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Religious sites in Kota Kinabalu District

Significant Religious Sites

Kota Kinabalu's religious landscape showcases a blend of Islamic, Christian, Buddhist, and Hindu traditions. This collection features the Kota Kinabalu City Mosque, famous for its "floating" design on Likas Bay, and the Puh Toh Tze temple, which displays traditional Chinese architecture and large deity statues. The city's spiritual diversity is further represented by the Sacred Heart Cathedral and various denominational churches and community suraus located throughout the region.

Significant Religious Sites — Map
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Kota Kinabalu City Mosque

The Kota Kinabalu City Mosque is the second main mosque for the city of Kota Kinabalu in Likas, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia, after the…
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Sacred Heart Cathedral

Sacred Heart Cathedral is the cathedral of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Kota Kinabalu, and the seat of its current archbishop, John…
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Puh Toh Tze

Traditional Chinese Buddhist temple featuring a large statue of Guan Yin and ornate carvings of deities within its main hall.
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Sri Pasupathinath Alayam

Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, showcasing classical Dravidian architectural elements and serving the local community.
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Calvary Charismatic Church

Large Protestant church complex featuring modern architectural design and facilities for worship and community events.
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Holy Family Catholic Church

Catholic parish church serving the community with regular services in English, Malay, and Chinese.
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BCCM Kingfisher

Branch of the Basel Christian Church of Malaysia serving the residents of the Kingfisher district.
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True Jesus Church, Kolombong

Place of worship for the True Jesus Church denomination, located in the Kolombong area.
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Baptist Church

Christian place of worship following the Baptist tradition, located in the Likas district.
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Seventh-Day Adventist Pioneer Church

Seventh-Day Adventist church providing religious services and community outreach.
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Saint Mary Catholic Church

Local Catholic church offering religious services and spiritual guidance to the surrounding neighborhood.
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Surau Taman Putra Perdana

Neighborhood prayer hall for the local Muslim community in Taman Putra Perdana.
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Surau Al-Jannah

Community prayer hall used for daily prayers and local religious gatherings.
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Masjid Lembaga Koko Sabah

Mosque located near the Malaysian Cocoa Board, serving employees and the nearby Muslim community.
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Islamic Centre

Administrative and educational hub dedicated to Islamic services and community activities in the region.
Kota Kinabalu City Mosque
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Sacred Heart Cathedral
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Puh Toh Tze

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