Who would refuse such a great opportunity delivered right to their door?
Talent!
It was indispensable for the development of North Borneo. What was the shortcut to rapid development in North Borneo?
It was to take advantage of Germany's defeat to bring in a large number of German talents and technologies.
With German expertise and technology, combined with the diligence and perseverance of the local people, Borneo's rise was only a matter of time.