About the ResortLocal Guide
Local Time
1.52pm
(GMT+8)
Local Weather
High: 32C/90F
Low: 21C/70F
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Facts for the Traveller
Perched on the northern tip of the island of Borneo, the Malaysian state of Sabah is a tropical paradise of natural wonders, scenic beauty, rugged landscapes and cultural diversity. Sabah is famous for its unique blend of ancient traditions handed down through the millennia and modern evolution. In this fascinating cultural, natural and adventure tourism destination, you'll find the highest mountain in Southeast Asia, Mount Kinabalu, and exotic sights such as the Rafflesia (the largest flower in the world), Asian elephants, proboscis monkeys, and of course, the famous Orang Utan.Plug TypeLanguageBahasa Melayu, EnglishPopulation2,565,701Time ZoneGMT +8 hoursMeasuresMetric SystemVoltage220 voltsMobile PhonesGSM 900/1800/1900Citizens of the United States, Canada, and most Arab, Commonwealth and European countries do not need visas for visits of less than three months. You may view entry requirements by country of origin by clicking on the link below.Visa information from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, MalaysiaThe Malaysian currency is the ringgit, divided into 100 sen (cents). The currency is abbreviated both as RM and MYR. While credit cards are accepted in hotels and department stores, expect to pay in cash in rural areas.Here are the most recent exchange rates for some common currencies.MYR 1.00 equals:
.31 US Dollar (USD) .32 Australian Dollar (AUD) 2.20 Chinese Yuan Renminbi (RMB) .19 Euro (EUR) .15 British Pound (GBP) 2.39 Hong Kong Dollar (HKD) 13.13 Indian Rupee (INR) 32.48 Japanese Yen (JPY) .40 New Zealand Dollar (NZD) .42 Singapore Dollar (SGD)
Hotels and restaurants add a government tax of 5% and a service charge of 10%.Tipping is not customary in Malaysia.Bank Hours9.30am to 3pm, Monday to Friday (ATMs open 24hrs)Office HoursBusiness: 9.30am to 5pm, until 1pm on Saturdays
Government: 8am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday
Shop Hours9am to 9pmEnsure that food is well cooked, and consume only bottled mineral water outside the hotel.Lightweight clothing is ideal. A shirt, jacket and tie are normal business attire. Shorts, miniskirts and sleeveless garments for women are not advisable, especially in rural areas.Sabah has a typically tropical climate of warm, sunny weather throughout the year. Cool breezes along the coast makes for comfortable temperatures. Rain is most frequent from November to January, but can be expected in any month. The Mount Kinabalu range shelters Kota Kinabalu from the harsh weather systems sometimes associated with the monsoon season.
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Cloudy and humid; afternoon t-storms
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A morning t-storm or two; cloudy, humid
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