Sabah Lius' Clan Association was formed on the 6^th October 1996 at Emperor Restaurant, Kota Kinabalu. Present at that time was Datuk Kee Sin, Teck Chan, Chee Kong, Yun Loong, Yun Seong, Su Lyam, Yun Sang, Thau Foh. Being the only members at that time, they put in all their individual effort setting up of the new Sabah Lius' Association in Sabah. They also spent their time in drawing up the Association structure, objectives and enrolling new members.

On the 10^th November 1996, the first meeting was held at Windbell Restaurant, Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu. During that time, Datuk Kee Sin was elected as the President, Yun Loong as Managing President. Chee Kong and Teck Chan were elected as Secretary and Bilingual Secretary respectively. Syn Biau as Treasurer, Su Lyam as Public Relation Officer, while Yun Sang; Thau Foh; Pang Sang; San Cheong, Yun Seong and Boon Kong as committee members.

Actual preparation work for the application to the Registrar of Society on the 12^th May 1997. After almost 10 months, Sabah Lius' Clan Association was finally registered on the 29^th April 1998 under the Registration Number 529.

On the 22^nd November 1998, the first board committee (1998/2001) was formed having the post and the members respectively.