Reckless Lorry Driver

Be careful while you driving or riding when visiting places in Sabah. Take care....

An Irishman on holiday in Sabah was killed in a road accident at Km 6.3, Jalan Kiulu-Pukak, here, Monday. Desmond Francis Walsh, 48, who was astride a rented motorcycle and travelling with two of his friends, collided head-on with a lorry in the 11.25am mishap.

Confirming the incident, DSP Zaharudin bin Rasip said Walsh died on the spot. "There is a slightly steep corner at the scene of the fatal incident but the weather was fine at the time," he said, adding the lorry was believed to be heading from Pukak to Kiulu.

Initial investigation, he said, showed Walsh and his friends had rented motorcycles to visit the district.

"Walsh's body has been sent to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) to undergo post mortem and the lorry driver, who is a local, has been detained for investigation under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for reckless driving," Zaharudin said.

Daily Express 10 July 2012

http://www.thejournal.ie/desmond-francis-walsh-killed-dead-malaysia-tourist-516645-Jul2012/

AN IRISH TOURIST has died following a road crash in Malaysia.

The 48-year-old, named locally as Desmond Francis Walsh, was killed instantly when the motorcycle he was driving collided with a lorry on Monday morning. According to the Malaysian national news agency, the incident occurred at KM 6.3 Jalan Kiulu-Pukak in Sabah. Turan district police chief DSP Zaharuddin Rasid identified the victim and said that his body had been sent to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital for a post-mortem.


The lorry driver was detained to assist with investigations. The Daily Express, the national newspaper of east Malaysia, reports that Walsh was travelling on a rented bike. Rasid told reporters that there is a “slightly steep corner at the scene of the fatal incident” but added that weather was “fine at the time”.
The Department of Foreign Affairs confirmed that it is providing consular assistance to the victim’s family.

Kiulu 4M Challenge, 5 December 2010

13th Kiulu 4M Bamboo Rafting Challenge, Tamparuli Sabah.

(please click the entry form to be directed to Sabah Tourism board)

Once again the Kiulu 4M Bamboo Rafting is nearly around the corner. This Extreme events will start on 5 December 2010 at Kiulu and will be supervise by Sabah Tourism Board and Datuk Louis Rampas. This Events is repeatedly ever year and it is the 13 time already it being conducted. A journey to Kiulu Town is only take about 50 minute form Kota kinabalu City and 20 minute from Tamparuli city. Local tourist can joint tis program by downloading the form inserted at this post and sent it to the correspondent person. Don't forget to stay at Pukak and Matabang Home stay to enjoy the nice view at Kiulu and Pukak itself.

Take part in this ‘Amazing Race’ with a Sabahan twist!

The Kiulu 4M is a traditional extreme sports competition featuring 4 traditional activities that play up one’s survival skills. It incorporates the four Ms in Kadazandusun: Manangkus (running), Mamangkar (bamboo rafting), Manampatau (paddle-swimming with a bamboo pole), and Mamarampanau (walking on bamboo stilts). All these activities are to be completed sequentially.

Held in the picturesque Kiulu constituency, the 4M challenge beckons participants to join in categories including the Women Open, Junior Open, X-Treme 5M Men Open, Mixed Double Open, 5M Open, Press/media, and an additional special category for participants from the corporate and government sectors.The Kiulu 4M challenge promises an exhilarating wet and wild time for all. See you in Kiulu!

Kiulu 4M Rafting Challenge Profile

An indigenous, adventurous and thrilling eco-sports tourism event of survival skills, teamwork and traditional sports. A noble endeavour to protect, preserve and conserve the beauty of nature, in particular the rivers in Kiulu.

The '4M' are four events, which all begin with the letter 'M'. In the Kadazandusun language the 4M, stands for:

Manangkus

'Manangkus' means running. In the event, participants have to run to the next event, mamangkar.

Mamangkar

Participants are to ride a bangkar (bamboo raft) (rubber raft for Travel Industry / Corporate / Government category) down the Kiulu River, a grade 1-2 river.

Manampatau

In this event, participants drift/swim downriver with the help of tampatau (bamboo pole)

Mamarampanau

The last event of the K4MC requires its participants to walk/run on rampanau (bamboo stilts). Should a participant fall, he or she is not allowed to take a step forward or backwards, as doing so would mean disqualification. The participant may only climb back onto the rampanau without taking an extra step in any direction.

Location Map

Kiulu 4M Challenge is held in the Kiulu constituency in Tuaran. It is located 60 kilometers east of Kota Kinabalu. On the way to Kiulu, visitors will pass by the Tamparuli town. Tamparuli is home of the famous Tamparuli suspension bridge—a popular tourist attraction that inspired the eponymous folk song, Jambatan Tamparuli.

When in Kiulu, be sure not to miss the surrounding attractions such as the weekly tamu market. There are four different places holding their weekly tamu markets within its proximity, namely Kiulu, Tamparuli, Tuaran, and Tenghilan. The tamu is one of the best places to witness the living and breathing cultures of Sabah.one of the best places to witness the living and breathing cultures of Sabah breathing cultures of Sabah.

Contact Us at:

Ariffin Gadait

Pejabat Timbalan Setiausaha Kerajaan Negeri (Pembangunan)

Jabatan Ketua Menteri

Tingkat 9, Block B, Wisma MUIS

889999 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia

Tel: 60-88-225752/255972(O), 019-8624585 (H/P)

Fax: 60-88-257091

Email: Ariffin.Gadait@sabah.gov.my, ariffin_gadait@hotmail.com

Gemel J. Maliki

Perbadanan Pembangunan Ekonomi Sabah (SEDCO)

Tingkat 8, 9 & 10 Wisma SEDCO

Lorong Plaza Wawasan

Off Coastal Highway Kota Kinabalu

Peti Surat No. 12159, 88825 Kota Kinabalu

Tel: 088-266777 Fax: 088-219179/249545, hp. 0195371162

Josue Gonsur

District Office Tuaran

P.O. Box No. 207, 89208 Tuaran, Sabah, Malaysia

Tel: 60-88-788511 Fax: 60-88-788363, hp. 0195815009

Sabah Tourism Board

No. 51, Gaya Street, 88000 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia

Tel: 60-88-219310 / 212121

Fax: 60-88-212075 /219311

Website: http://www.sabahtourism.com

Sri Pelancongan Sabah Sdn. Bhd.

Lot 4, Ground Floor, 2-3, Block L, Sinsuran Complex

88000 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia

Tel: 60-88-232121 Fax: 60-88-265540 /219401

E-mail:Zachary@sabahtourism.com

Rules and Regulation

1.Participants must submit their entry forms together with the prescribed payment for the registration fee, raft, tampatau and rampanau on or before the registration closing date. The said payment must be made by cash or bank transfer to Alliance Bank account number 100110020173582. Payment for the raft, tampatau and rampanau is not refundable. The registration fee is refundable only if the participants withdraw from the race before the closing date.

2. Participants must be able to swim, physically and mentally fit; must wear life jackets; and follow strictly all rules and regulations specified by one organizer.

Age of participants is based on the day of the event.

3. Participants of the Xtreme 5M Men Open and 5M Open categories are required to make the bamboo raft using the bamboo logs, wood frames, and ropes provided by the organizer.

4. Participants that are assisted by any other party shall be automatically disqualified from the race.

5. Participants are allowed to bring/use their own bamboo raft, tampatau, rampanau, and life jacket according to the specifications by the organizer.

6. Participants shall take part in this K4MC event voluntarily at their own risk, and shall provide insurance coverage and other safety measures at their own expense. The organizer shall not be liable and shall be forever exempted from any claim or claims related to death and /or injuries arising from participation in the event.

7. Every participant is required to sign a Declaration of indemnity. Participants under 21 years of age must obtain the consent of their parents or guardians who shall sign the Declaration of indemnity on their behalf. (refer Form item number 4 & 5)

Any appeal must be accompanied by a protest fee of RM100.00 cash and lodged to the Race Coordinator within 15 minutes after the announcement of the results. The protest fee is not refundable.The decisions of the judges are final.

8. A participant will be disqualified if:-

He/she did not pay the registration fee and other charges specified by the organizer.

He/she did not report to the K4MC Event Secretariat 30 minutes before flag-off.

Numbers are not displayed prominently.

He/she did not report/go through all the check points.

He/she defaulted any rule and regulation of the event.

He/she caused any disruption or interruption of the event.

9. The organizer shall have the absolute discretion/right to amend the rules & regulations of the event and to change the date of the event or to cancel the event due to inclement weather, flood or any other reasons deem just by the organizing committee. In the event that the race is postponed to another date or is cancelled indefinitely, the organizer will not be held responsible for any expenses incurred by the participants.

Registration Closing date: 26 November 2010

Story by: Tamparuli Admin

Sources: Sabah Tourism Board

Picture: Sabah Tourism Board

Homestay at Pukak, Kiulu Sabah

Pukak and Matabang Homestay, 20km from Tamparuli Sabah.


The cool and hilly area of Kiulu near Tamparuli is located about 45 minutes drive north east ofKota Kinabalu. From the famous Jambatan Tamparuli (Tamparuli hanging bridge), you continue uphill for most of the drive to get to Kampung Pukak Homestay, about 30 minutes away. The drive provides the opportunity to enjoy scenic sights such as the Kiulu River, which is perfect for White Water Rafting as well as terraced paddy fields in various sizes. A visit to tamu (or an open market) in Tamparuli on Wednesdays is a must!

For oversea tourist contact us at: D7travel and Tours or email to: Tamparulisabah@gmail.com

Pukak is located 20km from Tamparuli, a small town not far from Kiulu Town and it took about 45 minute from Kota Kinabalu City by land transport. Pukak town take one step a head by providing this services to the local and foregin tourist. Pukak Homestay is jointventure with the local in Pukak with Sabah Government under Sabah Tourism Board. Pukak and Matabang Homestay is under the supervision from Sabah Tourism Board. Tourist who stay at this homestay can enjoy Kiulu White River Rafting, take a bath at the Tuaran River, enjoy the Tamus at Pukak, Kiulu, Tamparuli and Tuaran.

Other places that the tourist can visit is Hatob-hatob waterfall at Malangan Lama under supervision by St John Tuaran and Pulau Kelapa at Malangan Baru. The best month of the year for the tourist to visit Pukak and Tamparuli is on February till September. Tourist can stop at Tamparuli Town first to enjoy delicious food there and buy some neccessity goods to be use at the Pukak and Matabang Homestay.

The cool and hilly area of Kiulu is located about 45 minutes drive north east of Kota Kinabalu. From the famous Jambatan Tamparuli (Tamparuli hanging bridge), you continue uphill for most of the drive to get to the first Homestay at Kampung Pukak, about 30 minutes away. The drive provides the opportunity to enjoy scenic sights such as the Kiulu River, known to all white water rafters in Sabah, as well as terraced padi fields in various sizes.

Below is the list Homestay at Kiulu, Pukak and Tamparuli.

P/s: You can directly call them or use an agent for your own convenience.

Contact:

Pukak Homestay

Mr. Conrad Willigon on +6013 8576189 (mobile)

Tel: +6088 717458

Fax: +6088 710766

P.O.Box 25, 89257 Tuaran Sabah Malaysia

Email: nativehomestay@yahoo.com / info@borneonativehomestay.com

Mitabang Homestay

Mr. Ariffin Gadait (Coordinator) on +6019 8624585 (mobile)

Tel: +6088 225753, 255752(O), 268473(H)

Fax: +6088 257091

Email: ariffin.gadait@sabah.gov.my

P.O.Box 8, 89257 Tamparuli Sabah Malaysia

List of homestay and the person in charge

1. Christoeh Galid

Rooms: 2 rooms (1-3 pax per room), without fan

Facility & Utility: Common bathroom/toilet (outhouse), kitchen, water, electricity, and television.

Others: Breakfast included

2. Dikau Gani

Rooms: 1 rooms (1-2 pax per room)

Facility & Utility: Common bathroom/toilet (outhouse), kitchen, water, electricity, and television.

Others: Breakfast included

Gangon Gulunu, Kg. Pukak

Rooms: 2 rooms (1-3 pax per room), with standing fan

Facility & Utility: Common bathroom/toilet (outhouse), kitchen, water, electricity, and television.

3. Gintin Garati

Rooms: 2 rooms (1-3 pax per room), without fan

Facility & Utility: Common bathroom/toilet (outhouse), kitchen, water, electricity, and television.

Others: Breakfast included

4. Joipen Gadamin

Rooms: 2 rooms (1-2 pax per room)

Facility & Utility: Common bathroom/toilet (outhouse), kitchen, water, electricity, and television.

Others: Breakfast included

5. Jolius Sorop

Rooms: 1 rooms (1-3 pax per room)

Facility & Utility: Common bathroom/toilet (outhouse), kitchen, water, electricity, and television.

Others: Breakfast included

6. Joos Galed

Rooms: 2 rooms (1-3 pax per room)

Facility & Utility: Common bathroom/toilet (outhouse), kitchen, water, electricity, and television.

Others: Breakfast included

7. Julius Yukin, Kg. Pukak

Rooms: 4 rooms (1-2 pax per room), with standing fan

Facility & Utility: Common bathroom/toilet, kitchen, water, electricity, laundry, computer and television.

8. Loimi Yukin, Kg. Pukak

Rooms: 3 rooms (1-2 pax per room), with table fan

Facility & Utility: Common bathroom/toilet, kitchen, water, electricity, laundry, computer and television.

9. Mickey Salleh, Kg. Pukak

Rooms: 3 rooms (1-2 pax per room), with standing fan

Facility & Utility: Common bathroom/toilet, kitchen, water, electricity, and television.

10.Nancy Burut, Kg. Pukak

Rooms: 3 rooms (1-2 pax per room), with table fan

Facility & Utility: Common bathroom/toilet, kitchen, water, electricity, television, and laundry.

11. Noriah Gimus

Rooms: 2 rooms (1-2 pax per room)

Facility & Utility: Common bathroom/toilet (outhouse), kitchen, water, electricity, and television.

Others: Breakfast included

12. Selinna Gilangan

Rooms: 2 rooms (1-3 pax per room)

Facility & Utility: Common bathroom/toilet (outhouse), kitchen, water, electricity, and television.

Others: Breakfast included

13. Thomas Gumpait

Rooms: 2 rooms (1-2 pax per room), with standing fan

Facility & Utility: Common bathroom/toilet, kitchen, water, electricity, laundry, computer and television.

14. Tiahin @ Kisung B. Gumbongo

Rooms: 1 rooms (1-2 pax per room)

Facility & Utility: Common bathroom/toilet (outhouse), kitchen, water, electricity, and television.

Others: Breakfast included

15. Yaw Yuk Chin @ William Yaw

Rooms: 2 rooms (1-3 pax per room), without fan

Facility & Utility: Common bathroom/toilet (outhouse), kitchen, water, electricity, and television.

Others: Breakfast included

Story by: Admin Tamparuli Sabah

Sources: Star Stream Group and Sabah Tourism Board

Picture: Sabah Tourism Board and Star Stream Group