Nabalu (en: Nabalu Town) or better known as Pekan Nabalu is a small town that is the main focus of visitors to see Mount Kinabalu in its entirety.[1] The variety of restaurants and the fresh weather, also the view that shows Mount Kinabalu as a whole are the main reasons why many tourists come to visit Pekan Nabalu.[2] This town is close to SK. Dalas, Kota Belud and became the main education center for the residents of Pekan Nabalu.[3]
Agriculture, handicrafts, and selling clothes are the main sources of income for the people of Pekan Nabalu.[4] No wonder Pekan Nabalu is a fruit shopping center, Handicrafts and a popular stopover in the area before continuing the journey.[5] Therefore, tourism is the most important source of income for the people in Pekan Nabalu.[6]
History
Pekan Nabalu(“pekan” means town) is used to be a “toilet stop” for tourists heading to Kinabalu Park. Now this small town is flourishing and become a “must stop” for tourists. Pekan Nabalu is only 12 KM before Kinabalu Park, so a lot of tourists stop here for toilet break or breakfast.[7]
Village fraction
There are several small village fractions in Pekan Nabalu among them;
Pekan Nabalu (Center)
Kampung Dalas (the place of Sk.Dalas and Kampung Dalas Siba (downhill))[8]
Kg. Taginambur
Kampung Sokid Pekan Nabalu (One area with St. Philip Neri church, Pekan Nabalu)
Kg. Giok
Kampung Siba Pekan Nabalu (One area with SIB Pekan Nabalu church)