The Malaysian state of Sabah, on the northernmost tip of Borneo, is a great place to start your exploration. Mangrove forests, freshwater wetlands, boulder-strewn coves and miles of sandy beaches ...

The controversy over the ownership of Sabah, located on the northern tip of Borneo, stems from colonial-era agreements. In 1878, the sultan of Sulu, who owned Sabah, signed a "permanent lease ...