Catching the country’s first sunrise


Nature’s canvas: Enjoying the serene view of the sun above the horizon at Tanjung Atiam. — Photo taken from Feklee Roslee’s Instagram

KOTA KINABALU: Tanjung Atiam. Never heard of it?

This tiny, remote coastal area in Lahad Datu district has the unique honour of being the easternmost point in Malaysia, making it the first place in the country to see the sunrise each day.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
sunrise , Tanjung Atiam , Lahad Datu

Next In Nation

Kinabatangan by-election: Naim’s billboards draw attention to legacy, continuity
Cops bust syndicate, seize nearly RM1.5mil worth of drugs
Ex-Army chief, ex-Armed Forces chief to be charged for corruption, says MACC
Selangor govt probes alleged abuse at childcare�centre
Insurance agent to serve 14-year jail term for sexually assaulting nine-year-old son
Tekun, AIM loan approvals cut to five working days nationwide, says deputy minister
Elderly woman living in fear after loan sharks splash paint at her house over son's debts
Perhilitan relocates wild elephant damaging residents' crops in Hulu Besut
Bukit Aman records statement from two local daily editors over error in translating King's speech
Backbencher urges stop to derogatory remarks on ethnic dishes

Others Also Read