5 interesting facts about mengayau or headhunting culture in Sabah

Culture

by Patricia Hului - October 19, 2018

Now famous as an adventure destination, Sabah has a history quite similar to Sarawak in that it once had a 'mengayau' or headhunting tradition which not only included the practice of taking the head,

Sir Hugh Low and his adventures in Malaysian Borneo

Culture

by Patricia Hului - September 19, 2018

Malaysian history textbooks gave credits to Sir Hugh Low as the first successful British administrator in Malayan states during the late 19th century. He was the fourth Resident of Perak in 1877. It was reported

Top 20 most amazing facts about Sabah’s biodiversity

Travel

by Patricia Hului - September 13, 2018

Apart from its rich culture, Sabah is also widely known for its rich biodiversity. Did you know that Sabah’s rainforest even inspired the live action remake of The Jungle Book? One of the movie’s visual effect

10 things to know before driving from Kota Kinabalu to Kundasang for the first time

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by Patricia Hului - August 24, 2018September 13, 2018

Even if you are visiting Sabah for the first time, driving from its capital Kota Kinabalu to Kundasang is possible to make on your own. By making the journey yourself without hiring a cab or

PHOTOS: Learn more about the Land Below the Wind at Sabah Museum

Travel

by Patricia Hului - August 23, 2018August 22, 2018

Art critic Jerry Saltz once said, “Don’t go to a museum with a destination. Museums are wormholes to other worlds. They are ecstasy machines.” This is so true, especially if you are visiting Sabah Museum

Take in the view of Padas river from Fatt Choi Coffee Cabin

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by Patricia Hului - August 23, 2018August 22, 2018

If you are looking for the perfect view of Padas river, look no further than Fatt Choi Coffee Cabin in Tenom, Sabah. Padas river which flows past Tenom from Long Pasia, south of Sabah, is

10 things you should know about the Bryde’s whale skeleton at Sabah Museum

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by Patricia Hului - August 17, 2018August 18, 2018

When you step into the Sabah Museum, the first thing that greets you is a gigantic whale skeleton. What type of whale is it? Where did they get it from? Are there alot of whale

Albert Kwok, the Kuchingite who led the Kinabalu Guerrillas during WWII

Culture

by Patricia Hului - August 16, 2018

Although Albert Kwok was born in Kuching, Sarawak, the traces of his legacy lie 800km away in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. Described as "neat, clean shaven, a man of superabundant energy and made many friends” by Stephen

From Yang di-Pertua Negara to Yang di-Pertua Negeri of Sabah: How did that happen?

Culture

by Patricia Hului - August 15, 2018August 15, 2018

When Sabah, or back then known as North Borneo, agreed to join the Malaysian federation, they came up with a list of 20 points. The terms in what was called the 20-point agreement were drawn

Looking back on Sabah chief minister Donald Stephens’ first Malaysia Day message

Culture

by Patricia Hului - August 14, 2018August 14, 2018

Donald Stephens (later known as Tun Mohd. Fuad Stephens after his conversion to Islam in January 1971), was the first chief minister of Sabah in Malaysia. After founding United National Kadazan Organisation (UNKO) in Aug