Go BackPulau Balambangan was occupied by Alexander Dalrymple of the British East India Company in 1761 following a treaty with the Sultan of Sulu. This resulted in a free port being established there. It was one of the first locations that the British had set up a base in Sabah. However incessant attacks by pirates prevented the port from becoming a successful trading centre.
Getting there
You can get packages to visit Pulau Balambangan by contacting a tour operator at Kudat, such as New Way Car Rental & Souvenir Centre (tel: 088 625868).Pulau Balambangan Location Map
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