Interior Division

Tambunan district

In the Interior Division about 75 km (1.5 hours) from Kota Kinabalu, ringed by mountains including the Crocker Range and by terraced paddy fields. Rice is the main income, and most people are Dusun. Sabah Tourism Board

Last checked 7 October 2026

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Illustration of terraced paddy fields with the town and mountains beyond

Illustration — generated artwork: Terraced paddy fields

Tamu in Tambunan

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Places and highlights

  • Rafflesia Information Centre

    Beside a forest reserve about an hour from Kota Kinabalu; open daily from 8am to 3pm. Sabah Tourism Board

  • Mount Trus Madi

    2,642 m, described as the second-highest mountain in Sabah and Malaysia. Sabah Tourism Board

  • Mat Salleh Memorial

    About 90 km from Kota Kinabalu, telling the history of Datu Paduka Mat Salleh, with a mini museum. Sabah Tourism Board

Sources

Last checked 7 October 2026.

District boundaries © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), simplified for display.