Discover 4 hidden attractions, cool sights, and unusual things to do in Tawau (Malaysia). Don't miss out on these must-see attractions: Al-Kauthar Mosque, Tawau Japanese War Memorial, and Tawau Bell Tower. Also, be sure to include Tawau District in your itinerary.
Below, you can find the list of the most amazing places you should visit in Tawau (Sabah).
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Al-Kauthar Mosque
Also known as: Masjid Besar Tawau
Mosque in Tawau, Malaysia. The Al-Kauthar Mosque is a mosque in Tawau, Sabah, Malaysia.
Built in 1997 and completed in 2002, it is the largest mosque in the state of Sabah, with a capacity that can accommodate from 16,000 to 17,000 people. The mosque was officially opened in 2004, officiated by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong at the time, Syed Sirajuddin Tuanku Syed Putra Jamalullail.[1]
Tawau Japanese War Memorial
Cemetery. Tawau Japanese War Memorial is a former Japanese cemetery in Tawau in the Malaysian state of Sabah which now has been transformed into a memorial.[2]
Tawau Bell Tower
The Tawau Bell Tower is the oldest standing structure in Tawau, constructed by the Japanese to commemorate the signing of armistice agreement following World War I when Japan was an ally of Great Britain.[3]
Tawau District
The Tawau District is an administrative district in the Malaysian state of Sabah, part of the Tawau Division which also includes the districts of Kunak, Lahad Datu, Semporna and Tawau. The capital of the district is in Tawau Town.[4]