Manukan Island

Manukan Island is the most frequented island by domestic and international tourists. It
is only 15-minute away by boat ride, almost a choice for people who want an island day
trip near to Kota Kinabalu City. However, to be fair, the reason Manukan Island
becomes the most famous island is not just because it’s “convenient.” It does have
three other outstanding factors that make this beautiful island of South China Sea a
favorite destination. Its long beach spans about 1,500 Meter at southern side of the
island, facing a bay of crystal clear and tranquil sea. The water is so calm and shallow
that it’s also suitable for non-swimmers. Families feel safe to let their kids playing in the
water. No matter how far their children go, parents still can have a clear open view on
what’s going on.

Broga Hill

Better known as ‘Bukit Lalang’ by the locals, Broga Hill is named after the ‘lalang’, local
species of grass that grows abundantly here. Standing at a grand 400 meters high, this
hill is set in a lush tropical forest in Semenyih at the edge of the Titiwangsa Range
which is 40 minutes away from Kuala Lumpur on the trunk road to Broga. It can be
reached a short distance later after University of Nottingham, where the entrance starts
at left from an oil palm estate opposite a rabbit park. Its breathtaking panoramic views,
especially at dawn, are not secret from locals and tourists alike. Its easy accessibility on
foot also contributes to its popularity. Thanks to that, the estate owner is able to make
an income by charging a fee per vehicle that park on his grounds.