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Maiga island is about 1 hour boat ride off the coast of Semporna town in Sabah. Along the boat ride, you will see clear blue/green water and below it, the coral and sea weeds. The island has a small population of sea Bajau people who live in wooden houses built on stilts in water. They make a living off the sea.
When we landed in this island, it was late afternoon and very hot. Walking around the island's sandy beach takes about 50 minutes. During low tide, you can see the coconut trees along a clean stretch of sandy beach all around. Size of island - you can guess right?
The islanders are very friendly and simple people. I find the island very natural and unspoiled. It is simply fascinating that the world here is so much different, just 1 hour away from the mainland. You will get to see real basic human lifestyle, what could have been a long time ago. A very educational trip to see this island.
Thank you for viewing. Regards, Bill
p/s I thank Sabah's Rabani, Ramdan and Fadzil for meeting and bringing us around Kundasang, Ranau and Poring. Especially grateful to Rabani for his guides to places, in particular this Maiga Island. |
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This is how small the island looks like from a distance. As the boat was moving and vibrating, I had to try my luck on this perspective shot.
Firstly, if not due to Rabani's advice and guide, this island is relatively unknown even to local boatman. I could imagine they are not bringing any tourists interested to see such a small island of sea Bajau population.
I have seen Rabani's takes on Maiga island and it inspired my plan to visit this place, after a climb of Mt Kinabalu. I am glad it happened as planned, altough I did not have a chance on the sunrise (arrived in afternoon) or sunset (cloudy and had to return to mainland before dark) at Maiga island.
How to get there : drive to Semporna, a boat ride will take you to any islands. Many dive shops and hostels in Semporna catering for tourists. Diving heaven is found in Sipadan, Mabul and Kapalai islands.
regards, bill |
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