Kota Kinabalu: Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor said the story of Saudin Labutau’s courage as the first Murut to set foot in New York in 1936 should be an inspiration to all, especially the younger generation.
He said Saudin’s story, who overcame many challenges to travel from the Borneo jungle and made it all the way to New York 86 years ago was fascinating.
Hailing from Kg Ambual, Keningau, Saudin at age 26 made the journey after he was recruited by renowned American documentary filmmakers Martin and Osa Johnson.
