Although the herald is usually quoted as British North Borneo Herald, its official name has undergone several minor changes: British North Borneo Herald and Monthly Record (1 January 1892) The British North Borneo Herald And Fortnightly Record (1 January 1896) British North Borneo Herald and Official Gazette In accordance with the intention of a governmental news organisation, legislative texts and ordinances had been part of the herald from the very beginning.
Obwohl der Herald in der Regel als British North Borneo Herald zitiert wird, erfuhr seine offizielle Bezeichnung verschiedene kleinere Namensänderungen: British North Borneo Herald and Official Gazette British North Borneo Herald and Monthly Record (ab 1. Januar 1892) The British North Borneo Herald And Fortnightly Record (ab 1. Januar 1896) Entsprechend der Intention eines regierungsamtlichen Nachrichtenorgans, waren Gesetzestexte und Verordnungen von Beginn an Teil des Herald gewesen.