Island Travel Log VII : Mabul Island, Semporna, Sabah, Malaysia (Nov 2013) ~Underneath Hidden Creature~

Still not a diver...maybe in the future. 

Did you know that SIPADAN ISLAND won the World's Best Dive Site? Yup, No 1, Barracuda Point, Sipadan Island, Malaysia, by CNN travel.

Please do click the link below:

WORLD'S BEST DIVE SITES

Just sharing a few photos taken previously on November 2013.

I LOVED the colours of NudiBranch...Blue

I have plans to go to Sipadan Island even it is quite expensive. As I aware of that to dive in Sipadan Island, you need to be professional diver standard, Dive Master and above...because it is dangerous there. The current is very high.

If you would like to come here and need a few information or assistant regarding the ground arrangement or other packages:

#Mabul Trip
#Mabul-Sipadan Trip
#Islands Hopping

Just e-mail me to ------> my_islandtrip@yahoo.com

Island Travel Log VI : Mabul Island, Semporna, Sabah, Malaysia (Nov 2013) ~My Group Trip~

My 1st group trip in November 2013. This trip also brought me to know new friends and contacts. I planned this trip mainly for Charity Purposes (Generator's Fund & Mabul Kids Charity) and managed to collect nearly MYR/RM2000. 

I am still NOT A DIVER. Planning to go for Diving Course in the future. I hope at least I am able to dive in the future not only in Mabul Island but other famous dive spot. 

At this moment I realized that I'm able to help others for ground arrangement and a few information sharing to this tranquil Island in Borneo.

Photo taken after Subuh (Early sunrise in Mabul Island)

With Dive Master and divers

That is Kapalai

With Dive Instructor, Dive Master and Divers

If you would like to come here and need further information or other packages:

#Mabul Trip

#Mabul-Sipadan Trip

#Islands Hopping

E-mail me --------> my_islandtrip@yahoo.com

Island Travel Log V : Mabul Island, Semporna, Sabah, Malaysia (June 2013) ~Semporna Wet Market~

I went to Semporna Wet Market to find LATO Seaweed or I named it Sea Grapes (Anggur Laut). 1 plate of Lato will cost you MYR/RM1.00 only. Everything in Wet Market, Semporna are 2-3 times cheaper from COLD STORAGE, JUSCO, CARREFOUR...etc in Penisular Malaysia.

CAULERPA LENTILLIFERA (Scientific Clarification) 

Recipe for Lato (Sea Grapes):

- Washed in clean water

- Chopped raw onion

- Chopped Chili (Cili Padi)

- Vinegar

- Light Soy sauce

(EAT RAW) -------> High in IODINE

Fresh seaweed (agar-agar)

1 KG MYR/RM2.00

Another name for Lato': Green Caviar, Sea Salad

Island Travel Log IV : Mabul Island, Semporna, Sabah, Malaysia (June 2013) ~My Special Photoshot~

The PERSONAL PHOTOSHOT happened on my 2nd visit to Mabul Island (June 2013). I just can share a few of the photos.

I've brought my favourite KEBAYA (purple in colour) and DSLR Nikon D3000 with my "everyday" personal photographer. Every sections of the Island and different angles of posing caught on that day.  

In front of Scuba Junkie

SMART area

I missed this moment..laying on the green grass

All my PERSONAL PHOTOS were published in my personal PHOTOBOOK. It cost me MYR/RM150 for 25 pages. 

My imagination:

I wish to have a BEACH WEDDING PHOTOSHOOT with WHITE WEDDING DRESS.

Camera: Nikon D3000

Photobook by: Pixajoy

Island Travel Log III : Mabul Island, Semporna, Sabah, Malaysia (June 2013) ~FRESH SEAFOOD~

Fresh SEAFOOD and CHEAP!!!

The Pala'u fisherman will come with their catch around 8.30am - 9.30am. Mostly they will bring CRABS (size of 1/2 A4 paper) costed you MYR/RM20 for 3 pieces..FRESHHHH!!!

Their will sell it not more than MYR/RM20 and you can negotiate it until MYR/RM15.

Fresh/Alive Octopus

Very clear salt-water in front of the homestay/lodge

You can pick this STARFISH in front of the homestay/lodge

If you need my assistant to go here, ground arrangement from AIRPORT to ISLAND, e-mail me for further details. ---> my_islandtrip@yahoo.com

                                              

Island Travel Log II : Mabul Island, Semporna, Sabah, Malaysia (June 2013) ~Bajau Laut/Pala'u~

I caught a few photos of BAJAU LAUT who live in the boat. The BOAT is their HOUSE, WASHROOM, KITCHEN even "Making babies".

According to Wikipedia Pala'u/Bajau Laut, this sub-group originally lived on boats all the time but almost all have taken living on land in the Philippines. But still you can see them in Mabul Island, still living in their boat.

Traditionally they are from Moro indigenous ethnic group of Maritime Southeast Asia. They also known as SAMA or SAMAL.

I experienced hold their hand and touched their skin and it feels different. Their odour is like a fish. According to the nearby villagers, these Pala'u can swim and dive in the sea without mask or regulator to support their breathing. They are THE BEST DIVER.

Maybe constant exposure with salt-water and direct sun...their hair changed colours easily.

Name: Bajau Laut, Pala'u, Sea Gypsies

Boat: Lepa-lepa (homemade boat)

Survival: Fishing, trading fishes with villagers and tourists

Education: None

Citizen: None, No birth certificates or registration

Religion: None, Syncretic folk hybrid, sea spirits

Language: Sama-Bajaw Language

Island Travel Log I : Mabul Island, Semporna, Sabah, Malaysia (Feb 2013)

My kick-start to an Island in Celebes (Sulawesi) Sea, Indonesian Sea between Kalimantan (Borneo) and Philippines... I've choose Mabul Island in Sabah (Borneo).

1st trip is on end of February 2013 (5 of us) with an activist to do a "Beach Clean-Up" programme destined me to this beautiful green emerald escape.

2 hours and 45 minutes from Kuala Lumpur to Tawau Airport, 1 hour 15 minutes from Tawau Aiport to Semporna (cab/minivan) and 45 minutes from Semporna to Mabul Island by speed boat.

My References....

Accomodation type: Homestay, Queen Bed, Single Bed, Dorm (Toilet/Fan inside)...rate MYR/RM100 - MYR/RM120 per night.

Package Type: Boat transfer, stay, Meals (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner), Snorkel, Snorkeling trips 

Hospitality/Services: Satisfied.

Price 4 Days 3 Nights: Affordable (MYR/RM1000 - MYR/RM1500) include flight ticket...depend on Air Asia Promo.

Psst: Can e-mail me to know further about the packages.
#Mabul Island Trip
#Mabul-Sipadan Island Trip
#Islands Hopping

(my_islandtrip@yahoo.com)