Sabah

Sabah is a state located on the northern part of the island of Borneo, within Malaysia. It is known for its natural attractions, including pygmy elephants, and its strategic geopolitical position in the South China Sea.

Why it’s in the news: Sabah is in the news due to its proximity to South China Sea tensions, which has heightened military and geopolitical concerns for Malaysia.

Latest on Sabah

• Spotting pygmy elephants, eating UFO tarts: Why Sandakan should be on your Sabah travel list
• Why Sabah has Malaysia watching South China Sea tensions more closely
• Malaysian medical body raises alarm over high doctor ‘no-show’ rate in Sabah, Sarawak
• Malaysia fears military ‘miscalculation’ near Sabah amid US-China rivalry
• Sabah's Bajau seek a greater say in Malaysia's island tourism
• Exploring Sabah, Borneo's 'land below the wind'

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