I was thinking of going to Sabah or Sarawak in Malaysia, is it safe to travel there for a young Irish male?

Question

I have found cheap flights to these places and i was wondering has anyone been or does anyone know what its like? Safe/Cheap/ Interesting?

Answer 1

Yeah it's totally safe. I went there 3 years ago with most of my family as my dad and uncle were born in Kuching, Sarawak, and lived in Sabah! We went back to their house and back to Kuching also. There's some great shops, it's really cultural, GREAT food, just an amazing experience to have. I can recommend visiting there, it's really interesting. Damai Beach Hotel (Holiday Inn, sadly, but it's lovely for a short stay!) is fantastic also - Damai Lagoon hotel isn't quite as good as Damai BEACH. Picturesque greenery everywhere in Malaysia, fantastic weather although a bit hazy - there's some pollution over cities but hey, that's part of the country! I also went to stay in a longhouse with a Dayak tribe for 4 days which was just.. AMAZING! You can book them with the travel agents in Kuching! :)

Answer 2

.It's quite safe, you should not encounter any problems, they are a kind genuine people

Answer 3

Sabah is very safe, i went there last January. The nightlife isnt something you could compare to..Lets say Phuket, but still, there is alot going on there.

And yes, EVERYTHING IS CHEAP! DIRT CHEAP!....well, apart from the major hotels.

Very nice, beautiful place to go to.