Momentous year
THIS year is a momentous year for Sabah as we are celebrating its ‘official’ birthday for the first time after 60 years. I remember the disappointment of many Sabahans when Malaysia was not inaugurated as scheduled on Aug 31, 1963 but nevertheless proceeded to declare a self-government on the same day. For many this was equivalent to independence.
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KOTA KINABALU: Thousands from all walks of life joined in the Sabah state-level National Day celebrations at Dataran Bandaraya here on Thursday (Aug 31).
PETALING JAYA: After a 60-year wait, Sabahans can finally claim Aug 31 as their own for Sabah Day, to celebrate the end of British rule in the crown colony of North Borneo as it was then.