KOTA KINABALU, Jan. 1 -- Four Sabahans recently took the stage at the Merdeka Award Borneo Talk Series to share their passion for art and culture, and the journeys that have shaped their creative work, highlighting how Sabah's rich heritage inspires contemporary creativity across multiple disciplines.

The series, organised by the Merdeka Award Trust, is a nationwide public engagement platform that promotes thought leadership, intellectual exchange, and the spirit of excellence among Malaysians through curated talks and dialogues featuring leading voices from various industries.

Returning to Sabah for the second time, this year's theme, "Inspired by Ancestors, Driven by Dreams: You Are the Next Story", celebrates Sabah's cultural tapestr...