Tawau

The lonely but thriving port in Southeast corner of North Borneo

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Watch US Documentary on Malaysia in 1970 [Video]

Posted on November 10th, 2015 with 0 Comments

It’s always interesting to watch early documentaries on Malaysia or in particularly Sabah. Now watch this US Documentary on Malaysia shot…

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Watch Footage of Jesselton in 1948 by Keith Wookey

Posted on October 23rd, 2015 with 0 Comments

Watch this rare footage of Jesselton taken in 1948 by Keith Wookey who was the last Resident of Sandakan. After starting…

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The History of North Borneo Sabah First State Flag in 1963

Posted on August 31st, 2015 with 0 Comments

This was North Borneo (Sabah)’s State flag which was officially used in 1963. Find out more about the State’s flag…

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20 Possible Differences if Sabah Didn’t Join The Malaysian Federation

Posted on August 24th, 2015 with 1 Comment

Have you ever wondered if Sabah didn’t join the Malaysian Federation in 1963? Could things have been different? Here are…

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History of Formation of Malaysia Explained in Beautiful Sketches (Part II)

Posted on September 24th, 2014 with 1 Comment

This is the second part of History of Formation of Malaysia Explained in Beautiful Sketches. If you missed Part I, click…

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History of Formation of Malaysia Explained in Beautiful Sketches (Part I)

Posted on September 24th, 2014 with 0 Comments

Interested to know more about the history of formation of Malaysia from a different perspective? These beautiful sketches will help you….

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Sabah Related Newspaper Headlines on the Birth of Malaysia in 1963

Posted on September 14th, 2014 with 0 Comments

The Malaysia Day celebration is just around the corner. Here were the headlines that appeared on The Straits Times newspaper…

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“Peristiwa Kalabakan” Indonesian Confrontation in Tawau, Sabah [Video]

Posted on August 23rd, 2014 with 0 Comments

The Indonesian Confrontation or Konfrontasi is a less known history among Malaysians but undeniably it was one of the most…

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North Borneo Sacred Legacy Photographic Exhibition at Sabah Museum Begins Today!

Posted on February 18th, 2014 with 0 Comments

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

Posted on February 17th, 2014 with 0 Comments

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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