Borneo.TV elevates Sabah narrative to the global stage
Published on: Tue, Jul 01, 2025
By: Larry Ralon Text Size: KOTA KINABALU: Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor today launched Borneo.TV, a new streaming platform that showcases the faces, voices and culture of the State on an international stage. Carrying the tagline 'Sabah in the Eyes of the World', the platform is set to become a primary channel for delivering authentic content, original documentaries, cultural arts and Sabah's natural beauty through a modern, flexible and globally accessible digital approach. 'This is not just the launch of a digital media platform, but a stage for Sabahan talents to express themselves and shape the State's image through their own narratives,' Hajiji said when officiating the launch at Menara Kinabalu here. He said the launch of Borneo.TV was a timely step in the age of Over-The-Top (OTT) streaming media, which no longer relies on conventional broadcasting, and offers local content creators the opportunity to reach wider markets. 'Today's lifestyle changes, from communication to entertainment, are all digitally driven. Borneo.TV is the right response to this shift and a chance for us to present our own content,' he said. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
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