Healthcare in Kota Kinabula

Kota Kinabula is a safe destination as Sabahans and Malaysians are very law abiding people especially towards tourists, but of course common sense should always prevail. Low crime does not mean no crime here as anywhere else in Asia.

In 1999 some tourists were abducted from Sipidan Island to the Phillipines, however, they were quickly rescued and the waters have been patrolled more extensively since this one incident.

Bag-snatching or being pick-pocketed is rare, although, it has happened usually by moped and if you are using a bicycle it is unwise to put valuables in the basket

Walking around darker streets at night can bring problems with drunken beggars, prostitutes and even during the day child beggars can be relentless and frustrating. The trick is to develop a good attitude. It is very unfortunate that small children, often illegal immigrants find themselves in such desperate situations and as a matter of conscience there are many organizations here which can be donated to if you so wish.

However, when walking the streets if you do give to one child you will be pestered by twenty more which will make for a great deal of inconvenience and who knows who, where or what you are actually financing with your hand out?

The police station is located near the public harbor and the blue and white uniforms of the motor cycle cops are easy to spot

Medical care is of a very high standard here as in most of Asia here are some names and phone numbers of Medical Centers and Dentists.

Damai Specialist Centre O88-270243

Dr. Roland Chia Dental Surgery. 088-21 5802

Raffelesia Medical Centre. 088-27 2620