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The names of the islands are symbolic of their history and early discoverers. Pulau Gaya (‘big’), Manukan (‘fish’), Mamutik (‘for shell collection’), Sapi (the sound of a mowing buffalo), and Sulug (commemorating the ancestry of the Sulu peoples of Sabah). Initially, the Park covered two islands - Gaya and Sapi. In 1979, the Park’s boundaries expanded to include three other islands: Manukan, Sulug, and Mamutik.

The administrative centre of the Tunku Abdul Rahman Park is in the Manukan island, however each of the five islands had its own administrative offices.

The park consists of two components: zoological and botanical. The main objective of the park is to become a family-oriented park and the emphasis is put on the Children’s Zoo.

Among the inhabitants of the zoo (zoological component) are the Borneo Pygmy elephants, Proboscis monkey, Malayan tiger, as well as some different species of deer.

The botanical component, on the other hand; offers visitors the opportunity to go jungle trekking along the botanical trail. The paved trail is about 1.4 kilometers long. However, for leisurely strolls, visitors are only advised to walk halfway along the trail.

Mari Mari Cultural Village offers glimpses into the lives of Sabah’s rich culture with its distinctive houses, costumes and traditional skills of five major Sabah’s ethnic groups; the farmers and traders Dusun and Rungus, the hunters and fishermen Lundayeh, the cowboys and sea gypsies Bajau, and the famously feared warrior tribe Murut. Experience, see, hear, taste and feel the uniqueness of what Sabah truly is. An unforgettable encounter of our Sabahan homeland.

Imago KK Times Square Shopping Mall is a one-stop premium shopping mall located at the city centre of Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia. Imago is a super-regional mall and encompasses a complete lifestyle-based trade mix with the entire broad retail spectrum such as departmental store, supermarket, fashion and accessories, electronic gadgets, cinema, indoor kids' playground, bookstore, toys, karaoke, gaming arcade, along with a vast range of dining outlets, cafes and bars.

Suria Sabah is a shopping centre located in the city of Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia. Suria Sabah is a modern one-stop city center shopping mall designed with our beloved locals and tourists in mind, and with a strong focus on local community building.

The Gaya Street is a street Sunday market area in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia. It is dubbed as the Chinatown of Sabah due to many Chinese coffee shops and restaurants situated there. In addition with an arch gate that was erected since 2005.

Every Sunday morning, the whole stretch of Gaya Street is closed off to traffic to make way for the street fair. A must visit market while in KK, you will be fascinated by the various items and goods sold at this fair. From arts and crafts, batik sarongs, footwear, fruits and flowers, local snacks and cakes, antiques and souvenirs, to even pets and herbs, this is the best place to experience the culture and lifestyle of the locals. The street fair starts as early as 6.00am and ends at 1.00pm.

Hinava is a traditional native dish of the Kadazan-Dusun people in the state of Sabah. It is made from fish and mixed with lime juice, bird's eye chili, sliced shallots and grated ginger. While the Kadazan are famous with their Hinava tongii. Hinava usually serves on the Tadau Kaamatan event, a ceremony for rice planting spirit, or other events like marriage. Regarded as a traditional dish, cooking Hinava was simple and easy. Without any high skills technique to cook it. You can substitute some ingredients to your taste.

Tuhau is a type of wild ginger, native to the jungles of Sabah-Borneo, and it is used to make the dish of the same name. The dish slightly resembles a relish, in that it is both a condiment - most often accompanying fish - and a food on its own. Tuhau ginger is finely chopped and served with lime juice or vinegar (for acidity), diced chilis, diced garlic, and salt. It is immensely popular in the Sabah region of Malaysia, where it is available all year long in most markets. Another way to serve tuhau is in its pickled form (which intensifies the tart, savory flavor), and it is then usually eaten with white rice.

Find this rare, savory mango on the periphery of Borneo markets with other odorous fruit. Compared to other mangoes, Borneo’s bambangan stands out for a few reasons. It looks different, with rough brown skin and a hefty size. Mangifera pajang is a species of tree in the family Anacardiaceae. It is endemic to Borneo, where it is known by the native name Bambangan. Although some people do enjoy the fruit on its own, it is most commonly used in cooking. Bambangan-based salads, chutneys, and pickles are particularly popular. Pickles are made by slicing the fruit and mixing it with chilies, salt, and shavings of the fruit’s large, white seed. After a week in an airtight container, the pickles are used as an accompaniment to fish dishes.