The Pan Galactic Gazette

Overview Let's start with some facts about the city. You need a visa for Sarawak since 1963. Many Malay people don't know this. I had to go through immigration at Miri airport. Apparently, Sarawak has Chinese people in the government, who want to become more independent of the rest of Malaysia. Malays wouldn't go this way, they are quite chill and don't look for altercation. Even Iban, Sarawakian language, is quite different to the standard Malay the speak in west Malaysia and Sabah. As soon as I got to the city, I went for some quick lunch, and waited for the check-in time of my hostel. After leaving my stuff in the room, I went to explore the city. It gives the same vibes as Penang, in terms of architecture and how colourful the buildings are, as well as the amount of street art that you can find everywhere.  I could also notice that Kuching is very influenced by Chinese culture. There are taoist temples everywhere, and there's a Chinatown in the city. My hostel w...

Overview Let me give you a quick overview of the place. Kota Kinabalu, also known as KK, is the capital of the Sabah state in Malaysia. It's located on the northwest coast of the island of Borneo and is the gateway to many of Sabah's tourist destinations, including Mount Kinabalu, the Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park, and the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre. Kota Kinabalu was formerly known as Jesselton, named after Sir Charles Jessel, the Vice-Chairman of the British North Borneo Company in the late 1800s. The city was heavily bombed during World War II and was subsequently rebuilt in the 1950s. In 1967, it was renamed Kota Kinabalu, after Mount Kinabalu, which is located about 90 kilometers northeast of the city. The Sabah region is located in the northern part of Borneo and is known for its diverse wildlife and natural attractions. It is home to Mount Kinabalu, which is the highest peak in Southeast Asia, as well as the Kinabalu Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In a...