Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Rasa Ria Nature Reserve and Orang Utan Rehabilitation program



           Katie, a six year old Orang Utan at Rasa Ria Nature Reserve

The 64 acres nature reserve was established with the aim of educating and promoting conservation.
The Rasa Ria Nature Reserve was established by Shangri-La’s Rasa Ria Resort in collaboration with the State Wildlife Department of Sabah.

This protected ecological space aims to facilitate rehabilitation programmes for endangered species of animals as well as those endemic in Sabah. The Rasa Ria Nature Reserve provides a home until they ready to be rehabilitated into their natural habitat.

The main focal point is the young orphaned orang utans and providing a platform to educate on conservation. They had various programs at the nature reserve including nocturnal activities.
When I brought my guests for a visit on 26 April 2013, there were 4 orang utans under the stage 1 rehabilitation program.

Feeding time : 10am and 2pm
(Need to be there at least 40 minutes in advance for registration, a short video show, briefing before heading for the 10 minutes hike up to the feeding platform.)
Conservation fees : MYR65
Booking : 3 days in advance
Journey to Rasa Ria :45min -1 hr
Contact : 6088 792888
Website : http://www.shangri-la.com/kotakinabalu/rasariaresort/sports-recreation/nature/nature-reserve-activities/

OR contact me if you want a personalized tour with me as your guide with transport!

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Monday, April 29, 2013

Local Food / Cuisine




Shop : Frankinsense @ 88 Square.
Picture above : Assam Pedas fish, bakis belacan, salted veg taufu soup.
Shop also serves Kadazan specialities like hinava, lihing chicken.
Price : Very reasonable




Shop : Taipan Bakkuteh, Kg. Air, opposite Sedco Complex
A traditional Chinese cuisine in Malaysia with pork cooked in herbal soup.
It's sort of either you like or dislike the taste but for most Malaysian Chinese, it's ummmmmm delicious! :)

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DURIAN DESSERTS AND TIDBITS










Yummy! Yummy! Just Yummy!
For those of you durian lovers, when you drop by Sabah for a visit, do try out the durian ice cream, durian puff, durian pancake, freeze dried crispy durian and of course durian cake.

It's all Durians! Durians! Durians!

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