SANDAKAN & SELINGAN ISLAND
Sandakan was once the capital of Sabah and still retains its standing as a thriving industrial centre.
(Left) The newly built temple above Sandakan
(Photo courtesy of Tony Brett)
The journey to Selingan Island starts in Sandakan, one-time capital of Sabah. Sandakan waterfront has developed into a "floating" city around the piers
Photo: Tony Brett
Selingan Island lies about an hour north of Sandakan and is home to a turtle sanctuary.
The turtle eggs are protected by means of an enclosed hatchery in the centre of the island:
