Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim told parliament on Wednesday that his government had not agreed to hand over any land to neighbouring Indonesia, calling claims of a large territorial concession “not true” and “a lie”. The row erupted after Indonesian officials were quoted in local media as saying that parts of three villages in Nunukan … Read more
NABAWAN: Nabawan residents who were affected by the flash floods on April 11 will continue to receive attention and assistance from the relevant authorities. Nabawan Assemblyman, Datuk Abdul Ghani Mohamed Yassin (pic), said this is to ensure that the needs of flood victims are fully addressed. “Even as we celebrate the Kaamatan Festival, we as … Read more
VERY few investments offer returns as far-reaching as early childhood education. By prioritising quality early childhood education programmes, depending on the curriculum and target population, the long-term benefits may come in different ways, such as higher graduation rates from secondary schools, decreasing dependence on social welfare programmes, and reducing involvement in criminal activities. It is … Read more
Pexels It’s one of the most fascinatingly species-rich environments in the world, and new research published in the journal Science has given just a glimpse into some of the incredible biodiversity in Asian rainforests. And though these rainforests are known to be incredibly diverse – with over 50,000 plants making up the leafy wilderness, and 7,000 … Read more
Kota Kinabalu: A groundbreaking initiative to combat malnutrition and promote healthy eating among Indonesia’s underprivileged communities was launched Jan 6 recently. It is much like India’s free “Idli” programme to take the burden off parents in the morning and ensure students do not start lessons on an empty stomach. The Nutritious Meals Programme (Makan Bergizi … Read more
WHEN I was growing up, I remember my mum’s constant rumbling that she would rather have no electricity than no water whenever there were water cuts. I grew up repeating the same mantra until I realised that nothing beats the comfort of air conditioning when basking in the sweltering heat of tropical weather. Advertisement The revered … Read more
Discovered in the ultramafic mountains in central Sabah, the species was named for the orangutan, due to its hairs’ striking resemblance to the great ape’s long, dark, rusty-red hair. Orangutan pitcher plant (Nepenthes pongoides) just discovered in Sabah, on the tropical island of … [+] Borneo. (Credit: Alastair Robinson.) Alastair Robinson, with kind permission. An … Read more