Welcome to Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu is a true oriental pearl and the capital of Sabah, a state in Malaysia. Surrounded by spectacular waters, mountains and ancient rainforest, this is truly the gateway to Borneo. Vibrant and friendly variations of everything can be found in the city, which is guaranteed to captivate you.
Facts
| Population | 900,000 |
| Currency | Ringgit Malaysia, 1 RM = 100 Sen |
| Opening hours | Banks: Mon - Fri 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Closed from 12:30 - 2 p.m. Shopping centres vary, Mon-Fri: 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. |
| Newspapers | Borneo Post Sabah Times Daily Express |
| Emergency numbers | 999 |
| Tourist information | Sabah Tourism Board 51 Gaya Street +60 88 212121 Opening hours: 8 am - 5 pm week days, 9 am - 4 pm weekends. |
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