The harbour in Semporna

East Sabah - Floods and Flippers

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January 9th 2007
Arriving by taxi in the dark at what looked like an industrial estate, we felt uneasy about the jungle tour we had booked with 'Uncle Tan's'. However, we spent the evening relaxing as the rain poured continuously, and hoped for better weather in the morning. Morning came, and off we went to Sepilok Orangutan sanctuary, having bought huge black macs to keep off the unrelenting monsoon downpours. ... read more

Asia » Malaysia » Sabah

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During the late 18th and 19th centuries, Great Britain established colonies and protectorates in the area of current Malaysia; these were occupied by Japan from 1942 to 1945. In 1948, the British-ruled territories on the Malay Peninsula formed the Fe... ... read more