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Kota Kinabalu And Tarp Malaysia
A city base with a five-island marine park on your doorstep
Updated Feb 13, 2026 • 11 sources
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Destination Guide Sources For Kota Kinabalu and Tunku Abdul Rahman Park (TARP)
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11 sources • Updated Feb 13, 2026
Written by DiveJourney. Built from public sources and local operator knowledge. Last updated Feb 13, 2026.
- Sabah Parks - Tunku Abdul Rahman Park - Official park overview, island list, opening hours, and entrance and activity fees.
- Sabah Parks - Tunku Abdul Rahman Park (Activities and Facilities) - Official notes on park access and activity zoning (including areas where activities are restricted).
- SabahTravel - Tunku Abdul Rahman Park - Tourism portal summary and published fee tables used by visitors and operators.
- Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal - Primary departure point for TARP island boat services from Kota Kinabalu.
- Immigration Department of Malaysia - Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) - Official MDAC portal for foreign traveler pre-arrival submission.
- Royal Malaysian Customs Department - Tourism Tax (TTx) General Guide (PDF) - Official guidance on Malaysia Tourism Tax rate and how it is applied.
- Sabah Tourism Board - Kaamatan Festival - Official festival listing and timing for Sabah's Kaamatan celebrations.
- Malaysia Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) - Official weather and climate information source for Malaysia.
- DAN (Divers Alert Network) - Dive accident insurance and emergency hotline resources.
- DiveJourney - Kota Kinabalu area dive spots (reference) - Internal spot reference used for signature-site slugs (Manukan shore example).
- Destination hero photo by Fahrul Azmi - Photographer profile: https://unsplash.com/@fahrulazmi