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
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
Watch Australian troops invaded Labuan in North Borneo and Balikpapan in Kalimantan from the hands of the Japanese during World War II. Early this year I posted a blog post on WWII Photos of Australian Troops in Labuan After The… Continue Reading
In the fifties the world was going through a tough phase of rebuilding and modernisation after the war. This was reflected in the following newspaper ads which were common in 1950s around Malaya and Borneo. The ones below were specifically… 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
Just days after the liberation of British North Borneo from the Japanese, these stunning photos were shot and then kept in the s in Australia for more than 60 years. This post is a continuation from Part I: WWII Photos of… Continue Reading