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Editor’s Note As much as we love putting pen to paper, we at Borneo360 Alive magazine are so chuffed to announce that we are now on YouTube! So much goes into writing our magazine articles that we just had to share the real experience with you. And also because sometimes words just don’t do justice to the amazing places and people we’ve met along the way.

Our print issue will still continue because we know how much you love turning those pages. You also can download a digital copy via www.Issuu.com/borneo360alive. In this issue, we go way back into the early days of Kota Kinabalu and talk to the people who made their mark in the city’s business community, and continue to do so after more than 50 years of existence.

Looking for weekend getaway ideas? Look no further than Klias Wetlands for a fun trip with the whole family. Or you can sign up with the newly launched Sabah Land Rover Club to indulge in your passion for off-road adventures.

Marrying both print and digital media platforms to bring you the best of Borneo is what we do best at Borneo360 Alive. And we will continue to do so to let you experience the best of both worlds.

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Sustainable & HealthY Living ▪ Gleneagle & JMC....09

events highlights ▪ Events Highlights...13 ▪ Contemporary home design to begin 2017...14

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FEATURE ▪ Aji – Iconic Bartender of Kota Kinabalu...05,08

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New to a growing list of relaxing weekend getaways is Borneo Tree House located about 30 minutes drive north of Kota Kinabalu in the township of Menggatal. Nestled in the forested hills close to the town centre, but far enough to give you a sense of peace and tranquillity, Borneo Tree House is a cluster of 9 wooden stilt houses surrounding resort for the more adventurous visitors.

Families will enjoy a day spent splashing by the pool with nature trails surrounding the resort the more adventurous visitors. A 40-minute hike up a hill to take in panoramic views of the iconic Tun Mustapha Tower and South China Sea is there for you to explore or you could just sit back and enjoy some quiet time with a good book.

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What is Heritage? It is a priceless benefaction, an inheritance. And why is it important? When something is being passed down, its history, values and significance is a passed down as well - thus a heritage must be treasured and protected. Not only it becomes our responsibility to guard it, we must also appreciate it and enjoy every bit of its attributes and characteristics. In Sabah, we have many heritages. We are all very fortunate to be able to have the things that stood against time, and still lives to this very day. These businesses have survived for 50 years and more, so let’s look into its fascinating history.

Standing Strong for More Than 50 Years The Heritage Enterprises of Sabah Aji – Iconic Bartender of Kota Kinabalu The history of Tong Hing Group is unquestionably compelling and inspiring – but one cannot hear about Tong Hing Group without knowing about a man named Aji. His story is just as amazing and riveting, as he had worked for the company itself since way back in its golden days! Mr. Chai Yu Sin, or Aji, the name he is infamously known for, may be the oldest bartender in the whole South East Asia. Coming from humble beginnings, Aji joined Gardenia Restaurant in 1959 as a waiter when it was under the management of Tong Hing Group. Nothing held him back in his passion for learning, and Aji worked hard in improving English communcation, knowledge, and skills throughout his employment with the restaurant His efforts proved to be triumphant when he eventually became a busboy, then a cashier, a barback and finally a position that earns him as an iconic figure in Kota Kinabalu – a bartender. Like fine wine, his experience matured and expanded over the years, which can be evident when you take a sip of the quality and exquisite wonder that is his concoction of cocktails.

In his time as a bartender, Aji has served those of royalty and greatness - the Queen Elizabeth of England, Prince Phillip, legendary boxer Muhammad Ali, Lady Mountbatten, and Sabah’s first two Chief Ministers Tun Datu Haji Mustapha bin Datu Harun as well as Tun Muhammad Fuad Stephens has all been his patrons. He has seen the coming and going of many memorable moments in his working journey as a bartender, in turn making him part of valuable history in Sabah. Aji exciting life were also features in the documentary video name “Heart of Gaya Street” by William Chiang.

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With Aji perhaps we can learn a thing or two, when asked why or what makes him stay with the company for that long? He says my boss ( referring to the late Datuk Wong Tze Fatt) was a very good boss, besides I enjoy and love my job. Because of this job I got to know a lot of friends from around the world. A few of overseas friends frequently come over here to pay me a visit, some of them are the people I met in the 1950s and it can be emotional sometime he added. “all the years that I’ved been spent in these company is been a good memories to me”.

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Basically he learn the art of cocktails from the scratch, A Singaporean colleague taught him about the drinks and Cocktails Mix. He also read the art of being a good bartender through Books. As for the English language, he learned and improved it throughout the employment with the Restaurant.

He leave us a quote to ponder..

“If Your Head Is Small , Don’t Wear A Big Head Otherwise the Wind Will Blow It Away”

TONG HING SUPERMARKET (TONG HING HOLDINGS SDN BHD) No. 55, Gaya Street, Kota Kinabalu

Tong Hing began as a coffee shop located on Bond Street in the 1920s that was run by Mr. Wong Toon Hiong. At age 5, his son Wong Tze Fatt and other family members joined him in 1926. Datuk Wong had a great vision, and labor of his passion, tenacity and willingness to learn is evident in how big the Tong Hing Holdings expanded today. The history of Tong Hing Supermarket and Datuk Wong goes, he had learned how to run the coffee shop and how to do accounts from his father.

Back in the day, because it was located nearby a railway station, the shop was thriving with customers. And a time after that, the shop changed to a grocery store. Datuk Wong’s father passed on in 1943, and that was when he took over the shop. After the war, Jesselton (Kota Kinabalu) was established into the capital town of Sabah, earning prestige in which the shop then became Tong Hing Supermarket in 1959.

YUIT CHEONG COFFEE SHOP Lot 50, Jalan Pantai, Kota Kinabalu

One of the oldest coffee shops in town, Kedai Kopi Yuit Cheong has stood for over a century. The history of how Kedai Kopi Yuit Cheong became what it is today is nothing short of awe-inspiring and incredible. Yuit Cheong was first built on Gaya Island in 1896. A fire destroyed the shops on Gaya Island in 1897, including Yuit Cheong, causing them to relocate to Jesselton, a town we now know as Kota Kinabalu.

Then, Yuit Cheong’s proprietor . was Leong Kah Cheng, and they sold grocery goods as well back then. It was then taken over by Leong Kah Ching.

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How Yuit Cheong Coffee Shop started off was when a cook from the Shantung Province missed his ship when he was sight-seeing in town. He then sought help from Shang Chau (a family member of the owners of Yuit Cheong) after having nowhere to go. And when he was at Yuit Cheong Coffee Shop, he noticed that the workers needed more refined teachings on baking. The cook then taught the workers very valuable bakery skills that they use to this day.

This in turn attracted big crowds then who wished for delicious fresh bread made with quality at Yuit Cheong Coffee Shop. Needless to say, the shop became instantly famous after that! Yuit Cheong relocated permanently to Jalan Pantai in 1969, where they reside today and is run by Leong Che Chen, aged 86. Handed down by three of their family generations, Yuit Cheong Coffee Shop witnessed the great changes and growth of Sabah over the past 100 years through the rule of

NEW TEO SENG (CHOP TEO SENG) No. 118, Gaya Street, Kota Kinabalu When walking at Gaya Street, New Teo Seng (Chop Teo Seng) is a shop you definitely won’t miss. Reminiscent of the 1950s, the shop retained its looks which adds a vintage appeal to it. New Teo Seng was originally located in front of the Horizon Hotel Kota Kinabalu.

The shop sold multipurpose items as well as hardware items back in the day, and later offers household food items. To this day, they still maintain their wholesale distribution of grocery supplies to the outskirts of Kota Kinabalu like they did in the past. The family that owns descendent, and was run by Mr Chua Chang Teo. He was a sailor from China, who often make stops at Singapore and the land of Borneo. And now his daughter, Mdm Chua, who is now aged 61 years old together with her son Edmund Fung is slowly rebranding the shop into a souvenir shop for tourists and locals alikeNew Teo Seng (Chop Teo Seng) is of Teo-chew

HIAP AUN HARDWARE SHOP No. 40, Jalan Pantai, Kota Kinabalu

The origins of Hiap Aun Hardware Shop was that they actually sold grocery goods in the past, and was located opposite Horizon Hotel Kota Kinabalu. This hardware shop is now managed by twin brothers Mr Oh, which they took over from their parents in the 1980s. After evolving into a hardware shop, they now sell reasonable priced hardware materials; you can also find some old advertising posters remaining in the shop still intact. The twin brothers now enjoy Harley Davidson bikes, where you can see one displayed in their shop!

Fortune

Lot 53, Jalan Pantai, Beach Street

Coffee Shops in Sabah have mainly been built by mostly the Hainanese people ever since the establishment of the country up until now. Opened by a former teacher Matthey Leong in 1962, the heritage shop FORTUNE has been the must-go visit and became culture for the local folks as well as working people nearby to have their breakfast here. Customers from their golden age still visit this coffee shop and seen in their faces is them reminiscing its glory days. For tourists that want to witness the “glory” of this shop, should be here before 9.00am during the breakfast hours.

Cheap ready cooked noodles and stuffed tofu is the rewarding meal served here along with aromatic local coffee, Teh Tarik, and a sandwich made with Hainan bread with sweet coconut cream and margarine. The motion and sound of FORTUNE is an atmosphere worth every second.

The family shop is now run by the eldest son in the family, and we hope the shop would go on for another century. In the afternoon, the famous and delicious Satay stall begins to barbeque chicken and beef meat in skewers.

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Sustainable & HealthY Living The prevalence of obesity in Malaysian society has increased over the years with the latest statistics showing that the overweight and obese make up nearly half of its population. Poor diets and office-oriented lifestyles have been cited as a serious threat to life and health, and these are the main contributing factors to the rise in the number of obese and overweight people in Malaysia.

Our attachment to modern technology has also made us more sedentary with long hours spent in front of a laptop, whether working, surfing or gaming. Our whole body is affected from the lack of muscle use to uncontrolled food intake.

The ill-health effects of obesity now can lead to other equally serious problems such as diabetes or high-blood pressure in the future. Doctors are urging Malaysians to put more emphasis on outdoor activities and adhering to a well-balFind out more about your body and how you can make that change today. Gleneagles anced diet to lead a healthier lifestyle.

Obesity & Diabetes Screening Package is now available at RM70 only and includes laboratory examination, BMI & body composition analysis and consultation with bariatric surgeon. Price quoted inclusive of GST and registration fee of RM10.

Jesselton Medical Centre Corporate Social Responsibility Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities fulfill many different purposes. As one of the leading professionals in the healthcare sector, Jesselton Medical Centre (JMC) is using it to focus on social issues that could serve to improve the quality of healthcare at all levels of society be it rural or urban. JMC has done a number of activities under this concept such as the Metro Town Night Market Free Basic Health Screening Booth, Eye Camp, JMC Community Day, regular blood donation campaigns at the medical centre and other activities to help the less fortunate.

JMC Community Day

JMC opened its doors on 16th January 2015 and celebrated its 1st anniversary by organizing the JMC Community Day event in 2016 where it offered free screenings, free consultations as well as free health talks by its specialists. Metro Town Night Market – JMC Basic Health Screening BoothFree basic medical health screening such as blood sugar and blood pressure tests are offered every Saturday from 6pm-9pm at the Metro Town Night Market. People often take these tests for granted without realizing that extremely high or low blood sugar or/and blood pressure are significant indicators that a person’s health is in jeopardy and may need immediate medical attention.

, values, beliefs, customs, health practices and attitudes. Every activity initiated is the result of discussion with the village folks to ensure that they understand and are willing to change for the betterment of their health.

It is a human rather than a disease approach to health.

Lending A Helping Hand Outside the Medical Centre Premises The other objectives of JMC’s CSR programme is to help, educate and expose the rural communities to a healthier lifestyle, and how to look after themselves health-wise by using facilities that are available to them without the need of expensive equipment, medicine or services.

Activities such as the Eye Camp in Sipitang and assistance offered to victims of the Ranau earthquake exhibited JMC’s commitment to its CSR initiative in rural communities. In carrying out its CSR outreach programmes, JMC takes into consideration the culture and traditions of the villages they work in. Efforts are made to understand their daily work routine, family life, social and political structure

JMC also uses its CSR activities to motivate is staff to realize and acquire the attitude that JMC has a responsibility towards the people of Sabah especially in the rural areas. JMC will continue to widen its CSR activities For more information about Jesselton Medical Centre Services & with the aim to cater to the maximum Facilities, please call JMC General Line at 088-366 333 or visit www.jmc.my health of people.

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ildlife tours need not be long days spent driving along bumpy country roads and mucking through the rainforest for a glimpse of a rare and endangered species.

Many natural areas are now available within a comfortable 2 hours drive from Kota Kinabalu, and are hugely popular with visitors on a tight time schedule and budget.

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The Klias Wetlands is a mangrove forest reserve located about 110km south of the city with large tracts of mangrove, riverine and swamp forests acting as a floodplain for the mighty Padas River, and other smaller rivers and canals. The Klias River that flows gently through the floodplain attracts the most visitors with its clear waters and scenic route towards the sea.

A typical tour to the Klias Wetlands starts in the afternoon with a leisurely drive to enjoy Sabah’s picturesque countryside before arriving just in time for tea at the jetty. As the boats get ready, visitors stretch their legs and indulge in some sweet and savoury delights from the tea table.

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Cruising the Klias River is perfectly timed to take advantage of a peculiar habit of an equally peculiar animal that inhabit the mangrove forest here. Groups of proboscis monkeys make a boisterous show of settling down by the riverside just before sunset while boatmen deftly manouever their boats to give tourists a closer view of this amazing animals in their natural habitat.

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CRUISE The long pendulous noses of the male proboscis monkeys, and their distended pot bellies, look comical yet incredibly fascinating at the same time.

There are all-male bachelor groups as well as harems dominated by an alpha male and his ‘wives’ and ‘children’ Other riverside residents that may be spotted are long-tailed macaques, crocodiles, monitor lizards, tree snakes and birds.

When there is a lull in wildlife activity, take the opportunity to enjoy the surrounding views with rustic village huts dotting the landscape, buffaloes meandering into the river to wallow in its coolness, or perhaps a bit of line fishing the way the locals do.

The wildlife cruise ends with a scrumptious dinner of food cooked with ingredients sourced fresh from the rivers and surrounding farmlands.

Simple yet flavourful, food cooked fresh and eaten outdoors is one of the best ways to savour Sabah’s culinary delights.

As night falls, and the proboscis monkeys have made their bed for the night, other creatures come out to play. The second boat cruise allows you to experience a wondrous spectacle of fireflies lighting up the mangrove trees – it’s like being in an enchanted forest and that inner child in you will be totally awestruck. The view is even better on a moon-less night as the fireflies look even brighter against the dark sky. he Klias Wetlands tour is a great option for the whole family. The journey is relatively easy and relaxed, and there is just enough wildlife excitement to thrill both adults and children.

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event highlights 19 MARCH 2017

24 Hours Mountain Bike Race

Learn more about the North Borneo Railway as Sabah Museum dedicates a gallery in its premises for the public to discover its historical importance and legacy of the railway in Sabah. As the date marks the official opening of the gallery, head on over to Sabah Museum as everyone is invited to come!

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Odou Bakanjar is a festival celebrated by the Tatana people of Kuala Penyu. It is usually celebrated a day after the 15th Day of Chinese New Year (known as Chap Goh Mei). Experience the unique culture of the Tatana people through their traditional food, song and dance and be part of a colorful parade.

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29 MARCH 2017 Tambunan Food and Cuisine Festival Tambunan Food and Cuisine Festival is a one-day coupon-based event featuring traditional and fusion cuisine.

Sample more than 100 types of dishes from the district of Tambunan.

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2017 Lions Clubs 24-Hour Emergency Ambulance A challenging run that takes you through the Crocker Range Park. To participate, runners must raise RM200.00 (12km), RM400.00 (24km) or RM800.00 (48km).

Funds raised are to support KLF in preserving and promoting the language of the Kadazandusun community and EduLife Berhad in providing financial aid for rural youth to pursue their education and provide professional training.

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12th International Sabah Open Dart Tournament

The 12th International Sabah Open Dart Tournament is held in conjunction with Kota Kinabalu City’s 17th anniversary. Witness as local and international participants battle it out at Kota Kinabalu Community Hall to take home prizes. Dart enthusiasts will find the event an exciting one.

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18-19 FEBUARY 2017 Borneo Ultra Trail Marathon (BUTM) 2017

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Borneo Marine Research Institute (BMRI) undertakes and promotes high quality research, training and outreach in the fields of marine science and aquaculture. The Institute has emerged as a venue for pursuing excellence in demand-driven advance research, and synthesis and dissemination of knowledge across a wide range of these subjects in regional, national and international contexts.

BMRI is a centre of excellence at Universiti Malaysia Sabah, besides being the Focal Point (for Malaysia) of the International Ocean Institute.

Location of the Institute at the seafront, with a jetty to the sea, berthing facilities for research boats, finfish and crustacean hatcheries, well-equipped laboratories and an attractive Aquarium and Marine Museum are some of the advantages for education and research, and a coherent functioning of this center of excellence.

There is a great deal of synergy among the various research programs when it comes to sharing of knowhow and jointly pursuing a problem. Thus, cage aquaculture receives inputs from marine science related to coastal hydrodynamics and harmful algal blooms. Aquaculture also relies on biotechnology in modulation of immunity, disease management and environmental remediation. On the other hand, hatchery technology developed by the aquaculture programs helps in sea farming, sea ranching and population restoration. Knowledge generated by all these subjects is used to develop climate change adaptation strategies and frameworks for sustainable development.

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With the beginning of a brand new year, everyone is looking for ways to improve their lives – whether it’s shedding a few pounds, taking on a new hobby or completely revamping their living space for renewed inspiration. If what you are seeking is the latter, then you are at the right place!

2017 home design trends call for lush colors, plush textures and contemporary takes on traditional designs that make the perfect environment to create a “new you”.

This year is all about creating luxuriant spaces by embodying classic designs and making them modern with unique colours, and material choices.

Photos bytexture John Kong As for colours, grays with warm beige undertones are the current favourites for living rooms and kitchens,

while bold reds and rich caramels are the picks for bedrooms. Here are some contemporary home design ideas you can use to begin 2017!

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Contrasting islands Is a built-in bar a little over-the-top for you? Then a colorful island is a simple substitute that offers extra room for mixing drinks and whipping up tasty snacks for family and friends. The key to nailing this trend and making it modern is choosing a contrasting color. Have a kitchen with a lot of warm hues? Then choose an island in a cool shade to create an amazing balance!

If complex geometric shapes and bright colors aren’t your cup of tea, embrace a simple style with white accessories and wood countertops for a modern twist on country chic.

Velvet aboveground

Another way to add color and texture to a space is with a velvet statement piece.

Designers are adding the lush fabric on sofas, throw pillows and even curtains for a sultry look

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Bring the party home with a sleek built-in bar! The trend, which is a twist on 2016’s bar cart trend, is the perfect addition for homeowners who love to entertain. The bars add instant pizzazz to an otherwise traditional kitchen, plus offer built-in shelving for cocktail fixings, drinks, glasses and everything you’ll need for a ritzy night in.

It might have been “hip to be square” in 2016, but 2017’s tile designs are all about experimenting with other geometric shapes — namely, hexagons. Go for a cool, monochromatic look, or choose a few complementary colors for a punchy focal point.

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If gray is a little too dim, consider using a palette of beige-based neutrals to create a warm and cozy atmosphere. Don’t forget the color! With all these neutral tones taking stage in 2017, it’s important to add pops of color to keep your space from looking “blah.”

Opt for Shadow or Poised Taupe To add a more loosen mood to your living room, choose the shadow or poised taupe, both of which are neautral tones that add understated warmth to a room.

Vanity mirros are making a comeback!

Instead of reaching for pre-manufactured designs, homeowners are getting crafty by using and combining chests of drawers, old file cabinets and vintage consoles to make one-of-a-kind pieces.

Beige is in

Take your shower to the next level with black steel and glass doors. The result is an understated chic space that allows plenty of natural light to come through.

They hang brightly Time for romance Instead of table lamps, consider hanging pendant lights in the bedroom to create a whimsical style.

This option works especially well in small rooms where there’s no space for nightstands (or where you want to use your nightstand space for something besides a lamp).

While neutral tones will be popular for living rooms, kitchens and bathrooms, warm, romantic colors will rule bedrooms.

According to www.houzz.com, colors like raspberry pink, deep ruby red, caramel and even black are the perfect shades for bedrooms .

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About Rustic Borneo Craft Enterprise The establishment of Rustic Borneo Craft started with the intention to promote and export natural products particularly made by the tropical plants from Borneo Rainforest. This mission is with the thoughts of contributing to eliminate poverty and to build the capacity of the local communities in Borneo by utilizing the natural resources of Borneo Rainforest. In light of all that, we created the words.

Our Philosophy

Investing in sustainable products and empowering the people to drive this business growth which enable our business partners to have a meaningful and significant impact throughout the expansion of this supply chain business activity.

Our People- Synergy through cross culture know-how transfer and empowerment

Our products

“Empowering the Indigenous people through Borneo Rainforest”

Our MAIN products categories are Health & Beauty which focuses on the subtle aromatherapy products derives from splendid herbs & spices of Borneo, Natural Handmade soap with the best essence from Borneo Rainforest, virgin coconut oil, essential oil, following with tropical household products ranging from kitchenware, dinnerware to tropical creative decorative items, handmade by the community, further to the innovation of contemporary Modern Art and Woman Accessories from around Indonesia and Philippine. Rustic Borneo Craft aims to revitalize the traditional herbs and spices of borneo rainforest and to acknowledge the quiet achievement of countless indigenous women whom has determined to pass down their skills to the young generations.

Melissa- The cultural inspired Sabahan KIM- The founder of natural artisan soap from Borneo rainforest

Kim Inho is a nature lover who has been living in Sabah for more than 10 years, with his passion in nature’s beauty, Kim spearheaded his beauty venture in handcrafted soap product development, Kim believes in natural and purity.

Throughout his research, Kim has developed variety of handcrafted tropical flavour soap from cinnamon, avocado, lemongrass, coconut to Noni. To him, Borneo rainforest has the best natural essence to offer. “The abundance of tropical herbs and plants has inspired me to enhance my research and strengthen know how transfer of natural skin care products from my home country (Korea) to Sabah.” said the former literature student. Till today, Rustic Borneo offer an array of skincare products from natural artisan soap, essential oil, virgin coconut oil to VCO moisturizing balm.

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The clinging sense of affection for cultural inspired Sabah- Borneo born Melissa to pursue her Local Nature Guide License in 2011. Melissa has been actively involved in local community projects but what really excites her is the opportunity to present the magnificent downstream products from the local community ranging from “Health & Beauty”,“Anyaman”, Bamboo craft, and even recycle art paper from the People With Intellectual Disability through the power of social media and information technology. Under the guidance of The International Ecotourism Society and local field experience, she is on a mission to strengthen public awareness about local community development by highlighting the richness of Borneo’s flora and fauna, as well as its colorful culture.

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SURFING IN KUDAT What’s not to love about Sabah? Despite being a tiny dot on earth’s map, this Land Below the Wind has attracted people from all over the world for many years because of its beauty. Be it to climb Mount Kinabalu, dive the underwater world of Sipadan, jungle trekking at Maliau Basin, or see wildlife in Kinabatangan River, it is a great travel destination where visitors are treated to a variety of fascinating activities. And now, we are here to tell you that everyone can look forward to something different to do in Sabah, a new kind of event. Get your sea essentials ready, and your beach gear on – it’s time to surf!

It might come as a surprise to some, but yes, surfing indeed exists in Sabah. In fact, the sport is slowly growing among local Sabahans, as well as gaining more and more interest from the public every day. A dedicated group of people, the Sabah Surfing Association, has been organizing surf clinics, surf day out, surf competitions and surf festivals for the past three years to create awareness about the sport.

The events were held at places where you can actually surf. That are many locations to surf in Sabah unbeknownst to you and me – particularly, in the charming town of Kudat.

When you mention Kudat, Tanjung Simpang Mengayau or the Tip of Borneo immediately comes to our minds. It is what the town is infamously known for, a spectacular attraction to travelers.

The white sandy beaches, pristine waters in aquamarine, and panoramic views of the sea are a magnificent sight at Tanjung Simpang Mengayau. But if you look closer at the waves, you will see magic.

Surfing becomes alive here as local Rungus boys from Kudat, along with local Sabahans ride the waves spiritedly and unwaveringly. Controlling their surfboards with effortless ease, they never seem to tire from getting back up each time to surf again. The Tip of Borneo is their playground, and all is welcome to join in on the fun!

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According to Sabah Surfing Association, Kudat’s waves is at par with Bali surfing – and that’s amazing because Bali is one of the best surfing spot in the world. The type of waves you can ride here in Kudat are beach breaks and reef breaks. The beach break is where the waves break on the sandy seabed, the best to start surfing on. The reef break is a wave that breaks over a coral reef or a rock seabed, the classic ones that you can see on the surfing videos. Beginners or intermediate, all surfers are able to have an enjoyable experience here.

Kudat may be the same as Bali, but there is one thing about it that set itself apart and make surfing a big difference. The beaches are secluded, private and untouched. It is not crowded. You might wonder why that is an advantage? For surfers, that is what they crave, what they live for! That’s why they keep looking for new places to surf. When it is not crowded, there is more freedom for you to ride the waves, having it all to yourself and own it uninterrupted. For them, it’s everything!

For the year 2017, exciting plans are in the making for surfing in Kudat. A highly anticipated surf festival will be held, aiming to turn it into a surf capital in Asia. It will be one of Sabah’s main event, in hopes it will leave a big impact on the tourism industry and bring both participants along with an audience locally and internationally towards this sport. So watch out for the event, and get ready for surfing to take off in a huge way at the Tip of Borneo, Kudat!

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The Landy Below The Wind On November 12th, 2016 , the Sabah Land Rover Club (SLRC) was

officially launched by Guest of Honor Datuk Yeo Boon Hai, advisor to SLRC and the Mayor of Kota Kinabalu City at the Sime Darby Auto Connexion Land Rover Kota Kinabalu Showroom. Attended by more than 300 Land Rover enthusiasts from as far as Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Brunei, Labuan, Sarawak and around Sabah. The show was also attended by YM Dato Dr Tengku Zainal Adlin, the Patron of SLRC and Chairman of Sabah Parks Board of Trustees, Gordon Yap, the advisor of SLRC and the General Manager of Sabah Tourism Board, representatives from Land Rover Jaguar Malaysia, Sime Darby Auto Connexion and members of the media and press.

Among the activities held on that day were a Land Rover show displaying beautiful Land Rover vehicles from the classic series to present day models. Among the highlights were the very last Defender 110 station wagon unit in Malaysia which was registered on November 11th, 2016, a final limited edition Land Rover Defender Adventure Edition (only unit in Malaysia) , 60th Anniversary Defender SVX and a fully restored 1956 Land Rover Series 1 which finally came back to be displayed in the Land Rover showroom after been delivered to the customer 60 years ago during the British North Borneo era before the formation of Malaysia.

Other activities include the best in the show prices for Land Rovers who participated in the car beauty contest, a free photo booth pictures taking and printing by Canon Malaysia Sdn. Bhd., free vouchers by sponsors, lucky draws and a car care unit demonstration by LIQUI MOLY Lubricants

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Land Rovers have always been a heritage part of Sabah, Malaysian Borneo. The Sabah Land Rover Club was formed in celebration of Land Rover, it’s long history in Sabah and what it means to all of us. 2 types of memberships were offered, life and ordinary memberships, the life memberships are offered by the club at RM2,000 per membership with only a one-time subscription whereas the ordinary membership is RM300 per membership inclusive of one-time registration fee of RM200 and RM100 annual subscription fee. With an overwhelming response, the Sabah Land Rover Club received more than 150 membership registrations with 52 life members and 98 ordinary members

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In the president’s speech, Datuk Henry Hing, the explained that the club’s motto is Building Unity in Diversity and the SLRC’s foundation is built upon 4 pillars or core values – SOCIETY, N A T U R E , ENTERPRISE & FUN.

He further explained that since Land Rover’s early arrival to Sabah, they have always served the community, the club would like to continue to uphold this core value and continue to support community projects and promote unity, friendship and family values with our members and partners.

In support of this pillar, since the formation of the club in September 8, 2016, the club has done 4 successful CSR projects. Two projects with the Kota City Hall headed by Datuk Yeo Boon Hai, the mayor of Kota Kinabalu to provide computers and to help repair 2 schools at SK Ruminding Inanam and SK Tombongon Manggatal, one project with Rotary Club of Kota Kinabalu South and HSBC Sports Club Medical Outreach Kanibongan in the Pitas District and one project with the District of Penampang headed by Luvita Koisun, the District Officer of Penampang and Umno Penampang chief Datuk John Ambrose to help one hardcore poor family in the district of Penampang where they carried out a gotong-royong to spruce up the house and provide necessary assistance just in time to celebrate Christmas.

For enterprise pillars, SLRC have plan to hold 2 signature annual events, the Borneo 4WD & Outdoor Show in June and The Land Rover Jamboree / Festival in December. One of our club's core value is to organise events and promote sustainable adventure tourism for the state of Sabah.

For fun and responsible tourism, SLRC, through proper administration, initiatives and working together with governmental and conservation bodies, SLRC’s programs will path the way for sustainable and responsible adventure, with a strong stance on minimal environmental impacts.

For nature and environment, SLRC would like to promote and support activities that preserve and protect the natural environment.

Grill’ z Kitchen Tel: 088-701300 Operation Hour: Weekdays : 3pm- 1am Weekends: 11am – 1am Grill’z Kitchen Kepayan Point known as GK Kepayan is situated at Kepayan Point, Penampang along the KepayanPenampang bypass highway, GK open since the year 2013, GK in short, serves non-halal western menu with a twist of local taste especially all kind of pork meals. As you can say, the Penampang people love their pork. Famous for its Grilled Pork Ribs and Texas Pork Ribs therefore, GK has won an award for KK Signature Food Fest 2015 for their tripork; combination of Pork Ribs, Texas Pork ribs, and Lollipork. Not to forget, Pork and Lamb Burger is one of their must try dish whenever you visit GK Kepayan. They also serve thin- crust pizza with various selection of topping, what strikes the most is GK Sambal Pork Pizza unusual combination, conjure-up a fine and savoury taste and their famous Magic Mushroom Pizza.

Pasta is also one of their must try dish especially Pork Loin Spaghetti, Carbonara and their best-selling Seafood Aglio Olio. Other than western inspired dish, GK also serve Asian delight menu such as Chicken Teriyaki with Rice, Salmon Fried Rice, Pork Cube Fried Rice and Cheesy Baked Chicken or Pork Fried. Their head chef loves to blend western fusion with local ingredients, which has garnered him The Most Outstanding Chef Award in KK Signature Food Fest 2016 for creating Smoked Fish Fried Rice with a combination of their Famous Pork Ribs and Pork Satay.

GK Kepayan Address : GK Grill’z Kitchen Blok A lot 2,3&3A 1st floor Kepayan Point, Jln Penampang Bypass 88200 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.

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Pregio by Barista Caffé If you have had a cup of coffee at Pregio by Barista Caffé, then you know that they are not your regular coffee joint. Involved in every step of the way from the selection and roasting of their beans, these coffee connoisseurs have been cultivating the coffee culture in Kota Kinabalu not only with their delectable brews, but also with a variety of educational as well as professional workshops and classes covering everything about coffee.

Let’s look into their humble beginnings. Originating in Hong Kong over 12 years ago, Kota Kinabalu is Pregio by Barista Caffé’s first international branch. They first opened in year 2013 on the growing gourmet grounds of Metrotown, Kolombong. Assuring world class quality beans for that wholesome and superior taste to the people of Sabah, they ship their assortment of beans from the roasting outlet in Hong Kong all the way to the Land Below the Wind.

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prides themselves in their selection of Single Origin Coffee, meaning coffee beans originating from a single country or plantation. With no blends and mixes, single origin coffee offers nothing more that the purity and depth in beans sources from Central America, South America, Africa and Asia. But if you like your classics, Pregio produces a house blend using 3 distinctively different beans that are used in each cup of Americano, Cappuccino, Caffe Latte and Mocha.

Fast forward to 2017, Pregio by Barista Caffé has now expanded with two more outlets opened at Borneo Sports Arena (BSA), Kolombong and at a premier cutting edge building, the Plaza Shell, giving coffee enthusiasts more accessibility to enjoy their one of a kind coffee and equally delicious meals

Besides the brews, there is a small but warm menu of Italian dishes focusing on spaghettis, pizzas and a list of home baked goods such as cakes and brownies. For dessert, the Panna Cotta with Coffee Sauce is simply delectable; a smooth Panna Cotta cleverly incorporating tinges of coffee is served with seasonal fruits.

Founder Janice Leong is no stranger to coffee. Being a judge for the Hong Kong Barista Championship in 2014 and the Hong Kong Siphonist Championship in 2015, needless to say she definitely knows what your taste buds require when you are craving for coffee fix! Apart from letting you have coffee, they also have an academy to train people, called the Barista Guild Asia.

Under the leadership of trainer Janice Leong herself, the Barista Guild Asia is Malaysia’s leading independent coffee academy dedicated to the growth and development not only limited to the coffee industry and coffee professionals, but also the empowerment of consumers as well. The academy provides education so the public can independently make well informed coffee decisions, to provide in-depth information, training and support for professional development, and to provide support and training crucial to entrepreneur’s growth in the coffee industry.

So, if you’re interested in being a coffee entrepreneur, join the industry by signing up in their Coffee Diploma System or if you have a passion for coffee, book their fun and informative consumer classes that includes Introduction to Coffee, Latte Art and more! Location: Lot 17, BSA complex, kolombong 88300 Kota Kinabalu , Tel: 088-382579 Email: pregio.caffe@gmail.com Shop close every wednesday FEATURE | 21

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CHOPPING BLOCK “Casual dining western fusion culinary experience” Lot 10280, No.6, G floor, Lorong Dewan, KK, Sabah

Tapas - Salads - Pastas - Pizzas - Seafood - Burgers - Steaks - Desserts Coffee - Cocktails - Wines - Beers

Business hours: Tue - Sun 11am to 11.30pm. Closed on Mondays. choppingblocksabah@gmail.com 088 - 255 492 kkchoppingblock Chopping Block (@choppingblocksabah)

Chopping Block, Lorong Dewan At first glance, you would be able to tell that Kota Kinabalu City is an exciting mix of the modern and the traditional. Right at the City Centre, you can experience everything current and hip, as well as being able to walk down memory lane of the olden days when Kota Kinabalu was still called Jesselton. One particular location that has perfectly blended the past and present is Lorong Dewan.

Known for being a printer street for years, Lorong Dewan has recently transformed into a hub of exquisite culinary catered to serve those who seek unique eats in Kota Kinabalu. Lorong Dewan’s appeal is not only by its apparent age in details of the designs, architecture and features of its heritage buildings, but also the history behind the street itself.

During World War II, Australians utilized the area as their camping location, thus earning its name as Australian Palace.

And now being a place where people go to enjoy some of the best cuisines in town, visitors can also enjoy the distinctive charm of Lorong Dewan. Talented local and international youth have come to display their passion for food and share it with the public by opening impressive cafes, booming the area with their café culture. One we would like to highlight is Chopping Block.

Chopping Block is a modern western restaurant and bar that aims to please customers with every aspect of its culinary experience. The restaurant offers a relaxing, cosy, and rustic ambience to its guests, elevating your dining experience altogether. Delectable quality dishes like the Chicken Parmigiana, Seafood Linguine, Beef Burger, Tiger Prawn Risotto, Lamb Ragu, Spicy Soft Shell Crab Pasta and Caesar Salad are some of the food that will surely satisfy your palates.

And after your main course, choose from a range of amazing desserts like the Mango Brule with Coconut Ice Cream, Lime and Cheese Tart, and Crepe Suzette Flambé. Finally to finish it off, wash it down with a comforting Vanilla Milkshake, or enjoy an interesting fusion of alcohol and coffee. There’s even cocktails available here at Chopping Block. So what are you waiting for? Visit this excellent restaurant today at address Lot 10280, No 6, Ground Flr, Lorong Dewan, Tel:088 255492 , email: Choppingblocksabah@gmail.com. Facebook: Chopping block(@choppingblocksabah), instagram:kkchoppingblock

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lucy kitchen A much-loved eatery in Kota Kinabalu City, Lucy's Kitchen has gained fame amongst the foodies in town with their enticing Asian and Western cuisines. People keep coming back to have a bite at their affordable dishes like the Nasi Bryani with Chicken, their signature Mixed Grill, Asian Pasta, Beef Burger, Wat Tan Hor and many more! Their scrumptious desserts like the Creme Brulee, Durian and Mango Pancakes, Lao Sar puffs are also a must-try. Now they have given us one more reason to love them heavenly and delicious ice cream at Gelato Lab Imago Mall! Located within their Imago Mall outlet, Gelato Lab serves unique flavours of ice cream that are made fresh daily from natural and premium ingredients that has no preservatives and no coloring.

Their selection of flavours is an exciting treat to all visitors! If you love classic flavours, then you will surely love the French Vanilla, Strawberry Sorbet, and Double Chocolate. And if exotic Malaysian flavours are your picks, try out the Teh Tarik, Kedondong and Gula Melaka. That's not all, if you like your desserts in the form of a delightful ice cream, have the Creme Caramel, Apple Pie or Strawberry Cheesecake! So if you have a sweet tooth, be sure to head over to Gelato Lab Imago Mall for a yummy ice cream fix.

To try out their food, check out the newly opened Lucy's Kitchen by the beach at Kinabalu Golf Club, Tanjung Aru.

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Step away from the scorching afternoon heat, and visit any of the Upperstar outlets for a quick cool down. There are 2 outlets strategically located in the city area; Suria Sabah Shopping Mall and Segama Complex (Opposite Hyatt Regency Hotel), making it a favourite among locals and tourist alike for lunch, dinner or supper. Dine in a playful setting that blends the bright lights of Hollywood and it’s famed stars with an overflow of Roman romanticism, quite a feast for the eyes before the actually feast begins.

With a constantly expanding menu of western dishes, Italian pastas and pizzas to local favourites such as the Lamb Massala Rice and Nasi Lemak King, indulge in favourite familiar flavours from way back home or take the plunge with exotic Asian spices. But with their affordable prices, why choose only one?Order up, and get the best of both worlds at Upperstar Cafe & Bar. Location: Suria Sabah, 1st Floor, Segama Complex, Damai Plaza and Lintas Plaza, 1Borneo Mall, Plaza333 CKS Menggatal, Imago.

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Urban & Co. Speakeasy Cocktail Bar

FOOD GALORE AT PLAZA SHELL, SABAH’S FIRST GREEN BUILDING When it comes to finding a place to dine, location is an important aspect. Being able to have easy access to it when you are craving for a sumptuous meal is what every foodie seeks for. Luckily for us, Plaza Shell is located right smack center in Kota Kinabalu, and is also an impressive building at that!

A landmark signifying Shell Malaysia in Sabah, Plaza Shell is an eco-friendly building, and one of its purpose is to be designed to cater an upscale fine dining and premium boutique shops. It offers eateries unlike any other, serving quality and exciting cuisine to the hungry, the curious and the well-versed in the world of culinary. Luxurious and authentic, come and visit Plaza Shell for an unforgettable dining experience!

Enjoy beer, wine, champagne, whisky, liquor or any drink you like up top Plaza Shell’s premier alfresco at Urban & Co Speakeasy Cocktail Bar accompanied by the stunning sight of Kota Kinabalu City!

Fast becoming a go-to spot for bar lovers, its elegant and deluxe designs create an exclusive ambience best enjoyed with a drink in hand. True to its name, this bar definitely exudes “Urban” once you enter.

Ladies, is it your birthday today? Then Urban & Co. Speakeasy Cocktail Bar is where you need to be as you can claim the “Bird of Paradise” cocktail from them when you blow your candles!

Opens Daily: 5.00pm – 1.00am Location: : L 2.05, 2nd Floor, Plaza Shell, No.29, Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia Tel: 088-484 982

Opens Daily, 11.00am – 3.00pm / 6.00pm – 2.30pm Ground Floor, Lot 3, Kolam Plaza, Hilltop

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Serving an explosion of local flavors, D’Place Kinabalu is a restaurant that serves Traditional KadazanDusun dishes to its patrons. Learn the cultures of the ethnic KadazanDusun through their cuisines and be entertained by local cultural performances that will sure to give you an exceptional time. Among the dishes served here are the famous Hinava, Tuhau, Tumeric-Fried Fish, local dish Ambuyat, Linopot and many more! You can opt for buffet meals for lunch and dinner, and also a-la carte. A fave for locals and internationals alike, try out the Butod (Sago Worms) either raw or cooked!

Operating Hours: Operating Hours: Lot 2.01 & 2.02, 2nd floor, Plaza Shell, Kota Kinabalu Tel: 016-833 2381 Location: Beside Pizza Hut, Gaya Street

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Kampung Bahang Roadside Café For some, choosing where to eat can be a challenging feat. What with the many amazing eateries available in Kota Kinabalu, we can’t blame you! So, if you find yourself indecisive on where to get food, going to Kampung Bahang Roadside Café will surely solve your problem. Why you say? Because under one roof, they have a variety of food stalls that you can choose from so if

you’re not sure on which kind of food to eat, surely feasting your eyes on the many dishes here can take care of that. Stalls that you can find here are Siboguan Pork Burgers, Uncle Chau’s Pork Dumplings, Ben & Steph Kitchen Corner, Vape Group Community, affordable beverages stalls and plenty more. And if you’re lucky, you might even catch live performances here at Kampung Bahang Roadside Café

Location: Jalan Kobusak, Kampung Bahang, Penampang Tel: 019-805 4375 Operating Hours: 5.30pm – 12.00am

Sino Taste Kitchen Offering a variety of fusion local and Chinese cuisines, Sino Taste Kitchen adds a bit of fun into your meals and satisfies your palates in a unique way.

Among the dishes you can they also have coffee made with have here is the Nasi Lemak, own-roasted beans, sandwiches, Topodos Fried Rice Butter breakfast, lunch and dinner meals Chicken, Oxtail Fried Rice, Sino Ice Dream Café KK that you can order together with Fried Crab, Pinarasakan and Nothing says comfort food like good old’ their fresh gelato.

Wan Tan Mee – all served with handmade ice cream! The people of Ice Location: Lot 11, First Floor, ML 3 1/2 free Tuhau! The ultimate Dream Café has answered our sweet tooth Jalan Nosoob, Lido Plaza, Kg Kobusak must-try dish in our opinion is wishes and came with a delicious array of Penampang Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia the Signature Kogutan Soup Gelato ice cream using fresh local fruits all (soup with local Rice Wine). All available at Lido Plaza, Penampang. in all, Sino Taste Kitchen is one of the place to go in Kota Have your gelato ice cream in flavors such Kinabalu when you have as Oreo, Milk Tea, Mango Milk, Avocado, cravings for local food.

Matcha, and also local Jack Fruit with Location: Plaza 333, Penampang crispy and tasty waffles or fluffy donuts.

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Sinners & Saints Gastropub If you are a big eater, we think Sinners & Saints Gastropub is where you can visit to get your food fix at hefty proportions! Located at Plaza 333, the Canadian restaurant Sinners & Saints Gastropub has a happening, welcoming and rustic vibe as well as mouth-watering menu. Apart from that, you can also enjoy a good beer and other alcoholic beverages to have with your meals.

Offering food for all, some of the dishes you can have is the newly added Juicy Jumbo Porkchop, Chicken Supreme with Stuffing, Rack of Lamb, Shrimp Pasta Carbonara, Bacon Pizza, and plenty more. One thing’s for sure, Sinners & Saints Gastropub truly is a restaurant that satisfies all.

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My Office Café is a pub located in Plaza 333 that’s sure to put some fun into your night. Enjoy a good beer, or any of your favorite drink while enjoying eclectic live performances ranging from new songs to the classic oldies. This happening pub always organize music events at their location where you can catch some of the best DJs around and dance the night away to awesome songs. My Office Café also engages the audience with music so if you’ve got some pipes, you are more than welcome to show off your voice and get on stage for a song a two.

Location: Lot 44, Level 1, Block F, Jalan Pintas Penampang, Plaza 333, Kobusak Commercial Centre, Penampang, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah Tel: 012-273 0977 Operating Hours: 5.00pm – 1.00am

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