NESTLED in the heart of Sabah, Malaysia, the Subpan ethnic group is a lesser known but culturally rich community residing primarily in the Lahad Datu district.
The Subpan people, who are part of the Paitanic family rather than the Dusunic, have a vibrant cultural heritage that is yet to be fully discovered by the world.
This community, with its unique traditions, burial practices, and customs, hold significant potential for community-based tourism, which could not only preserve their heritage but also uplift the socio-economic conditions of this marginalized group.
The Subpan ethnic group, a minority in Sabah, is predominantly located in the remote areas of Kampung Ulu Segama in Lahad Datu.
