GLD INDEXGLD CITY SCORE
The local perspective, within Malaysia.
YOUR DESTINATION IN THE INDEX
Among destinations covered by this index with current publishable scores. Based on unrounded scores; equal values share a rank. As of 2026-09-27. How rankings work →
YOUR DESTINATION, IN CONTEXT
Kota Kinabalu has a published GLD City Score of 17/100, in the Very Low range.
Kota Kinabalu completes the Gaylidays city coverage for Malaysia. Its displayed 17/100 result is presented with the available destination-level GLD evidence.
Understand the methodologyBEYOND THE NUMBER
Source-based overview · external sources consulted 2026-09-30. GLD score dates are shown separately. Source: GLD scoring inputs. Interpretation of the recorded assessment, not a new score calculation.
For Kota Kinabalu, urban scale, climate, transport and local operating patterns should be checked through current official information. Weather seasons, heat and holiday demand can materially change access. Confirm access and operating details shortly before departure.
Sources: Official tourism information for MalaysiaFor Kota Kinabalu, the GLD destination layer adds local evidence to the country baseline. Local adjustment based on official tourism visibility, GLD city editorial review, LGBTQ scene/venue evidence and event/public-visibility evidence available for Kota Kinabalu. The current local adjustment is 19/100, while neighbourhood and venue experiences can still differ.
Sources: Gaylidays — GLD Index methodologyKota Kinabalu's 17/100 display provides comparative context within Malaysia. It is not a venue certification or safety guarantee and must be combined with current official and local information.
Sources: Gaylidays — GLD Index methodologyUrban scale, climate, transport and local operating patterns should be checked through current official information. Weather seasons, heat and holiday demand can materially change access.
Sources: Official tourism information for MalaysiaIt reflects the current connected GLD record used locally, but travellers should still consult recent destination information.
Sources: Gaylidays — GLD Index methodologyHOW TO READ THIS SCORE
A city score builds on its country’s context and adds local signals such as LGBTQ+ visibility, venues, events and tourism. A higher city score does not remove national restrictions.
BEHIND THIS SCORE
The source-based overview above adds local context. These are the recorded score components; the editorial research has not recalculated them.
Local adjustment is a component, not the final city score. The national context remains important.
Local adjustment based on official tourism visibility, GLD city editorial review, LGBTQ scene/venue evidence and event/public-visibility evidence available for Kota Kinabalu.
Synced from GLD Index on 27 Sept 2026. The sync date is not an evidence verification date.
No. Use the GLD Index alongside current official travel advice and local information. Conditions and personal experiences vary.
This score is read from GLD Index’s data portal, using only current published or partner-ready records. Score last updated: 20 May 2026. Public display levels use the existing four-band scale; the underlying methodology category is tracked separately.