General Knowledge About Sabah

The people of Sabah come from diverse ethnic backgrounds.
Which of these is not an indigenous ethnic group in Sabah? 

• Murut

• Kadazan-Dusun 

• Rungus

• Berawan

Answer explanation

Berawan is a tribe from Sarawak. The tribe is part of a larger grouping of people collectively referred to as the Orang Ulu, which means the people of the interior of Sarawak. They are sometimes known as the river people. There’s roughly about 2,000 of them now.

The word equivalent to “chase” in Sabahan Malay slang is ..... 

• Ampai

• Bubut

• Limpang

• Babat

Answer explanation

Bubut is a local word often used to describe a verb which means “to chase” 

Pickled wild ginger is a common Sabahan cuisine often served as a side dish in a meal.

What is its name in the local language? 

• Tuhau

• Layo

• Bambangan

• Sayur

Answer explanation

Tuhau is a type of wild ginger native to the jungles of Sabah-Borneo, Malaysia. It is used to make a traditional dish of the same name, which serves as both a condiment and a standalone food, often accompanying fish. Tuhau has a strong aroma and unique flavor, making it a popular ingredient in Kadazan Dusun cuisine

Which does not belong to same region?

• Tawau

• Sipitang

• Pitas

• Semporna

Answer explanation

Sipitang is located at the Southwestern part of Sabah while Tawau, Pitas and Semporna are in the East Coast of Sabah region 

One of the highlight events of Kaamatan Festival is the Unduk Ngadau pageant that is rooted in the Kadazan-Dusun legend, honoring the sacrifice of ____________ 

• Kinorohingan

• Suminundu 

• Sodop Pintutunan 

• Huminodun

Answer explanation

Huminodun is a character in a myth of the Dusun people. According to legend, Huminodun was a maiden sacrificed to feed her famine-stricken people, which subsequently became the roots of the harvest festival of Kaamatan and the beauty pageant of Unduk Ngadau, celebrated annually in the month of May. 

The famous Bamboo Dance of Murut Warriors is also known as ___________

• Magunatip

• Sumazau

• Ngajat

• Zapin

Answer explanation

Magunatip is often called the Bamboo Dance and vvolved from a playful folk game (after pounding paddy, villagers would playfully trap feet with bamboo poles, which led to agile footwork between them and eventually later becoming a formal dance.

The Tip of Borneo, known as Tanjung Simpang Mengayau is located in which district of Sabah? 

• Kudat

• Pitas

• Semporna

• Tamparuli

What is the elevation of Mount Kinabalu, the highest peak in Malaysia? 

• 3,912 meters 

• 4,221 meters 

• 4,095 meters 

• 4,050 meters

The Crocker Range is the longest mountain range in Sabah.
True or False?

• True

• False

Answer explanation

The Crocker Range is indeed the longest and highest mountain range in Sabah, stretching over 120–200 km and averaging around 1,800 m in elevation, with Mount Kinabalu (4,095 m) as its peak

Which of the following traditional foods in Sabah is made from sago starch and typically eaten with a sour or tangy soup, often requiring a special technique to roll and dip before consuming? 

• Hinava 

• Tapai 

• Ambuyat 

• Lihing 

Answer explanation

• Ambuyat is a traditional Sabahan dish made from sago starch, mixed with hot water to create a sticky, glue-like texture. It is typically eaten with sour or tangy soups or side dishes, such as fish-based broth or local sauces.