“Many Westerners hesitate to visit Semporna in Sabah — a place that is actually breathtaking — because their fears are often shaped by hearsay and unreliable information. In reality, only a very small number would truly avoid this destination.”
Baru mangkit tidoq.... sakit perut memulas mulas. Jamban ada satu ja kat sini.
Baru turun Buhay Dulang. Awek tu tekejut depa foto ramai-ramai dekat dia. Abang spy buat-buat baik.
Shopping kat supermarket.... barang2 untuk di infaq pada orang susah. Baju merah nampak cenge sebelum sakit perut.
Some businessmen here employ undocumented locals and treat them almost like slaves — underpaying them, denying overtime, and breaking promises. What they fail to realise is that these workers, though poor, have networks and connections of their own. In several cases, when they were cheated, they turned to people they knew… including pirates. Eventually, a few “towkays” and small bosses were kidnapped simply because the workers wanted their unpaid wages back.
Poor people are simple people. Treat them with dignity, respect, and fairness — and none of this would happen.
Semporna may feel a little underdeveloped, but the food is incredibly cheap and the seafood is unbelievably fresh. Visit our fish market and you will understand immediately. Accommodation and boat trips can be pricey for locals, but for foreigners they are still quite reasonable.
If budget is a concern, there are many backpacker hostels costing only RM30 to RM50 per night.
For travelling, use land transport during daylight. Express buses are reliable, safe, and allow you to enjoy the scenery and genuine Sabahan life along the way.
The nearest airport is Tawau, just about an hour’s drive from Semporna.
What can you do in Semporna?
Island hopping, snorkeling, short hill climbs (half-day activity), visiting the archaeology museum, and simply exploring the villages. You don’t need a formal tourist guide — a local guide is more than enough to help you enjoy all activities safely and meaningfully.
Semporna memang best bagi yang suka laut. Bagi spesies adventurous lagi la awesome! Sampai airport, naik pick up, jalan singgah warong buah, singgah supermarket beli beras gula dll untuk kita infaq kpd orang susah, kena ABC, masuk pekan Semporna, singgah Giant beli kacang goreng, air mineral, roti, sardin, then pegi jetty naik bot terus ke rumah penginapan di tengah laut.
Barang banyak nak angkat? di sana ada budak2 ambil upah angkat barang guna wheel barrow. Singgit jer utk satu trip.
oopps lupa pulak. Singgah dulu pasar ikan, beli ikan besar utk kita bakar di laut nanti. habaq kat penjual nak buat umpan.... murah sikit kot.
Tips beli tiket murah air asia murah? kalau tuan kaki melancung, cari dlm google. kalau orang biasa, BOOK tiket selepas tengah malam. Flight...cuba Selasa Rabu Khamis. Kalau ada kawan yg tahu lebih dari itu...suruh dia buatkan. Aku...? aku rela naik MAS. Amat jarang lewat atau batal flight.
HARI PERTAMA
ambil tiket paling awal supaya sampai awal
bergerak ke Semporna [on the way kita lunch [kalau mahu] membeli dan makan]
naik bot dan bergerak ke rumah penginapan di laut
malam... memancing sotong dari atas rumah
HARI KEDUA
pagi2 buta dh terjun laut
sarapan
naik bot ke Bukit Dohey Dulang [bawak sandwich n nasi goreng siap2]
on the way balik singgah pulau orang miskin infaq beras n gula
then singgah Pulau Sibu
memancing guna tin susu atau snorkeling kalau ndak
malam, memancing lagi selepas BBQ
HARI KETIGA
snorkeling n memancing lagi
lepas lunch gerak ke pekan Semporna
check in back packers
petang: jalan2 shopping souvenir
HARI KEEMPAT
pagi2 bergerak ke bandar Tawau
jalan2 dan beli bilis n udang kering di pasar
pergi airport [ambil flight 4 petang]
sayonara
bawak radio kecik, power bank dan solar lights. habis event, sedekah solar lights pada pakcik n makcik. solar penting nak charge telefon.
bila balik ke airport, kita akan singgah dulu di pasar Tawau. ikan bilis sini kira ok juga la. lebih murah dari KK.
PERALATAN
Topi... wajib.
sun burn cream, wajib bagi prempuan sahaja. Lelaki t shirt lengan panjang n seluar panjang. ada yg kreatif, seluar pendek n kain pelikat.
pakai sandal. boleh guna semasa berenang/snorkeling...takut terpijak duri dan batu karang.
ear plug. sumbat dlm telinga semasa dlm air... keselamatan telinga.
goggle. bawak sendiri, beli di lazada yg jenis full face. menyesal tak bawak.
power bank [yg guna solar]




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