Kota Kinabalu: Universiti Malaya history Professor Datuk Dr Danny Wong Tze Ken said gazetting Sabah Day by this present Sabah Government and celebration of the occasion, on Aug 31 hence forth is a historic occasion.
Kota Kinabalu: Sabah Progressive Party (SAPP) demands that the title of Yang di-Pertua Negeri be reverted to Yang di-Pertua Negara as during the formation of Malaysia in 1963, in addition to continuing to seek the return of the Federal Territory of Labuan to Sabah.
Kota Kinabalu: The Sabah Day celebration is proof of Sabahans spirit for freedom from colonialists and to not recognise any external demands on the state, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor.
Kota Kinabalu: Some 3,000 people are expected to flock to Sabah’s largest indoor tamu (market), Sabah Day Tamu @ SICC, held in conjunction with the inaugural Sabah Day celebration on Aug 31.
Kota Kinabalu: Ethnic languages such as Bajau, Murut, Kadazan and Dusun are among the mediums used to deliver announcements and publicise the National Month celebration in Sabah.
Kota Kinabalu: Sabah Progressive Party (SAPP) expressed deep satisfaction that Sabah Day on Aug. 31 was finally gazetted this year, although it took 12 years since first initiating the move with an unofficial celebration at Chong Thien Vun Park, here. .
Kota Kinabalu: Two highlights of the Sabah Tanah Airku Karnival Merdeka 2024 as part of Sabah Day celebration are Sabah Tanah Airku Merdeka Run (Sabah Day Run) and Tamu Sabah Day scheduled for Aug 24 to 31, and from Aug 29 to Sept 1, respectively.
Kota Kinabalu: The 2024 Sabah Day special committee plans to make the inaugural celebration beginning 24 Aug (Saturday) up to its climax on the 31st as memorable and beautiful as possible. .
Kota Kinabalu: This year’s National Day celebration is very meaningful because Sabah will also be simultaneously celebrating Sabah Day after the State Government gazetted to commemorate the historic day last June.
Kota Kinabalu: The State Government’s decision to officially gazette Aug 31 as Sabah Day marks a significant victory for Sabah leaders and activists who have long called for this recognition.