Are You Sabahan Enough?

Bambangan is also commonly known as ____ or ____ in the Sabah and Kalimantan region.

• Asam Embang

• Mawang

• Buah Berangan

• Bawang

What kind of leaves are usually used to wrap rice traditionally in Sabah/Sarawak region?

• Doringin

• Banana Leaf 

• Wonihan / Wongian 

• All

Which does not belong in the same group?

• Nuba Laya 

• Linopot

• Ambuyat

• Kelupis/Kolupis

Answer explanation

Nuba Laya, Linopot, and Kelupis/Kolupis are all rice-based traditional foods from Sabah, commonly wrapped in leaves. Ambuyat is different. It is made from sago starch, not rice.

• Has a glue-like texture and is eaten with soups or sauces using a rolling technique.

As we start our climb to Mt Kinabalu from Timpohon Gate, we are presented with a beautiful waterfall 10 minutes into the journey.

What is the waterfall called?

• Air Terjun Langganan

• Air Terjun Kiansom

• Air Terjun Kinabalu

• Air Terjun Carson

Answer explanation

• Air Terjun Carson, or Carson Waterfall, is the small but beautiful waterfall located approximately 10 minutes into the climb from Timpohon Gate, the main starting point for ascending Mount Kinabalu.

• It is a popular photo stop for climbers at the early stage of the hike

Long Pasia belongs to which district of Sabah?

• Kudat

• Lahad Datu

• Lawas

• Sipitang

Answer explanation

Long Pasia is located in the Sipitang District of Sabah, Malaysia. It's a remote village in the Ulu Padas River region within that district, nestled in the Maligan Highlands near the Sarawak border.

How many airports do we have in Sabah?

Hint: Consider only main commercial airports (domestic and international) 

• 3

• 4

• 5

• 12

Answer explanation

Sabah has four main commercial airports (both domestic and international) that regularly serve scheduled passenger flights: Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI), Tawau Airport (TWU), Sandakan Airport (SDK) and Lahad Datu Airport (LDU).

While there are additional smaller airstrips like those in Kudat, Keningau, Semporna, Tommanggong, Long Pasia, etc., these are typically non-scheduled or STOL (Short Take-Off and Landing) facilities. They are not considered part of the main commercial airport network in Sabah.

Which tribe in Sabah uses tree bark as part of their traditional attire?

• Lundayeh

• Bajau

• Murut

• Orang Sungai

Answer explanation

• The Murut people, one of the major indigenous groups in Sabah, are known for incorporating bark cloth (locally known as manikop or kulit kayu) into their traditional clothing. The bark is typically obtained from the Tapa tree or similar species. The bark is softened, beaten, and processed to create sheets of cloth. Traditionally, Murut men wore bark vests or tunics, often decorated with beads, while women used bark-based fabrics as part of ceremonial costumes.

Which of the following is not a local coffee brand from Sabah?

• Yit Foh Coffee 

• Kopi Bongawan 

• Kawa Coffee

• Tenom Coffee Valley 

Answer explanation

Kawa Coffee is a local coffee brand based in Sarawak 

Ambuyat is a traditional Sabahan dish that originated in the interior regions of Sabah.

True or False

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Ambuyat is widely eaten in Sabah, especially in districts near Brunei, but it originated in Brunei and Labuan, not in Sabah’s interior. Its adoption into Sabahan cuisine makes it feel local, but it’s not originally Sabahan 

Which town in Sabah is known for having the most diverse mix of ethnic groups? 

• Kota Kinabalu

• Sandakan

• Tawau

• Laahd Datu

Answer explanation

Tawau District includes a significant number of Bugis, Suluk, Tidung, and Indonesian-origin communities, which are less prominent in Kota Kinabalu.  The migration patterns in Tawau, due to its proximity to Kalimantan and the Philippines, have led to a more complex ethnic mix, including undocumented and transient populations. DOSM’s data shows higher ethnic heterogeneity in districts like Tawau, Lahad Datu, and Semporna compared to urban centers like Kota Kinabalu.