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rafflesia flower

Rafflesia is claimed to be the largest flower on earth, and it can be found only in the rainforests of South East Asia. Rafflesia is rarely seen, because it needs the perfect condition of right humidity and warmth for it to blossom. As many as seven to nine months are needed for the Rafflesia to grow from bud to flower. After blossom the Rafflesia flower will last only 4 to 5 days, as the strong smell of the flower attracts small animals to feast on it.

rafflesia flower with an diametre of 60cm

Rafflesia was first discovered in the year 1881 in the forests of Indonesia, and was named after Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles, who was also well known as the founder of the city of Singapore. The Rafflesia flower has a very distinctive bright red orange colour, and has small spikes in the middle disk. Rafflesia flower, after blossom, also has a strong smell like rotten meat. Some species of Rafflesia flower are known to be as large as 120 cm in diametre. (more…)

millennium court

Millennium Court apartment is located only 2km away from the Kota Kinabalu International Airport, and has good access to restaurants, cafes, and grocery shops which are all within walking distance. Since Millennium Court is situated along Jalan Lintas, it has easy link to the many shopping centres and hospital on Jalan Lintas.

A View From The Balcony

The South China Sea is not very far away from the Millennuim Court, constant flow of the sea breeze can be felt here. The balcony on the 4th floor also offers nice view of the surrounding areas, and on a clear day Mt. Kinabalu is visible. This fourth floor two and a half rooms apartment is for sale at RM 180,000.00. The apartment has a built in area of 950 square feet and is unfurnished. The management fee for Millennium Court is RM 75.00 per month.

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noodles with mixed pork soup

Tuck away at a quiet corner, unknown to many people, is this simple kopitiam, Kedai Kopi Kah Hing, that serves lovely pork mixed noodle. For those KK Lites who are lucky enough to have found Kah Hing Kopitiam, many have been coming back for more.

kah hing kopitaim

Pork mixed, or “Chu Chap” to the Chinese, is a mixture of pork body parts like heart, kidney, intestine, slice meat, egg rolls and meat ball. All these body parts are cooked and served with hot soup. The soup is boiled with special ingredient like herb and spices, which probably is in house secret recipe.

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Located at the ground floor of Wisma Sabah, Sutera Sanctuary Lodges manages many of the accommodations, like chalets, lodges, hostel, and resthouse, for Sabah Parks. Places that come under the management of Sutera Sanctuary Lodges are Kinabalu Park, Laban Rata Resthouse, Mesilau Nature Resorts, Poring Hot Spring, and Manukan Island Resort.

Climbers who wish to climb Mt. Kinabalu, must secure a bed at any of the following resthouses: Laban Rata Resthouse, Gunting Lagadan Hut, Waras Hut, or Panar Laban Hut. Permit to climb Mt. Kinabalu will only be issued by Sabah Park when one has secured a bed on the day of climb. These places are heavily booked throughout the year, it is advicible to book six months ahead to avoid any disappointment.

Kinabalu Park also has lodges and hostels for those people who just want to enjoy the cool mountain air and peaceful environment. One can easily spend a day or two to explore the many trials around the park, and check out the fauna and flora of Kinabalu park.

Mesilau Nature Resort has an unique forest setting unlike any other, as the resort is literally built into the forest, with the minimum felling of trees. Tall trees can be seen right at the door step of the many lodges in Mesilau nature Resort.

Most climbers will come to Poring Hot Spring after conquering the Majestic Mt. Kinabalu. Soaking at the sulphur enriched hot spring of Poring is an ideal antidot for smoothing the aching legs of the many climbers. Hostels and Lodges are available for rental.
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the chimney

Paddy fields, kampung houses, and forest hills, surround this out of town country home called Lembah Impian Country Home. Lembah Impian, literally translates as the Valley of Dreams (in Malay language), was originally a family residence in a quiet country side. Today the owner has transformed this place into a luxurious home-styled resort.

garden seats

Located some 25 minutes away from Kota Kinabalu City and about 15 minutes from Kota Kinabalu International Airport, Lembah Impian Country Home has a 5 acres of perfectly landscape tropical garden. The interior of Lembah Impian Country Home has a luxurious mood, and the place is decorated with teak furnishings, marble floor, silk and antique painting. (more…)