkumpul di siniuntuk menyertai kemeriahannya. Tamu adalahtempat yang sesuai untuk bergaul dengan pen-duduk tempatan dan mengalami sendiripemandangan, bunyi dan bau pasar tempatan.Sayur-sayuran segar, makanan tempatan, kraftangan malah binatang hidup ada dijual.Kemuncak Tamu Besar ialah perarakanpenunggang kuda Bajau (dikenali sebagaiKoboi Timur kerana kemahiran merekamenunggang kuda) yang dengan banggamenunggang kuda mereka yang telah dihiasberwarna warni. Padang pekan tersebut jugamenjadi meriah dengan pelbagai sukan tradi-sional seperti perlumbaan kerbau – satu acarayang memang unik! Yang tercantik antarasemua akan ditabal ketika Ratu CantikSarempak (Sarempak adalah perhiasankeemasan di kepala yang sering dipakai olehgadis-gadis Bajau). Berjalan-jalanlah ke daer-ah Kota Belud bulan ini untuk tamu unik yangtidak seperti yang lain!Untuk ke sana: Untuk ke Kota Belud mengam-bil masa hampir dua jam menggunakan jalanraya. Anda boleh mengambil teksi dari pusatbandaraya. Tambang bas dari pusat bandar kepekan Kota Belud berharga RM7.00 seorang(sehala).Untuk maklumat lanjut, hubungi ZacharyMobijohn di talian 088-232121 atau EncikEdris Haji Yahya di talian 088-976621/624. E-mel zachary@sabahtourism.com

4x4 Borneo Safari 28 Oktober – 4NovemberKini kembali! Peminat kembara tidak

sabar meredah hutan rimba Sabahdengan menggunakan kenderaan4WD mereka pada acara tahunan 4X5Borneo Safari. Tahun ini, pesertadilepaskan dari bangunanPelancongan Sabah di Kota Kinabalu dan akan menuju daerah Penampang,Kimanis, Beaufort, Sipitang, Tenom dan Keningau. Lebih 300 peserta bakal berdepan laluan sukar, ada yang datang sejauh Jepun, New Zealand, Belanda danAustralia. Peserta akan mengharungi bukit bukau dan sungai, menguji kelasakandan stamina mereka. Mata akan diberikan dalam beberapa peringkat khas yangditetapkan sepanjang perjalanan dan tugasan termasuklah menyeberangi sungaidalam, membaca peta, membina jambatan serta melepasi laluan berlumpur.Peserta boleh kehilangan mata kerana memandu laju, memandu secara berbahaya dan salah guna peralatan kenderaan.Untuk maklumat lanjut, sila hubungi Thomas Chin di talian 088-268996, faks088-258996 atau e-mel thomas@glob.net.my

Sate Mesra membuka pintunya pada9 September di City Mall, Kota

Kinabalu, menawarkan hidangan terbaik kegemaran orang Malaysia dengan suasana yang selesa. Sate,seperti yang anda tahu, adalah kemestian klasik rakyat Malaysia: daging kecil yang dicucuk dan disalai diatas api. Hidangan kombo Sate Mesraadalah hidangan yang sesuai untukdimulakan. Set hidangan ini terdiri daripada beberapa cucuk sate (pilihantara daging lembu, ayam, ikan,udang atau buntut ayam), dihidangkandengan kuah kacang dan potongankecil timun, nasi himpit serta minumansejuk. Tetapi sate bukan satu-satunya

hidangan utama dalam menu. Palingdisyorkan ialah Tom Yam Goong,semangkuk sup udang pedas, sayur-sayuran dan mee yang lazat.Anda juga boleh menikmati sup tomyam dengan sepinggan nasi. Andaboleh juga mencuba Nasi Lemak, dihidangkan dengan kari ayam ataurendang daging. Ada banyak makananMalaysia dalam menu, termasuk NasiGoreng Kampung, Mee Goreng danAsam Pedas Ekor Lembu. Inginkanlaksa? Sate Mesra boleh menghidangkan bermacam jenis laksadari seluruh Malaysia: Laksa Sarawak,Pulau Pinang, Johor, Kelantan danMelaka! Untuk hidangan barat, merekaturut menghidangkan Ikan dan Kentangserta chicken chop (ayam yang di grildengan sos istimewa). Untuk waktuminum petang, bermacam jenis kuihdisediakan, disesuaikan dengan minuman anda. Sate Mesra bolehmenyediakan makanan untuk 80 orangdalam satu masa dan turutmenawarkan hidangan ala-buffet.Hidangan kegemaran Malaysia dengansentuhan ‘Mesra’!Sate Mesta terletak di L-S-O-3, S-1-3,Ground & Tingkat 1, City Mall, JalanLintas, Kota Kinabalu (bersebelahanStarbucks). Dibuka setiap hari dari9:00 pagi hingga 11:00 malam.

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Saksikanlah harimau atau intai ungka.Lupakan rancangan Animal Planet: Ini

ialah Taman Hidupan Liar Lok Kawi. Terletaksekitar 25km di barat selatan BandarayaKota Kinabalu, hanya setengah jampemanduan diperlukan untuk membawaanda dan keluarga anda ke taman hidupanliar pertama di Sabah itu.

Taman Hidupan Liar ini diuruskan olehJabatan Hidupan Liar Sabah di bawahKementerian Pelancongan, Kebudayaandan Alam Sekitar dan menjadi kediamankepada lebih 100 spesies mamalia. Tamanini meliputi kawasan keluasan 280 ekar,memberikan banyak ruang untuk dihuni pelbagai jenis haiwan dan binatang kecil!

Antara hidupannya termasuklah pelbagaijenis binatang buas seperti harimau bintang,musang, dan sudah pastilah, harimau.Binatang lain di taman itu tidak lain tidakbukan ialah haiwan kesayangan Sabah,Orang Utan dan yang jelas saudaranyamonyet belanda! Jika anda bernasib baik,anda mungkin terserempak dengan anakmonyet belanda yang berpaut manja padaibunya. Lau burung mesti dikunjungi.Melangkah ke dalam suasana ala TamanJurasik. Di sana pelbagai jenis burung dengan pelbagai saiz dan bulu yangberwarna-warni terbang bebas di sekelilinganda! Masa memberi makanan amatmenarik. Anda boleh melihat burung berebut-rebut mendapatkan makanan buahdari telapak tangan renjer. Beruang Sun jugaterkenal di taman ini dan gelagat menarikketika mengimbangi diri di dahan pokok danberlegar di dalam kolam. Jangan lepaskanpeluang menyaksikan gajah – sememangnya, mustahil untuk dilakukan!Gergasi lembut ini sememangnya

menakjubkan apatah lagi dari jarak dekat. Sikecil pasti menyukai Zoo Kanak-Kanak. Disana mereka boleh menunggang gajah dan membelai binatang. Banyak lagi haiwan lainboleh ditemui, antaranya seperti ungka, rusadan kancil.

Jauh di dalam taman ialah PusatMaklumat Kajian Tumbuhan. Di sinilah kunjungan anda ke pelbagai taman bermula.Pelajari lebih banyak tentang tumbuhanperubatan dan herba, atau ketahui kecantikan tumbuhan menjalar dan pakupakis yag terdapat di Sabah. Taman ini turutmemiliki sebuah kedai cenderamata danpondok untuk berehar di sepanjang laluan.Jangan biarkan sedikit hujan (atau panasmentari) menghalang anda daripadamenikmati keseronokan bersiar-siar ditaman ini – bawalah payung atau sewa untukhanya RM1.00 di pintu masuk. Sama seperti zoo atau taman hidupan liar lain,pelawat diingatkan agar mematuhi undang-undang dan kemestian taman inisepanjang masa.

Taman Hidupan Liar Lok Kawi dibukasetiap hari dari 9:30 pagi sehingga 4:30petang. Bayaran kemasukan ialah RM10.00(pemegang MyKad berusia 18 tahun keatas), RM5.00 (Pemegang MyKad berusia18 tahun ke bawah), RM20.00 (bukanpemegang MyKad berusia 18 tahun ke atas)dan RM10.00 (bukan pemegang MyKadberusia 18 tahun ke bawah). Masuk percuma untuk warga emas (60 tahun keatas) dan pemegang MyKad kurang upayaselain pelajar bawah 17 tahun yangmemakai pakaian seragam sekolah. Untukmaklumat lanjut, sila hubungi talian 088-765793 atau faks 088-765762.

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Kota Kinabalu menawarkan pelbagai tempat menarik untuk

membeli-belah. Daripada baranganberjenama sehinggalah yang murah,Bandaraya KK ada semuanya.Mulakan perbelanjaan anda di CentrePoint Sabah, tempat terletaknyaPacific Ngiu Kee Department Store.Di tingkat bawah, berjalan-jalanlah diCity Parade untuk pelbagai pilihanpakaian, barangan sukan serta telefon bimbit dengan harga berpatutan. Di tingkat empat, PalmSquare menawarkan jenama-jenamaterkemuka: antaranya Guess, Elle,MNG dan Diesel antaranya. WismaMerdeka terkenal dengan butik yangmengetengahkan fesyen-fesyen terkini dari Taiwan, Korea dan HongKong. Mereka yang sabar akanpulang puas hati kerana membelidengan harga yang berpatutan!Wisma Merdeka juga adalah tempatsesuai untuk membeli telefon bimbit,permainan (PlayStation & Xbox) sertaDVD. Mencari barangan berkaitankomputer? Kompleks Karamunsing(terletak berdekatan Hotel BerjayaPalace) adalah tempat untuk dituju.Pastikan anda mengunjungiSignature Department Store yangmenjual segalanya daripadabarangan elektronik sehinggalah peralatan taman. Baru dibuka ialahWarisan Square yang berdepanWaterfront. Jika anda mencaribarangan berjenama dan bermutu,inilah tempatnya. Datanglah ke PadiniConcept Store, Esprit, Quicksilver,Salabianca, Times Bookstore danIsland Shop, antaranya. Anda bolehhilangkan dahaga di San FranciscoCoffe atau Starbucks. Mahukanmakanan? Cubalah Kopitiam yangunik, Olde Station, hidangan kegemaran Asia di La Manila atauikan dan kentang yang lazat di Fish &Co. Tarikan utama Wawasan Plazatidak lain ialah Parkson Grand,Supermarket Giant dan HandicraftCentre di Tingkat Satu.

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Sabah Tourism Board No.51, Jalan Gaya, 88000, Kota KinabaluTel: 088-212121 Fax: 088-212075Email: info@sabahtourism.comWebsite: www.sabahtourism.comOpen: 8:00am to 5:00pm (Mon-Fri)

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Sri Pelancongan Sabah Sdn BhdLot 4, Ground Floor, Block L, Sinsuran Complex,88000, Kota KinabaluTel: 088-232121 Fax: 088-265540Email: info@sabahtourism.comWebsite: www.sabahtourism.comOpen: 8:00amto 5:00pm (Mon-Fri)

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Tourism Malaysia (Sabah)Lot 1-0-7, Ground Floor, Block 1, Lorong Api-Api1, Api Api Centre, 88000, Kota KinabaluTel:088-248698/ 211732E-mail: enquiries@tourism.gov.myWebsite: www.tourism.gov.myOpen: 8:00am to 5:00pm (Mon-Fri)

Closed on weekends

Kota KinabaluGaya Street Fair - SundayKampung Air - Sunday

Penampang DonggongonThursday & Friday

TuaranPekan Tuaran - SundayTenghilan - Thursday

SandakanSandakan Town - SundayGua Mantong Jaya - Sunday

TawauBandar Tawau - Sunday

Ranau Pekan Kundasang - Friday

KudatMatunggong Lama - SaturdayMatunggong Baru - Thursday

Lahad DatuPekan Lahad Datu - Sunday

SempornaPekan Semporna - Sunday

TenomPekan TenomWednesday & Sunday

Kota BeludPekan Kota Belud - Sunday

* most tamus operate as early as 6am and close by 2pm.KOTA KINABALUSabah State MuseumMon – Sun: 9.00am – 5.00pmJln. Bukit Istana Lama, Kota KinabaluTel: 088-253199/263551

Sabah Islamic Civilisation MuseumMon – Sun: 9.00am – 5.00pmJalan Menteri, off Jalan Tunku AbdulRahman, Kota KinabaluTel: 088-538227/538228

Sabah Ethnobotanical Heritage MuseumMon – Sun: 9.00am – 5.00pmBukit Istana Lama, Kota KinabaluTel: 088-253199/263551

Second World War Memorial PetagasOpen dailyTel:088-253199

Kinarut Mansion Ruins MuseumMon – Sun: 9.00am – 5.00pmTel: 088-253199/263551

SANDAKANAgnes Keith House, SandakanMon - Sun: 9.00am - 5.00pmTel: 089-222679

Sandakan Memorial ParkMon - Sun: 9am-5pmSibuga Forest ReserveMile 7, Jalan Labuk, SandakanTel: 016 8221616 (Doris)

Sandakan Heritage MuseumMon - Sun: 9am-5pmWisma Warisan, SandakanTel: 089-222679

Batu Tulug Archaeological Site Museum, KinabatanganMon – Sun: 9.00am – 5.00pmTel: 088-253199

TAWAUTeck Guan Cocoa Museum Mon-Fri: 8am -11:30am

1:30pm-4:30pmSat: 8am-12pm Sun: ClosedMile 2, Tanjung Batu Laut, Teck Guan Factory, TawauTel:089-775566 ext 2601

Bukit Tengkorak ArchaelogicalSite Museum, SempornaMon – Sun: 9.00am – 5.00pmTel: 088-253199

OTHER DISTRICTSMurut Museum (Sabah Murut Cultural Centre , Tenom)Mon – Sun: 9.00 am – 5.00 pm Lembaga Kebudayaan Negeri Sabah (Tenom Branch) W.D.T 72, 89909Tenom.Tel: 087-734506

Mat Salleh Memorial, TambunanOpen DailyKg. Tibabar, TambunanTel :088-253199/ 263551

Kundasang War Memorial, Open daily including Public HolidaysTel: 019 899 2041 (Mr. SeveeCharuruks)

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Acruise along mocha-coloured water, ahumble abode by the riverbank, greencanopies teeming with wildlife and a

breathtaking sunset: All this can be found amere 2 hours from Kota Kinabalu city. TheWeston Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary islocated in the quaint district of Weston,namely along the Si Jam Jam river. The rustic lodge is surrounded by a mangroveforest, home to a variety of wildlife that thrivein their natural habitat.

Upon arrival at the lodge, the air of serenity and tranquility is unmistakable.Sometimes the only sound you hear is therustling of the leaves and a bird or two chirping in the distance. The double storeylodge has an upper deck ideal for lazy afternoons or for those who simply wish tosoak in the scenery.There are currently 4bedrooms and bathroom facilities. In theevenings, guests can opt to enjoy a barbecue on the upper deck or a batik painting session.

The highlight of a visit to the WestonProboscis Monkey Sanctuary is none otherthan a cruise along the river. This is the bestopportunity to view the beautiful wildlife thatcall the Weston mangrove swamp theirhome. Monitor lizards, macaques, otters, flying fox and crocodiles are just some of the‘local residents’ you might spot along theway. This is also a birdwatchers’ paradise,home to a multitude of birds includingcolourful kingfishers, egrets and eagles. Butthe real star of the swamp is none other thanthe Proboscis Monkey, often spotted lounging on tree branches with his harem orleaping through the air from tree to tree. Youcan also try your hand at catching prawnsand fish - who knows they might end up onthe barbecue!

Mudtrekking is also one of the manyactivities offered at the sanctuary. Clad in amudtrekking suit, this is the best way forguests to explore the mangrove! A guide willbring you through the vegetation, explainingthe sights as you make encounter mudlobster nests, snapping shrimp and manyother interesting creatures.

After a long day of river cruising, fishingand mudtrekking, return to the lodge andmake your way to the upper deck to catch aglimpse of the glorious sunset. Watch as theskies transform from one dramatic hue to thenext - be sure to have your cameras ready!Many visitors have claimed that they havenever witnessed a sunset quite like one youwill see in Weston. Discover a place of hidden charm right here at the WestonProboscis Monkey Sanctuary.

For more information, please contactHelen Kou at 016 831 7329 or KennyWong at 016 832 2443.

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