NAME OF SABAH comes from the Bajau of Sulu

Known as 'banana saba' which is a type of fruit called "SABBAH" or "SAPPAH" by the Bajau people, Sulu, the most popular made of fried bananas. Bananas are grown throughout the west coast of Sabah as a food source. 'Banana Saba', also known as the 'Jaba' the Bajau community in the state. Now a 'banana saba' better known as the banana down.

Early History Semporna

'Tong Talun' is the original name for the district of Semporna, which means "end of the Forest" in the term Bajau tribe. The person responsible for nominating the Chief Uddang Talun Tong, Commander and Chief of Sallehangni Way of the Bajau Kubang descent. This is because in the Semporna district was covered / surrounded by a forest wilderness in the early discovery. Then, Tong Talun Semporna has changed the name meaning "Place of Peace or Peace" until now.