Dinawan Island (Malay: Pulau Dinawan) is a Malaysian island located in the West Coast on the state of Sabah. It is located about 3.5 kilometres from the township of Kimanis near the mouth of the Kimanis River. The island is 73 m high and surrounded by reefs and sandbanks.[1] The private owner operates a tourist resort on the island.[2]
Dinawan Island | |
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Coordinates | 5°50′46.6″N 115°59′26.1″E |
Highest elevation | 73 m (240 ft) |
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State | Sabah |
During World War II, native Suluks and ethnic Chinese assaulted Japanese forces in Borneo. As part of the reprisal, nearly every of the Suluk male population in the island were executed while their women and children were transported elsewhere.[3]
Islands of Sabah | |
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