Semporna, Malaysia

Located on the east coast of Sabah, Semporna is used as the gateway for visitors travelling to spectacular nearby diving destinations such as Sipidan and Mabul islands

Initially establish by Chinese traders, it is small enough to be easily explored by foot, the highlight being the collection of buildings built over the sea on the water. The local Bajau people for many years lived on boats and have recently moved onto the land.

Things to See and Do

* Sipadan National Park
* Tropical Research and Conservation Centre
* Scuba diving
* Semporna Proboscis Monkey River Cruise
* Semporna Central Market

General Information

Cruise Season - Jan - Dec
Currency - Ringgit (MYR)
Language - Malay
Population - 133,000
Time - GMT/UTC plus 8 hours
Electricity - 2 vertical square pins and one perpendicular below British style
International Country Code - +60

Transport links
The closest airport to Semporna is in Tawau, about a 1 hour drive away
Mini vans and Express Buses from Tawau