My Sabah; Reminiscences of a Former State Secretary

Sabah is a unique state that has a colourful past. From being a colonial backwater in the British Empire, Sabah has during the past four decades developed into a dynamic state as part of the Federation of Malaysia, which it joined in 1963. This book is a reflection on that colourful past. ‘My Sabah: Reminiscences of a Former State Secretary’ is a collection of articles written by a respected former State Secretary who despite having retired from active service continues to keep abreast with the development of his beloved state. It covers a wide spectrum of subjects, including history, politics, culture, civil service and socio-economic development of Sabah. More importantly, this book offers personal insights into these subjects by someone who was there. The book also discusses the idea of Malaysia and the characteristics that came with it. This book is for all who would like to learn of Sabah’s recent past, which is also an essential part in the history of Malaysia’s nation building processes. This is also a book that may serve as a reminder and testimony to the younger generation of Sabahans and Malaysians, of the deeds of their forefathers in striving for independence and nationhood.