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FACT: Malaysia was 'born' on 16th September 1963
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Showing posts with label Sabah Borneo. Show all posts
Date to remember: Happy Independence Day Sabah!
31st August 1963: Independence Day of Sabah.
It's been 50 years since that day.
Date to remember: Double Six Tragedy
Date to remember: Double Six Tragedy
6.6.1976
may their souls rest in peace.
The reason behind the crash is uncertain. Immediately after the accident there were allegations of foul play because of the death of the Chief Minister, but no evidence of such has ever been found......
Schedule of Kaamatan Festival 2013
This is the schedule of Kaamatan Festival for the year 2013. Feel free to comment if you want to add. Thanks.
Browse the list of Kadus Singer HERE
Browse the list of Kadus Singer HERE
List of Miss Kazazan / Miss Harvest Festival / Ratu Kaamatan / Unduk Ngadau 1960-2012
Here is the list of Miss Kadazan/Miss Harvest Festival/Ratu Kaamatan/Unduk Ngadau
from the year 1960 to 2012
from the year 1960 to 2012
Source:Wikipedia
List of Miss Kazazan / Miss Harvest Festival / Ratu Kaamatan / Unduk Ngadau 1960-2012
Most of the winner's photo are HERE
List of Miss Kazazan / Miss Harvest Festival / Ratu Kaamatan / Unduk Ngadau 1960-2012
Most of the winner's photo are HERE
Sabah Traditional Recipe: Hinava (Raw Fish Salad)
Hinava is one of the special traditional dish for Kadazan Dusun tribes in Sabah and can be said as the most popular food among the Kadazan-Dusun. It is a dish made from fresh fish meat mixed with seeds of the grated Bambangan seeds, red chillies, ginger, onion, lime cotton and salt. The fish will not be cooked, thus all the raw materials shall be cleaned beforehand. This dish very much resembles Sushi.
There are many different types of fish that can be used, but the fish that are commonly used are the contents of mackerel, and there are also some people who are making use of the shark. Alternatively fill squid or shrimp can also be used for the preparation of this Hinava.
Hivana usually a special meal during Tadau Kaamatan. In addition, it is also a special dish on important occasions such as for wedding, engagement and other.
Hinava
RECIPE TAKEN FROM HERE
INGREDIENTS:
600g raw tuna or mackerel ( cut into strips)
120 ml lime juice /vinegar
3 to 4 small red shallots, sliced or chopped finely
2 inches young ginger, finely julienned
2 large chilies, cut into fine strips
5 bird’s eye chilies, cut finely (green & red)
1 small bitter gourd (cut into strips &
marinated in salt for few minutes )
Salt & sugar to taste
METHOD:
~ Mix the sliced bitter gourd with salt to reduce its bitterness & rinse with water.
~ Marinate the fish with the lime juice / vinegar for 10 minutes.
~ Mix all ingredients together.
~ Chill in fridge till ready to eat or just left in room temperature, it'll be fine.
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Resepi Hinava
600g tuna mentah atau tenggiri (dihiris)
120 ml jus limau / cuka
3-4 bawang merah kecil, dihiris atau dicincang halus
2 inci halia muda, dihiris halus
2 cili besar, dipotong menjadi jalur halus
Cili mata 5 burung, potong halus (hijau & merah)
1 peria kecil (dipotong menjadi jalur &
diperap garam selama beberapa minit)
Garam & gula secukup rasa
KAEDAH:
~ Campurkan peria yang dihiris dengan sedikit garam untuk mengurangkan kepahitan & bilas dengan air.
~ Perap ikan dengan jus limau / cuka selama 10 minit.
~ Campurkan semua bahan bersama-sama.
~ Simpan di dalam peti sejuk atau biarkan di dalam suhu bilik sebelum dihidang.
Sabah Borneo: Kipandi Butterfly Park
The Kipandi Butterfly Park is located at Kampung Kipandi, Moyog - situated approximately 36 kilometers away from Kota Kinabalu city via the Penampang - Tambunan road.
The gorgeously scenic park is surrounded by the hills of the Crocker Range. Lying at 700 meters altitude, it is rich in entomofauna. Over 100 species of butterflies have been recorded in this park; among the recorded species are the Troides Brookiana (Raja Brook’s Birding), Troides Amphrysus (Golden Birding), and the Papilio Karna (Peacock’s Swalloe Tails).
The insectariums has over 1,500 butterfly specimens and over 3,000 beetles which include many endemic species that are only found in the Crocker Range, such as the Cyclommatus Chewi. Special enclosures have also been constructed to house some of the rare and endangered species of Sabahan orchids and pitcher plants. This project is a joint collaboration with the Sabah Wildlife Department.
Plants have been saved from trees that were felled in land clearing for agricultural and developmental purposes. To date, there are as many as 500 species of native orchids, 40 species of Hoyas, and 5 species of Lipstick flowers Aeschynanthus, 28 species “carnivorous” pitcher plants (Nepenthes) and medicinal plants.
The park also initiates a free educational guided walk program for school children. This program is aimed at raising the awareness of the younger generations regarding the precious entomofauna of Sabah.
Operation Hour:
The Kipandi Butterfly Park is open daily from 9am to 4pm, the best time to spot butterflies are between 9am to 11am.
Entrance Fee:
Foreign:
Adult : RM30.00
Children : RM15.00
Local:
Adult : RM10.00
Children : RM5.00
How to get there:
Kipandi Butterfly Park is accessible via the long-distance bus to Tambunan and Keningau, the local bus from Penampang and via taxi.
Further Information
Kipandi Entomofauna Ecotours Sdn Bhd (889574-P) (KPL/LN: 6210)
Unit No. A 1017, 10th Floor Phase 1, Wisma Merdeka
88000 Kota Kinabalu
Sabah.
Tel: +60 88-232015, 016-8380100, 013-8739092
Fax: 088-235015
Email: kipandipark@hotmail.com
Website: www.kipandi.com.my
Online Radio in Sabah Borneo
These are the list of online radio that could be found in Sabah BorneoTaken from Here. Credit to nuranimarny
1. Utara FM
2. OkBah FM
3. Sapsai FM
4. Bengkoka FM
5. Cahaya FM
6. Kinabalu FM
7. UFM Online
8. Radio Net warga Sandakan
9. Ranau FM
10. Dusun Malulu FM
11. Rungus FM
12. Wah FM
13. Kundasang FM
14. Nice FM
15. Berunai FM
16. Sabahan FM
17. On9 FM
18. 1Borneo FM
19. Sama FM
20. KudatFM
21. Bah FM
22. Vegaran Online
23. Momogun FM
24. Bayangan FM
25. O88iFM
26. Radio Otai FM
Sabah Borneo: Sandakan Sepilok Orang Utan Sanctuary
How to go there? AirAsia and Malaysia Airlines have daily flights to Sandakan from Kota Kinabalu or Kuala Lumpur. There are few ways on how to reach the sanctuary from Sandakan city, either using travel agent to avoid all the bookings and planning, or you can also use public transportation, buses or taxis. The more convenient and cheap option would be by bus since taxi usually will charge you a high price for the return transfer. From Kota Kinabalu there are also daily coaches to Sandakan, visitors can ask the driver to stop at the junction to the centre, which is another 2.5km walk away.
Security Gate: Daily from 8.00am till 5.00pm
Reception & Ticketing Counter: Daily from 9.00am till 11.00am and 2.00pm till 3.30pm
Exhibition Hall: Daily (except Fridays) from 9.00am till 4.30pm
Centre: Daily from 9.00am till 12.00pm and 2.00pm till 4.00pm Fridays 9.00am till 11.00am, 2.00pm till 4.00pm
Tickets prices:
| Ticket | International | MY Card Holder |
| Adult | RM 30 | RM 5 |
| Child | RM 15 | RM 2 |
* Ticket is valid for the date of purchase only
* Cameras and Video Cameras RM 10
* Cameras and Video Cameras RM 10
Visitors can also visit the exhibition centre which has good information on orangutans or enjoy a good documentary on orangutans at the video room. Video showing daily at 8:30am, 11am, 12pm, 2:10pm and 3:30pm.
Sepilok Bus Schedule:
| From Sandakan Town | From Sepilok |
| 05:45 am | 06:30 am |
| 09:00 am | 09:45 am |
| 11:25 am | 12:20 pm |
| 02:00 pm | 04:00 pm |
Besides the Sepilok Orang Utan Sanctuary, one can also go to the Discovery Rainforest Centre, about 1 km before the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre and about a kilometre away from the Sepilok road using the same bus. You can ask the bus driver for a detour, with few ringgits addition to the fare (RM1~RM2). Travellers can also take the bus to the Sepilok Forest Edge Resort which is 1km away from the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre for just RM 6. For more information about the bus destination, you can ask the counter before buying the bus ticket.
Full map of Sandakan Sepilok Orang Utan Sanctuary(click to enlarge)
Accommodations are located around the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, from budget to the more luxury ones, should you decide to stay here and visit the near by Rainforest Discovery Centre.
Some people may said that this visit is a waste of money and time because you can only see them being fed. But, what they don't know is that the sanctuary is a big place and there's a lot of Orangutans living there. The money goes to research and development on how to preserve their habitat as well as the Orangutans survival. While orang utan rehabilitation is still the primary goal at Sepilok, it also focuses on public education on conservation, research and assistance on other endangered species such as the rhinoceros. You don't get to see any behind the scenes work but they do have a volunteer program people can sign up.
For the more adventurous, there is trekking through mangrove forest. As this is under the Forestry Department, you will have to get a permit from them before trekking the 5km trail which runs through Sepilok Laut. You can also arrange for a boat return or accommodation in chalets in the forest. For more info on the programs, you can contact the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre:
Tel: +6089 531 180
Fax: +6089 531 189
Email: soutan@po.jaring.my
Sabah Borneo: Klias River Cruise - Proboscis Monkeys and Fireflies
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Home to varieties of flora and fauna, Klias Wetland is the biggest Mangrove Forest Reserve in the Sabah. Located 2 hours drive away from Kota Kinabalu. (as in the map above), the rare and elusive long nose and bulging belly proboscis monkey could be found here. The very agile and wild silver leaf monkeys as well as naughty macaques are also abundantly found here. Other wildlife such crocodiles, monitor lizards, varieties of coastal bids , borneon bats can be observed.
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From Kota Kinabalu, you can drive yourself to the jetty and buy the tour without transfer there ( be sure to call first to confirm availability first before coming). The price per pax would be around RM60~80. Another way is by joining the tour packages provided by the travel agent companies around Sabah. Generally, this tour is one of the famous tours in Sabah, thus it's not hard to find it around. You can either ask the hotel reception, or call the travel agents yourself. Kindly note that the price of the tour (per pax, on combined basis) shall be around RM150~RM199. Prices can go up to RM235 (per pax, on combined basis) if you're staying at outskirt hotel (such as Shangri-La's Rasa Ria Hotel, Nexus Karambunai, etc) and 2 minimum persons are applied for most of the tours. You can also booked private tour but price would be higher. Generally, these tours are inclusive of arrival refreshment dinner, entrance fees, return land transfer, driver guide. and safety jacket rental.
A walkway to the jetty
These tree-dwelling animals normally hunt for food in the evenings. They usually stay on ground during afternoon to avoid the heat. Thus many boat cruises depart the Kota Klias jetty at around 5.00pm in search of these animal sighting.
Don't forget to wear your safety jacket. It's free!!
Starting the boat ride
As you ride the river, encounters with villagers either net casting or hand line fishing for river prawns is an exciting experience.
There are many kind of boats
All are there for the same reason..
Can you see him there????
Sun set in the river is also a spectacular affair. Get your cameras ready for a production of pychedelic of colours
Sunset at Klias River (oh forgive my bad camera!)
on the way back to the jetty.. see the monitor lizard?
After 1.5 hour cruising the river, you will return to the jetty for dinner.
Buffet dinner
Buffet dinner
After dinner, there will be a second cruise for fireflies viewing. This is one of the main reason why people love this tour. Along the Klias River banks, you will see millions of fireflies flickering their wings and igniting flashes of lights like Christmas trees. Too bad I don't have a suitable camera to capture the moment, but it is really beautiful and amazing. It's a natural light show!!
After the fireflies viewing, the boatman will send you back to the jetty and you will be transferred back to Kota Kinabalu.
To give you idea on what's the trip looks like, this is a video taken from Richado Tawith's youtube channel.
Sabah Traditional Recipe: Wajit
Sabah Traditional Recipe: Wajit
Ingredients:
Glutinous rice
Coconut milk
Sugar
Method:
Wash and cook the rice. Cook coconut milk with the sugar until redish in colour. Put in the cooked rice, mix well. Put in a mould. Serve as preferred.
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Bahan-bahan
Beras pulut Santan Gula
Cara membuatnya:
Beras dicuci, kemudian dimasak. Ambil santan, masak bersama gula sehingga kemerah-merahan.
Masukkan nasi yang telah dimasak ke dalam kuali yang berisi santan dan gula, kemudian gaulkan sehingga sebati. Masukkan ke dalam acuan (hidangkan mengikut kesukaan).
Sabah Traditional Recipe: Tonokon
Sabah Traditional Recipe: Tonokon
Ingredients:
Glutinous rice
Rice flour
Wheat flour
Sugar
Method:
Mix the sugar with water. Put in all the 3 types of flour in the sugar mixture. Steam until cooked. Cool it and serve.
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Bahan-bahan:
Tepung beras pulut Tepung beras Tepung gandum Gula
Cara membuatnya:
Gula digaulkan dengan air hingga sebati.
Masukkan semua tepung ke dalam air
gula tadi kemudian kukus hingga masak.
Sejukkan dan hidangkan.
Sabah Traditional Recipe: Nasi Laru / Tapai Manis
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Sabah Traditional Recipe: Nasi Laru / Tapai Manis
Ingredient
1 gantang of white rice
10 pieces of sweet yeast
Irik / Kalas leaf
water
Method:
Cook the rice and let it cool. Pound the sweet yeast and mix well with the cooked rice. Leave overnight. Serve.
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Bahan-bahan:
1. 1 gantang beras.
2. 10 biji ragi manis
3. Daun kembung / kalas/irik
4. Air secukupnya
Cara-cara Penyediaan:
Beras dimasak kemudian disejukkan.
Tumbuk ragi dan gaulkan dengan nasi hingga sebati.
Biarkan semalaman. Hidangkan
Sabah Traditional Recipe: Loput-loput
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Sabah Traditional Recipe: Loput-loput
Ingredients:
Paddy grains
Method:
Fry the paddy grains without oil until it burst. Serve.
Sabah Traditional Recipe: Lineis
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Ingredients:
Red glutinous rice
Black glutinous rice
Grated coconut
Sugar
Banana leaf
Method:
Mix all the ingredients until smooth (Not too dilute) Prepare and clean the banana leaf. Wrap the mixture in the banana leaf. Steam until cooked. Serve (Hot and cold)
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Bahan-bahan
Tepung Beras Pulut Merah
Tepung Beras Pulut Hitam
Kelapa Parut
Gula
Daun Pisang
Cari membuatnya:
Gaul kesemua bahan hingga sebati (jangan terlalu cair).
Sediakan daun pisang yang bersih kemudian,
bungkus tepung yang digaul tadi. Selepas
itu bungkus dahulu dalam kuali hingga masak.
Hidangkan (sejuk atau panas).
Sabah Traditional Recipe: Linatan
Sabah Traditional Recipe: Linatan
Ingredients:
White rice
1 chicken (Clean)
Salt (To taste)
Simpur / Tarap leaf
Method:
Cook the chicken with the white rice and salt to taste. When it is cooked, take out the chicken and tear it into small pieces for the filling. Wrap the rice with the chicken filling in the Simpur / Tarap leaf. Serve.
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Bahan-bahan
Beras
1 ekor ayam (di cuci bersih)
garam secukup rasa
daun simpur/tarap
Cara-cara membuatnya:
1 ekor ayam dimasak bersama dengan
beras dan garam secukup rasa.
Setelah masak keluarkan ayam kemudian
carik-carik isi untuk dijadikan inti. Nasi yang dimasak
separuh lembut berintikan isi ayam dibungkus
dengan daun simpur/tarap. Kemudian hidangkan.
Traditional Music Instrument: Bungkau
Reference: The Music of Malaysia: The Classical, Folk, and Syncretic Traditions
edited by Patricia Ann Matusky, Sooi Beng
This is the sound of Bungkau without the case
This is the sound of Bungkau with the bamboo case
This is how it is being played (taken from here)
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