Coat of arms of Sabah
The present coat of arms of Sabah is largely based on the coat of arms of the British Crown Colony of North Borneo and the state coat of arms first granted on 31 August 1963.
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Armiger | Sabah |
Adopted | 1988 |
Crest | Upon a wreath of the Colours, two arms embowed, the hands grasping a staff thereon hoisted Sabah State Flag flowing to the sinister proper |
Blazon | Bleu celeste, a representation of Mount Kinabalu proper; a chief chevronny reversed of three Azure, Argent and Gules |
Motto | "Sabah Maju Jaya" (Let Sabah Prosper) |
Current coat of arms of Sabah
The current coat of arms of Sabah were officially established on 16 September 1988. The two arms carrying the Sabah State Flag represents unity and harmony among its multiracial citizens towards progress and success. The state motto "Sabah Maju Jaya" means "Let Sabah Prosper".[1]
The silhouette of Mount Kinabalu represents Sabah State.[1]
The five different colours represent the five residencies (now divisions) of the Sabah State.[1]
- Zircon blue colour represents peace and calmness.
- Icicle blue colour represents unity and prosperity.
- Royal blue colour represents strength and harmony.
- White colour represents purity and justice.
- Chilli red colour represents courage and determination.
Past coats of arms
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City, district and municipal coat of arms
- Coat of arms of Kota Kinabalu
- Coat of arms of Sandakan
- Coat of arms of Tawau
See also
References
- "The Meaning of the Sabah State Crest". Sabah State Government. Archived from the original on 10 June 2014. Retrieved 10 June 2014.
- Ian MacDonald. "Sabah (Malaysia)". CRW Flags. Archived from the original on 25 May 2016. Retrieved 25 May 2016.
External links
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