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Sabah

Sabah

2 5.5
A state in Malaysia on the northern part of Borneo with rainforests and islands
  • proper noun
: Sabah
  • The western part of Sabah is generally mountainous and contains the three highest peaks in Malaysia.
  • Sabah, Malaysia
  • Malaysian state of Sabah
  • state of Sabah

You know, I live by Kadah to Aku Sabah, you know?

Examples

  • Four separate trips were taken to Sabah, encompassing a total of six weeks.

    Academic text (2008)

  • Of the Murutic peoples of Sabah, only the Timugon practice this custom.

    Academic text (1993)

  • I believe the plans from Sabah are not properly submitted to the federal level.

    Blog text (3)

  • The natives of Sabah and Sarawak enjoy greater, though still limited, recognition of their customary land rights.

    Academic text (2011)

  • A large number of separately named, non-Malay, predominantly non-Muslim indigenous peoples live in Sabah and Sarawak.

    Academic text (2011)

  • The Timugon, located in the southwest of the state of Sabah, East Malaysia, speak a dialect of the Ida'han Murut languages.

    Academic text (1993)

  • The Pygmy is a subspecies of the Asian elephant found only in North Borneo (East Sabah and extreme North Kalimantan).

    Academic text (2008)

  • Fig. 3—Dusun villagers planting a newly cleared swidden near Ranau, Sabah, Malaysia, July 2000.

    Academic text (2011)

  • Many tourists visit Sabah for its stunning beaches and rich biodiversity.

  • During my vacation, I explored the historic sites and vibrant markets in Sabah.

Synonyms

North Borneo
vsSabah
1 7.6

The old name for the northern part of Borneo now called Sabah in Malaysia

is the modern state name that replaced that older historical term

Surface Forms

Sabah main

Etymology

Sabah may come from a Malay or local word sabah meaning 'morning', so a helpful way to remember the state is to think of it as the 'land of the morning' on the island of Borneo.