THE search for the final two missing body parts of a woman murdered and dismembered in Sepanggar, Sabah remains at a standstill, with authorities conceding that the remains may have been carried off by scavengers or buried deep within refuse. Sabah Police Commissioner Datuk Jauteh Dikun stated that despite intensive efforts, investigators have yet to … Read more
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
Gerakan Kuasa Rakyat Malaysia chairman Zulkarnain Mahdar lodged a police report against those slandering the Sabah government earlier today. (Gerakan Kuasa Rakyat Malaysia pic) KUALA LUMPUR: A Sabah-based NGO is urging the authorities to investigate those who continue to slander chief minister Hajiji Noor’s administration over the alleged mining scandal in the Bornean state. Gerakan … 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
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
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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
SABAHANS no longer need to second-guess their choice in the next state election—five years under Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) has provided all the proof they need, said Warisan leader Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal. He said the evidence is clear for the public to decide. “Five years – that’s how long they’ve had. And where … 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