Sabah Day celebrates history, unity and unsung heroes


Alfred and his wife flying the Sabah and Malaysian flag while their son was fixated on the performances in front.

KOTA KINABALU: Local songs brought out the crowds to the Sabah Day celebrations at Padang Merdeka on Sunday (Aug 31) night, where thousands gathered for the event’s second consecutive year.

Among the crowd was a family of three; Alfred Raphael, 33, Anathasia Thomas, 33, and their 19-month-old son Alven Cephas Alfred, who braved the crowds after Sunday evening mass to attend the state-level celebration.

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