Gintutun Do Mohoing
It was believed that this rock has been used to hang most of the local crook’s head in the village somewhere in Penampang. A long time ago, there was a local warrior named ‘Monsopiad’ who killed those crooks and protect the village people from being kill and mob. He later then slaughter their head and kept the skulls as a collection in his house. This rock also believed has been replaced from its original location at Gaya island by the villagers in order to get rid of a plague that has been spreading over the village. Today, this rock remain at Kuai village, Kandazon Penampang, Sabah Borneo Malaysia and currently it serve as a display historical artifact at Monsopiad Cultural Village.

Apa kabar smua urang2 Sabah?
Today’s post is a bit different as I’m showing you guys some of Sabah’s early days photos, some of you might have seen these photos but for those (including me) I just couldn’t stop to post this and share to all of you.. Special thanks to one of Made In Sabah’s loyal readers + supporters from Klang KL, Ms. Hidayati for the effort and time to scanned + emailed me the photos for us here to share..

Jesselton (which now is known as Kota Kinabalu) was found by the British North Borneo Company in 1899 by Henry Walker as the Land Commisioner.

Jesselton view from Signal Hill in 1909. Can anyone spot the ‘Atkinson Clock Tower’

Jesselton in year 1903. Gaya island is just up ahead as you can see on the background.

Kampung Air, Jesselton in year 1905

All photos scanned from a book of National History Publication (Borneo) titled ‘Historical Sabah – Community & Society’ by Danny Wong Zee Ken

By looking at these photos, just keep me thinking that time is running really fast.. enjoy your live while you still can and preserve your mother heritage!

Here are some pics I would like to share with you guys while I was at Lahad Datu for Hari Raya holidays recently..

Session : Makan-Makan Malas Masak Dirumah
Venue : Aman Santai Corner (I might say one of the best in Lahad Datu)

Kuew Teow Goreng Belacan @ RM3.00, we ordered twice for this..

Mee Hailam Seafood @ RM4.00

Mee Hoon Sup Ayam Spesel @ RM3.00

One of a kind ‘Milo Tabur’ @ RM1.80.. wf punya fevret!

wf enjoyed the makan-makan very much..

Those who happen to visit Lahad Datu someday, I recommend you guys to drop by here and have some makan-makan (dinner is highly recommended). Aman Santai Corner sure got varieties of delicious meals on their menu and claimed that the chef cook is Burmese. They also selling burgers + chicken wings + satay madu.. worth it!

Wishing all Muslim readers Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri.. maaf zahir dan batin

Bazaar Ramadhan@Lintasan Deasoka, Kota Kinabalu
Selling many kinds of varieties of local foods + drinks + snacks.
Open everyday : 2pm – 7pm

Borneo Auto Challenge 2009
Date: 15-16 August 2009
Venue : Gourment Lane – Auto City, 1Borneo
Time: 10am-9pm

It was interesting to see Sabahan modifiers are once again showed their creativity into auto modification, I was amazed how they transformed their typical Malaysian car to looks like those Japs super cars, especially when it comes to VIP series, Sabahan modifiers really make their car delicious..

I leave you guys with these pics..

Kenari VIP

Proton Wira

Proton Waja

Proton Wira-Evo

Perodua Kancil

Perodua Myvi

Audio makeover :

One of my favorite

Extreme one

NOS?? butul ka tuh..

Interiors :

VIP Series..

I kinda like the seat, but it looks a bit semak bah this..

Maybe a bit to orange lah..

Really want to get myself with this leather seat + door, can you spot a PSP?

How many screen can you actually spot there?

Engine performances :

Awww! what do we got ere.. female photogs in action!

Show babes :

err.. maybe not here la, you guys check them out closely at my Flickr..

hope kamurang enjoy..

The 10th Pesta Gambus Sabah 2009 was held last 26th July 2009 at the Papar Municipal Hall, Papar which organized by the Persatuan Masyarakat Brunei Sabah and this year I had the chance to come + see the Gambus competition.. yeayy!

‘Lute’ or verbally called by the locals as ‘Gambus’ is one of the oldest musical instruments in Sabah and been practically made + played by the Brunei community in Sabah.

Outside of the Papar Municipal Hall, there are local foods + products exhibitions.

Mostly the products are hand-made by the villagers nearby Papar district.

One of the Brunei’s favourite, Ambuyat a.k.a Sagu

They even got a mini concert, performances by the Kumpulan Gambus Madani from Bongawan, Sabah.

Aik! pun ada jual belon.

Backdrop for the main stage..

A typical costume for the Brunei community in Sabah.

The festival was launched by YB Datuk Masidi Manjun and he is representing the Chief Minister of Sabah, Datuk Seri Panglima Haji Musa bin Haji Aman that didn’t manage to come, also present was Datuk Karim Bujang, the President of the Association of Bruneian Community of Sabah, and Datuk Haji Abdul Rahim bin Ismail ADUN of N22, Pantai Manis as the Patron of Persatuan Masyarakat Brunei Sabah.

Momento presentation to YB Datuk Masidi Manjun.

Performances by the group from Kg. Warisan representing Kota Kinabalu district.

Group from Kg Binsuluk representing Membakut.

Group from Menumbok, representing Beaufort district.

Group from Kg. Weston,  Kimanis representing the Bongawan district.

Actually I don’t really enjoyed the show as what I’ve first expected..

Poor stage lighting + not so stunning dance performace = boring!

Even the famous Fauziah Gambus forgot to bring her Gambus..

But I must say the performances by well known gambus musician Farid Ali + guitarist Roger Wang save the day.

I was stunning by the sounds of gambus vs acoustic guitar.

Prize ceremony.. hmm maybe I need an ‘Ultra Wide Lenses’ for this angle..

Consolation prize of RM1000. – Kg. Warisan from Kota Kinabalu and Kg. Weston of Kimanis
3rd place of RM2000 – Kg. Buang Sayang from Papar
2nd place of RM3000 – Menumbok
Champion of RM5000 – Kg. Binsuluk from Membakut

See more prize presentation ceremony photos here!

below are pics more like after party punya happening..

The 2nd Borneo Auto Challenge 2009 was just over yesterday, rain maybe has spoil the day, but the heat is always on for the battle of..

Modified bodykits..

Superb interiors…

Heavy audio systems…

Alcoholic drinks??

and my fevret of course.. the babes!

More event pics coming soon..

Stay tuned kamurang..

As promised from previous teaser, here are some photos during the 4th Sabah International Folkdance Competition 2009 and there are total of 11 countries participate on the show performance which was held for two days at Sabah Cultural Centre, Penampang on last 4th and 5th July. The tickets cost you RM30 for Adult, RM10 for Kids and RM50 for 1st Class..

Let me head straight to the dance performances..

The hall was so dark inside, lucky the stage spotlight helps so much on the lighting.

The first team that came up for the performance was Cambodian Culture & Arts Group from Cambodia.

Their dance performance using a coconut shell a.k.a tempurung kelapa and main gulik2.

Next that made their appearance was Guang Dong group from China with their Zhan Jiang Song and Dance Ensemble.

The Punjab Folk Arts Center from India.

Daya Presta Company from Indonesia.

Performing a dance called ‘Tarian Topeng Petawi’

and next came the Majlis Adat Dayak Nasional from Kalimantan, Indonesia.

Their costume has similarity to the Dayak community of Sarawak.

and next came the On Alti Kiz also known as the sixteen girls all the way from Kazakhstan.

Now, this group was my favorite among the rest, Tacloban Performing Art Group from Philippines.

The group performed a dance legend of Sari Manok a.k.a chicken. See how’s the dance similarity to our local Magunatip dance here in Sabah.

They’re also using bamboos, just maybe this one was hardcore version, since they all main baring2 + main angkat2..

..+ main terbang2 berlawan atas bamboo pun ada bah!

Next group was East Barito Regency Artistry Team, again from Indonesia.

Dance performance by Saudi Arabia Group Riyadh came all the way from Saudi Arabia.

Then came the neigbouring country of Malaysia, Sriwarna group from Singapore performed a dance called ‘Nadi’

Using huge drums, these babes.. kohf! kohf! I mean these ladies really can performed such spectacular dance.

this group was my second fevret..

and lastly, a performance by the group representative for Malaysia from Negeri Sembilan.

At the final of the show.. all teams came out and gather in front of the stage and perform one dance we here call..

the Sumazau..

Everyone in the teams can do the Sabahan Sumazau

Including these hot babes dancers (kohf! kohf! terbatuk lagi!) from the land of Pua Chu Kang.

Prize giving ceremony + Group photo session :

Winner of 3rd Best Performance, On Alti Kiz (sixteen girls) from Kazakhstan.

Winner of 2nd Best Performance, Daya Presta Company from Indonesia.

The overall champion, 1st Best Performance, Tacloban Performing Art Group from Philippines.

Okay! I just made up those two bubble text..

but not this one.. really!

The performance group Persatuan Melayu Keriam Tutong ‘Pesaka’ from Brunei Darussalam.

Those VVIP that present that day was the Minister of Tourism, Culture & Environment Datuk Masidi Manjun.

hope you guys enjoy the photos and lastly I leave you with this last one..

Next : Pesta Gambus 2009

Borneo Auto Challenge 2009 is now CONFIRMED!!

Borneo Auto Challenge 2009
Date: 15-16 August 2009
Venue : Gourment Lane – Auto City, 1Borneo
Time: 10am-9pm

I’m not a fan to Malay movies, I don’t watch Malay movie in the cinema, I might ter’watch Malay movies during the Raya movie specials on TV.. but when it comes to Malay movies by Yasmin Ahmad, I never get bored watching, especially TV commercials made by her.

Maybe some of you have already knew the sad news that Yasmin Ahmad (Malaysian active film maker) died last Saturday at 11.25pm. I’ve always admire her creative works in the advertising and film industry for making Malaysian into another level of way beyond typical Malaysian standard.

Here some of her creative works in advertising which I loved very much.. this commercial reminds me of my sweet childhood..

May her soul rest in peace, Allahyarham Yasmin Ahmad… amin!

Just want to show off share kamurang what I did yesterday..

Happy Monday guys!!

I’m suppose to have fun playing with my sniper mode today, but as some of you guys might knew the saddest news that the 1Borneo Auto Challenge 2009 has been postpone to August,  arghhh!!!

But not to worries as today I leave you guys with this post + some photos from the recent 24th Sabah Dragon Boat Race 2009.. enjoy!

24th Sabah Dragon Boat Race 2009
Date : 20 -21 June 2009
Venue : Likas Bay, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.

In this year’s event, there are 65 total number of teams that participate in the race.

I was there on Sunday which is the Final Race Day, but this time I came only at around 10am.

Last year’s champion, the Pertubuhan Peladang Kawasan Tuaran again participate in the race to defend their title.

Comparing to last year’s race, I’ve witness none (or maybe less) of the dragon boats had flip upside down.

For your info,  the race venue has been moved to its original place where the location is just nearby about 3km away from last year’s venue.

and I must say, Sabah Tourism Board had once again manage the event very well.

After the final race was over, all teams gathered for the prize ceremony.

Eventhough some of the teams that didn’t won, they are just enjoyed the race as one teams winnings.

The main title ‘SABAH HEAD OF STATE TROPHY’ once again won by the team from Tuaran, none other than the Pertubuhan Peladang Tuaran.

2nd place : Terayung
3rd place : Rasa Ria As
4th place : Shan Shui A
5th place : Pasukan Kebangsaan Negara Brunei Darussallam

Congratulations to all winners!!

More photos of the race event + prize ceremony at LifeinBorneo.com

Okay.. so last years’ show I didn’t manage to come on time, this year the Borneo Auto Challenge is back for another series 0f 2009 and I’m ready for it!!

Borneo Auto Challenge 2009
Date: 18-19 July 2009
Venue : Gourment Lane – Auto City, 1Borneo
Time: 10am-9pm

Best Modified Car :
K-car, VIP series, Open, Motorcycle/Scooter

Car Audio Challenge:
SBL-A, SBL-B, SBL-C (open)

are you ready???

Those who interested to participate, there’s still time to show off your big toys as the closing date for registration is on 15 July 2009, please contact Sagajuta Creatives & Communications Sdn Bhd at Tel: 088-484955 for registration.. or you may download the registration form here!