Middle: dining by the sea
Bottom: Filipino restaurant waitresses
A 6-hour coach ride from Kota Kinabalu brought me to Sandakan today. Straightaway Sandakan reminds me of Johor Baru except the Filipino influence which is probably the strongest in East Malaysia. I could easily imagine myself in Zamboanga City in southern Phillipppines which prides itself on being Asia's only Latin city.
Chatting with the friendly Filipino waitresses, I learned that they've come from far-flung corners of the Phllippines.
HOW TO GET TO SANDAKAN FROM KOTA KINABALU
- Take a city bus to Wawasan Plaza (0.50ct)
- Take a bas mini to Inanam (RM 1.50) Journey takes 35 mins as morning traffic into Inanam is very heavy.
- Drop off at Inanam long distance bus terminal. Book bus to Sandakan (RM30) 6 hours journey.
- Bus arrives at Sandakan long distance terminal 4km outside town. Take a bas mini to town (RM1)
Roger, your latest articles about Sabah reminds me of Project IC. A controversial issue yet to be resolved.
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Project_IC