Jesselton Point Kota Kinabalu

Jesselton (now known as Kota Kinabalu) is located at the northwest coast of Borneo and is the state capital of Sabah. The British was the first to establish colonies in this part of Borneo and designated Jesselton (named after Sir Charles Jessel, Vice Chairman of British North Borneo Company) as the main port and main terminal for the North Borneo Railway.

Jesselton was renamed to its present name on 30 September 1968 and was accorded the city status on 2 February 2000.

Kota Kinabalu is the gateway to the state aptly called "Land Below The Wind" and home to Mount Kinabalu, the highest mountain in Borneo.

Today the Jesselton port had been turned into a ferry terminal serving tourists and residents of nearby islands of Mamutik, Gaya, Sapi, Manukan, Sulug and Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park. After the major renovation, it is now known as Jesselton Point and is a hive of activity after dark with the many cafes, restaurants and hawker centres operating there while you dine on a platform by the coast.

Old blown up photographs of Jesselton adorned the entrance to Jesselton Point and more is being developed around the area to position Jesselton Waterfront as an international landmark based on Victoria and Albert Waterfront (V&A) in Cape Town, South Africa.

Though the waters around the area are a little polluted, marine life is evident in the waters and rocks surrounding the area which augurs well for part of the development to retain the eco-tourism aspects associated with this destination.

If the dream to develop based on V&A do materialize, it definitely promises to be an exciting venue for entertainment, dining and residential.