Borneo Perantis
Co-Research Initiative

Also known by his pen name Kumis Kumis, Shari has authored several journals and books on North Borneo's history, including "1788 Sejarah Simbulan" and "300 Years of North Borneo Treaties," and contributes historical articles to local newspapers. As a private collector of North Borneo artifacts, Shari founded Borneo History and the research team Menjejak Sejarah Borneo to engage young people and history enthusiasts in Sabah's rich cultural heritage. He is an active member of the Malaysia Historical Society and The Sabah Society, dedicated to preserving and promoting the region's history and cultural heritage.
 

Avtar was born in Kota Kinabalu and was educated overseas in Singapore, Western Australia and in Seattle, United States, of America. Avtar began historical research in 2015 and has presented historical talks in various areas of history relating to South East Asia and Borneo which include the Battle of Midway, Early Sikh History in North Borneo, Why Sabah could not attain real independence in 1963, as well as Piracy in Borneo Waters in the 17th to 19th Centuries. His most recent project was extensive in-depth research into the False Narratives of the Sulu Sultanate in their Claims over Sabah. Avtar has his own Borneo History channel where he shares key events ini Sabah History and is the great-great grandson of Bhagat Singh, the first Sikh Constable to have arrived in North Borneo to serve as a policeman in 1868.

With a Bachelor’s of Science in Biology and Anthropology and diplomas in Music Production and Digital Applications, he has worked as a teacher, writer, researcher, producer and sound designer in various fields such as theatre, film & television. As an Art Department coordinator, he has worked on the historical movies Niihau (WW2 Japanese story based in Hawaii) and Rajah (James Brooke the 1st White Rajah of Sarawak) which was filmed recently in Sarawak in 2019. Currently, Chris is teaching Sound for Theatre at Taylor’s University, volunteering as a docent at Muzium Negara, as well as focusing on expanding and adapting his storytelling to a documentary series that will premiere on both Youtube & Podcast featuring first-hand accounts of events in Sarawak’s past.

He is a blogger from Malaysia who writes about the cultural heritage, traditions, and history of the Iban people of Sarawak. Mawar's blog is a valuable resource for those interested in learning about the Iban people's way of life and their rich cultural heritage. Through his blog, Mawar has helped preserve and promote the Iban culture. His dedication to this cause is commendable, and his work has earned him recognition and respect among the Iban community and beyond.

Also known as Shadel or Adel, is an independent historical researcher specializing in the history of Sabah, North Borneo. With academic credentials in Public Administration and Commerce, Shadelina's career is marked by her extensive work in data collection and historical research. She maintains over 80,000 files, both physical and digital, related to North Borneo's history. Shadelina has contributed significantly to historical projects and publications, including editing and preparing books like "North Borneo Sabah History and Timeline" and creating project presentations showcased at historical events.