I’m in Malaysia now, will report back .
So far worst things that have happened are indigestion from tandoori chicken and sticker shock at the beer prices.
One of the main reasons I go to Malaysia is for the wildlife which is pretty exceptional.
I like KK for a few days to get some food and do some light touring before moving on. Easy to get to. If you want to check out more of Sabah after, or catch a cheap flight elsewhere, it makes sense. Never went to Kuching, but it looks great, seems like a more compact area to explore. Sabah you’re driving hours through palm oil trees to get anywhere. How would you get to Kuching?