Starting housemanship in Kota Kinabalu

If you're starting your housemanship here in Kota Kinabalu, then this post is for you.

We rotate between 3 hospitals here
Hospital Queen Elizabeth 1
Hospital Queen Elizabeth 2
Hospital Wanita dan Kanak-kanak Sabah (Likas)

Most main departments are in Queen 1, some subspecialties are in Queen 2, O&G and Paeds are in Likas

Accomodations:
most of us stay at these few places, namely:
1. Alam Damai
2. Puncak Luyang
3. Luyang Perdana
4. Collonades
5. Hilltop apartment
6. Waikiki condominium

more details about pros and cons of each later

Food wise, KK food is good but I don't think its as awesome as the ones we have in KL. They are also a bit more expensive.
but if you know how to cook, thats even better! there are a lot of places where i usually get my groceries, namely;

GROCERY PLACES:
- Lintas Superstore (its quite secluded, behind WK Dim Sum in Luyang)
- Lido market (they have lots of raw stuffs. especially if you want the fresh stuffs)
- CKS Bundusan (seafood here is great)
- Boulevard Mall (if i'm buying groceries after dinner, this is really convenient as i usually eat at Lido anyway. things here are cheappppp and there are great varieties to choose from)
- Merdeka Supermarket (if you want imported stuffs. slightly more expensive but here is where you can get the rare stuffs)
- Foh Sang (a chinese area where its really crowded, they operate in the morning but chicken and pork here are really fresh)


If you’re a Christian and looking for a church here, may i suggest Kingdomcity. That’s the church I’ve been joining since my uni days in KL and I love it! For more information, visit https://kingdomcity.com/ we usually gather at Hilton Hotel every Sunday, 10.15 for pre-service prayer and 10.30 am for service.

It’s important to find a family and a community you can find comfort and solace in. The community here is so warm and welcoming! It’s definitely something i look forward to every week. If i cant make it to church on Sunday, i can make it for connect groups that are happening on the weekdays. Staying connected is of utmost importance cause trust me, horsemanship can be tough and lonely. Having a community that constantly loves on you and checks up on you is important.