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Review : Sea Snakes and their Toxins

Posted by Maimie Scott, on July 27th, 2009%

This very informative and fascinating talk held the attention of all throughout the presentation. We learned of the different snakes, how the venom is produced in the glands of the head and discharged via the fangs. Continue reading Review : Sea Snakes and their Toxins

Search our library, it is now online.

Posted by Peter Pike, on July 20th, 2009%

We are very pleased to advise that access to our library of publications has now come on-line. To access it click on “Library” in the top menu, or follow this link.

Talk by Tan Sri Datuk Seri Panglima Herman Luping – Thursday 6th Aug, 2009

Posted by Peter Pike, on July 15th, 2009%

Tan Sri Herman Luping

Indigenous Ethnic Communities of Sabah: The Kadazandusun

It is with great pleasure that The Sabah Society welcomes Tan Sri Datuk Seri Panglima Herman Luping to talk on four key aspects of the Kadazandusun Ethnic Community.

An outline of the various indigenous ethnic communities of Sabah with particular emphasis on the Kadazandusun; the origin of the Kadazandusun; and the origin of the terms Kadazan and Dusun and the eventual use of the term Kadazandusun. Continue reading Talk by Tan Sri Datuk Seri Panglima Herman Luping – Thursday 6th Aug, 2009

“Sabah: The Gourmet Chocolate Capital of the World” – Tues 14th July 2009

Posted by Peter Pike, on July 9th, 2009%

Dr Douglas Furtek, the Biotechnology Specialist at the Malaysian Cocoa Board (MCB) , will discuss in layman terms the creation of Malaysian Signature Cocoa and the consequences for Sabah. The future is indeed spectacular for cocoa in Sabah.

Dr Furtek has advised he will be bringing samples of chocolate, cocoa beans, and if able to, cocoa seedlings. He will also invite his friends from Simply Chocolate.

Continue reading “Sabah: The Gourmet Chocolate Capital of the World” – Tues 14th July 2009

2008 Journal now available

Posted by Peter Pike, on July 8th, 2009%

The Sabah Society Journal – Volume 25 is now available for 2008 Members. The 2008 Journal may be purchased by non members for a fee of RM 25 per copy.

Please contact Veronica Chrispinus - Admin Secretary at the Secretariat to obtain your

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