The regional version of the Kadazandusun Harvest Festival celebrated in Sandakan by everyone, regardless of race. This festival also sees the crowning of the Beauty Queen and Singing Champion of the festival that will participate in the big event come 31 May.

A sport promoting awareness, conservation and protection of Sabah’s rich and beautiful marine resources.

Launching from Sutera Harbour Marina & Country Club, the actual tournament will take place in a 20mile radius off the nearby island of Mengalum.

Sabah Anglers Association organises this annual event which is sponsored by Sabah Tourism. Fishing enthusiasts from around the region flock to participate.

Governed by the International Game Fishing Association (IGFA), the Sabah International Fishing Tournament abide by their rules and promote the sport, whilst at the same time creating awareness of Sabah’s rich marine resources and the need to protect it.

This 3-day event is the single most important celebration of the year. The traditional Kaamatan Festival is a colourful festival and involves, amongst other big events, the city-level crowning of the Unduk Ngadau (Harvest Beauty Queen) and Sungdoi (Kadazan Idol). Featuring culture, traditions, singing, dancing and traditional alcoholic beverages.

Sabah’s ethnic groups come out in full force during Sabah’s most anticipate cultural event of the year. A prelude to the statewide Harvest Festival, the Sabah Fest explode in a colourful kaleidoscope of traditions and culture, featuring food, wine, music and dancing.

Visit the gateway to some of the worlds best dive sites, when Semporna comes to life with a unique boat festival of the Bajau people when they dress up their Lepa-Lepa or traditional sailboats, in a contest to see who’s is the most beautiful of the seas. Witness other activities and feast on Semporna’s famous seafood.