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Sabah

American

[sah-bah] / ˈsɑ bɑ /

noun

a state in Malaysia, on the northern tip of Borneo: formerly a British crown colony. 29,347 sq. mi. (76,008 sq. km). Kota Kinabalu.

Sabah British

/ ˈsɑːbɑː /

noun

Former name (until 1963): North Borneo. a state of Malaysia, occupying N Borneo and offshore islands in the South China and Sulu Seas: became a British protectorate in 1888; gained independence and joined Malaysia in 1963. Capital: Kota Kinabalu. Pop: 2 603 485 (2000). Area: 73 620 sq km (28 425 sq miles)

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Does that mean he could be involved against Sabah FK on Thursday?

From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026

Sabah president Magsud Adigozalov last week was full of praise for Dambrauskas' impact.

From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026

As well as the trip to Manchester United this week, Sabah will complete their Champions League group games at Arsenal in January.

From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026

Known as the Owls, Sabah were only formed in 2017 and on Tuesday will celebrate their ninth birthday.

From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026

But the Sabah evidently appreciated her capabilities, and doubtless before night she would again honor her country by recklessly shelling the jungle.

From The Adventures of Piang the Moro Jungle Boy A Book for Young and Old by Florence Partello Stuart

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