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)

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]

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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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