| Premier
tourist attraction for Malaysia the
Tip of Borneo (Tanjung Simpang Megayau)
spectacular headland of Borneo. Meeting
point of Sulu and South China Sea
was launched by the YAB Datuk Musa
Haji Aman, Chief Minister of Sabah
on 10th July 2004. Located at the
northern end of Borneo; Geographical
coordinates: U779650 E7817070 (RSO).
The landmark with important heritage
for Sabah symbolizing the many significant
aspects of Kudat’s past and
present.
Literally, Tanjung
means ‘tip’ and ‘Sampang
Mangazo’ means a junction where
a battle took place. According to
Rungus folklore, this was the site
of a fierce battle fought by their
forefathers, defending Rungus territory
against invading enemies.
The north coast and
the Kudat Peninsula was a favourite
haunt of pirates who frequently attacked
and looted villages in the area. As
a result the villages decided to combine
forces to defend themselves. The strategic
location of Tanjung Simpang Mengayau
became an ideal spot to observe the
arrivals of pirates and foreign ships.
The brace warriors stood guard here
and kept unwanted visitors at bay.
The fleet of the
famous explorer, Ferdinand Magellan,
on its voyage to circumnavigate the
globe, was said to have stopped here
for forty-two days to repair their
ships. |
