Penampang: Cultures & Places

            I came from Sabah, well, specifically from Penampang. I totally can't accept it when some imbecile people mock or belittle my own birth-place. For one thing, we are all under the same sky, so it doesn't make sense when people said that Sabahan pople is like orang utan(they probably assumed that we still live on tree or cave or God know what they think). I mean, hey look, if you don't know other people from places you haven't ventured, don't be so rude as to say controversial and hurtful things. The only point that you're be making clear is that 1. You're an egoistic maniac and 2. You're too pride too admit that you actually jealous of others(that you mocked). So here I am, trying my best to represent my country and place that I come from. By the way, I'm just started this blogging business and will rather appreciate it if you can give feedback for improvement.
Penampang is a district as well as a small town (Penampang Proper) within the West Coast Division of Sabah, Malaysia. It has virtually become a suburb of Kota Kinabalu which is Sabah's capital. Its population was estimated to be around 132,002 in 2000, with ethnic Kadazan-Dusun as the majority.
The name penampang came from an old village within the district. The village's name in turn originates from a Kadazan word that means "big rock". This is because huge rocks were easily found within the vicinity of the village a long time ago.
The name Penampang in contemporary usage refers more often to the district, with the town of Donggongon as the main town within the district. Donggongon means 'shelter' or 'rest area' in the native Kadazan language, referring to its historical role as a stop-over for people from the hills who journeyed down the coast for trade. Other towns or sub-districts within Penampang are Putatan and Lok Kawi.
Penampang is often considered a stronghold of the Kadazan community, and the main centre for their political and cultural development. The Kadazandusun Cultural Association (KDCA) community hall hosts many of Kadazan's traditional festivities, chief among them the annual Kaamatan or 'harvest festival', their most important cultural event.
The Monsopiad Cultural Village is in Penampang. Monsopiad was the name of a past warrior who was known for decapitating the heads of his enemy and hanging the skulls at the entrance of his home, to warn his enemies of his powers.Penampang is administered by Majlis Daerah Penampang (Penampang District Council).

Kota Kinabalu view

Kota Kinabalu , formerly known as Jesselton,is the capital of Sabah state in East Malaysia. It is also the capital of the West Coast Division of Sabah. The city is located on the northwest coast of Borneo facing the South China Sea. The Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park lies on one side and Mount Kinabalu, which gave the city its name, is nearby. Kota Kinabalu proper has a population of 462,963 while the larger urban area has an estimated population of 900,000. It is the largest urban centre in Sabah and the sixth largest in Malaysia^.