Sabah

My brother suggested we hitchhike from the city centre of Kota Kinabalu, Sabah to the bottom of Mount Kinabalu, where we could begin our hike. Quite honestly, the first thought that came to my mind was ‘Nope!'

A treasure trove of marine delights, Tawau (which sits on the furthest opposite end from Kota Kinabalu) in Malaysia, is famous for its seafood.

Situated in the northeastern part of Sabah, Malaysia, Kinabatangan River is the second-longest river in Malaysia with a length of 560 kilometres.

Kota Kinabalu is a rich and diverse city. I embarked on a trip here and heard rumours about the coveted edible bird’s nest in one of the caves. Determined to see these first hand, I set off to find them.

Sometimes, lying on the beach is all we need during a holiday, but some places have views too beautiful to ignore. Hiking might not be for everyone, but if you’re willing to try, these are some of our absolute favourite trails around Southeast Asia.

We talk to Yayasan Sim Darby Scholar Amalina Davis who just spent a month at Imbak Canyon Conservation Area, Sabah studying the rich biodiversity of the tropical rainforest.

If you’re seeking a reprieve from the city life, there’s no better place to refresh your senses than within a natural setting.

It's not an easy drive up Mount Kinabalu towards Kundasang, but the views are well worth it.

The first order of business is to visit The Waterfront, obviously. But what else is there to do around town? Read on!

Sabah Parks director Dr Jamili Nais said last night that climbers were evacuated following the earthquake.

Malaysians take their food very seriously. They'd drive Melaka for Nyonya dishes and Penang for char kuey teow. But what of Sabah and Sarawak?

Meet Deborah Chan, a woman who packed up and left her life in the city to to help rural communities.