Borneo.TV launch sparks backlash from Sabah creatives and indigenous groups


KOTA KINABALU: Borneo.TV was launched to bring Sabah's stories to the world – but instead of celebration, it has sparked backlash from local creatives and indigenous groups who say they were excluded from the process meant to represent them.

Unveiled on July 1, the online streaming platform is marketed as a digital showcase under the banner "Sabah in the eyes of the world."

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