Sabah Day

August 31 as Sabah Day: true independence or not?

Debate erupts after state govt gazettes date as ‘historical day’ without explaining significance

Did Sabah achieve independence on August 31, 1963?

Sabah is celebrating its officially gazetted independence day today, commemorating the end of British rule on August 31, 1963 after 60 years. However, this celebration has sparked a debate over the timing of Sabah’s true independence.

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