Early History Semporna

'Tong Talun' is the original name for the district of Semporna, which means "end of the Forest" in the term Bajau tribe. The person responsible for nominating the Chief Uddang Talun Tong, Commander and Chief of Sallehangni Way of the Bajau Kubang descent. This is because in the Semporna district was covered / surrounded by a forest wilderness in the early discovery. Then, Tong Talun Semporna has changed the name meaning "Place of Peace or Peace" until now.

Semporna district was under the Sultanate of Sulu province, a dominant political force at a time. Occupied territories include some of the Philippines (the south) and North Borneo. Pada1876 area known as North Borneo Company was ordered by the 'British North Borneo Chartered Company which is wholly owned by the British Government. Starting from the Sultan of Sulu, Sabah has submitted a "forever and remain" on this company as a regional power of their corporate-governance.

Other powers that have tried to conquer Semporna, including the Netherlands, but they failed to do so because of the presence of British companies here. In 1963, Sabah had joined the Federation of Malaya to form Malaysia.

Umaral Island (Omadal), a small island in the waters off Semporna Semporna history is an important point. This is because the island is the home of Omadal tribes that inhabit the Semporna Bajau. People Bajau Pulau Omadal the sailors or fishermen dedicated and active in the commercial marine and often deal with the other islands, including mainland Semporna. The evidence of this fact can be observed through the carving / written in stone and other artifacts that clearly indicate they are Muslims.

Semporna district is also home of nomadic tribes (the original) of sea known as the 'Palauh. These people still exist in Semporna to date and can be seen in the waters off Semporna. They live in traditional boats at sea and are semi-nomadic than one island to another island. Race palauh will drop to the mainland Semporna daily if needed goods or cause of death. Now some of them have been transformed into modern life.

Semporna Sabah district known as the clear sea water, the sun appears behind the horizon and the white sand islands surrounding it. Coral reefs, mangroves and coconut palms waving brighten the place. It is not disturbed, untouched and original, like the time has never been even a moment at the place most have grown rapidly.

Welcome to Semporna. Comparable to its Malay and Bajau, it 'very well' once. Semporna district located in the east coast of Sabah, about one hour air journey from the City and you'll get to Tawau Airport. From there, you only need an hour to get to this beautiful area.

Semporna District has an area of 442 square miles or 113.412 hectares (282.880 acres) and is divided into two areas of Semporna mainland and island areas, known as Pulau Bum-Bum and the surrounding islands. Semporna district near the border of international waters, the Philippines and Indonesia.

You may ask what special Semporna? And these questions answered as soon as you like foot here. From a distance looked resort islands seem to float berbalam sea surface. There are 49 islands of the whole site to 119 villages with local people. When you switch views to the ocean, it is like a painting, the water looks crystal clear sea change from emerald green to dark green, from light blue to dark blue. The sea bed with its clearly visible coral reefs, fish and colorful range of fine sand stream whiten your feelings for each other to enjoy the beauty of natural waterfalls.

There is a town also known as Semporna. Semporna town provides all the facilities of government departments to private companies, from small shops to large retailers. The gentle breeze blowing into your face when you walk the way here to complete the atmosphere of your visit. Semporna town, you will see the mixing of cultures, languages and peoples - Bajau, mysticism, Malay, Chinese, Kadazan and 'Palauh' live harmoniously since time immemorial. Penambang row boats, large ships and traditional sailing boats teeth meet the water column.

Sipadan Island Semporna district to place a well-known to divers in the country and abroad. Many of the ocean and professional divers come every year to explore the beauty of its sea floor. Marine life here is different from living micro to giant clams, the Buran fish to sharks and tiger prawns geragau from the 'lobster' is a reason why divers come. Other attractions such as the cave walls and complement your underwater exploration. Other notable resort island is Pulau Mabul, Kapalai, and Sibuan Mataking.