Jesselton

Jesselton was the original name for Kota Kinabalu

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Ride N’ Seek Sabah Episodes Showing on History Channel Tonight (Sept 8)

Posted on September 8th, 2014 with 0 Comments

We all feel proud when our beloved Sabah is aired on TV (for the good reasons). Don’t forget to watch…

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Participation of the “Country” of North Borneo in Commonwealth Games 1962 [Video]

Posted on April 19th, 2014 with 0 Comments

North Borneo participated (as a nation) in the Empire and Commonwealth Games in Perth, Australia in 1962. Watch the video…

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Classic Newspaper Advertisements which were Common in 1950s Borneo

Posted on March 20th, 2014 with 0 Comments

In the fifties the world was going through a tough phase of rebuilding and modernisation after the war. This was…

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Sabahans James Wong & Hassan Sani Led Malaysia into Olympics Soccer Qualifier in 1980

Posted on February 25th, 2014 with 0 Comments

If you were lucky enough to watch the Olympics qualifier football match in 1980, you would have been very proud…

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North Borneo Sacred Legacy Photographic Exhibition at Sabah Museum Begins Today!

Posted on February 18th, 2014 with 0 Comments

When was your last visit to the Museum? You should visit it soon because rare photos of North Borneo by…

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7 Popular Classic Hotels in North Borneo (Sabah) in 1960’s, 1970’s and 1980’s

Posted on February 17th, 2014 with 0 Comments

In the late 1950’s North Borneo was experiencing an economic and construction boom, and demands for hotels were rising. These…

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Netizens Compiled Old Photos of Jesselton, Sandakan & Tawau into these YouTube Videos

Posted on February 13th, 2014 with 1 Comment

It’s great to know when more and more people are appreciating Sabah’s rich history. Watch these YouTube videos containing old…

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Dr Johann Val Stokes was the Pioneer of Aviation in North Borneo

Posted on February 10th, 2014 with 0 Comments

Ever wondered who pioneered the aviation industry in North Borneo? It was Dr Johann Val Stokes. Dr. Johann “Val” Stokes…

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Post WWII Footage of Jesselton and Japanese POW Internment Camp in Tanjung Aru

Posted on February 6th, 2014 with 0 Comments

We’ve heard horrific stories from senior folks of the Japanese internment (POW) camps at the current airport site near Tanjung…

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The “Missing” Footage of Kudat, Jesselton & Sandakan Just After World War II

Posted on January 26th, 2014 with 0 Comments

This is the best historical footage of North Borneo I’ve ever seen and amazingly, it’s in colour. Thanks to the…

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