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WELCOME
TO KOTA KINABALU IN THE LEGENDARY, EXCITING WEST COAST – THE
LEGENDARY, EXCITING WEST COAST – THE INTERNATIONAL GATEWAY TO
MALAYSIAN BORNEO.
Set between lush, tropical hills and
fronting emerald green waters, Kota Kinabalu is a city of
exciting contrasts – vibrant and exciting yet serene and
uplifting, what with its eco-treasures from top to bottom.
Formerly known as Jesselton before its name was changed in 1968
to Kota Kinabalu, the state capital is also affectionately
called KK by locals. The international gateway to Borneo, Kota
Kinabalu is a major city with fast developing modern
infrastructure. One notable landmark is the 30-storey Sabah
Foundation building at Likas Bay, unique for being one of the
few buildings in the world to utilize a single column structure.
Another, the Sabah Trade Centre is the focus of many trade
exhibitions and a bustling centre of commerce. Sabah’s main
sporting venue, The Likas Sports Complex is well equipped with
complete facilities and hosted several successful international
competitions. Also in the vicinity is the Likas Bird Sanctuary,
a haven for bird watching, especially during the migratory bird
season. Kota Kinabalu city is well-planned with an efficient
road system. Travel to the Kota Kinabalu International Airport
takes a mere 10 minutes and the new highway to Kota Belud will
ensure even more convenient access to leisure spots like
Karambunai. The State Capital, Kota Kinabalu, was specially
named in reverence to Mount Kinabalu, the highest challenge in
Borneo. Rising majestically at 4,095.2 m. or 13,432.26 ft., Mt.
Kinabalu has a mystique so inspiring, it’s magical. With its
granite peak often shrouded in mists and clouds, it never fails
to lure travelers all the way to the top.
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