From Campus to Coastline: Experiencing UMS’s Breathtaking Views!"🏖️🎓
by SonnySideUp
Apr 25, 2025
#kotakinabalutrip  
Great! If you're planning to visit **Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS)**, here’s some helpful information:  
### **About UMS**  
📍 **Location**: Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia (main campus at Jalan UMS, near Sepanggar Bay).  
🎓 **Established**: 1994, a leading public university in East Malaysia.  
🌿 **Campus Highlights**: Scenic ocean & mountain views, rainforest research facilities, and a famous **Borneo Marine Research Institute**.  
### **How to Get There**  
✈️ **By Air**: Fly to **Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)**, then take a **taxi/Grab (ride-hailing app)** to UMS (~20-30 mins).  
🚖 **By Car/Taxi**: ~15-20 mins from Kota Kinabalu city center.  
🚌 **By Bus**: Take a bus (e.g., City Bus) heading towards Sepanggar/UMS.  
### **What to Do at UMS**  
- Explore the **UMS Mosque** (floating mosque by the sea).  
- Visit the **Borneo Marine Research Institute** (if open to visitors).  
- Enjoy the **beach & sunset views** near campus.  
- Check out **UMS Gallery** (university exhibitions).  
### **Nearby Attractions**  
🏝️ **Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park** (island hopping).  
⛰️ **Mount Kinabalu** (if you have extra time).  
🛍️ **Imago Shopping Mall** (near KK city).  
Post by SonnySideUp | Apr 25, 2025












