Sandakan is what Elopura is known today
We compiled a list of reasons on why you should have Sabahan friends. Check out all the reasons here. 1. They will be your personal tour guide 2. Meet all the beautiful people of Sabah, a result from decades of… Continue Reading
Over the past two hundred years, there have been thousands of expats or servicemen who worked, lived or based in North Borneo. If you’re one of them or has any relation to them, let us know here. After founding North… Continue Reading
Did you know that North Borneo has attracted world famous historical figures for the past 100 years? Here were the famous people who paid this place a visit. 1. Muhammad Ali (1975) This person doesn’t need more introduction. He visited… Continue Reading
Ever wonder how Sandakan or North Borneo like in 1922? This article written by a book writer described how life used to be in North Borneo. The article appeared on Australian newspaper in 1922 after Thomas McMahon travelled to North… Continue Reading
Prince Philip have visited North Borneo a few times before and this footage which was taken in 1959 showcased his visit to Brunei, Kuching and Sandakan. After his tour of India and Pakistan, Prince Philip embarked at Rangoon for visits… Continue Reading
The natives of Kinabatangan appeared in a US advertisement by Electrolux for a kerosene powered fridge that was used by American explorers Martin and Osa Johnson. Imagine the year was 1936 and deep in the jungles of North Borneo the… Continue Reading
Three Sabahans who helped in the resistance movement against the Japanese Occupation forces in Malaya during World War II have finally received due recognition. The three – former Sandakan schoolmates Datuk Chin Phui Kong, Liang Shi Ming and the late… Continue Reading
Watch this rare footage of Jesselton taken in 1948 by Keith Wookey who was the last Resident of Sandakan. After starting North Borneo Historical Society (NBHS) since a few years back, I’m actually quite pleased that many people in Sabah are… Continue Reading
This was North Borneo (Sabah)’s State flag which was officially used in 1963. Find out more about the State’s flag here. This was the design of the State flag of North Borneo used from 31st August 1963 up until 31st… Continue Reading
Have you ever wondered if Sabah didn’t join the Malaysian Federation in 1963? Could things have been different? Here are my thoughts. This year’s Malaysia Day marks the 52nd year since the formation of Malaysia. Despite being only less than… Continue Reading