New Kota Kinabalu library opens at Tanjung Aru Plaza
The new Sabah State library opens its door to the public on 1 April 2019. The new State library is located beside Perdana Park at Tanjung Aru, replacing the previously demolished library at Kota Kinabalu City Center. The uniquely designed, Tanjung Aru library spans...
Ikea opened their online store and they delivers to Sabah
Many East Malaysian longing for the day when Ikea will open their store in Sabah or Sarawak. Ikea, the Sweden-based furniture retailer currently has 3 stores around Malaysia at Damansara, Cheras and Tebrau. For East Malaysian, getting furniture from Ikea is troublesome, either through the...
Original Cake Malaysia opens its first outlet in East Malaysia at Suria Sabah
The castella cake wave still going strong in Kota Kinabalu with the opening of the Original Cake first outlet in East Malaysia at the newly renovated Suria Sabah Food Hall. The Original Cake recipe is from Tamsui, Taiwan and spread its wing to Malaysia.
The...
Seafood Fiesta Combo @The Beer Factory Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
Sponsored review
The Beer Factory landed in Kota Kinabalu on July 2017 featuring outdoor al-fresco areas, indoor industrial factory-themed bar and individualistic designs. The Beer Factory KK is their 11th outlets around Malaysia.
Located at Kota Kinabalu Waterfront, The Beer Factory is fast becoming a favorite place...
Lucy’s Kitchen Kinabalu Golf Club (KGC) – Dining by the beach
invited reviewLucy's Kitchen, Sabah's local brand open their 4th branch at Kinabalu Golf Club. Lucy's Kitchen is popular amongst the locals and they recently voted as the most popular Malaysia Restaurant at Sabah Food Awards 2016. After Their first branch at Marketplace 88, they successfully...
October Coffee Roaster at Latitude 6
October Coffee open their 3rd branch at Latitude 6, Off Jalan Lintas (opposite Taman Iramanis) with bigger space. This is their 3rd branch after The Peak and Gaya Street Branch.
Bigger space mean bigger menu
More space on the 2nd floor
The roaster machine is located on the...
Jollibee plans to expand to Malaysia and the first store will be in Sabah
Philippines' top fast food chain, Jollibee plans to open their first store in Malaysia and the first store could be located at Kota Kinabalu. Jollibee has major expansion plans to open 500 new Jollibee outlets, including in new markets such as Malaysia, Indonesia, and the United...
The Swimming Club Makes a splash in the heart of Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur, get ready for an exciting new pool bar with the arrival of The Swimming Club at The Kuala Lumpur Journal Hotel. The eclectic pool bar at The KL Journal Hotel officially opens this September 2018. Located on the 11th floor rooftop, The...
Dining at Hilton Kota Kinabalu – Restaurants and foods at Hilton Kota Kinabalu
Hilton Kota Kinabalu recently opens their door to the public. This 12 story luxury property offering a total of 305 rooms and suites, all day dining, event ballroom and complete facilities for business and leisure travelers. One thing we are really interested in is the...
Now you can shipped your items from Taobao to Sabah from RM4
Buying online is the trend nowadays and Sabahan are one of the most active online shoppers in Malaysia. Local E-Commerce website (Lazada, Zalora, Shopee) provide more alternative to the limited things in the markets. For the adventurous, shopping at Taobao provide better alternatives at...
Domino’s Pizza opening in Kota Kinabalu and Kuching in 2018
Domino's Pizza, the market leader for Pizza delivery in Malaysia plan to open new outlets in Kota Kinabalu and Kuching next year. Domino's Pizza currently runs 210 stores in Peninsular Malaysia and planned to open another 30 outlets around Malaysia, and they see big...
Dining in the Sky Malaysia – Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Dinner In The Sky MalaysiaDinner In The Sky will be coming to Kota Kinabalu this August at Sutera Harbour. This will be their first appearance in East Malaysia after Kuala Lumpur, Penang and Johor. This one-of-a-kind dining experience is endorsed by Sabah Tourism Board and...
Can’t Help Fallin’ in Love with Malaysia
Press release 13 Feb 2019 - Fall in love with Malaysia all over again as you discover more about its uniqueness with Agoda
Love is in the air! Chocolates, flowers and candlelit dinners abound; cheesy love songs and romantic dedications play around the clock. Yes,...
City Veggie reopens at Lintas Platinum
City Veggie, our favorite vegetarian restaurant in Kota Kinabalu reopened at Lintas Platinum with bigger space and more selection of vegetarian foods, bread, and coffee. City Veggie is located in the same building of Lintas Platinum Hotel facing Jalan Lintas at Lintas Jaya Uptownship
There are ample...
Seven 24 – First self-service convenience store (unmanned) in Malaysia?
Seven 24 opens its first outlet at Api Api Centre (near Public Bank). They claim to be the first self service convenience store (unmanned) in Malaysia. The outlet is air-conditioned and open 24 hours. Self Service convenience store is the latest trend in retail...
New Retaurants,Cafes and Eateries in Kota Kinabalu Year 2018
The year 2018 saw the introduction of many International brands entering the Kota Kinabalu market. The biggest name to enter Kota Kinabalu is Dominos Pizza with the opening of their first outlet at T1 Bundusan and the opening of a total of 4 outlets...
Wendy’s Malaysia open their first out in Sabah at Kota Kinabalu International Airport (KKIA)
Wendy's, part of world largest burger chain open their first outlet at KKIA on 10 January 2018. Famous for their burgers and fried chicken, Wendy's served breakfast from 6am to 11am and open from 6am to 12am daily.
Wendy's is located at the arrival hall,...
All new Cafe Tatu @ Shangri-La’s Tanjung Aru Resort & Spa
All new Cafe Tatu @ Shangri-La's Tanjung Aru Resort & Spa open its door to guest after 7.7 million makeovers featuring a contemporary design with open kitchen concept. The new Cafe Tatu can accommodate 468 guests at one time with part of the cafe...
The Pillars of Sabah 2.0
Occupying the former Land and Survey building, in the heart of Kota Kinabalu, Pillars of Sabah was established with the aim to bring together the local community through art, and in the process highlight issues relevant to Sabah. Renowned international artist, Hong Yi co-organise...
Rent a GrabCar 6-seater along with a driver now available at Kota Kinabalu
Grab, the biggest E-haling company in South East Asia recently introduces Rent a GrabCar 6-seater along with a driver at Kota Kinabalu. The pilot of this service is available in Kota Kinabalu currently. This makes sense as Kota Kinabalu is one of the top...
Sabah Tourism Awards 2017 – A Tribute to excellence
The 11th Sabah Tourism Awards recently concluded at Magellan Sutera Ballroom on 2nd December 2017. A total of 35 awards in 13 categories are given to individuals and organizations that have excelled and contributed to the development of tourism and hospitality in Sabah. The...
Borneo Eagle Resort opens at Pulau Tiga
Pulau Tiga, better known as the survivor island of Borneo is located off the west coast of Sabah. The Tiga Island Is famous for its volcano Mud, Snorkelling, and Nature Trails. It is also here that Eco Resort chooses to open their 3rd resort in the Borneo...
Zing Restaurant & Bar – New hotspot in Imago Mall
Located at Aramaiti Street Walk, Zing Restaurant & Bar official launched on 18 August 2018. Zing Restaurant & Bar offers a place for shoppers and diners to chill and hang out while enjoying good food. Zing's interior features a bar area, a wine cellar both indoor and al fresco dining...
Sabah Food Awards 2016 winners unveiled
The Sabah Food Awards 2016 ceremony and awards presentation was held at the Azure Pool Bar & Cafe, Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu. The 2nd edition of the Sabah Food Awards included the introduction of 12 categories for selection among the public, with 2 additional...
CAMACA Imago Mall – Malaysia’s first flagship shop
Invited review
CAMACA, means, "C" initial such as chocolate, coffee, ice-cream, cake, and cookie; A means Grade "A" products, "MA" denotes motherly love. CAMACA started from a cocoa farm in Taiwan. The company develops assorted chocolate confectioneries and maintains its products to be organic, homemade and low calories. They...
Maxis launched #maxis4gmakanlokal campaign with Sabaheats
Maxis recently launched #maxis4gmakanlokal campaign on their Instagram. The campaign purpose is to explore the food places on Maxis 4G-ready locations in Malaysia. Maxis work with 5 Instagrammers to across Malaysia, each venture into one of the 5 regions - North M'sia (Penang & Ipoh), South M'sia...
MY FM 好吃到Gii2.0 全民投选
MY FM好吃到Gii 2.0回来了。MY FM 的听众选出了10个最好吃美食. 又可以和 MY FM DJ 畑龙, Gin, Natasha, 敏君一起吃好料!
全民投选至爱的板面 - 丽都(板面)茶室
全民投选至爱的Laksa - 怡丰茶室
全民投选至爱的Pizza - Mad Ben(Jalan Gaya)
全民投选至爱的猪杂 - 华园茶室
全民投选至爱的烧鱼 大业莲花楼烧鱼
全民投选至爱的经济面 - Kolombong 加雅茶室
全民投选至爱的西餐 - Plaza 333的Zinox
全民投选至爱保佛面 - Jalan Bundusan 的保佛伙船餐馆
全民投选至爱包点 - Lintas的10面包店
全民投选至爱的火锅 - Damas 118 Plaza的串串香
The Big Bad Wolf Sale Arrives in Sabah For the First Time
The World’s Biggest Book Sale will be offering discounted books at 75% - 95% off recommended retail price.
The Big Bad Wolf Book Sale arrives in Sabah for the first time by the popular demand of Sabahan and Big Bad Wolf Books’ mission in...
Rabbitfish Yu Kut Teh now serving at Alu Alu Kitchen
Writeup and photos by Alu Alu Kitchen
Bak kut teh is a Chinese soup dish, usually served with pork or sometimes with chicken. Sabah, with fresh seafood in abundance, also has potential to popularise seafood bak kut teh in particular with rabbitfish or “laimang”. Rabbitfish...
Sandakan Food Festival – Happening this August 2017!
Have you caught wind? The first ever Sandakan Food Festival is finaly happening this August from 26th August to 2nd September 2017. It will be a 8 days celebration of food at Festival village and throughout Sandakan. For more details follow them on their...