Go on a street art trail in Kota Kinabalu to learn more about the city


A mural of a sun bear caught in a forest fire can be found on the Vanishing Wall. — GISELE SOO/The Star

Kota Kinabalu in Sabah has always been on my list of places to travel to. So, when the opportunity to visit the city during a work trip came along, I was more than happy to volunteer.

The beautiful coastal city was unlike anything I had ever imagined; there was something to be discovered at every turn of the corner. From exotic islands to local street art – and not forgetting the vibrant food scene – there were just so many things to experience in KK. Suffice to say, I relished every moment of the trip.

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