Avocados from the Borneo island stand out for their size and texture, and are prized for their creamy and buttery flavour. TAWAU, Sabah: The East Malaysian state of Sabah is well known for its diverse range of tropical fruits, many of which are native to the Borneo island. Now, another fruit is beginning to attract fresh interest: the avocado. Local farmers are increasingly hopeful that the creamy, nutrient-rich fruit could become the state’s next major export. LARGER, BUTTERY-FLAVOURED FRUITS