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Travel & Resources: KOTA KINABALU

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Special thanks to Clement T., joog, skit, CORTAILLOD, sohocub, colonnades, Canguro, Jephostan, cynerjii, cosmo30, Stealth, mahesh12, sampath, fredos79, Roggie, mattyboy, ZAR, M. Aziz, Dr Chen, Lukas, Chris, Larry C, The Queen of Sabah, John and David!

KOTA KINABALU (Sabah State) -- +60-88

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This happy-go-lucky resort town on the South China Sea is almost entirely new, having been destroyed and rebuilt following Japanese occupation in WWII. The waterfront is currently seeing another surge of development, but, luckily, buildings are height-restricted due to the close proximity of the airport. Seafood feasts, island hopping, and unspoiled nature are the main attractions in the vicinity. There is also more than a little gay life bubbling under the surface. KK is a great place for a romantic get-away with your partner or special someone, but it's also easy to make new friends with a smile.

Super cheap Asia Air flights get you here in only 2.5 hours from Kuala Lumpur so it's a great escape from the urban tangle of the capital. There are also three non-stop flights a week from Bangkok.

Muslims are in the minority in Sabah, so KK feels less uptight than West Malaysia. Respectful and properly dressed visitors may even be permitted to enter and photograph the interiors of some of the city's large mosques, a rewarding cultural experience if you have the opportunity.

KK's population is around 350,000 (that's about 15,000 Utopians). There are more than three dozen indigenous ethnic groups in Sabah, so the people here are a rainbow in themselves.

Borneo Boats and Beaches UTOPIA VERIFIED APR 2013
Fun Sabah Tours Sdn Bhd UTOPIA VERIFIED NOV 2017

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Magma Sports Club
Urban & Co UTOPIAN VERIFIED NOV 2017

999 Club UTOPIAN VERIFIED NOV 2017

Hyatt Regency Hotel
Sutera Harbour gym club has a gay presence. UTOPIAN VERIFIED JUL 2011
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Elix Outcall Massage UTOPIA VERIFIED NOV 2017
oneB Healthcare & Charming Gallery

Anjung Senja hawker center
Centrepoint shopping center
Hyatt Hotel entrance
Imago Shopping Centre UTOPIAN VERIFIED NOV 2017
Long distance bus terminal at night, transgenders
Suria Sabah Shopping Centre UTOPIAN VERIFIED NOV 2017
Comments from Utopians:
"KK's waterfront is still a good meeting place for people watching, sunset viewing during happy hours, and tasty food at various restaurants. Mixed crowd and gay friendly. Can be cruisy during weekends or when sailors are in town. :) Younger LGBT groups mostly hang out at Cafe Row (rows of cafes and new age restaurants) by the Australian Place, close to Atkinson Clock Tower. Apps like Grindr and Jack'd are popular among locals who mostly find their dates online. Be careful, though, of moneyboys posing as potential dates. Transgenders have relocated to the shoplots behind Plaza Shell (the area is called SEDCO). After midnight, you will be able to spot them. Stay away from Prince Philip Park as police usually patrol the area." -- Clement T.

The CHUBs Grill UTOPIA VERIFIED NOV 2020

Indonesian food stall in Grace Point Food Court

UTOPIAN VERIFIED JUL 2013

Run by PLUs. It's famous among locals for its fusion of Indonesian and local style grill. 'Die die must try' popular dishes are the grilled lamb shoulder, grilled salmon (lowest price in downtown) and fried pangsit salmon.
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Mosaic Mosaic (Italian food, coffee, ice cream and cakes)
Jln Datuk Salleh Sulong (just at the foot of the Hyatt Hotel driveway)
This sleek and modern air-conditioned restaurant and café is the perfect place to cruise the foot traffic heading in and out of Wisma Merdeka while sipping a cappuccino or demolishing one of Mosaic's delicious sweet treats. Where are we again? Melbourne? South Beach? Oh, yeah, Kota Kinabalu. A stack of Gourmet magazines is on hand if you get bored, but we think you'll want to view all the Asian poetry amidst the passing parade, so grab the corner table in front of the picture windows and practice your deadliest Memoirs of a Geisha glance. Very cute and friendly staff.
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