KK City Hall plans heritage gallery

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). Read full story 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.It took on the new name of Kota Kinabalu in 1967 following Independence.Jessel said he would support DBKK’s plan for the heritage gallery."I am happy to assist in contributing historical artefacts, including NBCC memorabilia, to help create an interactive gallery allowing visitors to experience the city’s past in a tangible and engaging way," he said after the meeting here on Monday (Feb 16)."I look forward to working closely with DBKK to showcase the origins of the NBCC and the early development of Jesselton."It is encouraging to see City Hall so committed to preserving and sharing the history of Jesselton, and their enthusiasm is exactly what is needed to make this gallery successful," he added.The meeting was chaired by Assistant Minister to the Chief Minister Datuk Joniston Bangkuai and attended by mayor Datuk Seri Dr Sabin Samitah and DBKK director-general Datuk Lifred Wong."The idea of this gallery is exciting because it could help highlight the city’s history and boost heritage tourism, giving both residents and visitors a chance to connect with Kota Kinabalu’s past," Joniston told the media after the meeting.He said the discussion is a positive step for DBKK to create development opportunities that align with its vision and function.Under the tourism division, this includes planning and coordinating activities in and around the city while strengthening initiatives to promote Kota Kinabalu, he added.Joniston also said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor has asked DBKK to review potential sites for the gallery."Our focus is on proper planning and preservation as we explore the best ways to represent the city’s history in a manner that complements Kota Kinabalu’s broader development plans," he said.During the discussion, Sabin said the proposal reflects the importance of preserving historical connections while strengthening goodwill and cultural understanding."Our history and heritage form an important part of this living narrative, strengthening Kota Kinabalu’s position as a city that honours its past while welcoming the world."As we pursue our vision of becoming a Smart, Liveable and Globally Connected Coastal City, we remain committed to building a future rooted in heritage, inclusivity and sustainability," he said. Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates! Tags / Keywords: Sabah , Kota Kinabalu , City Hall , DBKK , Heritage Gallery , North Borneo Chartered Company , George Jessel , Charles James Jessel , Artefacts , Tourism , Joniston Bangkuai , Dr Sabin Samitah Report a mistake What is the issue about? Spelling and grammatical error Factually incorrect Story is irrelevant This field is mandatory. Please provide details of the report. Email (optional) Please enter valid email. Report issue Cancel Invalid captcha response. Please re-try again. Thank you for your report! Related News Nation 9h ago Sabah boosts food supply Sabah & Sarawak 4h ago Sabah’s new solar plants ‘not enough’ to fix power woes, says rep Sabah & Sarawak 21h ago PKR’s Mustapha Sakmud takes over as Sabah Pakatan chief