At the central market along Jl Tun Fuad Stephens, lots of dried seafood and local snacks are sold here in Kota Kinabalu city. But the dried shrimps & small fish don’t look top grade. Salted fish and dried sea cucumber are plentiful here. Bargain for a good price.

After a hot day of swimming & snorkeling at 2 islands, we make our way back to our hostel – Hamin Lodge. While walking back from Jesselton Ferry Terminal, we passed by a big shopping mall: Wisma Merdeka Mall. There are supermarket, pharmacy, food court, shops, travel agency located here.

We have been eating at the [...]

Was in Kota Kinabalu in September 2009. The public bus to Mt Kinabalu is located at “Long Distant Bus Station” opposite Gaya Street.
The public transport to Mt Kinabalu is actually a mini van with NO AIRCON !
Each person has to pay RM15 for one way. The van will only take off at a certain timing. [...]

In Kampung Air of Kota Kinabalu, a night market is set up from 6pm. But in the day, you could find the same place with vendors selling 2nd hand used clothing.

Small airport in Kota Kinabalu. Flat rate for Taxi fare to town: RM30 as at September 2009. Book from the taxi counter and get your ticket.