Tuaran

Group members:
1. Hasya Irdina Binti Herman
2. Saffiyah Najwa Binti Jainuddin
3. Nur Najihah Husna Binti Nawir
4. Nur Amalina Nabilah Binti Jumadin
5. Anisha Binti Sofyan
Tuaran is the capital of Tuaran District in the West Coast Division of
Sabah, Malaysia.
Its population was estimated to be around 3,253 in 2010 with half
population consists of ethnic Dusuns, most of Lotud ethnic subgroup
as well of Bajau descent.
 The remainder is mostly of the Malaysian Chinese community,
particularly from the Hakka subgroup and malay.
The town is bordered on three sides by the Tuaran River. It is located
34 kilometres north of the state capital Kota Kinabalu, strategically
situated along the main highway linking Kota Kinabalu with the north
of Sabah.
Tuaran’s history
The existence of Tuaran in colonial records can be traced as far back as
1813, in official letters written by Sir Stamford Raffles, the then British
Governor of Java, seeking permission to accept the Sultan of Brunei's
invitation to deal with piracy issues at “Jawaran” in the north of Borneo.
“Jawaran” is a corruption of the Malay word “tawaran”. Tawaran has two
meanings the first meaning is fresh water, referring to the importance of
the Tuaran area as a source of freshwater for the locality.
 The second meaning is to bargain, which refers to the trading activities
which had been taking place in the Tuaran area even before British
colonisation commenced in 1884.
Cuisine [ Tuaran’s Food ]
Tuaran Mee
 Tuaran Mee is a noodle dish created by the Hakka Chinese community of Tuaran.
The noodles are made from a batter consisting of egg yolk and flour. They are fried
for 5-10 minutes in high heat, causing the bottom part of the noodles to become
crunchy. Local vegetables are added during frying. Before tuaran mee is served, it is
usually garnished with slices of sweetened Chinese roast pork ( if it’s non halal ) and
fried egg rolls.

Bambangan pickles
Bambangan pickles is a traditional relish consisting the flesh of the fruit preserved in
brine. Traditionally served as a side dish at any meal, often best served with other
traditional dish such as Pinasakan.
• Tuaran Mee
• Bambangan pickle
Tamu [Tuaran’s Culture]
Every Sunday morning, a tamu (native open-air market) is held in
Tuaran town. At the tamu produce, seafood, traditional food and
drinks, handicrafts and other goods from Tuaran and the surrounding
villages are bought and sold.
Places of interest in Tuaran
Borneo Ant House is a mini theme park located at Tuaran-Kota Belud Road.
It was open in July 2017 and suitable for family outing.
Chanteek Borneo Indigenous Museum is a mini museum located at
Tamparuli Road. It was open in August 2014 and the exhibits are miniature
dolls of Barbie size dressed in traditional costumes from Malaysia. It is
suitable for educational and for arts and cultural lovers.
Sabandar Cowboy Town is another mini theme park with focus on horse
riding activity. It is located near the Sabandar Beach.
Rumah Terbalik or the Upside-down House is an attraction located at
Tamparuli Road. It has attracted thousands visitors since its opening in 2012.
The major attraction is a Bajau house constructed upside down.
Chanteek Borneo Indigenous museum
Borneo Ant House
• Cowboy Town
• Upside down House