IDS & SABAH
IDS conducts problem-solving research and consultancy in all aspects of Sabah’s interests and concerns.
IDS works closely with the Sabah State Government in meeting the needs and aspirations of the people by offering policy recommendations, providing an early warning system and monitoring the implementation of high impact development policies.
IDS ONLINE POLL
Share your opinion on current issues facing Sabah. Participate anonymously, or leave your email address to be eligible for the monthly lucky draw!
INFORMATION CENTRE
The Institute for Development Studies (Sabah) Resource Centre has over 3000 books, reports, and masterplans in both hard copy and digital forms.
RESEARCH & STUDIES
The core strength of the organization in conducting research and study for the purpose of improving the development of Sabah.
WHY IDS?
IDS prides itself in the quality of research based on integrity, professionalism and excellence that garners the best possible results for the benefit of the Sabah State Government and the People of Sabah.
73,904sqkm
SABAH TOTAL AREA
RM 25,861
SABAH GDP PER CAPITA AT CURRENT PRICES (2018)
2,389,335
NUMBER OF TOURIST ARRIVALS IN JAN-JULY 2019
3,898.4
TOTAL POPULATION
1,937.6
LABOUR FORCE
HIGHLIGHTS & ANNOUNCEMENT
PRESS RELEASE
New Identity Card for Sabahan is necessary, IDS survey’s reveal
Kota Kinabalu (Fri): A recent IDS online poll reveals that majority respondents are in favour of having a special new identity card specifically for Sabahan. The poll which received an overwhelming response from the general public in Sabah indicated that 92% of respondents agreed that the Sabah State Government should proceed with the initiative to introduce the new Sabah-specific identity card. “Most of the respondents (82%) highly believed that a new Sabah-specific identity card can he [...]
PAST EVENTS
Political secretary to Chief Minister of Sabah paid a visit to IDS CEO
Puan Jo-Anna Sue Henley Rampas, political secretary to Chief Minister of Sabah paid a visit to IDS CEO, Mr. Anthony Kiob at Institute for Development Studies (Sabah) to discuss matters concerning youths in Sabah on Monday, 3rd February 2020. [...]
UPCOMING EVENTS
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OTHERS
SERVICES PROVIDED
IDS Consultation offers services which includes conducting surveys/polls, market research and studies, feasibility study, project evaluation, human resource training, business or business development plan, event organizers for inter alia, seminars, forums, conferences, dialogues, etc., organizational review or study, strategic planning and business match -making.
CALLING FOR ARTICLE CONTRIBUTION TO BORNEO REVIEW
The Borneo Review is the Journal published by the Institute for Development Studies (Sabah) bi-annually in the months of June and December.
CAREER
In IDS we believe in being knowledge-driven, transparent, collaborative and autonomous. We foster new ideas and encourage innovation in our organisation.