The Sabah Society

Writing Great Fiction
2019-05-26 16:00 - 20:00 (Asia/Shanghai) | The Sabah Society Secretariat, Luyang, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, 88450, Malaysia
Writing Great Fiction: Storytelling, Tips & techniques by Professor James Hynes

The KK Writers group invites anyone who wishes to improve their writing technique and story crafting skills to this master class in story telling. From evoking a scene to charting a plot to revising your drafts, Writing Great Fiction will show you the ins and outs of the fiction writer’s craft. 2 out of 24 insightful lectures will be heard between 4.00 pm to 8.00pm on Sundays at the Secretariat, Damai Plaza, Luyang.

The classes scheduled are on May 26th and June 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th.

For more information, please do contact Rachel at 016 – 832 0756

TSS Film Night: Tickled
2019-05-21 20:00 - 22:00 (Asia/Shanghai)
TSS KK Film Night: Tues, 21 May 2019 (2016) @ 8PM

Documentary, Mystery | 2016 | NZ

A journalist intends to document an international tickling competition (“competitive endurance tickling”) for kicks. Instead, he finds a bizarre and even threatening world created by a bully with deep pockets. The film explores possible legal and ethical issues with individuals making the videos and has itself been the subject of legal challenges.

It’s on the Tuesday, 21st May 2019 at the Secretariat Office, Damai Plaza. The movie will start at 8.00 pm sharp. [ Approx screening time: 1H 32M ]

For further information, please contact The Secretariat on 088-250 443 or Whatsapp 013 – 880 9850 email at sabahsoc@gmail.com

Writing Great Fiction
2019-05-14 19:00 - 22:00 (Asia/Shanghai)
Writing Great Fiction: Stroytelling, Tips & techniques by Professor James Hynes

The Writers group invites anyone who wishes to improve their writing technique and story crafting skills to this master class in story telling. From evoking a scene to charting a plot to revising your drafts, Writing Great Fiction will show you the ins and outs of the fiction writer’s craft. 2 out of 24 insightful lectures will be heard between 7;00 pm to 10:00pm.

A short exercise will follow each lecture, allowing writers to immediately implement the techniques taught within each lecture.

For more information, kindly please contact Rachel Yee at 016 – 832 0756

TSS Film Night: A street cat named Bob
2019-05-11 20:00 - 22:00 (Asia/Shanghai)
TSS KK Film Night: Sat, 11th May 2019 – A street cat named Bob @ 8PM

Biography, Comedy, Drama | UK | 2016

A stray ginger cat changes the life of James Bowen, a homeless London street musician and recovering drug addict.

Awards: Best British Film 2017

It’s on the Saturday, 11th May 2019 at the Secretariat Office, Damai Plaza. The movie will start at 8.00 pm sharp. [ Approx screening time: 1H 43M ]

For further information, please contact The Secretariat on 088-250 443 or Whatsapp 013 – 880 9850 email at sabahsoc@gmail.com

North Borneo & Labuan Stamp talk
2019-05-07 20:00 - 22:00 (Asia/Shanghai)
Together with The Sarawak Specialists’ Society (SSS), we will be having a stamp talk on North Borneo and Labuan.

The talk is in conjunction with the visit of the top Office Bearers and Council members The Sarawak Specialists’ Society (UK). The speakers shall be from Great Britain, USA and Australia.

The SSS was founded in 1947 and was, originally, devoted to the exclusive study of the stamps and postal history of Sarawak. During the 1950’s the society expanded its interests to include the associates territories of North Borneo (Sabah), Labuan and Brunei. Membership, currently around 200, is spread over sixteen countries with the main emphasis in the UK, USA, Australia and Malaysia.

The talk shall cover various aspects of the stamps and postal history of North Borneo and Labuan.

Admission is FREE.

Those are are interested to attend the stamp talk are required to SMS or Whatsapp your name at 013- 880 9850 on or before 17 April 2019.

Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2019
2019-04-24 19:30 - 22:30 UTC
The Sabah Society Committee 2018/2019 will present and discuss the past year events as well as financial report. We will also go through last year’s AGM minutes and finally the highlight will be the election of the Office Bearers & Committee Members 2019.

Do renew your memberships to ensure voting rights for those eligible according to the Constitution. As per constitution, life members and ordinary members are eligible for voting. Student membership are reserved for observation.

As it is the new year 2019, it is also time for Ordinary (RM 75) and Student members (RM30) to renew their memberships so that you can continue enjoying the benefits of subsidized fieldtrips and usage of The Sabah Society library. Members also will receive a free e-journal The Sabah Society. We will be sending last years’ issues before the AGM and greatly apologize to all members for the delay. There has been some technical issues with The Sabah Society Website and we are currently updating it.

Your attendance is required to ensure there is enough quorum for an AGM. If you have a burning passion to contribute to The Sabah Society, please let us know as well so networking can already begin:) We are also in need of a new Hon. Secretary as this is my last term to volunteer as I would like to concentrate on my own personal commitments. Therefore, if you would like to volunteer in this capacity, do show up for the AGM.

So please support The Sabah Society AGM to ensure your dreams and aspirations for The Sabah Society to live up to its motto “To Get to Know Sabah” will be fulfilled. Just a gentle reminder that The Sabah Society is made up of volunteers and that is you and I, so do contribute your time to ensure the success of The Sabah Society.

TSS KK Talk: The Establishment of Tun Mustapha Park in Sabah, Malaysia’s Largest Marine Protected Area
2019-03-20 20:00 - 22:00 UTC
Dr Robecca Jumin will discuss the steps that have been taken since 2006 to establish a large marine protected area in Sabah, which allowed different stakeholders to support its establishment. This has involved taking account of commercial fishing fleets and subsistence fishing communities, as well as tourism and protection of key habitats. She will share the successes and the learnings.

She was recently appointed Head of Conservation – Sabah, for WWF-Malaysia. She has been leading the Marine Programme of WWF-Malaysia, working on three strategies to sustain fisheries and seafood, conserve and effectively manage coastal and marine ecosystem, and protect marine turtles as a flagship species for endangered species.

She is trained as a marine biologist, and completed her Ph.D. in 2015 in Marine Science (Environmental and Resource Management Plan for the Proposed Tun Mustapha Park) from the Universiti Malaysia Sabah. She completed her PhD while working with WWF-Malaysia, facilitating and building support for the establishment of the proposed Tun Mustapha Park.

TSS KK Film Night: Zach’s ceremony (2016)
2019-03-19 20:00 - 22:00 UTC
Growing up isn’t easy, especially for Zach who is rapidly making the transition from boyhood to manhood, in both the modern world and his ancient culture. Pressures from his loving, but staunch father, the temptations of city life and the ever-present spectre of racism all take their toll. Ultimately Zach must embrace the traditions and knowledge of his ancestors and awaken the warrior within. Filmed over five years, this is the uplifting and moving coming-of-age debut documentary from filmmaker Aaron Petersen.

Awards: Best Film, Best Documentary, Most Popular Documentary, Audience Award and People’s Award in Adelaide, Byron Bay, Melbourne and Sydney Film Festivals

It’s on the Tuesday, 19th Mar 2019 at the Secretariat Office, Damai Plaza. The movie will start at 8.00 pm sharp. [ Approx screening time: 1H 33M ]
For non-members, a nominal fee of RM10 will be charged as a one-night membership to The Sabah Society and for current members of the Sabah Society, the usual contribution to the Magic Box will assist in covering costs.

TSS KK Film: Suffragette (2015)
2019-03-09 20:00 - 22:00 UTC
Biography, Drama, History | UK | 2015

Synopsis: In early 20th-century Britain, the growing suffragette movement forever changes the life of working wife and mother Maud Watts (Carey Mulligan). Galvanized by political activist Emmeline Pankhurst (Meryl Streep), Watts joins a diverse group of women who fight for equality and the right to vote. Faced with increasing police action, Maud and her dedicated suffragettes must play a dangerous game of cat-and-mouse, risking their jobs, homes, family and lives for a just cause.

Awards: British Independent Film Award for Best Supporting Actor, European Film Award for Best Production Designer

It’s on the Saturday, 9th Mar 2019 at the Secretariat Office, Damai Plaza. The movie will start at 8.00 pm sharp. [ Approx screening time: 1H 46M ]
For non-members, a nominal fee of RM10 will be charged as a one-night membership to The Sabah Society and for current members of the Sabah Society, the usual contribution to the Magic Box will assist in covering costs.
