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Sabah History to be a Dedicated Subject in Schools Soon

July 9, 2018 Richard Ker
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While growing up, we don’t get to learn much about Sabah’s history at school but that may change soon. Sabah or then North Borneo has a rich history but there’s very little information on it on our history textbooks. This is… Continue Reading →

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NBHS is Visiting the UK to Research Historical Archives of North Borneo

April 20, 2018 Richard Ker

Since we started NBHS in 2011, we have encountered various places around the world which store historical records of North Borneo in the form of journals, books, photos and films. Later this year, we’re planning to visit the places below… Continue Reading →

Borneo, Jesselton, Pre-war, Tawau

7 Beautiful Logos and Symbols of North Borneo that are Almost Lost and Forgotten

April 18, 2018 Richard Ker

North Borneo’s rich history and heritage can be reflected on these beautiful logos and symbols that were once part of the people’s lives. North Borneo’s history goes a long way back and all of the different symbols and logos used… Continue Reading →

Borneo, Jesselton, Post-war, Pre-war

The Great Grandson of Sir Charles Jessel is in Kota Kinabalu for Book Launch ‘Finding Jesselton’

April 17, 2018 Richard Ker

The great grandson of Sir Charles Jessel, George Jessel is in town for the launching of his book ‘Finding Jessel’. Kota Kinabalu, formerly known as Jesselton, was named after Sir Charles Jessel – the Vice Chairman of the North Borneo Chartered… Continue Reading →

Borneo, Jesselton, Pre-war

How the Iconic London Transport Logo Influenced North Borneo Railway Signs

April 13, 2018 Richard Ker

If you’ve seen the old North Borneo Railway sign, you’ll notice the striking resemblance with the iconic London Transport logo. The North Borneo Railway or formerly known as British North Borneo State Railway (B.N.B.S.R.) before the War has a long… Continue Reading →

Jesselton, Pre-war

The Legendary Gunting Lagadan Chief Guide of Mount Kinabalu in Sabah

October 25, 2017 Richard Ker

If you’ve climbed Mt Kinabalu before, you’ll notice the name Gunting Lagadan all the way to the peak. Who was this person? We took the time to do the video below: Hope that answers your question!

Borneo, Video

How the Map of Sabah (North Borneo) Evolved for the Past 500 Years

October 15, 2017 Richard Ker

Despite its short recorded history, Sabah’s map has changed a lot for the past 500 years. Watch the video below. We are quite fortunate how to find many digitised map of Borneo and particularly North Borneo on the internet so we… Continue Reading →

Borneo, Jesselton, Video Sabah Map History

Footage of Double Six Tragedy on June 6, 1976 [Video]

June 3, 2017 Richard Ker

The Double Six Crash, also known as the Double Six Tragedy, was a crash, involving a GAF N-22B Nomad of Sabah Air, which took place on 6 June 1976 at Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, killing several local political leaders. George Mojuntin,… Continue Reading →

Jesselton, Post-war, Video

Rest in Peace Mrs Rimmer – Sabah will Always Love You!

June 2, 2017 Richard Ker

Renowned veteran artist Tina Rimmer passed away at 4.45pm on Wednesday, two months short of her 100th birthday. She became the first woman education officer in 1949 and made an impact on the lives of many Sabahans, particularly indigenous people,… Continue Reading →

Jesselton, Others, Post-war

These German Tourists Climbed Mt Kinabalu 40 Years Ago and Shot This Amazing Video

April 24, 2017 Richard Ker

There are not many old videos of Mount Kinabalu so this video will definitely amaze you! Kinabalu Park was established as one of the first national parks of Malaysia in 1964 and was announced as Malaysia’s first World Heritage Site designated… Continue Reading →

Borneo, Jesselton, Video

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