That’s fascinating. I wish Malaysia recognized the Bajau, who have traditionally lived at sea and did not adopt any religions. Borneo is home to over 200 indigenous groups and they form a majority in Malaysian Borneo. Many Kadazan and Dusun people I know are Roman Catholic.

Sabah is a wonderful place, with lovely people, beautiful beaches, amazing seafood, and of course Mt Kinabalu. It has faced challenges because much of its oil revenue was taken by the federal gov't, but things are changing. Sarawak has also grown a lot in recent years. I once went to a rainforest festival at the foot of Mount Santubung, sipping rice wine and listening to jazz and country bands from around the world. It was a cultural experience like no other.

Thanks for sharing about Malaysian Borneo, I love it.