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September 2007 Volume 79September 2007 Volume 79

Luxurious Sabah

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henever my friendscome back from aholiday, they’realways proud to show off theircheap buys and designerknock-offs (particularly popularin this region, in case youhaven’t noticed). Sometimes, it’seasy for us to feel intimidated atthe sight of designer boutiquesand gourmet food but Ipersonally believe we all deserve atreat sometimes, especially whenyou’re on holiday! Although Sabah isknown for its rustic charms and as a‘back to nature’ destination, there’s aseldom-explored luxurious side to theLand Below the Wind. In this issue,we unravel the luxe life Sabah has tooffer, from champagne dinners tofull-body pampering sessions.September is another busy monthfor Sabah as we play host to amyriad of MICE events (check out theHighlights & Happenings section) andthe colourful International FolkloreFestival. Cultural troupes from aroundthe world flock here dressed in theirtraditional best to showcase theirculture through song and dance.Don’t miss performances fromPoland, China, India, Thailand andMalaysia to name a few. Alsofeatured this month is BangkadTolumis (p.9). Visitors can rent fulltraditional costumes and have theirphotos taken at the KadanzandusunCultural Association (KDCA) grounds.Another great cultural experience toremember your holiday by!September is also the month ofRamadhan for our Muslim friends – atime of fasting and abstinence as theyprepare for Hari Raya Aidilfitri comeOctober. Join the Muslim communityas they break fast at sun down; agreat opportunity to sample deliciouslocal fare from colourful cakes tomouthwatering fried and grilleddelights. Ask around for the nearestBazaar Ramadhan for agastronomical affair you won’t soonforget.We hope the magazine will serveyou well during your holiday inSabah. For further enquiries, visit ourfriendly information centre at SabahTourism Board along Jalan Gaya orSri Pelancongan Sabah at SinsuranComplex. Be it a luxurious getawayor an adventurous outing, we wishyou an unforgettable time in SabahMalaysian Borneo.Jumpa lagi!

Contents

3Feature Personality

Alain Borgers, General Manager of Shangri-La’s Rasa Ria Resort

4Happenings &Highlights

Pesta KelapaSabah Annual Art Selection Exhibition 20073rd Sabah International Folklore FestivalTAFI International Convention 2007ABACUS International Trade FairMATTA Fair 2007

7Eating Out

Coffee Terrace, Shangri-La’s Rasa Ria ResortBella Italia

8Nites Out

Luna Rossa Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar

9Places of Interest

Bangkad Tolumis

10Feature

In the Lap of Luxury

12Through The Lens

Scenes from Kota Kinabalu City

14Culture

Mongigol Sumundai - Dance of the Rungus

15What’s New at Kadaiku

Sabah Souvenirs &Handicrafts

16Bahasa Malaysia Section18Chinese Section20Japanese Section22Korean Section24Directory Listings25 Sabah Map & Listings26Salt Track

ADVISOR

YBhg. Dato’ Seri Tengku Zainal Adlin

EDITOR

Melissa Leong

DESIGNER

Trevor Thomson Lam C.W.What’s New At Kadaiku design by Charlieking Padasian

PUBLISHER

Sabah Tourism Board51 Gaya Street, 88000 Kota Kinabalu

TRANSLATORS

Chin Yen Sang (Chinese)Rie Harada (Japanese)Emzee Lee (Korean) Cover photo by @mosphere Revolving Restaurant &Louge

DESIGNED & PRINTEDBY

Inna Kinabalu Sdn Bhd

(Publisher of The New Sabah Times)Jalan Pusat Pembangunan Masyarakat, Sembulan88100 Kota KinabaluEvery effort has been made to ensure that the information iscorrect at the time of publication. The publisher cannot be heldresponsible for any inaccuracies, omissions and alterations whichmay occur as a result of last minute changes. No part of thismagazine may be reproduced without the written permission of theSabah Tourism Board.

Melissa Leong

Editor

Editorial

At the recent Malaysia Tourism Awardsin Kuala Lumpur with fellow SabahTourism colleagues.