Life In Borneo

Posted by Xander on July 18th, 2008 in Announcement, Destinations, Promotionals

Date: 12 October 2008
Time: 8:00am
Starting Venue: Likas Stadium Sport Complex

Organizers Office Address:
Championship Sports Events Sdn Bhd
B702, 7th Floor, Wisma Merdeka Phase 2,
Jalan Tun Razak, Kota Kinabalu,
88000 Sabah, Malaysia
Tel/Fax: +6-088-218833

October would be a month to remember for all in the Land Below the Wind. An event unlike no other would be held and it is certain to be a crowd-puller indeed. The Borneo International Marathon happens to be an international sporting event that promises to attract participants from South East Asia and even countless regions around the world.

The Borneo International Marathon are also looking forward to making this a yearly international event to highlight sports tourism in Sabah and also to raise awareness and fund for organizations that need it.

Money raised will be for 8 charitable organizations and 10% of participants entry fees shall go towards an organization of their choice.

With a venue like Sabah, its going to be a holiday that most people would reminisce. With three race routes offered to both experienced and novice runners alike (full marathon, half marathon and 10KM run). The starting and finishing point for the marathon will be at Likas Sports Stadium and the route will take runners along some major highlights in the city.

Full Marathon

Half Marathon

10KM

Race Categories :

Prizes :

Charitable organizations involved are:

• Rumah Kanak-Kanak Bondulu, Tambunan or Tambunan Childrens Home
This home is sponsored entirely by donations and looks after children from this interior town and the surrounding villages; this is a typical rural farming community and comprises some of the poorest areas of Sabah.The money will go to help to pay for the roof on the new dormitory that they have been trying to complete for over a year now.
Contact Person : Sister Rose (Tel: +6019 8719201)

• Emmanual Homes, Kudat, Sabah
Taking care of over 50 children with a small volunteer staff and very little money, this facility is very basic and the children need everything from beds to chairs. It is hoped that we can raise enough money to get them a small van so the kids can have days out. Please also see wish list from Emmanual Homes.
Contact Person: Howard Stanton (Tel: +6013 8818395)

• Borneo Child Aid Society
Providing basic educational support for children living in plantations.
Office: MDLD 6057, Lorong Perdana 3, Sri Perdana, P. O. Box 61850, 91127 Lahad Datu, Sabah, Malaysia.
Contact Person: Torben Venning (Tel: +6089 866857/862402), (Fax: +603-21784113) or (Mobile: +6019 8530656)
Email: info@borneochildaid.org or Website: www.borneochildaid.org

• Food For The Hungry International - Sabah
Office: City Gate, Unit No. C-2-3A, Block C, 2nd Floor, Plaza Tanjung Aru, Jalan Mat Salleh, Tanjung Aru, 88100 Kota Kinabalu.
Contact Person: Melanie Chu or Horwath T. H. Liew Tong (Tel: +60 88240335) or (Mobile: 016-8391768)
E-mail: fhim@streamyx.com or Website: www.sabah.org.my/fhisabah

• MERCY Malaysia
Vision: Outstanding in the delivery of medical and humanitarian aid to all.
Mission: MERCY Malaysia is a non-profit organization focusing on providing medical relief and sustainable health related development for vulnerable communities.
Core Values: We focus on rapid medical response for the assistance of communities affected by disasters. We recognise the value of working with partners and volunteers. We provide an opportunity for individuals to serve with professionalism, upholding the International Code of Conduct for Humanitarian workers. We hold ourselves accountable to our donors and beneficiaries
Website: www.mercy.org.my

• Befrienders Kota Kinabalu
Vision: A world in which fewer people feel the need to end their own lives.
Mission: To alleviate distress and help reduce the risk of suicide through emotional support and public education.
Tel: +6-088-255788 or Website: www.befrienders.org

• SIP (Semporna Islands Project)
Community action for sustainable use and conservation of coral reefs.
Project Officer (Sabah): Helen Brunt. Email : helen@sempornaislandsproject.com
Website: www.sempornaislandsproject.com

• Health In Harmony
Health in Harmony supports an innovative programme in West Kalimantan, Indonesia that partners with local communities to integrate high quality, affordable health care with startegies to protect the threatened rainforest.
Email: kinariwebb@healthinharmony.org or anna.hallemeier@healthinharmony.org
Website: www.healthinharmony.org

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Posted by Daniel on July 1st, 2008 in Culture & Traditions, Events, Festivals, Promotionals, Travels

The World Harvest Festival 2008 was held at the Sarawak Cultural Village in Santubong, Sarawak on the 24th and 25th of May. Lifeinborneo.com took this opportunity to cover the two day annual Borneo cultural event which featured ethnic music and costumes, locally made products such as food and handicrafts, an Ethnic Beauty Pageant and a spectacular theme play based on a Bidayuh folklore.

In the fourth and final part of our coverage of the World Harvest Festival 2008, we have the Miss Fair & Lovely 2008 Ethnic Beauty Pageant, where 14 young and beautiful contestants vie for the honour of being chosen as the fairest of them all in this year’s World Harvest Festival.

All 14 contestants

their special performances before the result announce

Ms. Siti Rokiah Abdul Majed, Miss Congeniality 2008

Ms. Pearlycia Brooke, Miss SMS Voters 2008 and Miss Best Traditional Costume 2008

Ms. Fatin Syahira Yusuf, Miss Beauty Photogenic 2008

Ms. Ramdaniza Hasbi, 2nd Runner-up

Ms. Cassandra Daniel Manja, 1st Runner-up

Ms. Pearlycia Brooke, Miss Fair & Lovely 2008

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Posted by Promoter on June 30th, 2008 in Promotionals, Shopping

Mac Borneo is located on the 3rd Floor of Karamunsing Complex. They specialise in Apple products such as the iMac, Mac Mini, Mac Pro, MacBook, MacBook Pro and all types of iPods. Other computer related accessories are also available at good prices.

Website: www.macborneo.com

Mac Borneo
Lot 3.40 & 3.41, 3rd Floor,
Kompleks Karamunsing,
P.O.Box 16046,
88868 Kota Kinabalu,
Sabah, Malaysia.

Phone : +60 88 213839
Fax : +60 88 262939

Business Hour :
Monday - Saturday (9AM - 6PM)
Public Holiday & Sunday (11AM - 5PM)

EMAIL :
mac_borneo@mac.com / mcborneo@streamyx.com /

sales@macborneo.com / macborneo@gmail.com

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Posted by Promoter on June 27th, 2008 in Promotionals

Located 15 minutes from Kota Kinabalu city, on the fringes of Kadazan hinterland, Ka’andaman is easily accessible via the Penampang highway yet just far enough to escape the urban bustle.

Ka’andaman is a haven for the mind and spirit where one can soothe aches and pains away with a gentle massage, soak in a restful milk bath or re-energize with a ginger compress treatment that improves blood circulation.

A visit to Ka’andaman relieves stress, eases tired muscles, revives the mind and strengthens the body. The unhurried experience of a luxurious afternoon here leaves one reminiscing of idyllic Borneo days.

Facilities :

• 4 x Double Spa Room with River Pebble Stone Wash Pool
• 2 x Single Spa Room with River Pebble Stone Wash Pool
• 4 x Single Treatment Room
• 1 x Spacious Foot Reflexology Room with 10 Chairs
• Separate Male & Female Changing Room with Toilet & Shower Facilities

Ka’Andaman Spa - Traditional Healing Garden
Address : KM8, Hongkod Koisaan (KDCA) Jalan Penampang, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.

Tel : +6088 721008 / Fax : +6088 724008

Email : info@kaandamanspa.com.my
Website : www.kaandamanspa.com.my

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Posted by Promoter on May 10th, 2008 in Promotionals, Travels

Megah D’Aru Hotel, nestled strategically in the heart of Tanjung Aru Township, is less than 5-minutes drive south of Kota Kinabalu City center, the state capital of Sabah, and north of the Kota Kinabalu International Airport. Its 72 tastefully furnished rooms are equipped with modern conveniences to meet the needs of discerning business and leisure travelers. With is very affordable room rates, Megah D’Aru Hotel is your preferred choice of accommodation in Kota Kinabalu. Most importantly, the warmth and friendly services make the hotel an oasis of total comfort!

MEGAH D’ARU HOTEL
No. 2, Jalan Kinabalu, Tanjung Aru Township, 88100 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia.

Tel : +6 088239666
Fax : +6 088239777
E-mail : mdaru2@streamyx.com

Website : www.megahdaru.com

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Posted by Promoter on April 30th, 2008 in Adventures, Promotionals, Travels

KK LEISURE TOUR & RENT A CAR SDN BHD offers exciting, enjoyable and affordable Tour Packages to most of many interesting places in Sabah, Malaysian Borneo. Our main office is located at the city centre of Kota Kinabalu, the capital city of Sabah, Malaysia. There are many available tours, such as Mountain Climbing, White Water Rafting, Nature Tours, Island and River Cruise, City Tours, Culture Tours and much more.

Website: www.malaysiatour2u.com

The packages undertaken by us are as follows:

• Transfer of tourist arrival from the airport to their hotels or places of stay.
• Providing tour packages to places of tourist attraction in and out of the cities.
• Arranging tourist departure from their hotels or places of stay to the airport
• Providing ticketing – return or going of tourists to other states, countries or their places of origin.
• Providing car rental to tourists.
• Assisting tourists securing reservation of hotels, lodgings and other mode of accommodation or places of stay.
• Providing tour guides.

Person to contact :
Mr. Kelvin Kong
Mobile : (+6) 019 852 0011
email : reservations@malaysiatour2u.com

KK LEISURE TOUR & RENT A CAR SDN BHD (KKKP4607) (727898-T)
formerly known as KK TOUR & RENT A CAR SDN BHD
Lot 27, Block E, 1st Floor, Jalan Albert Kwok, Sedco Complex, 88000 K.K, P. O. Box 16509, 88870 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysian Borneo.
Tel : (+6) 088 - 234 607
Fax : (+6) 088 - 232 380
email : info@malaysiatour2u.com / kktour@gmail.com

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