A new history book on Sabah’s Keningau entitled Keningau: Heritage and Legacy in the Interior Residency will be launched soon. Find out more here. This book is based on the history of Keningau and an attempt to explore all the aspects… Continue Reading
Kudat, once the capital of North Borneo, is a beautiful place and some places are still pristine and untouched. Not too long ago, I posted an article on beautiful old photos of Kudat. The areas around Kudat such as Marudu has… Continue Reading
North Borneo Historical Society is working together with MaGIC for SEHATI Program in KK for this Sunday and next Monday. The concept of social enterprise is still relatively new in Malaysia. Please spend a minute or two and learn more… Continue Reading
We all feel proud when our beloved Sabah is aired on TV (for the good reasons). Don’t forget to watch tonight’s Ride N’ Seek: Borneo because the hostess will be in Sabah! If you missed last season’s Ride N’ Seek,… Continue Reading
Sabah’s multi-cultural and rich heritage have been attracting people from all over the world since its early days. Watch this German video documentary of Rungus Tribe shot in Sabah in 1960’s. This German documentary was uploaded to YouTube by Mr… Continue Reading
Photos of North Borneo were not available in the late 1800’s but Hon Ralph Abercrombie introduced Borneo in the West with his sketches. These drawings were first appeared in The Illustrated London News, which was the world’s first illustrated weekly… Continue Reading
If you were lucky enough to watch the Olympics qualifier football match in 1980, you would have been very proud of these two Sabahans in action. James Wong and Hassan Sani are former Malaysian footballers for Malaysia national football team… Continue Reading
When was your last visit to the Museum? You should visit it soon because rare photos of North Borneo by Mr. Robert Knowles are currently being displayed. Mr. Robert Knowles was the former Director of Customs in Labuan. During his… Continue Reading
In the late 1950’s North Borneo was experiencing an economic and construction boom, and demands for hotels were rising. These are some of the most popular hotels in major towns of North Borneo from 1960’s-1980’s. Winner Hotel – Jesselton Located… Continue Reading
In the Northern tip of Borneo is Kudat – the first capital of British North Borneo, and the area remains one of the most beautiful places in Sabah. Kudat was founded by A H Everett of the British North Borneo… Continue Reading