The islands of Semporna: The perfect getaway to chase away the blues


Water resorts like this one are aplenty in Semporna today. — Photos: MELODY L. GOH/The Star

Years ago, Semporna in Sabah’s east coast was mostly known for one place: Pulau Sipadan or Sipadan Island. The small coral island was considered a bucket list destination for many tourists, especially divers, thanks to the diverse marine life that surrounds it.

It’s also a bird sanctuary, a migration stop for species such as wood and sand pipers, sea eagles, kingfishers, sunbirds, starlings and megapodes.

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