The Kota Kinabalu International Airport is serviced by most international airlines, getting direct international air links from Hong Kong,Singapore, Tokyo,Seoul, Brunei,Taipeh,Kaoshiung, Manila, Cebu, as well as Malaysia's capital city, Kuala lumpur and nearby Kuching Sarawak.
Several daily flight link Sandakan,Lahad Datu and Tawau to the state's capital ( Kota Kinabalu ).Also possible by air-conditioned coach and mini bus,lasting approximately 8 hours per way to Tawau.
Sandakan, Lahad datu, Semporna and Tawau are all linked by road.
WHERE TO STAY IN SABAH
KOTA KINABALU
3-5 star Hotel & Resort
-Beverly Hotel
Tel: 6-088-258998/255025
e-mail: bphkk@po.jaring.my
-Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Tel: 6-088-221234
e-mail:hyatt@hyattkk.com.my
-Hotel Shangri-La
Tel: 6-088-212800
e-mail: kkshang@po.jaring.my
Nexus Resort Karambunai
Tel:6-088-411222/411030
e-mail: nexushtl@tm.net.my
Promenade Hotel
Tel: 6-088-265555
e-mail: promhtl@po.jaring.my
2 star and below
Airport View Hotel
Tel: 6-088-251919
Borneo Resthouse
Tel: 6-088-718855
City Inn
tel: 6-088-218933-6
New Sabah Hotel
Tel: 6-088-225810
Rafflesia Hotel Apartments
Tel: 6-088-260888
e-mail: promhtl@po.jaring.my
SANDAKAN
3-4 STAR HOTEL
Sabah Hotel Sandakan
Tel: 6-089-213299
e-mail: shdksm@tm.net.my
Hotel Sandakan
Tel:6-089-221122
e-mail:tengis@tm.net.my
2 star & below
Hotel City View
Tel: 6-089-271123
Sanbay Hotel
Tel: 6-089-275000
Other Informations
Climate:
Equatorial/Tropical
Average Temperatures:
Lowland: 32 degress Centigrade
Highlands: 21 degress Centigrade
Currency:
Malaysian Ringgit ( RM ).Travelleers Chegues and foreign currencies can be changed for Malaysian Ringgit at Banks and Hotels.Most major hotels charge a nominal fee for currency conversion.
Major Credit and Charge Cards:
VISA,MasterCard,American Express,Diner club
Bangking Hours:
Monday to friday-9:30 am till 3 pm
Local Time:
Standard Malaysian time is 8 hours ahead of GMT
Electricity:
240 Volts AC/50-cycle system
Language:
Bahasa Malaysia is the national language, however, English is widely spoken
Entry Requirments:
1. A valid passport ( and visa wherever applicable ) is required.
2. A social or Tourist Visit Pass does not permit the holder to take up emplyment, business or professional work in Malaysia.
3. The Professional Visit Pass allows foreign visitors to enter the country for business negotiations or inspection of business premises.These pass however cannot be used for employment purpose or for supervising the installation of new machinery of the construction of a factory.
4. A fee is charged for a Professional Visit Pass depending on purpose of visit,prefession ang country
For more information please contact:
Sabah Tourism Board
( Sabah Tourism )
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