KK City Hall plans heritage gallery


Sir George Jessel meeting Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor. Seen is also Assistant Minister to the Chief Minister Datuk Joniston Bangkuai (4th left), State Women, Health and People's Wellbeing Minister Datuk Julita Majungki (2nd right) and State Secretary Datuk Seri Sr Safar Untong (left).

KOTA KINABALU: A heritage gallery is being planned to highlight the city’s history and its legacy from the British North Borneo Chartered Company (NBCC).

Kota Kinabalu City Hall (DBKK) representatives recently held a discussion with Sir George Jessel, a descendant of Sir Charles James Jessel, after whom Jesselton (as the city was formerly known) was named in 1899.

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