My Story in Sandakan, Borneo Island (East-Cost Malaysia)

History Of Sandakan
Elopura or Sandakan was established on 21 June 1879 by an Englishman, William B.Pryer, who was also the first Resident of East Cost Residency of Sabah during the North Borneo Chartered Company rule. Sandakan was declared as the second Capital City of North Borneo in 1887.
The oldest company in Sandakan was set up in 1882 and St. Mary School, the oldest school in Sabah was established in 1887.
In 1883, a monthly news paper, the "British North Borneo Herald", was published without fail up to the Japanese occupation in 1942. Telephone Services started operation in Sabah in 1896 and telegraph Communication between Sandakan and London in UK was actively established on 8 April 1897.
Sandakan Town was fully developed in 1930 and flourished as an international trading centre and was known as the "Little Hong Kong of Borneo". The first metalled road was laid down in 1899, and motor vehicles were introduced in Sandakan in 1912.
Electricity supply has introduced in 1909. In 1923, the earliest international automatic telephone exchange in Sabah was installed in Sandakan, much earlier than those in Hong Kong and Shanghai. A golf club was established in 1917.
However, Sandakan town was changed after total destruction due to bombing by the Allied Forces during the second world war. After gaining independence, Sandakan was redeveloped and become modern city as we see today.

Date of Tour: 09/11/11-12/11/11 (4 Days & 3 Nights)
Specific Places Visited: Sandakan Town, Sepilok Orang Rehabilitation Centre, Rainforest Discovery Centre (RDC), Sandakan Heritage Museum, Agnes Keith's House Museum & Sandakan War Memorial.
How I Get There: Public Buses from Wawasan Plaza Terminal & Inanam Terminal with fare RM43 per way to Sandakan in 6 Hours.
What to bring: Suitable clothes, walking stick, insect repellent and personal stuffs.
Where did I stayed: Hotel Tulip (RM52 a night), Sepilok Bed & Breakfast (RM31 a night include breakfast) & Sandakan Hourbour Square Bed & Breakfast (RM20 a night).

Exhibiton & Presentation Room

Feeding Show at 03:00pm

Enjoying the natural beauty of the Jungle

Natural Forest in Sepilok

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Le Tour De Lok Kawi Wildlife Park

Location: Lok Kawi Wildlife Park, Jalan Penampang- Papar Lama W.D.T. No.63, 89507 Penampang. 
Distance: 25 KM (South West) of the capital Kota Kinabalu. It is easily accessible by either the Old Penampang-Papar Road via Donggongon town or the Putatan-Papar road.
Date of Tour: 6 November 2011 (Sunday).
Time of Tour: 13:23pm- 16:12pm.
Who's on Tour: Ben Sinsong & Mardick (My youngest brother).
What to bring: Camera, bottle of water, insect repellent, umbrella (in case if raining or you have to rent it with RM10) & just wear suitable dresses.
Entrance Fee: Malaysian (Adult RM10, Children RM5), Non-Malaysian (Adult RM30, Children RM10).
Special Services: Disabled people & Citizen Old Folk above 60 YO (Free for entrance).
Description: The Lok Kawi Wildlife Park is run by Sabah Wildlife Department under the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Environment. The park covers about 280 acres of land include the Botanical Site managed by Sabah Forestry Department.
At the moment, the Park has more than 100 species of mammals including birds, which are kept in captivity. On the Botanical side, there is a trail which leads to the Herbal and Ginger Garden. You may even catch a glimpse of the ever famous Pitcher plant (Nepenthes sp.). Some introduced dipterocarp trees can also be found in this area.
Coming attractions are (now in progress) the 1.4 km forest walk, the canopy walk, mountain biking track and the observation pavilion. Have fun but remember to abide and respect the rules and regulations of the Park.  

Proboscis Monkey (Male)

Animal Feeding Sessions;

* Bornean Elephant (10:20am)

* Malayan Sun Bear (02:00pm)

* Malayan Tiger (02:05pm)

* Orangutan (02:15pm)

* Gibbon & Otter (02:25pm)

* Proboscis Monkey (02:35pm)

Clouded Leopard 

Malayan Tiger

Animal Show

11:00am & 03:15pm

Everyday Except Friday

 

Le Tour De Klias Wetland Beaufort

Klias River

Location: Klias Wetland, Beaufort District (2 Hours journey from Kota Kinabalu City)

Date of Tour: 4 November 2011 (Friday)

Time of Tour: 13:00 pm- 18:45 pm

Number of Passengers: 16 Pax (5 Pax of Hong Kong, 5 Pax of Japan, 5 Pax of UK & 1 Pax of Malaysian)

How to get there: Travel Agent (Only In Borneo Tours Sdn Bhd)

What to Bring: Binocular, Camera

What to wear: Flexible

What activities: Witness the proboscis Monkey, Otter, Fireflies, witness the the panorama during the sunset & fishing

Other comfortable services: Ride on Deluxe River Cruise (80 feet House-Boat), Tea & Coffee break & Dinner

Description: 'KUNANG-KUNANG', which derived from the local term for fireflies, is your ultimate deluxe cruise in a large and exclusive 80 feet wooden boat-house. This first of its kind ever in Sabah, Only In Borneo can you experience this enjoyable yet relaxing escapade through a river cruise along the Klias Peninsular.

If you are in search for exotic nature, or to view more of wildlife (eg. primates, birds, reptiles), or even just to take a breather with your partner from the bustle of city life, take this authentic adventure with our guides, by riding 1-2 hours boat cruising through the Mangrove area. Explore the peace and quite while fishing or even be enchanted b y the luscious sceneries in our Upper Deck Area until you reminisce when the fireflies hover the trees before the night falls.

Embrace fine cuisine as our second deck serves as our resting and dining area. Sumptuous set meals will be served crisp and fresh with a capacity of 30 Pax. Our tourists also have the option to make reservations  for the boat in private use. This could be ideal for group occasions, parties outings or even romantic couple celebrations.