Lembah Danum

Danum Valley Conservation Area is located 83 km southwest of Lahad Datu rich diversity of flora and fauna. This beautiful forest is the habitat of the Sumatran rhino, orangutan, gibbon, mouse deer and tiger roots. Approximately 270 species of birds have been recorded in this area. Danum Field Research Centre located within the forest reserve area of ​​440 square feet. 

It also became one of the first eco-resort in Sabah is known as the Borneo Rainforest Lodge. The resort has a restaurant, bar and cozy chalet facing the Danum River. Among ACTIVITY offered are walking in the forest, swim in the river, bird watching, night jungle tour and visit the forest near the timber and timber mills.

Burasa also known as Buras

Burasa, also known as Buras

Burasa is one of the special community comestible South Sulawesi. Comestible is known also by the name vaguely, coconut rice cake or-range. The shape is almost similar to the relatively flat and only rice cake cooked in its own way. Burasa is compulsory food for the South Sulawesi people who extract the poison festive days are served along with chicken curry or Coto Makassar. 

Comestible is made ​​of rice cooked with coconut milk tertebih formerly abundant rice to be mushy and further wrapped in banana leaves. Usually made into two sections in a bundle (using Raffia Strips or banana leaves) and then boiled until cooked. Comestible is also usually found outside the province of South Sulawesi as Papua or Kalimantan and several other regions in Indonesia. Perhaps because many tribes Makassar / Bugis who traveled and settled in the districts follow up this comestible part of a tradition of festive days in those areas.

Burasa with serunding

In addition to serving on festive days, too many elected burasa food to stock in transit because it can last up to 2 x 24 hours. Burasa can be consumed with peanut sauce, boiled eggs or sauce Haban but the Bugis community or makassar more often make friends for food Coto Makassar, Sop Konro, pallubasa, Nasu lekku '(chicken cooked in ginger version of South Sulawesi) or other foods with gravy.

The Famous Community: Bugis

Example Costume of Bugis

Bugis originated from the islands of Sulawesi in Indonesia, and now with a population of three million, inhabit almost all areas in South Sulawesi. Dutch conquest in the 17th century, causing some of them have now moved and mixed with other tribes in Sumatra, Kalimantan, Java, Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah and Sarawak. They are merchants of spices and incense. 

As written general knowledge controlled by british whereas, ethnic Bugis famous enough in the maritime field in the Malay Archipelago and in the economy. They are also well-known as a brave warrior, a notorious pirate (styled by a successful propaganda techniques by competitors such as Dutch and English.) And a successful trader. The main focal point for cultural and ethnic economy is known as Ujung Pandang or Makassar. Bugis is also a Muslim.

Early History of Buginese according to La Galigo (Wikipedia) 

The first government Bugis by La Galigo is Wewang Nriwuk, Luwuk and Tompoktikka. Luwuk got a special position because it is considered as the head of the Bugis. However, in the 15th century, the change in the socio-political, economic and religious due to the occurrence of population migration from the coast to the middle of the jungle opening new settlements. In the economic field, cultivation of wet rice, iron and introduced the use of horses. In terms of religion, custom cremation in some areas began to be practiced. At the end of the 15th century, the emergence of several new state against the state Luwuk. Among them are (Gowa Makassar), Bone and Wajo '. SINJAI death, a king Luwuk, causing a scramble dynasty to rule Tana Ugi. Associated with Bone charm Gowa Luwuk and thus have a significant influence on South Sulawesi.

Pulau Mabul

 Mention Mabul Island and visions of swaying coconut trees and idyllic water villages come to mind. And that’s just above the water. Located only about 15 minutes by speedboat from the famous Sipadan Island, Mabul has gained its own recognition as one of the best muck-diving (a term used to describe limited visibility dives at shallow sites with usually sandy bottoms) sites in the world.

Mabul is a small oval shaped island fringed by sandy beaches and perched on the northwest corner of a larger 200-hectare reef. The reef is on the edge of the continental shelf and the seabed surrounding the reef slopes out to 25–30m deep.

Mabul is also renowned for its amazing array of macrolife, making it an underwater photographer’s dream location to capture some of the rarest ecological species on film. Flamboyant cuttlefish, blue-ringed octopus, spike-fin gobies, frogfish and moray eels are just some of the spectacular critters you will encounter beneath the waters of Mabul.

Although all the excitement is underwater, you can always set your scuba gear aside for a day to laze on Mabul’s soft sand to work on your tan.

Where to stay
When in Mabul, opt to stay in any one of these excellent resorts:

1. Borneo Divers & Sea Sports (Sabah) Sdn Bhd
2. Explore Asia Tours Sdn Bhd (Sipadan-Mabul Resort)
3. Seaventures Tours & Travel Sdn Bhd
4. Sipadan Water Village Resort Sdn Bhd
   * Resort rates may vary

How to get there
From Kota Kinabalu, take a 55-minute flight to Tawau and enjoy an hour’s drive to Semporna. From here, Mabul is another 45 minutes by speedboat. Be sure to pre-arrange transportation with your respective resort/dive operator.

Extra informationContact Borneo Divers & Sea Sports (SABAH) Sdn Bhd (KPL 1510)

Keropok Amplang

Amplang crackers between meals is very famous in Sabah especially at the Tawau district. It is the result of a well-known local entrepreneur Tawau inside and outside the Tawau. Crackers are only available in Tawau and Kota Kinabalu. Pasar Tanjung Tawau to visitors especially tourists from outside, it is a must to buy crackers Amplang as gifts for friends and family members.

Amplang crackers made ​​from fish or shrimp. Fats and crunchy taste. The ingredients needed to make crackers Amplang is Mackerel, Flour, Starch, Cooking Oil, Garlic, eggs, sugar, salt and seasoning powder allowed. Sold in small parcels normal conventions of RM1, RM5 and RM10.