Cultures, Customs and Traditions of Sabah, Malaysia: An Introduction

SABAH, one of the 13 states of Malaysia located on the world’s third largest island, Borneo, is still an enigma to many. While much has been recorded about Malaysia and Borneo, SABAH is still relatively unknown. Tradition and customs have long been part of our lives. Some have survived for aeons, others have barely endured, touched by influences that have led others to be forgotten altogether. Traditions survived because they were handed down through the generations. In this ever-changing world that we live in, there must be a conscious effort to preserve these traditions and customs so that people, their lifestyles, beliefs and practices live on.