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.
With top rated dive sites like Sipadan and Layang Layang, it would be a great opportunity missed if your holiday in Sabah didn’t include at least a few dives.
If you’re planning to come to Sabah for a holiday, why not take the opportunity to dive in Kota Kinabalu or experiencing what Borneo diving can be?
If you travel alone, or if you want a diving holiday, but struggle to rally your friends, then join a busy operator that will inevitably hook you up with like minded divers, or will show you the sights of Sabah and Kota Kinabalu because that’s what they love doing.
Visit the Sabahbah.com Diving in Kota Kinabalu page and see what diving opportunities await you on Borneo, and how close to Kota Kinabalu diving really can take place.
By Car or Taxi
Yes, all roads lead to 1 Borneo, but the quickest way when you find yourself in the city centre is to head along Jalan Pantai, direction Likas.
The moment you hit the fringes of the city and the start of Likas Bay, you’ll see the first 1Borneo signboard telling you that 1Borneo is only 7kms away.
Following this road will take you past landmarks such as the Sabah Trade Building, the Floating Mosque, the Tun Mustapha Building (large cylindrical building that houses Atmosphere Restaurant & Bar), University Malaysia Sabah. Depending on traffic, you will reach the largest lifestyle hyper mall in East Malaysia, 1 Borneo, about 20 – 30 minutes later.
The easiest way to park will be the off-ramp just before the property. But while they’re working on this, it’s best to go all the way to the other end of the property and up the ramp to the 2nd and 3rd floor.
There you will find ample parking, which is easy to navigate and will put you at an entrance in the heart of the mall.
A taxi, and this is unverified, should cost in the region of RM 10 – RM 15 from the city centre. With a maximum capacity of 4 people, this is a fast and inexpensive option.
Of course, driving yourself does have it’s drawbacks, even more so on the days that 1 Borneo will be crawling with people (read weekends and holidays).
1Borneo Shuttle Bus
To entice shoppers to 1Borneo, a free shuttlebus runs a set schedule on a fixed route between major points in Kota Kinabalu and 1Borneo.
Hotel guests of Promenade Hotel, Sutera Harbour Resort and Shang-ri La’s Tanjung Aru Resort & Spa will be delighted to learn that these 3 hotels are pick-up points for shuttles going to 1Borneo, ensuring that visitors to KK can easily reach this new development.
The 1 Borneo Shuttle Buses depart regularly from the designated points. The schedule seems to be adapted every so often, so best be sure to double check any schedule that you plan to rely on.
The 1Borneo Bus Schedule to the right seems to be a fairly recent one (Sep 08), so should be accurate, for this month at least.
The 1 Borneo Shuttle Buses are air-conditioned and, for the time being, complimentary.
Very Alternative Transport
Helicopter
If driving by road in bus, car or taxi is just not your style, then 1 Borneo as an option for you.
A helipad, located on the near end of the 1 Borneo property as you approach from Kota Kinabalu, accommodates the 1 Borneo helicopter for the decerning shopper or busy hotel guest wanting to avoid traffic alltogether.
Although helipads in Kota Kinabalu are few in numbers, you will be able to transfer conveniently from either the Kota Kinabalu International Airport or Sutera Harbour Resort, straight to 1 Borneo is one easy flight from helipads located there.
Hovercraft
Another first for East Malaysia and certainly something very unique in the world, is 1Borneo’s ambition to provide hovercraft transfer from the city centre and the airport.
A 30-odd seater hovercraft is on order, reportedly sourced from Australia, and will shortly be plying the route between the KKIA, KK city centre and 1 Borneo.
In the meantime, the river behind the complex is being widened to accommodate this mode of transport. No word on the cost of this particular transfer has been picked up as yet.
So whether you choose road, air, water or a combition of any, you have plenty of choices of how to get to 1 Borneo.
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