Malaysia is blessed with some of the most idyllic and beautiful islands in the world that are absolutely perfect for dreamy vacations. The capital of the state of Sabah on the island of Borneo, this Malaysian city is a growing resort destination due to its proximity to tropical islands, sandy beaches, lush rainforest and Mount Kinabalu. The Turtle Island Park is located some 40km from Sandakan city. The boat ride from jetty to the island takes 45 mins – 1 hour. Advertising. The local timezone is named " Asia/Kuching " with a UTC offset of 8 hours. Things to Do in Sabah, Malaysia: See Tripadvisor's 164,560 traveler reviews and photos of Sabah tourist attractions. At a 40km distance from Sandakan you can visit the Turtle Island. Find what to do today or anytime in April. About 250 acres for sale by landowner to built a resort which is in operation and famous with Chinese tourist. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions. Selingan Turtle Island. Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 3.0. Where is Mabul Island in Sabah? But the best time to visit Mabul Island is in the dry season (May to October) where the chances of rain are less. Open Sea Island land in Sabah Malaysia. Sapi Island is one of the most beautiful islands of Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park off Kota Kinabalu City, Sabah, Malaysia. Mabul Island is situated off the southeastern coast of Sabah in Malaysia. Total can accommodate 38 clients. Sabah in particular, is the home to many of these picturesque islands. Popularly referred to as the 'Maldives of Asia', the Tun Sakaran Marine Park is … We have reviews of the best places to see in Sabah. Sabah Parks Sabah Cultural Board Sabah Museum Environment Protection Department Wildlife Department ICCA Member PATA Member TripAdvisor Sabah Tourism Board, 51 Gaya Street, 88000 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah Malaysia. It is close to the Sipadan islands, separated by 15 kilometers of seawater. Borneo is enormous – 672 Hong Kongs would fit into the world’s third largest island – and is occupied by Indonesia, Brunei and Malaysia. Mabul Island is open for visits all year round. Notes – 3D2N Turtle Island & Kinabatangan River Trip, Sabah, Malaysia. If you suffer from seasickness it is recommended you take sea sickness tablets. The Turtle Islands National Park comprises of 3 islands, Selingan, Gulisan and Bakungan Kechil (actually 10 in total, where 3 belong to Malaysia and the other 7 to the Philippines). Interactive map of Kampung Dungun. Island Resort details: 13 chalets, 1 sun deck restaurant, 1 Dive Centre for sea activities. On the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia, Langkawi is a mountainous group of 99 islands that, partly thanks to their duty-free status, are some of Malaysia’s most visited. Total island size is 750 acres. Kampung Dungun in the region of Sabah is a town located in Malaysia - some 1,022 mi or ( 1645 km ) East of Kuala Lumpur , the country's capital . Local time in Kampung Dungun is now 04:44 AM (Monday) .