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  Kota Kinabalu Summary
Kota Kinabalu ("fort of Kinabalu,"; formerly Jesselton) is a city on the northwest coast of Borneo Island; it lies between rain forest, mountains, and offshore coral reefs that are a national park.
Kota Kinabalu, formerly Jesselton, is the capital of Sabah, east Malaysia, on the island of Borneo; it is also the capital of the West Coast Division of Sabah.
Jesselton was razed by the retreating British early in World War II to prevent it from falling into the hands of the Japanese.
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 Jesselton
The following day the prisoners disembarked for the old gaol which was three miles outside the town, the gaol was to be their camp.
The new year started as the old year finished with Communion held every Sunday, but the Japanese were getting more aggressive towards the prisoners with plenty of ‘bashings’ and the death toll began to rise.
At the end of March rumours were circulating about a move to Sandakan and on the 6th April the prisoners sailed with a beautiful sunset, leaving behind fifty-one of their comrades in the cemetery at Jesselton.
www.far-eastern-heroes.org.uk /john_wanless/html/jesselton.htm   (603 words)

  
 Nukilan
Bahkan, para pedagang asing juga telah berminat berkunjung ke pelabuhan Jesselton untuk tujuan berdagang.
Dengan ini, situasi ini telah mempercepatkan lagi proses perbandaran Jesselton.
Dalam melihat lebih jelas berkenaan dengan proses awal perkembangan bandar Jesselton, penulis berasa paparan gambar-gamabar berikut sedikit sebanyak boleh membantu kita untuk menganalisa perkembanagan Jesselton pada awal penubuhannya.
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 SabahTravelGuide.Com, The ultimate travel guide to Sabah, Borneo
Jesselton (now Sabah's capital Kota Kinabalu) was founded in conjunction with the constreuction of the Trans Borneo railroad, and developed into a flourishing trading post until the Japanese occupied the whole of Borneo during the Second World War.
Jesselton and Sandakan were, like many towns, destroyed in Allied air raids targeted at the Japanese.
The town of Jesselton, named after the Vice Chairman of the BNBCC, Sir Charles Jessel, was first established as a trading post at Gaya Island, in a bay directly opposite the present marine jetty.
www.sabahtravelguide.com /features/default.asp?page=history   (2623 words)

  
 Sabah hotels : Jesselton Boutique Hotel Kota Kinabalu (The), Sabah, Malaysia. Hotel description, reviews, deals from ...
The Jesselton Boutique Hotel Kota Kinabalu is located in the historic heart of Kota Kinabalu.
The hotel retains the serenity of bygone days, while offering all the conveniences of a modern hotel and it turns out to be an ideal location in the heart of the banking and financial centre of Kota Kinabalu.
Conference and banquet facilities are offered for business guests while one can also experience the restaurant for elegant business lunches or a romantic evening meal.
www.asiahotels.com /hotelinfo/Jesselton_Hotel_Kota_Kinabalu   (288 words)

  
 Daily Express, Sabah, Malaysia -- News Headlines   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
The Constitution and Administration of North Borneo were implemented on June 10, 1946 through the "Letters of Patent" which put Jesselton under the governance of a Governor or a Colonial Officer of North Borneo and the daily administration was run by 29 departments which were responsible to the General Director and Chief Secretary.
The formation of the Sanitary Board under the "North Borneo Sanitary Ordinance 1931" saw the establishment of Jesselton and the board members were appointed by the Governor and chaired by the District Officer.
The Jesselton District Council was founded in 1958 and was responsible for the administration of the area outside the territory of the Jesselton Town Board.
www.dailyexpress.com.my /news.cfm?NewsID=48081   (618 words)

  
 ::::: Jesselton Condominium ::::: | Quality | Excellence | Value   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Comfort and contemporary luxury are synonymous with Jesselton Condominium.
Featuring spacious dimensions and a choice of 9 spacious floor layouts from the bedrooms to the living room to the kitchen, the condominium is well-planned to meet today's discerning needs.
Convenience in harmony with privacy are assured at Jesselton Condominium.
www.jesselton.com.my /home.html   (151 words)

  
 Jesselton Holdings Pte Ltd- Reviews, Rate Quote
Jesselton group has carved out a growing market in Asia Pacific - in the areas of ship owning and operating, ship agency representation, warehousing and distribution, port terminal management and logistics services.
Jesselton owns and operates a fleet of vessels which provide scheduled liner services for both containerized and conventional cargo in the region.
Jesselton Terminals offers prompt and reliable physical cargo handling services - be it at port terminals or at its general cargo warehouses.
www.shipping-international.com /companies/jesselton-holdings.html   (221 words)

  
 Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu, formerly known as Jesselton, is the capital of the Malaysian state of Sabah.
Jesselton was renamed Kota Kinabalu in 1968 and received official city status from the Malaysian government on February 2, 2000.
There is a jetty in the city at the newly built Jesselton Point which provides speedboat services to the nearby islands for tourists as well as for commuters living on the islands.
www.globalguide.org /index.html?id=201403   (4853 words)

  
 Jesselton Hotel - Sabah - Malaysia
The Jesselton Hotel retains the serenity of bygone days, while offering all the conveniences of a modern hotel.
Kota Kinabalu, formerly the colonial town of Jesselton, is the state capital of Sabah, Malaysia.
The Jesselton is well located to provide perfect hospitality in the centre of the city's business district.
www.sino.net /malaysia-hotels/Jesselton-Hotel1011.html   (368 words)

  
 Notice Pemberitahuan   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Sejarah Bandar Kota Kinabalu bermula dengan penemuan Jesselton di abad ke-1 9.
Jesselton semakin mendapat perhatian dari kalangan orang-orang Inggeris.
Secara keseluruhannya, terdapat perkembangan pentadbiran, kesihatan, pendidikan dan pembangunan ekonomi yang amat pesat.Tahun 1942 sehingga 1945 mencatatkan sejarah hitam Jesselton bila mana Sabah telah jatuh di bawah kependudukan Jepun.
www.sabah.org.my /bm/terkini/sejkk.htm   (1771 words)

  
 Jesselton - Research the news about Jesselton - from HighBeam Research   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
The singer and composer of Jesselton Tonight from his album, Rustic Living for the Urbanites, is showing the new software he has on his notebook computer.
On July 15, 1946, Jesselton was selected as the new capital of North...
Jesselton was the name of the State capital until...
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 History of Kota Kinabalu- Discount Hotel in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
Under the Chartered Company's control, Jesselton became a trading hub for local produce such as rubber, rattan, wild honey and wax.
It was, however, during the Japanese occupation of the Second World War that Jesselton encountered its worse attack.
Jesselton now is but a name of an established hotel.
www.kotakinabalu-hotels.com /history.htm   (563 words)

  
 Scout Association of Malaysia Sabah Branch
It is known that Sacred Heart Jesselton got the Scout together towards the 2nd half of 1946.
Hanya pada tahun 1923 Kumpulan Pengakap di Jesselton (sekarang dikenali sebagai Kota Kinabalu, Ibu negeri Negeri Sabah) ditubuhkan.
Pada masa itu, Jesselton berada dibawah daerah Pantai Barat, yang mana Pantai Barat merangkumi kawasan-kawasan seperti Kudat, Ranau, Papar, Tuaran dan Putatan.
www.sabah.org.my /ppmsabah/ppmsabah_files/Hist_PPMSabah.htm   (2723 words)

  
 Welcome To Jesselton Communication Sdn Bhd Homepage - Announcement   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Jesselton Communications have signed up as System Integrator for SUN Microsystems and as Enterprise Solution Provider for Cybertouch (Netscape Communications Local Representative) in Sabah.
Jesselton Communications is proud to be the local representative for SUN Microsystems and CyberTouch in Sabah.
Jesselton Communications offers Total I2Net (Internet and Intranet) Solution to our clients, including Network Design and Migration Consultancy, Hardware and Software Servers Installation and Configuration, as well as Network Administration and Maintenance.
www.sabah.com.my /jcomm/announce.html   (251 words)

  
 This Day in History 1943: Chinese and Suluks revolt against Japanese in North Borneo
The revolt, staged in the capital, Jesselton, resulted in the deaths of 40 Japanese soldiers.
The treatment of Allied and civilian prisoners in the Japanese-controlled islands was horrendous, with hundreds dying of disease and starvation.
The rebellion of Chinese settlers and native Suluks in the Borneo capital of Jesselton, although delivering a blow to the Japanese to the tune of 40 dead occupying soldiers, was dealt with quickly and brutally.
www.history.com /tdih.do?action=tdihArticleCategory&id=6622   (391 words)

  
 Jesselton - HighBeam Encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Copyright 2006 Columbia University Press For permission to reuse this article, contact Copyright Clearance Center.
Jesselton uprising a unique event in history of Sabah
Colliding discourses: Western land laws and native customary rights in North Borneo, 1881-1918.
www.encyclopedia.com /doc/1E1-X-Jesselto.html   (181 words)

  
 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah | Borneo : journeymalaysia.com
In the early years, only Sandakan and Jesselton (as KK was known then) were the only 2 towns that showed any signs of promise for expansion in North Borneo.
Times were very difficult for the residents and in their final surges against the Japanese, the Allied Forces bombed Jesselton.
This clock was erected to commemorate the first district officer of Jesselton, Mr.
www.journeymalaysia.com /kotakinabalu.htm   (860 words)

  
 Jesselton Hotel in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah - Hotel Reviews - TripAdvisor
The hotel is a lot like a fifties style North American hotel or a boutique style B and B. They have doormen in safari style uniforms, maids in traditional fl and...
We were on our last night of honeymoon and really only needed a place to stay in KK prior to catching our flight home.
I'm always a little weary of the so-called boutique hotels, but the Jesselton in Kota Kinabalu truly is a class act and I can't say enough about it.
www.tripadvisor.com /Hotel_Review-g298307-d482158-Reviews-m10556-r78268-a_aid.CD238-Jesselton_Hotel-Kota_Kinabalu_Sabah.html   (930 words)

  
 Hotel Jesselton Sabah Malaysia
The hotel is well located to provide perfect hospitality in the center of the city's business district.
The Jesselton Hotel, located in the historic heart of Kota Kinabalu, promises a unique experience.
The Jesselton Hotel retains the serenity of bygone days, while offering all the conveniences of a modern hotel.
www.stayresmalaysia.com /hotel-jesselton-sabah.htm   (169 words)

  
 Jesselton Hotel - Guaranteed Lowest room rates for Sabah Hotels
Jesselton Hotel - Guaranteed Lowest room rates for Sabah Hotels
Established in 1954, the hotel became the choice of discerning businessmen and travellers and is still popular today.
Jesselton Hotel is well located to provide perfect hospitality in the centre of the city's business district.
www.yourrooms.com /malaysia_hotels/sabah/hotels/jesselton_sabah.htm   (192 words)

  
 The Jesselton Hotel Kota Kinabalu : Sabah, Malaysia : Marimari.com
Established in 1954 - when Sabah was known as British North Borneo and Kota Kinabalu still called by its colonial name, Jesselton - the hotel quickly became the choice of discerning visitors.
To meet the needs of todays's travellers and businessmen, The Jesselton Hotel was completely refurbished in the mid-1990s and is now Sabah's only boutique hotel.
Guests can rest assured that they will still be afforded the personalised service and impeccable attention to detail that delighted such illustrious colonial-era guests as Laby Mountbatten.
www.marimari.com /hotel/malaysia/jesselton/index.html   (171 words)

  
 The Jesselton Hotel : Sabah, Malaysia : holidayasia.com
As soon as guests are escorted by the doorman into the marble-floored of the hotel, they begin to experience the special ambience of The Jesselton.
Elegant yet comfortable, in the style of a refined English country house, The Jesselton pays tribute
Such services as clothes pressing, shoe shine, fruit basket and daily newspapers are naturally complimentary for our guests.
www.holidayasia.com /hotel/malaysia/jesselton/therooms.html   (114 words)

  
 SCHBEngineering - HOME   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
The development will utilized the full potential of the Kota Kinabalu beautiful waterfront to attract the potential tourist from six different continents to the State of Sabah.
The Jesselton Waterfront is to be implemented in 3 phases over the next 15-year period will be the center-stage of Kota Kinabalu urbanization scheme together with the rapid growth in infrastructure, population and tourism industry.
Development of Jesselton Waterfront consist of comprehensive and modern high-end 15-Storey Residential Condominiums and Marina Parks fully equipped with water sports facilities utilize the potential of coastal beaches of Kota Kinabalu City.
www.suriagroup.com.my /schb/jesselton.htm   (432 words)

  
 Jesselton Hotel Sabah Malaysia- Discount Up to 80% On Malaysia hotels Reservations
Jesselton Hotel Sabah Malaysia- Discount Up to 80% On Malaysia hotels Reservations
Jesselton Hotel Sabah Malaysia- Discount Jesselton Hotel Sabah Malaysia Up to 80% Off !!!
Jesselton Hotel is well located to provide perfect hospitality in the centre of the city's business district.
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 CD Baby: PETE TEO: Rustic Living For Urbanites
Teo's voice is an acquired taste though, as his sandpaper-like vocal chords make him sound like a cross between Bob Dylan and Dave Matthews.
This is an extract from my email to Pete:- The first song I like was indeed Jesselton Tonight.
after listening to jesselton tonight, my mom commented that this is the best paul simon release in years...
www.cdbaby.com /cd/peteteo   (2949 words)

  
 RESULTS
4c Meeting of the Assembly (2) 1935 Jesselton, North Borneo to Glasgow, Scotland.
4c Meeting of the Assembly (2) 1935 Jesselton to Westbury-on-Trym, England.
5c KGVI Cattle at Kota Belud and 10c KGVI Logging 1952 Jesselton, North Borneo Airmail to Singapore.
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 Kota Kinabalu Things to Do Tips by RINNAZ - VirtualTourist.com
KK Coastal side is absolutely beautiful, spend sometime strolling or driving along the beach and drop at Tanjung Aru beach for leisure.
Jesselton point is a place where people buy tickets to get to the nearby Island like Manukan, Sapi, Gaya or Mamutik.
Now the Jesselton Point has been renovated and quite cozy to spend time here.
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 Jesselton Penang house FOR SALE in Georgetown @ Adpost.com Classifieds > Malaysia > Jesselton Penang house FOR SALE in ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
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Stately homes in prestigious Jesselton area for sale.
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