Kota KinabaluLocal Essentials

Groceries, snacks, drinks, and daily essentials.

• BatarasSabah staple
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• CKS SupermarketLocal chain
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• Servay HypermarketValue stock
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• Tong Hing SupermarketPremium groceries
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Quick snacks, drinks, and everyday essentials.

• 99 SpeedmartMost widespread
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• 7-ElevenFamiliar
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• Orange Convenience StoreLocal 24h
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Medicine, first aid, and personal care.

• GuardianMost visible
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• WatsonsMall staple
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• Alpro PharmacyStrong coverage
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• CARiNG PharmacyReliable chain
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Withdraw local currency from ATMs.

• Maybank
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• CIMB Bank
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• Public Bank
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• RHB Bank
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• Hong Leong Bank
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Exchange foreign currency.

• Traveller's Money ChangerLongstanding
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• MerchantradeImago branch
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• Focurek ServicesCity malls
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• Jags MoneyCentre Point
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Popular cafés for coffee, Wi-Fi, and a break.

• ZUS CoffeeFast growing
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• StarbucksMost familiar
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• The Coffee Bean & Tea LeafMall standard
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Shopping, restaurants, and entertainment.

• Imago Shopping MallBest all round
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• Suria SabahCentral
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• Centre Point SabahLocal practical
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• City Mall Kota KinabaluDaily errands
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• 1Borneo HypermallLarge format
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• Karamunsing ComplexElectronics
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Personal care and cosmetics.

• Guardian
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• Watsons
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• CARiNG Pharmacy
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• Alpro Pharmacy
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SIM cards, eSIM support, and mobile services.

• MaxisStrong coverage
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• CelcomDigiWide network
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• U MobileGood value
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• Yes5G option
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Easy transportation around the city.

• GrabMost reliable
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• MaximCheaper backup
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• AirAsia RideAirport useful
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Get local food delivered to your door.

• GrabFoodBest coverage
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• foodpandaCommon backup
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Groceries and daily essentials delivered.

• GrabMartMost practical
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• Bataras E-storeLocal groceries
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Local maps and transit directions.

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• WazeDriver friendly
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Wash and dry clothes.

• myDobiSelf service
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• Laundry BayJesselton Quay
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• LaundryBarChain option
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Comfortable places for remote work.

• Regus Suria SabahMost formal
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Fitness centers and workout facilities.

• Level Up FitnessTop chain
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• Level Up Fitness Xpress24h access
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• Bearbox FitnessFunctional training
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Medical care and emergency treatment.

• Queen Elizabeth HospitalMain public
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• Gleneagles Kota KinabaluPrivate premium
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• KPJ Sabah Specialist HospitalPrivate specialist
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• Queen Elizabeth Hospital IIPublic backup
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• Jesselton Medical CentrePrivate option
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