Sabah enjoys bright sunshine and a high humidity rate. Temperatures range from 22 to 33 degrees celsius - 70 to 90 degrees farenheit. The monsoon season typically starts in November and lasts through to February.With a population of approximately 3.4 million people, Sabah is the second largest state in Malaysia and is home to 32 ethnic groups alone, the largest being the indigenous Kadazan-Dusun tribes.The official religion of Malaysia is Islam but being a multiracial country ensures that Malaysians are free to practice their own faiths freely.Bahasa Malaysia is the official language however English is widely spoken, albeit in varying degrees. Travellers should face no major problems in communication while traveling in Malaysia.
Eating in Sabah is relatively straightforward and a rule of thumb is to head to where the locals go. Many open air outdoor eating areas around the city serve up some of the best and freshest seafood found in the region.If local food is not the order of the day there are the usual international fast food outlets and coffee chains, as well as some popular and established Italian, Japanese and Chinese restaurants.
Sabah enjoys a relatively low crime rate but basic caution and common sense should still be applied accordingly.
Eating in Sabah is relatively straightforward and a rule of thumb is to head to where the locals go. Many open air outdoor eating areas around the city serve up some of the best and freshest seafood found in the region.If local food is not the order of the day there are the usual international fast food outlets and coffee chains, as well as some popular and established Italian, Japanese and Chinese restaurants.
Sabah enjoys a relatively low crime rate but basic caution and common sense should still be applied accordingly.
