The pre WWII days of North Borneo
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
A new history book on Sabah’s Keningau entitled Keningau: Heritage and Legacy in the Interior Residency will be launched soon. Find out more here. This book is based on the history of Keningau and an attempt to explore all the aspects… Continue Reading
If you’ve seen the Melalap Station near Tenom, you know that something needs to be done to save it. Let’s #SaveMelalapStation here now! Melalap is located approximately 135km from Kota Kinabalu not too far from the Crocker Range. Vast area… 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
The year was 1897 and a group of North Borneans or Sabahans from the British North Borneo Constabulary were chosen to travel to London for a special occasion. That special occasion was the celebration of Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee which fell… 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
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
Photos of North Borneo were not available in the late 1800’s but Hon Ralph Abercrombie introduced Borneo in the West with his sketches. These drawings were first appeared in The Illustrated London News, which was the world’s first illustrated weekly… Continue Reading
In the Northern tip of Borneo is Kudat – the first capital of British North Borneo, and the area remains one of the most beautiful places in Sabah. Kudat was founded by A H Everett of the British North Borneo… Continue Reading
Ever wondered who pioneered the aviation industry in North Borneo? It was Dr Johann Val Stokes. Dr. Johann “Val” Stokes started his aviation career as an aviator for the United Kingdom during the First World War. He joined the renowned… Continue Reading