Comedy Court is a Malaysian institution that has been delighting audiences since 1996. Allan Perera and Indi Nadarajah, Comedy Courtiers of note, are famous for having audiences in stitches with alter egos and comedic match-ups the likes of Loga & Singam, Mat & Din, the two Dato’s, KC & TC and more.
For a belly-full of laughs and an evening of light hearted entertainment, don’t miss the Comedy Court Dinner show hosted by Shangri-La’s Tanjung Aru Resort & Spa in Kota Kinabalu on 19 August at 6.30pm, priced at RM 150 per person.
For reservations phone +60 88 327 871 or email tah@shangri-la.com.
With 306 rooms located right in the centre of KK’s shopping and nightlife district, about 10km from the airport, Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu makes a convenient base from where to explore KK and Sabah.
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu hosts 4 food and beverage outlets:
Additional features of this Kota Kinabalu hotel include a gym with weight and cardio equipment, an outdoor pool with panoramic views of the sea, a Jacuzzi, steam room and a sauna.
Amongst the many other noteworthy facilities and services to be found, the following are included:
Complementary wireless Internet access is available in the public areas of Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu.
Check-in time is 2pm and check-out time is 12pm.
Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens
Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
18 & 19 July
DJ Shazz is back in KK’s Blue Note on the weekend of 18 & 19 July with his stirring rhythmic intensity that elicit a soulful spiritual and inspirational vibe.
DJ Shazz, who grew up in New York, appeared at Lovezoo at The Lost Weekend, Progress in Derby, The Que Club in Birmingham and The Sub Club in Glasgow and promises Kota Kinabalu’s club scene a party to remember.
25 & 26 July
On the weekend of 25 & 26 July DJ Fine China, also known as Jonathan Ngu, is doing his thing at Blue Note at Shangri-La’s Tanjung Aru Resort & Spa.
Hailing from Perth, Australia, Dj Fine China has the ability to cut, fade and scratch with effects. Part of some of Perth’s big gigs and with appearance at famous clubs, DJ Fine China promises not to disappoint Blue Note’s punters.
Blue Note is located at Kota Kinabalu’s Shangri-La’s Tanjung Aru Resort & Spa and is open daily. Watch out for Ladies’ Night on Thursdays and Generation Y brining international class DJs to KK’s club scene on Fridays and Saturdays.
The last thing you’d expect when you’ve travelled so far to Sabah, one of Malaysia’s eastern states located on Borneo, is to experience the culture of the rainforest inside a shopping centre.
But that is exactly what’s possible at Kota Kinabalu’s newest shopping centre, 1Borneo. 1Borneo Rainforest is a culture and handicraft centre that was recently completed and is billed as a cultural voyage.
Spread over a generous 14,000 square feet inside the hyper mall, 1Borneo Rainforest aims to capture and exhibit culture from Sabah and South East Asia.
The exterior of 1Borneo Rainforest is easy to find amongst the glamourous shops that surrounds it as faux jungle pours onto the shopping centre walkway inviting curious onlookers for a peak. The melody of the tulintangan entices you to enter the cave-like entrance to be welcomed by a Rungus warrior.
To enter 1Borneo Rainforest, cross a replica of one of Sabah’s icon landmarks; a hanging bridge. Surrounded by jungle sounds and a river below, enter into Sabah culture in a few steps.
First beyond the bridge is the Heritage Galleria. This exhibition of traditional costumes, artifacts and musical instruments of various ethnic groups, also details the wedding setups of different ethnic groups, showcasing different groups on a rotational basis.
Beyond the Heritage Galleria a kampung awaits, alive with locals going about life in village. Feeding chickens, sweeping the floor, playing gasing and dehusking paddy stalks.
Moving along the traditional performance arena awaits. Here various tribal performances by indigenous people depict traditional rituals from thanksgiving to post-harvest celebrations and the warriors’ dance. Visitors are given a chance to be part of the action.
Having worked up a appetite during the culture dance action, sample some of Sabah’s local culinary delights. Try hinava, often called Sabah Sushi as it’s raw (but pickled) fish. Spicy beef rendang is a savoury local dish and company the taste sensation with lihing, the popular local sweet rice wine. For those who want to take the secrets of Sabahan cuisine back home with them, a cooking demonstrations gives insight into how to prepare three local dishes.
The last stop on the way out is one of Sabah’s architectural icons, the Longhouse. Witness skillful artisans demonstrate the fine crafts of Asia such as batik painting, basket weaving and jewelry making.
And at last an opportunity to collect some local gems is offered on the exit through the 1Borneo Forest curios shop, which is packed with trinkets and treasures.
1Borneo Forest is open from 10am till 10pm daily. For special group pricing contact Cornelia Tahing on +60 88 484 955.
Known for pumping club nights, hypnotic beats and a general crazy night out, Blue Note’s Generation Y is not KK’s biggest club night out for nothing.
Check out the line-up of international DJ expected at Blue Note in Kota Kinabalu this August.
