Sabah is not a backward area, but a famous tourist resort with a relatively backward economy. In 20 16, Sabah's GDP reached RM 73.8 billion, and its per capita income was RM 2 108 1 RM, which was lower than that of Malaysia's RM 38,887.
Malaysia is divided into "East Malaysia" and "West Malaysia", and the main cities are located in "West Malaysia", such as Kuala Lumpur, Malacca and Penang. In Malaysia, "East Malaysia" is a country with vast territory, sparsely populated and beautiful natural scenery, represented by Sabah. Kota Kinabalu, the capital of Sabah, is the first stop to Sabah.