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Sandakan

Tatler Malaysia x Sabah Tourism Board
In November 2021, I was invited by Tatler Malaysia to visit Sandakan and it's neighbouring island Lankayan to explore the city's sights and sounds. I can honestly say that it was one of the highlights of my trip and one of the best shoots I had been on in awhile. Not only did I miss being infront of the camera and travelling, it also allowed me to be reminded of all the beautiful ecosystems that exist in our own backyard of Malaysia. Sabah Tourism Board have been pushing eco-tourism and finding ways to support sustainability and it is paying off!  

Each restaurant showcased their signature dishes with lobster everything and I had never OD-ed on seafood the way I had in Sandakan. Everyone was so lovely and so hospitable everywhere we went. It was non-stop laughter and amazement at how the people collectively support the state's initiatives for eco-tourism. You have to go visit Sandakan. It truly has my heart. 
Here's a quick list of all the places we visited:

Restaurants
Balin Rooftop + Bar - the most memorable dessert ever!
Ocean King - siput tarikh was amazing
Kampong Sim Sim Seafood - try their salted fish
Sandagen Kopitiam - their pastries and lobster nasi lemak was delish
Empire Restaurant - freshest seafood around
English Tea House - massive freshly baked scones

Accomodation
Sepilok Forest Edge Resort
Lankayan Island Dive Resort

Tourist Spots
Sepilok  Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre
Borneo Sun Bear Conservation Centre
Pu Jih Shih Temple
Agnes Keith House
St Michael's Church

You can fly direct from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan via Malaysia Airlines.
Special Thanks: 
This trip would not have been half as amazing without everyone who was involved from start to finish. 
Amy, Lee Ann, Eman, Aimie, Cyril, Quinten, Elyza, Bibian, Gary, Jonathan + all the lovely people I met who make Sandakan so special!

Tatler Malaysia, Sabah Tourism Board, Malaysia Airlines <3
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