Batu Tulug contained a thousand ancient mystery

Located in Kampung Batu Putih, as far as 41 km from the town of Kota Kinabatangan. Agop Batu Tulug is a 39 meters high limestone cliff and some formed Labang limestone aged 20 -25 million years. Agop means cave in "Orang Sungai" language. There are three main caves, the agop suriba (below) on the forest floor, lintaga (middle) and sawat (top) each with a height of 12-15 m.

There are caves on the middle and at the top which contains more than 100 old carved wooden coffin 200-250 years old, guarded by bats and swifts. You can also see the village of Batu Putih from here.

That coffin is unique where inscribed a various animal characters. Some of the inscriptions associated with animism belief of "Orang Sungai" but there were also a report saying that the coffins were Chinese whom have occupied this area with the discovery of Chinese artifacts with the remains.

Date Opened

Every day starts around 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Admission Fees

MyKad holders RM 2.00 (Adult)

Other RM15.00

Uniform student, children under 12 years old, the disabled and senior citizens -  will be allowed in for free.

How to get there?

Driving to Batu Tulug took an hour and a half from Sandakan, while 45 minutes from Lahad Datu. You can drive yourself or use the services of tour operators.

Contacts

Tel: +6089565145 (Ticket counter), +6089551062 (Office)

Laman Web: http://www.mzm.sabah.gov.my/agoptulug/cyber_tulugmuseum.htm

E-mel: muzium.sabah@sabah.gov.my