MENGALUM ISLAND

Mengalum is an island situated betwen 50-60km from Kota

Kinabalu. It is a remote island paradise surrounded by fine
white sandy beaches with clear waters. The island is well
known among anglers as it is a well known deep sea fishing
ground and a fishing location for the annual Sabah
International Fishing Tournament.
It is also known as 'anchor island' because there is an
mysterious anchor being left behind more than a hundred
years ago. The large anchor has been one of it's minor
attraction and symbol. There's been alot of rumours that the
anchor was left by one of Ferdinand Magellan's fleet but it
hasn't been proven.
If you are looking for island with not too many people, then
this is the island you might be looking for which is fairly
accessible from the state capital. There is a private resort
operating on the island itself if you are interested to stay
overnight.