Tanjung Simpang Mengayau

Tanjung Simpang Tanjung Sampang Mengayau or Mangazou, also called the Tip of Borneo, is a cape in the north of the district of Kudat in the Malaysian state of Sabah. It is also the northernmost point of Borneo. Geographically marked Tanjung Simpang Mengayau the point where the South China Sea meets the Sulu Sea.

The course is developed as a tourist attraction. Located in a park-like grounds feature a square with the flag of Malaysia and a large bronze ball.

Origin of the name

The original name of Tanjung Sampang Mangazou comes from the language of the Rungus, a frequently domiciled in the district of Kudat ethnicity. The words Tanjung (peak ), Sampang (union) and Mangazou ( battle ) indicate the location of a battle in which the ancestors of the Rungus defended their territory against a hostile invasion.

The Chinese people call this place the Foh Liew; in the language of Hakka means " lighthouse ". This is an allusion to the lighthouse on the nearby island of Pulau Kalampunian, which is good to see from here.

History

During his famous circumnavigation of Ferdinand Magellan had his fleet supposedly go here 42 days before the anchor to perform repairs on the ships.

The Malaysian national flag ( Jalur Gemilang ) was first hoisted on the stormy afternoon of August 29, 2002 by the then Chief Minister of Sabah, Chong Kah Kiat. Previously, the flag had been brought here as part of the celebrations of Malaysia Day of a troop of horse in a four-day ride from the 274 km distant Papar district. This ride was the same as the longest endurance race in the Malaysian Book of Records.

Bronze ball

The bronze ball was inaugurated by Musa Aman, the Chief Minister of Sabah, on 10 July 2004 and carries on the flattened front the inscription:

The tip Of Borneo tanjung Simpang Mengayau This Land Mark What officiated by YAB Datuk Musa Hj Aman The Chief Minister of Sabah On The 10th Day of July, 2004