Treat yourself to a short weekend getaway from bustling Kuala Lumpur to the far-flung, gorgeous island of Borneo where the city of Kota Kinabalu awaits you! Explore the off-beaten path within Sabah's safe confines and witness the magnificent Malaysian countryside inhabited mostly by immigrants from Indonesia and the Philippines. Visit historical and cultural attractions including the island's major places of worship, Sabah Floating Mosque or Blue Mosque and The Puh Toh Tze Buddhist temple. Take a look into the city's interesting facts and figures at the Sabah Museum, the towering Menara Tun Mustapha, and the University of Sabah. End the day by bringing home a piece of Kota Kinabalu with you on a trip down to the Handicraft Market. This half-day journey will give you new insights and interesting facts about the remote Malaysian island, along with a few remarkable memories.

Admire the Islam-inspired architectural design of the City Mosque on your visit to Kota Kinabalu

Don't forget to bring home souvenirs before you depart this side of Malaysia!

Revisit your history lessons and discover more about Malaysia's eastern side at the Sabah State Museum

Formerly housed by the island's Chief Minister, the Tun Mustapha is a towering 30-storey complex building