The Sabah Society

In the Press again!

Peter Pike — Fri, 11 May 2012 04:11:26 +0000

On the 8th of May The Sabah Society was featured in a number of local newspapers. Click here or on the logo to see these articles.

Press Release Tuesday, 8th May 2012

Monica Low — Fri, 11 May 2012 01:28:10 +0000

Aviation Historian Researching the Late Dr Valentine Stookes — Sabah’s First Flying Doctor – Mr Blanche gave an interesting presentation entitled The Early Pioneers of Flight in North West Borneo to the Sabah Society in the Society’s secretariat at Damai, Kota Kinabalu on Saturday evening, 5th May 2012 (Further press release news can be view

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Sandakan Branch New Committee Elected

Monica Low — Wed, 09 May 2012 01:52:04 +0000

At the Annual General Meeting of The Sabah Society, Sandakan Branch held on 25th Feb, the committee elected for 2012/2013 is:

2012/2013 Committee Chairman Mr. Cede Prudente Vice Chairman Mr. Johnny Lim Hon. Secretary Mr. Genga Pillai Hon. Treasurer Ms. Irene Chong Hon. Auditor Mr. Lee Poh Chin Immediate Past Chairman Dr. Robert Ong Committee

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New Committee Elected

Monica Low — Wed, 09 May 2012 01:46:06 +0000

At the Annual General Meeting of the Sabah Society on 25th April, the committee elected for 2012/2013 is:

2012/2013 Committee President Dr. Heng Aik Cheng Vice President Mr. George Hong Hon. Secretary Pn. Maria Rowan Hon. Treasurer Ms. Elaine Kong Immediate Past President Datuk CL Chan Committee Members Mr. Terence Pang Mr. Mark Chin Dr.

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New Art Exhibition at The Sabah Society

Peter Pike — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 07:17:11 +0000

The latest Art Exhibition at The Sabah Society is paintings by Adrian Ho. You may remember his large jungle scenes and waterfalls – about three years ago. This is his second exhibition with us and then with The Hyatt Regency Hotel.

The opening of the exhibition will take place after the official part of the

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Trip – Lankayan Islands – 5th to 7th June

Monica Low — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 04:47:50 +0000

Dear SS Members, The Sabah Society – Sandakan Branch is pleased to announce that a exciting Field trip to Lankayan Islands, off Beluran, will be organized as follows: Dates - From 5th to 7th June 2012 (Tuesday to Thursday). Times - Meet at Sandakan Yacht Club Jetty on 5 Jun at 9.30 a.m. Depart from

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REMINDER NOTICE – ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Monica Low — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 04:45:17 +0000

NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2012

The Annual General Meeting of The Sabah Society will be held on:

DATE: WEDNESDAY 25th APRIL 2012

VENUE: The Sabah Society Secretariat

No. 46, Lot 34, 1st Floor, Block E

Damai Plaza Phase 4, Luyang,

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Trip – Georgetown, Penang – 6th to 8th July 2012

Monica Low — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 03:00:17 +0000

Hi People!

We are going to Penang!

Pack your bags for a fun trip. Makan, Heritage and durians. Heaven!

The trip is over 2 nights, 6th and 7th July, and we’re going to stay at the 1926 Heritage Hotel on Burmah Road.

Day 1 : Arrive in Penang, check into 1926 Hotel.

Proceed to a

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Talk – Tue 10th Apr, 2012 – The Death Marches of Sabah

Peter Pike — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 23:54:33 +0000

The three death marches of Allied POWs from Sandakan to Ranau in early-mid 1945 are well known to people. The subsequent supply carrying between Ranau and Paginatan was an extension of them. The much larger marches of Japanese military and civilians between Tawau and Jesselton were held over the same period. The Japanese soldiers involved

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Talk – 26th Apr, 2000 – The Boy from Bowen

Peter Pike — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 05:04:25 +0000

On Thursday 26th April there will be Talk to which all Sabah Society members have been invited. This will be presented by Leslie Bunn Glover, “Bunny”, who is one of the last survivors of WW2. He will talk about his experiences at that time. Copies of his book, The Boy from Bowen, Diary of a

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