Beautiful Scenery on Manukan Island, Sabah Malaysia

Manukan Island is located in the state of Sabah, East Malaysia, not far from the waterfront of Kota Kinabalu and easily accessible by boat.

Manukan is the most popular island with the residents of Kota Kinabalu. Manukan has some great stretches of beach on the southern coastline. Off the coast of Manukan are coral reefs , which are ideal for snorkeling, diving and swimming.

Manukan Island has the most developed tourist facilities which include 20 villas, a clubhouse, and several restaurants and a dive center.

Recreational facilities include a swimming pool, soccer field, volleyball court and sepak takraw. Infrastructure facilities include water-support, electricity, desalination plants, sewage systems, and even solar-powered payphones.

Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal in downtown Kota Kinabalu is the ferry terminal for those heading to the islands of Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park. This ferry terminal is also the departure point for customers staying at Manukan Island Resort.

It is located 38 kilometers (24 mi) west of Dipolog City , the provincial capital, and 282 kilometers (175 mi) northeast of Zamboanga City , the regional capital.

The word Manukan means poultry farming. On June 16, 1951, through the efforts of former Congressman (and later Senator) Roseller T. Lim with the assistance of Governor Serapio J. Datoc of the former Zamboanga Province, President Elpidio Quirino signed Republic Act no. 655 formed the municipality of Manukan. In 1952, the barrios of Manukan, Lipras, Dipane, Linay, Mate, Sirongan, Libuton, Disakan, Siparok, Ponot, and Manawan Katipunan became the town of Manukan.

Transportation

The main public transportation to the island is by speedboat from Kota Kinabalu to the island pier for about 20 minutes. The speedboat departs from the Kota Kinabalu Ferry terminal (Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal) and the service operates from 08:30 to 16:15.

Accommodation

The main resort on the island, Manukan Island Resort provides accommodation on the island. The resort offers two restaurants which include the Perahu restaurant, which offers local and international options and the Resort restaurant which serves breakfast and for lunch.