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Kota Kinabalu is a bustling yet laid-back city in Sabah, East Malaysia.

It's the gateway to Borneo’s amazing natural sites including Mount Kinabalu, Mulu Caves National Park, diving spots, and pristine jungles.

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IN PHOTOS: Marcos on a quick trip to Borneo Island. He visits Kota Kinabalu in Sabah, Malaysia, and crosses the border to Bandar Seri Bigawan in Brunei.
IN PHOTOS: On a trip across the Malay Archipelago, Marcos visits Sabah & Brunei in Borneo Island, Java Island in Indonesia & Penang Island in Peninsular Malaysia.
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