January 2009 Volume 95

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Happy
Chinese
New Year!
INSIDE: Kiulu 4M Bamboo Rafting Challenge, Weekend Getaways and more!
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ADVISOR YBhg. Dato’ Seri Tengku Zainal Adlin / Sitti B. Damsal

EDITOR Melissa Leong

DESIGNER Trevor Thomson Lam C.W.

Charlieking Padasian Faizal Jaini (Kadaiku Section)

PUBLISHER Sabah Tourism Board / Sri Pelancongan Sabah Sdn. Bhd.

51 Gaya Street, 88000 Kota Kinabalu 3 Happenings & Highlights
TRANSLATORS Chin Yen Sang (Chinese)
Rie Harada (Japanese)
Chinese New Year Carnival
Emzee Lee (Korean) BM EDITOR Puan Hjh. Asmiah Ajamain, Dewan Bahasa Dan Pustaka Chinese New Year night market
DESIGNED & PRINTED BY COVER Alric Goh - Sri Pelancongan Sabah Sdn. Bhd.
New Talent Paintings Exhibition
Inna Kinabalu Sdn Bhd Lion and Dragon Dance Festival
(Publisher of The New Sabah Times) Fallen Heroes of Petagas
Jalan Pusat Pembangunan Masyarakat, Sembulan
Food Exhibition
88100 Kota Kinabalu
9th City Day
Ever y effort has been made to ensure that the information is 4M Kiulu Bamboo Rafting Challenge
correct at the time of publication. The publisher cannot be held responsible for any
inaccuracies, omissions and alterations which may occur as a result of last minute
News
changes. No par t of this magazine may be reproduced without the written
permission of the Sabah Tourism Board.
7 Eating Out
Secret Garden - Korean BBQ streamboat
Little Italy Restaurant

Message from the Editor 8 Places of Interest

Borneo Art Gallery
in Kota Kinabalu and join the frenzy
during the Chinese New Year’s Eve 9 Places of Interest
Night Market – a flurry of sights, sounds
Orchid De Villa
and smells! Dancing dragons and leap-
ing lions? Only at the Lion, Unicorn and
Dragon Dance Festival of course. Watch 10 Feature
with bated breath as the acrobatic lion Weekend Getaways
and dragon dance troupe maneuver
their way on poles and ladders with
their fancy footwork. For more details 12 Through The Lens
on these events and more, check out our Events All Year Round
Happenings page.
14 Culture
For quick holiday ideas, our feature
The Chinese Community of Sabah
page (p.10) brings you weekend get-
away ideas for those tight on time. So
much to do, so little time! Our ‘Through 15 Products of the Month at Kadaiku
The Lens’ pages (p.12-13) will also give Sabah Souvenirs & Handicrafts

J
anuary is undoubtedly one of the
you a glimpse of the events to come
most exciting months and for obvi-
throughout 2009 to help you plan your
ous reasons. The first month of the 16 Bahasa Malaysia Section
holiday. Be it a cultural extravaganza
new year brings many things: reflection
during the Sabah Fest or the World’s
of the year gone by, enthusiasm for
Toughest Mountain Race, there’s some- 18 Chinese Section
starting new and the hope of better
thing for everyone to enjoy. It’s going to
things to come. We at ‘Sabah
be another exciting year right here in
Malaysian Borneo’ are constantly striv-
Sabah, Land Below the Wind! 20 Japanese Section
ing for improvement and your continu-
ous support, encouragement and con-
structive comments have helped guide
So are you ready to take on 2009? 22 Korean Section
us throughout the years. Keep ‘em com-
ing! 24 Directory Listings

This month, the Chinese community

will also be celebrating the start of their 25 Sabah Map & Listings
lunar calendar during the Chinese New
Year which falls on the 26th and 27th of 26 Fiddler Crabs at the Wetland Centre
January. In conjunction with (literally)
painting the town red, a host of events
will take place throughout the State.
Check out the Chinese New Year
Carnival along the famed Gaya Street
Melissa Leong
Editor
 spellbind you with their acrobatic skills. The
grand affair will include performances from
world champion lion and dragon dance troupes.
An event not to be missed!
Organiser:
United Sabah Chinese Communities
Association of Kota Kinabalu
Venue: Padang Merdeka
Time: 3pm – 7pm
For further info:
Lim Shim Min
Tel: +60 88 221440, +60 19 8738263
Fax: +60 88 266113

Chinese New Year Carnival ‘Fallen Heroes’ of Petagas

19 – 23 January 2009 21 January 2009
Strong along the vibrantly lit Gaya Street with A memorial service will be held at the Petagas
your family and friends to witness colourful War Memorial to commemorate those who
cultural performances and visit the abundance fought and fell during World War II.
of stalls selling Chinese New Year goodies Organiser:
during this lively carnival. Kota Kinabalu City Hall
Organiser: For further info:
Kota Kinabalu City Hall Food Exhibition Joannes Solidau
Venue: Lintasan Deasoka Every Thursday and Friday of the month of Tel: +60 88 521800 Fax: +60 88 316137
For further info: January 2009 Email: joannes@dbkk.sabah.gov.my
Syron Tunggolou Try some of Sabah’s unusual traditional food
Tel: +60 88 521800 Fax: +60 88 316137 from the different districts in the state and find Kiulu 4M Bamboo Rafting Challenge
Email: syron@dbkk.sabah.gov.my out how the recipes are linked to the lives of the 25 January 2008
respective ethnic tribes at this exhibition. A traditional extreme sports competition, which
Savour the delicious hinava (pickled fish), incorporates the four ‘M’s in Kadazan,
bambangan (pickled mango-like fruit) and Manangkus (running), Mamangkar (rafting),
nonsom (preserved food). Manampatau (bamboo body rafting) and
Organiser: Mamarampanau (walking on bamboo stilts).
Monsopiad Cultural Village Held in the picturesque district of Kiulu, the 4M
Time: 9.30am – 5.00pm Challenge promises a wet and wild time for all.
For further info: Organiser:
Monsopiad Cultural Village Kiulu 4M Challenge Organising Committee
Tel: +60 88 774337, 761336 Fax: +60 88 For further info:
761680 Ariffin Gadait (Organising Chairman)
Email: info@monsopiad.com Tel: +6088 225752, +60198624585
Fax: +6088 257091
Email: Ariffin.Gadait@sabah.gov.my

Chinese New Year

26 – 27 January 2009
Chinese all over the world celebrate and wel-
come the year of the OX with family reunion
New Talent Paintings Exhibition dinners and traditional house-to-house lion,
8th January 2009 – 2 February 2009 dragon and unicorn dance performances.
Promosing local talents have the opportunity to Children and unmarried individuals receive
showcase their work at this annual exhibition packets of money known as ‘ang pows’ to wish
that aims to encourage them towards them luck and prosperity.
excellence and creativity. For further info:
Organiser: Sabah Tourism Board
Sabah Art Gallery Sri Pelancongan Sabah Sdn Bhd
For further info: Tel: +60 88 212121 / 232121 Fax: +60 88
Datuk Mohd. Yaman Hj. Ahmad Mus 212075 / 265540
Tel: +60 88 268875 Fax: +60 88 210040 Email: info@sabahtourism.com
Email: gallery_9@msn.com
Lion and Dragon Dance Festival
17 January 2009
A spectacular event where over 50 lion and
dragon dance troupes gather to perform and
Happenings & Highlights 3

Chinese New Year Carnival

19 – 23 January
T his year, the Chinese community ushers in the lunar New Year
on the 26 and 27 January. A time for red packets of money (ang
Lion and Dragon
pow), lion dances and family reunions! In Kota Kinabalu, join the
grand festivities during the Chinese New Year carnival that takes
place at Lintasan Deasoka (along Gaya Street). For five
Dance Festival
17 January
consecutive nights, visit the carnival to enjoy a host of activities
including cultural shows and lion dance performances. More than
170 stalls will be set up selling Chinese New Year goodies,
decorations, cookies, cakes and the likes. Enjoy the vibrantly lit
ancy footwork and martial arts movements are the highlights during any
lanterns along the streets of Kota Kinabalu and usher in the Chinese
New Year blessed with prosperity, health and joy! The Carnival runs F dragon or lion dance festival. This year, some of the best lion and dragon
dance troupes will mesmerize audiences with their grace, style and dexterity,
from 6:00pm to 10:30pm.
For more information, please contact Syron Tunggolou of the accompanied by the steady beating of drums and clashing of cymbals.
Kota Kinabalu City Hall at tel. no 088-521800 or fax 088-316137. According to Chinese belief, the lion and dragon dances are performed to ward
E-mail syron@dbkk.sabah.gov.my off evil as the New Year begins. The Lion Dance is performed by two
individuals, namely the ‘Head’ and the ‘Body’, showcasing an intricate display of
co-operation and skill in order to make the movements as flawless as possible.
New Talent Paintings Exhibition The Dragon Dance requires a group of performers (depending on how long the
‘body’ of the dragon is), with fascinating twists and turns while the ‘head’
8 January – 2 February appears to be chasing a twirling ball of fire, handled by another performer.
Lion dances are believed to bring good luck to the households or business-
he Sabah Art Gallery in Kota Kinabalu once again features the
T creative talents of new faces in the local art scene this month
during the New Talent Paintings Exhibition. Come and discover
es they visit. While the appearance of the dragon is frightening, it has a
benevolent disposition, symbolising supernatural power, goodness, fertility,
vigilance and dignity.
fresh approaches and a variety of techniques used to produce
This year, the United Sabah Chinese Communities Association of Kota Kinabalu
beautiful masterpieces. Themes include Sabah’s natural wonders,
will be organizing the lion and dragon dance festival on the 17th of January at
cultural patterns and abstract art.
Padang Merdeka from 3:00pm to 7:00pm.
The gallery is open daily from 9:00am to 5:00pm.
For more information, contact Lim Shim Min at 088-221440 / 019 873 8263
For more information, please contact the Sabah Art Gallery at
or fax 088-266113.
tel. no 088-268875 or e-mail gallery_9@msn.com
4 Happenings & Highlights
‘Fallen Heroes’ of Petagas
21 January

he ‘Fallen Heroes’ of Sabah refer to the brave men who succumbed
T to the onslaught of the Japanese Imperial Army in January 1944.
Following the fall of Sabah (then North Borneo) in January 1942 to the
Japanese Imperial Army, a patriotic youth named Albert Kwok organized
an underground guerrilla force to which more than 300 young men from
various communities in the State were recruited to fight against the
Japanese military rule. Unfortunately, the Japanese army received
reinforcements and within two months of the uprising in October 1943,
most of Albert Kwok’s members were either captured or surrendered.
On 21 January 1944, many guerrilla members and detainees were
killed at the Batu Tiga Prison Camp in Jesselton. Soon after the war, a
special committee, headed by the few surviving members of the
guerrilla force and their families, re-buried those who had been killed,
together with the remains of the guerrillas who had been imprisoned on
Labuan, in this common burial ground. A memorial service is held on the
same day each year at the Petagas War Memorial. All are welcome to
be a part of this poignant ceremony.
For more information, please contact Joannes Solidau at tel. 088-
521800 or fax 088-316 137. E-mail joannes@dbkk.sabah.gov.my.
Food Exhibition
very Thursday and Friday throughout the month of January
E It’s a gastronomical feast with a Sabahan twist at the Monsopiad
Cultural Village this month. Savour the delicious flavours brought to you
by the many ethnic groups found in Sabah – although some dishes might
be an acquired taste! Try the famed hinava (shredded fish in lime, ginger
and onions), tuhau (preserved wild fern), bambangan (pickled mango-like
fruit) and for the truly adventurous, butod (live sago worms). Dine with the
locals and you might even walk away with an ethnic recipe or two to
impress friends and family back home. Learn more about the age-old
methods used to prepare these unique dishes, many of which are still
served in local households today.
For more information, please contact the Monsopiad Cultural Village
at telephone no. 088-761336 / 774 337, fax 088-761680 or e-mail
info@monsopiad.com. The village is open daily (including public
holidays) from 9:30 am to 5:00 pm. Visit the website at
www.monsopiad.com.

News
SEAIR Brings Direct Flights from KK to
Puerto Princesa
SEAIR (South East Asian Airlines) held its
inaugural flight to Kota Kinabalu from Puerto
Princesa on 28th November 2008. The
memorable event was attended by SEAIR
President Mr. Avelino Zapanta (left) seen here
with Chairman of Sabah Tourism Board Dato’
Seri Tengku Zainal Adlin, and Managing Director of Malaysia Airport
Holdings Berhad (MAHB) Dato’ Sri Bashir Ahmad. SEAIR flies direct to Kota
Kinabalu from Puerto Princesa every Friday. For more information, visit
www.flyseair.com.

More Direct Flights From Singapore to KK

Thanks to JETSTAR
Travelers can now fly direct from Singapore to
KK on a daily basis thanks to JETSTAR. The
inaugural flight took place on the 2nd of
December at Kota Kinabalu International
Airport’s Terminal 1 and was attended by
several dignitaries including the Minister of
Tourism, Culture and Environment Sabah,
Datuk Masidi Manjun, JETSTAR CEO, Ms. Chong Phit Lian and Chairman
of Sabah Tourism Board, Dato’ Seri Tengku Zainal Adlin. For more
information or to make bookings, visit www.jetstar.com
Happenings & Highlights 5

9th City Day Celebration

2 February
ota Kinabalu enters its 9th year as a city this February. Join the
K city folk as they celebrate at Padang Merdeka on the eve of City
Day. Witness a symbolic flag-raising ceremony, poetry recital and a
grand fireworks display. Various activities and competitions will be
held throughout the week in conjunction with the City Day celebration.
Contact the City Hall for more details on these events.
For more information, please contact Faradillah Abdul Rani at tel. no
088-521800 or fax 088-233815. E-mail
faradillah@dbkk.sabah.gov.my

News
Sabah Hailed Malaysia’s No. 1 Destination
Sabah was awarded the prestigious Celcom ‘Favourite
Tourism Destination’ Gold Award during the recent
Diplomacy In Tourism Dinner held in Kuala Lumpur.
Sabah was voted as winner by ambassadors and senior
diplomats in a unique judging system, beating top con-
tenders Melaka, Penang and Langkawi. Receiving the
award was Sabah Minister of Tourism, Culture &

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©Kan Yaw Chong/Daily Express
Environment Datuk Masidi Manjun. “Finally, we can say
that we have the most beautiful state in Malaysia and I think what puts us above every
one else is the natural friendliness of the people of Sabah and the fact that our racial
make-up is second to none in the whole country,” he said.
Rafting Challenge
Kids Scuba Adventure Camp 2008
Tunku Abdul Rahman Park’s Mamutik Island was the
selected venue for the Kids Scuba Adventure Camp
25 January
ith valleys, mountains, rivers and hills, Sabah is every adventure-
2008. Some 15 families from Peninsular Malaysia con-
sisting of 19 scuba ‘rangers’ (aged 8 to 12) and 12 junior
open water divers (aged 13-17) spent their days explor-
W enthusiast’s dream. It’s all thrills and spills this month during the
annual 4M Kiulu Bamboo Rafting Challenge. The event was initially sched-
ing Sabah’s underwater world. Kids Scuba Director, uled to take place in December but due to unfavourable weather conditions,
Syed Abdul Rahman, said this was their first time to the event had to be postponed to January. Severe floods swept away the
Sabah and objective of the camp was to give the children
an opportunity to further develop their interest in scuba
bamboo rafts and affected the race course. Organisers had no choice but to
diving and to cultivate awareness for underwater conservation. With the full support of postpone the event to a later date.
Borneo Divers, the camp lasted for 4 days and 3 nights and was held during the school This exciting Quad-event consists of four popular race-events of
holidays. For more information on Kids Scuba, visit www.kidsscuba.com. Kadazandusun people: Manang’kus (a 6-km run), Mamang’kar (bamboo
rafting for 5 km along the rapids), Manam’Patau (paddle-swim for 1.3 km
Albert Teo Launches Tenth Book, ‘A Souvenir with a bamboo pole) and Mama-ram-panau (bamboo stilt-walking for 0.2
of Sabah’ km).
Renowned personality in Sabah’s tourism industry, Albert Teo, Since its debut in 1996, the race has become a much-anticipated
recently launched ‘A Souvenir of Sabah’, his tenth publication annual event, attracting adventure-enthusiasts from all over. The competi-
to date. The 36-page photographic book is a joint effort tion has several categories, including the X-treme 5M, the Mixed Open and
between Teo and Dr. Dale Straughan – a colourful compilation
Junior Open. Over the years, it has received rave reviews from both local
of Sabah’s major towns, attractions and landmarks. Seen here
is Teo presenting a signed copy to Chairman of Sabah Tourism and international participants due to its unique race elements – a truly
Board, Dato’ Seri Tengku Zainal Adlin. ‘A Souvenir of Sabah’ is Sabahan race! Come and cheer for your favourite team and be part of the
ideal as a memento of your trip to Sabah or as gift for friends excitement during the Challenge!
and family. At only RM19.90, you can grab a copy at Kadaiku, For more information or to register, please contact Ariffin Gadait
located at the Sri Pelancongan Sabah office in Sinsuran, Kota
(organising chairman) at 088-225752 or 019 862 4585. E-mail
Kinabalu.
Ariffin.Gadait@sabah.gov.my
6 Eating Out

Little Italy
ankering for a slice of pizza or a plate
H of pasta al dente? On the top of your
list should be Little Italy, Kota Kinabalu’s
most established Italian eateries. Now
located on the Ground Floor of Capital
Hotel (opposite Wisma Merdeka), Little
Italy’s humble beginning began in the
year 2000 and has since grown into one
of the most popular restaurants in Sabah.
Their popular following is testament to
their unwavering commitment to quality
food and stellar service. Emiliano Ceresa,
owner of Little Italy, says that their policy
is to ensure no customer leaves unhappy
and quality is everything. “Our flavours
are very ‘home-style’ and the recipes are
passed on from generation to generation
on my mother’s side,” he adds. The
restaurant has both indoor and outdoor
dining options and can cater up to 140
diners at a time. There’s plenty to pamper
the palate here, including a selection of
pasta served with a variety of cream,
tomato-based or mixed sauces, delicious
appetizers, pizza and an array of main
meals. Highly recommended is the
Fettucine Boscaiola, a fantastic combina-
tion of chicken and fresh mushroom flam-
bé in white wine and salsa rosa. Looking
for something light? Try any selection of
pasta with the Gamberi cause, a light
combination of fresh prawns sautéed in
olive oil and garlic. Emiliano’s favourite is
the Crespelle al Forno, an oven-baked
delight similar to lasagna, and comes in a
choice of spinach, ham and cheese or
mushroom. Pizza your thing? You will be
spoilt for choice but we suggest you give
the Pizza Bianca a try – a lovely mix of
cream cheese and turkey ham. Be sure to
check out the popular set lunches from
10:30am to 5:00pm on weekdays. Little
Italy is also a great place to grab an
espresso or a round of drinks with friends.
From a range of Italian wine to Limoncello
nightcaps, they have it all to keep the
party going! So be it a special occasion or
a quick hearty lunch, you simply cannot
go wrong with KK’s favourite, Little Italy.
Little Italy is located on the Ground
Floor of Hotel Capital, Jalan Haji
Saman, Kota Kinabalu (opposite the
Wisma Merdeka shopping centre).
Open daily from 10:30am to 11:00pm.
For reservations, please call 088-
232231.

Secret Garden Korean BBQ Restaurant

ucked away in the residential area of Tanah Emas, Jalan Penampang Emas), Mile 3, Jalan Penampang (a signboard will direct you to the
T is the aptly named Korean restaurant, Secret Garden. This family-run
business serves a variety of Korean favourites but is well-known for its
restaurant as you enter the junction to Taman Emas). Free transporta-
tion services available upon request (within KK city). Call to check appli-
set dinner and lunch menu. Surrounded by a quaint garden, diners can cable rates for requests from outside the city area. Open daily from
enjoy their meals outdoors while groups of 10 to 15 can opt to utilize the 11:00am to 2:30pm (lunch) and 5:00pm to 10:30pm (dinner).
function rooms for more privacy (the restaurants has 2 function rooms). For reservations or enquiries, please call 088-260606 or fax
Diners flock to Secret Garden to enjoy their set menu which comprises 088-234779. E-mail jeffrey_lee@hanmail.net
of 4 to 5 side dishes, a choice of 1 main meal and the popular
sangchusam, a choice of sliced barbecued pork (samgubsal) or beef
wrapped in a lettuce leaf, topped with slices of garlic and bean and chilli
paste. Side dishes include an interesting variety of steamed vegetables,
mini-yam pancakes and of course, kimchi, a staple in every Korean
meal! You can opt to have the chef grill your meat to perfection or for the
more adventurous; a hot plate can be placed on your table, allowing you
to play ‘chef’. Quite the dining experience! There’s plenty noteworthy
dishes on the menu including the Dolsot Bibimbab, a hot-pot of rice
served with vegetables, fried eggs and chilli paste, the mouthwatering
Yuk Gea Jang, beef served in a spicy vegetable soup and the Sam Gea
Tang, a special Korean ginseng chicken soup which takes hours to pre-
pare, so advanced ordering is required. Wash all of this down with cool-
ing tea or a bottle of Soju, which is believed to neutralize the acidity of
the food. Secret Garden can cater up to 200 people at a time and is ideal
for weddings, birthday parties or anniversaries. So enjoy your Korean
fare in the lush green surroundings of Secret Garden.
Secret Garden is located in Taman Emas (also known as Tanah
Leisure 7

Spot the Proboscis Monkey

at the Kinabatangan River
s you cruise along the Kinabatangan River, chances

A are you might come across a strange-looking but

fascinating creature known as the proboscis monkey.
With its pot- bellies, long tails and outrageously bulbous
nose, they are quite hard to miss!
The proboscis monkeys (nasalis larvatus) are found only in
Borneo, making it unique to this part of the world. They are
forest-dwellers and are limited mainly to coastal swamp
forests. Although they are typically found along the banks of
the Kinabatangan river, villagers who live in the area say that
the monkeys can often be seen at a particular tributary
where the creatures will appear without fail every morning.
The tributary, known as Sungai Menanggul, is a 10-minute
boat ride upstream from the township of Sukau. To view
these amazing creatures, travel 3km upstream, preferably
with as little noise as possible as they are easily disturbed by
the sound of boat engines and loud human chatter.
The best time to view the proboscis monkey is between
4pm to 6pm, which is when they head to the tree branches
along the river bank to settle down after a day of searching
for food in the jungle. For the early birds, you can opt to see
them between 7am and 8am, before they move off in search
of breakfast.
The proboscis monkeys live in harems, which are groups
containing one male, one to eight females and their
offspring. These harems are almost always together,
especially by the riversides in the evenings. This is why large
hordes of proboscis monkeys are sometimes spotted.
The lower Kinabatangan area of Sabah is not only home to
the proboscis monkeys but to other spectacular wildlife,
namely the elephants, orang-utans, gibbons, long-tailed and
pig-tailed macaques, bearded pigs and eagles to name a
few!

Interesting facts:
The proboscis monkeys are proficient swimmers! They
have partly webbed back feet, which help them to swim and
walk on mangrove mud without sinking in.
Generally, proboscis monkeys do not fare well in captivity.
They become depressed, stop eating and soon die.
The male leaders of the pack are usually found on the
highest part of the tree.
Proboscis monkeys can make a bizarre range of noises,
including roars, grunts, nasal honks and squeals!
 8 • P l a c e s
Borneo Art Gallery
f paintings are your passion, a trip to the Borneo Art Gallery in Asia City
I Complex, Kota Kinabalu cannot be denied! The cozy art gallery
showcases a variety of artwork produced by local artists, as well those
from the Philippines and Indonesia, in various mediums. The gallery
opened its doors in August 2008 and has since attracted art collectors
from near and far. Visitors can enjoy a myriad of masterpieces ranging
from abstract swirls to beautiful batik paintings. Most of the paintings
depict scenes from Sabah, such as a bustling tamu atmosphere or a
breathtaking vista of Mount Kinabalu at dawn. You can purchase these
paintings to adorn your living space or as a memento of your visit to
o f I n t e r e s t
Sabah. Every now and then, the Borneo Art Gallery will also feature a
selected artist and showcase his or her works for art lovers to enjoy and
purchase. You can also buy the paintings online at www.artborneo.com
(price shown does not include framing and delivery charges). The Gallery
is open from 9:00am to 9:00pm from Mondays to Saturdays and from
9:00am to 3:00pm on Sundays and Public Holidays.
The Borneo Art Gallery is located at Suite 2.22, 2nd Floor, Asia City
complex, Kota Kinabalu. For more information, call or fax 088-
280707. E-mail info@artborneo.com
P l a c e s o f I n t e r e s t • 9

Orchid De Villa
elcome to Orchid De Villa, a haven of lush greenery and blooming

W orchids. Located 20 km from the Kota Kinabalu city centre (a mere 20

minutes’ drive), the journey to Orchid De Villa will treat visitors to scenic
sights of traditional kampung (village) houses, green padi fields and rolling hills.
The orchid garden is situated in the heart of Kampung Kawakaan in Kiansom,
Inanam. This 12-acre farm is home to some 400 species of orchids, ranging from
wild to beautiful hybrid species. The orchids come from various parts of Sabah
including Tenom, Lahad Datu, Tawau, Keningau, and Ranau. Visitors can
purchase cut flowers; this is usually the main attraction. Four acres of the
establishment are dedicated to a lovely fishpond, where schools of fish swim up
to meet you as you walk across the bridge. If a day trip does not suffice, visitors
can opt to stay a night or two at the lodges.
Orchids are not the only spectacular flora found here. More than 150 herbs
grow naturally within the grounds and since July 2003, an additional 180 species
have been planted. Visitors can opt for an educational tour of these herbs and
their uses. There are more than 13,000 herbs with medicinal value around the
world, but only about 3,500 are commonly used for medicinal purposes.
Malaysians commonly use 800 types of herbs to treat nine major groups of
ailments: cancer, semi-paralysis, respiratory ailments, skin problems,
hypertension, internal organs, bone/ tendons/ ligaments, mental ailments and
female disorders.
Enjoy a stroll in Orchid De Villa and indulge in the natural beauty it has to offer.
Relaxing, scenic and educational, Orchid De Villa is perfect for a weekend
family outing or simply to get away from the city hustle and bustle.
For more information, please contact Orchid De Villa at Tel: 088-
434997/380611, 380612 or email: orchiddevilla@yahoo.com. Open daily, 8
am – 5 pm.
10 Feature

Weekend
Getaway!
Only 48 hours to spare? Make the best of your brief break and check
out the best of Sabah for an unforgettable weekend:

If you are in Kota Kinabalu…

Kinabalu Park
To do: Spend a weekend in any of the cosy cabins in the park and
enjoy the cool mountain air. Visitors literally stop and smell the roses
when visiting Kinabalu Park, a perfect change from the hustle and bus-
tle of the city. The park, heralded as Malaysia’s first World Heritage
Site, has excellent facilities including restaurants, a multi-purpose hall,
information centre and several nature hiking trails for the adventure
enthusiast.
Special attraction: This is where your journey up Mount Kinabalu
begins. Sabah’s unmistakable landmark attracts visitors from around
the world all year round. Just a short drive from Kinabalu Park is the
Kundasang Memorial Park; home to beautiful gardens commemorating
the fallen Australian and British soldiers of World War II.

Tunku Abdul Rahman Park

To do: Tunku Abdul Rahman Park is made up of five islands –
Manukan, Mamutik, Sapi, Gaya and Sulug just off the coast of Kota
Kinabalu city. A speedboat-ride takes an average of 20 minutes to any
one of these islands where you can enjoy a multitude of water sports, ©CV Chong
go diving, snorkelling or just laze on the beach. You can opt to spend
a night or two on Manukan Island in the lovely seaside chalets. Check
out www.suterasanctuarylodges.com for more information.
Special attraction: Go seawalking at Sapi Island! Imagine traipsing
the seabed without getting a single strand of hair wet while
surrounded by a myriad of marine life. Call 088-249115 or visit
www.borneoseawalking.com for more information.

Kudat
To do: Head north of Sabah and visit the town of Kudat. Home to the
native Rungus people, Kudat boasts several must-see places including
the Gombizau honey farm, the gong-making village of Matunggong
and the famous Bavanggazo longhouse.
Special attraction: Kudat is most famous as the location of the Tip of
Borneo, Tanjung Simpang Mengayau. A mere 40-minute drive from
Kudat town, its breathtaking view alone is well worth the visit. ©David Kirkland
 ©David Kirkland

If you are in Tawau…

The Islands
To do: The islands located off the coast of Semporna are deemed some of
the best scuba diving sites in the world. Visit the romantic Mataking Island
for a wonderful pampering experience or the floating chalets of Kapalai.
Special attraction: Sipadan Island needs little introduction, having been
hailed one of the top three diving sites in the world. Mabul is known as a
macro-diving haven. Also worth checking out is the unique Seaventures –
an oil-rig turned dive resort just a stone’s throw away from Mabul.

Balung Eco Resort

To do: Balung Eco Resort offers visitors a unique plantation experience.
The eco-resort is built amidst a sprawling 1400-hectare plantation, its fer-
tile soil home to a myriad of fruits, flowers and other crops.
Special attraction: Join a guided tour to discover little-known facts about the
plantation and the crops grown there. Give freshwater fishing a try and
enjoy freshly harvested garden produce at the resort’s restaurant. Also,
check out the Tower Deck to get a panoramic view.

If you are in Sandakan…

The Rainforest Discovery Centre

To do: Located in the famous Kabili-Sepilok Forest Reserve (which is also
the location of the Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre) the RDC is a
centre for environmental education. Take a walk on the 150-metre long
steel canopy in the heart of the jungle and spot some of the most unique
flora and fauna found in this part of the world. At the Visitor’s Building, walk
through the exhibition hall to learn more about nature’s gifts.
Special attraction: The Night Walk is a great opportunity to bump into elu-
sive nocturnal creatures. The 800-m Rainforest Discovery trail also allows
visitors to walk among gigantic Dipterocarp trees while looking out for dart-
ing animals such as civets and flying squirrels.

Sandakan’s Historical Sites

To do: One of the best ways to spend 48 hours in Sandakan is to soak up
the rich historical sites of the city. The ideal way to see the best of
Sandakan’s places of interest is to follow the Sandakan Heritage Trail. A rel-
atively easy walk around the city, the trail takes visitors to more than 10 his-
torical spots, including the William Pryer Memorial, St. Michael’s and All
Angels Church and the Sam Sing Kung Chinese Temple.
Special attraction: The home of famed Agnes Keith, the American writer
who coined the term ‘Land below the Wind’, has been converted into a
museum containing various memorabilia that chronicle the writer’s life dur-
ing her time in Sabah. Right next to Agnes Keith’s House is the quaint
English Tea House. Perfect for a quick cup of tea and oven-fresh scones!
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Events All Year

Pesta Kalimaran 2009
28-29 March

6th Malaysia Nation

Harley Owners Grou
18-25 May

F200
 Through the Lens

Round

16th Regatta Lepa Semporna

nal 18-19 April
up (HOG) Rally 2009

00 World Cup Powerboat Race 2009

December

Sandakan Memorial Day

15 August

1st Borneo Bird

Festival 2009
13 - 15 October
©Cede Prudente
14 Culture

The Chinese
Community of Sabah
he Chinese community make up the second largest group in

T Sabah and form the largest non-indigenous group in the State.

While the Chinese have been visiting the shores of Borneo for
over 1,000 years (mainly for trade) and Chinese settlements are
believed to have been established at a few places—including along
the Kinabatangan River and the Brunei Bay area—mass Chinese
migration to Sabah only started in the 1880s after the formation of
the British North Borneo Chartered Company.
The early Chinese migrants were mainly farmers brought in to open
up the land, although artisans and miners also came. The early
Chinese settlers in Sabah were mainly Hakka Christian farmers.
Today, the Chinese make a large contribute to Sabah’s economic
development and brighten the year with colourful events such as the
Dragon Boat Race, Mooncake Festival and the Chinese New Year.
The largest single Chinese group in Sabah are the Hakka; other
groups include the Cantonese, Hokkien, Teochew, Hainanese and
Henghua, each distinguished by their own dialect.
Many Chinese have intermarried with the local population, mainly
the Kadazandusun. This has created a unique sub-culture of Sino
Kadazans, who practise both Kadazandusun and Chinese customs
and traditions.
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Cabaran Berakit Bambu
4M Kiulu
engan lembah, gunung-ganang, sungai dan bukit-bukaunya, Sabah
D adalah impian setiap peminat cabaran kembara. Cabaran Berakit
Bambu 4M Kiulu bulan ini menjanjikan debaran dan keseronokan. Acara
ini pada awalnya dijadualkan berlangsung pada Disember tetapi
disebabkan keadaan cuaca yang tidak mengizinkan, acara ini ditang-
guhkan ke Januari 2009. Banjir besar menghanyutkan rakit-rakit bambu
dan menjejaskan laluan perlumbaan. Penganjur tidak ada pilihan selain
menangguhkan cabaran ini.
Cabaran menarik ini terbahagi kepada empat perlumbaan popular
dalam kalangan masyarakat Kadazandusun: Manang’kus (berlari sejauh
6km), Mamang’kar (berakit bamboo sepanjang 5km) Manam’Patau
(berenang sejauh 1.3km dengan batang bambu sebagai pelampung)
dan Mama-ram-panau (berjalan bertongkatkan bambu sejauh 0.2km).
Sejak kali pertama diadakan pada tahun 1996, perlumbaan ini
menjadi acara tahunan yang dinanti-nantikan, menarik peminat cabaran
kembara dari pelbagai tempat. Pertandingan ini mengetengahkan
beberapa kategori termasuk X-treme 5km, Terbuka Campuran dan
Terbuka Remaja. Selama beberapa tahun, pertandingan ini mendapat
pujian daripada ramai peserta tempatan dan antarabangsa kerana
elemen perlumbaannya yang unik – perlumbaan rakyat Sabah sebenar!
Datang dan sokonglah pasukan kegemaran anda dan nikmatilah
keseronokan melalui Cabaran ini!
Untuk maklumat lanjut atau pendaftaran, sila hubungi Ariffin Gadait
(Pengerusi Penganjur) melalui talian 088-225752 atau 019-8624585.
E-mel Ariffin.Gadait@sabah.gov.my
Bahasa Malaysia
Pameran Makanan
Setiap Khamis dan Jumaat sepanjang
bulan Januari
erkampungan Budaya Monsopiad akan mengadakan pesta pelbagai
P makanan rakyat Sabah. Nikmati sendiri juadah lazat pelbagai
kumpulan etnik yang terdapat di Sabah – sesetengah hidangan wajib
dicuba! Cubalah hinava yang sememangnya terkenal (hirisan ikan
dengan limau nipis dan bawang), tuhau (paku pakis yang diperam),
bambangan jeruk (buah seakan mangga) dan kepada yang lebih berani,
butod (ulat sagu yang hidup). Makanlah bersama-sama masyarakat
empatan dan anda mungkin boleh membawa pulang satu atau dua resipi
sesuatu kaum untuk ditunjukkan kepada kawan-kawan atau keluarga di
tempat anda. Pelajari lebih cara lama yang digunakan untuk
menyediakan makanan-makanan unik ini yang kebanyakannya masih
dihidangkan dalam kalangan rumah-rumah masyarakat tempatan hari ini.
Untuk maklumat lanjut, hubungi Kampung Budaya Monsopiad di
talian 088-761336/774337, faks 088-761680 atau e-mel:
info@monsopiad.com. Perkampungan tersebut dibuka setiap hari
(termasuk cuti umum) dari 9.30 pagi hingga 5.00 petang. Layari
laman jaringnya di www.monsopiad.com.
Pameran Lukisan Bakat-Bakat Baharu
8 Januari – 2 Februari
aleri Lukisan Sabah di Kota Kinabalu sekali lagi mengetengahkan
G bakat-bakat baharu dalam arena seni lukis tempatan bulan ini
sempena Pameran Lukisan Bakat-Bakat Baharu. Datang dan saksikan
pendekatan baharu dan kepelbagaian teknik yang digunakan untuk
menghasilkan karya yang cantik. Temanya termasuklah keindahan
semula jadi Sabah, corak budaya dan seni abstrak.
Galeri ini dibuka setiap hari dari 9:00 pagi hingga 5:00 petang. Untuk
maklumat lanjut, sila hubungi Galeri Lukisan Sabah melalui talian
088-268875 atau e-mel gallery_9@msn.com
Bahasa Malaysia 17
pasta yang dihidangkan dengan pelbagai krim, sos berasaskan tomato
atau campuran, pembuka selera yang lazat, piza dan bermacam jenis
hidangan utama. Hidangan yang paling disyorkan ialah Fettucine
Boscaiola; gabungan menarik ayam dan cendawan segar dalam wain
putih dan salsa rosa. Mahukan sesuatu yang ringan? Pilihlah mana-
mana pilihan pasta ala Gamberi, kombinasi ringan udang segar diadun
dengan minyak zaitun dan bawang putih. Kegemaran Emiliano ialah
Crespelle al Forno, hidangan lebih masak sama seperti lasagna, dan
didatangkan dengan pilihan bayam, ham ayam belanda dan keju atau
cendawan. Mencari piza? Terlalu banyak pilihan ditawarkan namun kami
syorkan anda mencuba Pizza Bianca – gabungan enak krim keju dan
ham ayam belanda. Pastikan anda menikmati set makan tengah hari
yang terkenal dari pukul 10:30 pagi hingga 5:00 petang. Little Italy juga
ialah pilihan untuk minum bersama-sama rakan-rakan. Daripada wain

Little Italy
Itali hinggalah Limoncello, mereka ada segala-galanya untuk
memastikan pesta berterusan! Sama ada suasana khas atau sekadar
ingin makan tengah hari, segalanya sempurna dengan pilihan ramai KK,
Little Italy.
Little Italy terletak di Tingkat Bawah, Hotel Capital, Jalan Haji
ahukan sepotong piza atau sepinggan pasta al dente? Yang teratas
M senarai anda sepatutnya ialah Little Italy, restoran Itali paling mapan
di Kota Kinabalu. Kini terletak di tingkat bawah Hotel Capital
Saman, Kota Kinabalu (bertentangan pusat membeli belah Wisma
Merdeka). Dibuka setiap hari dari 10:30 pagi hingga 11:00 malam.
Untuk tempahan, hubungi 088-232231.
(bertentangan dengan Wisma Merdeka); Little Italy mula dibuka pada
tahun 2000 dan menjadi salah satu restoran paling popular di Sabah.
Restoran ini semakin dikenali hidangan berkualiti dan perkhidmatan
Tempat-tempat Menarik
memuaskan. Emiliano Ceresa, pemilik Little Italy, berkata dasar mereka
adalah untuk memastikan tidak ada pelanggan yang pergi dengan rasa
tidak puas hati dan kualiti adalah segala-galanya. “Cita rasa kami sangat
‘home-style’ dan resipi yang disediakan telah diturunkan dari satu
Orchid De Villa
generasi ke satu generasi daripada sebelah ibu saya,” tambahnya. elamat datang ke Orchid De
Restoran ini menyediakan ruang terbuka dan di dalam dan boleh
menampung hingga 140 pelanggan pada satu-satu masa. Banyak
S Villa, syurga orkid yang
subur dan menghijau. Terletak
makanan yang boleh dinikmati di sini, termasuklah beberapa pilihan 20km dari pusat banda raya
Kota Kinabalu (hanya 20 minit
memandu). Pengunjung akan
dapat melihat pemandangan
menarik rumah kampung
tradisional, sawah padi dan
bukit bukau yang menghijau
sepanjang perjalanan ke Orchid
De Villa.
Ladang orkid ini terletak di
tengah-tengah Kampung
Kawakaan di Kiansom, Inanam.
Ladang seluas 12 ekar ini
ditanam dengan lebih kurang
400 spesis orkid dan kacukan
yang cantik. Orkid dari pelbagai
tempat di Sabah termasuklah
Tenom, Lahad Datu, Tawau,
Keningau dan Ranau. Pengunjung boleh membeli jambangan bunga,
biasanya ini menjadi tarikan utamanya. Empat ekar kawasan ini
dikhaskan untuk kolam ikan , lazimnya sekumpulan ikan timbul untuk
‘bertemu’ anda sebaik anda berjalan di jambatan. Sekiranya bersiar-siar
sehari tidak cukup, pengunjung boleh memilih untuk tinggal semalam
atau dua malam di rumah tumpangan.
Orkid bukan sahaja satu-satunya tumbuhan menarik di sini. Lebih 150
herba tumbuh secara semula jadi di sini dan sejak 2003, terdapat
tambahan 180 spesis telah ditanam. Pengunjung boleh memilih untuk
melawat sambil belajar mengenai herba-herba ini dan khasiatnya. Ada
lebih 13,000 herba dengan nilai perubatan di seluruh dunia, tetapi hanya
lebih kurang 3,500 yang biasa digunakan untuk tujuan perubatan. Rakyat
Malaysia secara amnya menggunakan 800 jenis herba untuk merawat
sembilan penyakit utama: barah, lumpuh sebahagian badan, masalah
pernafasan, masalah kulit, organ-organ dalaman seperti tulang, urat dan
ligamen, penyakit mental dan masalah wanita.
Bersiar-siarlah di Orchid De Villa dan nikmatilah keindahan semula jadi
disini. Menenangkan, cantik dan memberikan pengetahuan, Orchid De
Villa sesuai untuk hujung minggu sekeluarga atau sekadar melarikan diri
dari hiruk-pikuk kota raya.
Untuk maklumat lanjut, sila hubungi Orchid De Villa melalui talian 088-
434997/380612 atau e-mel: orchiddevilla@yahoo.com. Dibuka setiap
hari dari 8 pagi hingga 5 petang.
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little Italy
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Bambangan (pickled mango-like fruit)

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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 Kota Marudu Jln. Bukit Istana Lama, Kota Kinabalu Tel: 089-222679 Tel: 088-253199
Gaya Street Fair - Sunday Pekan Kota Marudu - Saturday & Tel: 088-253199/263551
Sandakan Memorial Park OTHER DISTRICTS
Kampung Air - Sunday Sunday Sabah Islamic Mon - Sun: 9am-5pm Murut Museum (Sabah Murut
Telipok - Thursday Civilisation Museum Sibuga Forest Reserve Cultural Centre , Tenom)
Tuaran Mon – Sun: 9.00am – 5.00pm Mile 7, Jalan Labuk, Sandakan Mon – Sun: 9.00 am – 5.00 pm
Lembaga Kebudayaan Negeri Sabah
Penampang Pekan Tuaran - Sunday Jalan Menteri, off Jalan Tunku Abdul
Rahman,
Tel: 016 8221616 (Doris)
(Tenom Branch) W.D.T 72, 89909
Donggongon Kiulu - Tuesday Kota Kinabalu Sandakan Heritage Museum Tenom.
Thursday & Friday Tel: 088-538227/538228 Mon - Sun: 9am-5pm Tel: 087-734506
Tamparuli Wisma Warisan, Sandakan
Mat Salleh Memorial, Tambunan
Papar Pekan Tamparuli - Wednesday Sabah Ethnobotanical Tel: 089-222679
Heritage Museum Open Daily
Kinarut - Saturday Mon – Sun: 9.00am – 5.00pm Batu Tulug Archaeological Site Kg. Tibabar, Tambunan
Kuala Penyu Bukit Istana Lama, Kota Kinabalu Museum, Kinabatangan Tel :088-253199/ 263551
Sandakan Pekan Kuala Penyu -Tuesday Tel: 088-253199/263551 Mon – Sun: 9.00am – 5.00pm
Tel: 088-253199 Kundasang War Memorial,
Sandakan Town - Sunday Second World War Open daily including Public Holidays
Gua Mantong Jaya - Sunday Kota Belud Memorial Petagas TAWAU Tel: 019 899 2041 (Mr. Sevee
Pekan Kota Belud - Sunday Open daily Teck Guan Cocoa Museum Charuruks)
Tawau Tel:088-253199 Mon-Fri: 8am -11:30am
1:30pm-4:30pm Quailey Hill
Bandar Tawau - Sunday Keningau Kinarut Mansion Ruins Museum Sat: 8am-12pm Sun: Closed Open daily including Public Holidays
Batu 15 Jalan Apas - Sunday Pekan Keningau - Sunday Mon – Sun: 9.00am – 5.00pm Mile 2, Tanjung Batu Laut, Teck Guan 8.00am to 5.00pm
Tel: 088-253199/263551 Factory, Tawau Sabah Tea Garden, KM 17 Jalan
Ranau-Sandakan, Kg Nalapak, Ranau.
Ranau Lahad Datu Tun Mustapha Gallery
Tel:089-775566 ext 2601
PekanRanau - Sunday Lahad Datu Township - Sunday Mon - Sat: 8.00am to 5.00pm
Pekan Kundasang - Friday Aras Podium, Yayasan Sabah
Tel: 088-321153 / 326683

TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRES

Sabah Tourism Board Sri Pelancongan Sabah Sdn Bhd Tourism Malaysia (Sabah)
No.51, Jalan Gaya, 88000, Kota Kinabalu Lot 4, Ground Floor, Block L, Sinsuran Complex, Lot 1-0-7, Ground Floor, Block 1, Lorong Api-Api
Tel: 088-212121 Fax: 088-212075 88000, Kota Kinabalu 1, Api Api Centre, 88000, Kota Kinabalu
Email: info@sabahtourism.com Tel: 088-232121 Fax: 088-265540 Tel:088-248698/ 211732
Website: www.sabahtourism.com Email: info@sabahtourism.com E-mail: enquiries@tourism.gov.my
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9:00am to 4:00pm (Weekend & PH) 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
Come Meet the Fiddlers
at the Kota Kinabalu City Wetland
Text and photos by William W.W. Wong
ucked away in a quiet little corner and a stone’s throw away from the city centre

T is an ideal place where you can blend in with nature. It is also a place where you
will meet face to face with the many resident fiddlers – the fiddler crabs, that is.
These are small but very colourful crabs, living among the mangroves and mudflats of
the inter-tidal zone right here at the Kota Kinabalu Wetland Centre (formerly known as
the Kota Kinabalu City Bird Sanctuary). To observe them, you need to be very quiet and
move very slowly so as not to frighten them scrambling into their burrows. The best time
to see these inter-tidal animals is just as the tide is going out and before the next high
tide comes in.

Ever wondered why they are called ‘fiddler crabs’? For starters, the male fiddler crab
exhibits one of the most extreme examples of body asymmetry in the animal kingdom.
It has one large major claw, which probably weighs as much as a third to half of the ani-
mal’s body mass. This major claw is used to attract a mate by waving it and tapping on
the ground. Male fiddler crabs often fight with each other using this large claw. Some
have been known to lose this stately male symbol in a fierce combat, but not all is lost.
In its next moulting, a large claw will develop from the small one opposite the claw that
was lost, and a new smaller claw will regenerate to replace the one that was lost in bat-
tle. The smaller claw is used to grab food. Therefore, the movement of the smaller claw
moving from mud to mouth during feeding time appears as if it is playing the larger claw
like a fiddle! Female fiddler crabs, however, have two small feeding claws.

The Kota Kinabalu City Wetland Centre is not only for the birds and bird watchers but
also for those who are looking for the smaller and less conspicuous inhabitants of the
mangrove and the mudflats. Fiddler crabs are extremely interesting inhabitants and they
play a very important role in the ecology of the mangrove wetlands. When they feed,
they shift through the sand for algae, fungi, detritus and microbes. In so doing, they help
aerate the mud and substrate, thereby keeping the mudflats ‘well-aired’. Although this
bird sanctuary is only 24 hectares in size, its function and ecology are vital to both res-
ident and migratory birds who find food and refuge here. These colourful fiddler crabs
unfortunately form a part of the diet of these wading birds, but they are part of the food
chain that supports life in the mangrove wetlands. Each component of this food chain
must be maintained to ensure that the delicate balance of nature is preserved. Why not
head for the Kota Kinabalu City Wetland not just for the birds, but to get to know the tiny
fiddlers ‘playing’ for you out there on the mudflats!
For more information, please call 088-246955 or e-mail kkcbs@tm.net.my