The Sabah Society

Across The Sulu Sea: A Journey Between Separated Twins
2026-05-07 08:00 - 17:00 (Asia/Shanghai) | The Sabah Society Secretariat, Luyang, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, 88450, Malaysia
In “Across The Sulu Sea”, Philip Golingai traces the lived realities of communities split between Sabah and the southern Philippines. Blending reportage with personal narrative, he explores identity, migration, and the porous borders that bind “separated twins” across history, politics, and culture.

Navigating Climate Uncertainty — Data, Disasters and the Future of Sabah
2026-05-21 20:00 - 22:00
We are facing a shocking state of affairs in Sabah: there is not enough water for everyone in Sabah. Talking about our water issues, our speaker touches on the much neglected climatological and hydrological aspects of our water issues. Join us for a talk about how climate change affects the physical ecosystem — the hydrology and the climatology of Sabah and learn about other matters which affect our standard of living.

Travelling the World to Photograph All Wild Cats
2026-06-04 20:00 - 22:00
Following the traditions of birders, our speaker, Marc Bozon is on a quest to spot all wild cat species across the globe within a single year, while also aiming to visit and support conservation projects in each country that focus on wildlife protection and habitat conservation, as well as documenting wildlife, meeting local conservationists, and promoting awareness on the importance of biodiversity and protecting natural habitats.

Nomadic Adventures with the Golden Eagle
2026-06-25 20:00 - 22:00
In search of the famed golden eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) of Mongolia, Nenita regales to us the stories of extreme endurance that was demanded of her while she braved the Altai Mountains to capture the photograph of the treasured bird. Join us for a night of storytelling where Nenita shares with us tales of her travels with the nomads around the vast remote tundra of Western Mongolia. A birding journey that involves encounters with camels, nomads, Mongolian culture, and much more!aba
