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CALLING SABAH HOME
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e are a multi-racial and multi-ethnic community that co-exists in peace and harmony. You don’t need to go far to witness this in motion, just look at Sabah. We boast the most ethnicities living together in the whole of Malaysia. It isn’t just the numbers; we’re all able to live together harmoniously. We’ve also been blessed with the ecological richness of nature that exists in our state. These are attributes that attract people to live in Sabah. This month, we’ll be featuring fellow Malaysians from across the sea to tell their stories, happily calling Sabah their home.
Tai Yong Seng Hailing from Penang, Tai Yong Seng has been living in Sabah for more than 6 years now. He came here after receiving an offer to study at University Malaysia Sabah, even though it was his third choice. He felt like it was his destiny to live here, because since setting foot in Sabah, he then got to experience first-hand the unity and harmony of Sabahans. Today, Tai Yong Seng sells Point of Sales systems to local entrepreneurs, helping them to build and optimize their business operations. He loves spending his spare time exploring the picturesque beaches of Sabah with his girlfriend. Their favourite spots are Tanjung Aru beach and Nexus Karambunai. Tai Yong Seng has always loved his time here. He’s been planning to invite his parents to stay here as well.
Chin Ee Kai Having spent 4 years in Sabah and working as a control engineer for Shell, Chin Ee Kai really adores food, especially anything local. This Penangite co-founded Laundroluxe after just a year of living here. Ee Kai relocated to Kota Kinabalu for work, and immediately fell hard in love with everything that Sabah has to offer. Meeting the most delightful people of Sabah and experiencing the incredible pinkish sunset are definitely moments he will never forget. As co-founder of Laundroluxe, Ee Kai spends his free time searching and feasting on Sabah’s luscious delicacies. If he ever leaves Sabah, he will definitely miss the idyllic islands, the scrumptious seafood, and mostly the bond and friendships he has fostered over the years.
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