The idea of establishing Maragang Hill came after 5 June 2015 when the 6.0 magnitude earthquake shook Ranau, Sabah and changed its history forever. The objective is to attract visitors to flock to Kundasang again and to build up tourists’ confidence to visit the place once so famous for its stunning Akinabalu view. Maragang Hill was officially launched and opened to public on 16 September 2017 in conjunction with Malaysia Day and has attracted thousands of visitors since its opening. The name of Maragang is a Dusun’s name of Maroon Leaf Monkey, a species of monkey endemic to the jungle of Sabah. Their diet consists of leaf, seeds and fruits which can be found around Kinabalu Mountain area below 2,000 metres.