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Currency

Sabah is utilising the currency of Malaysia, the Malaysian Ringgit (RM).

Traveller's cheques and foreign currencies can be changed for Malaysian Ringgit at banks and hotels. However, major hotels may charge a nominal fee for currency conversion. There are also money changer kiosks available every major shopping complexes and airport.
 

Major Credit and Charge Cards

VISA, MasterCard, American Express, Diners Club - credit and charge cards are accepted in almost all departmental stores, supermarkets, petrol stations and restaurants.
 

Banking Hours

The banking hour for Monday through Friday is from 09.30 AM to 04:30 PM.
 

Shopping

Shopping centres, supermarkets, restaurants and cafes are generally open daily from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

List of shopping centre for major town:

Kota Kinabalu

Shopping Mall

Google Map
Imago Shopping Mall

 
Suria Sabah

 
City Mall Kota Kinabalu

 
1Borneo Leisure & Lifestyle Hyper Mall 

 
Centre Point Sabah

 
Karamunsing Shopping Centre

 

Penampang

Shopping Mall

Google Map
ITCC Mall

 
Mega Long Mall

 

Sandakan

  • Gentingmas Mall
  • Harbour Mall

Tawau

  • Sabindo Plaza
  • Eastern Plaza

Lahad Datu

  • Lahad Datu Shopping Centre
  • Darvel Bay Plaza