50+ min ago (202+ words) Tan (standing, second left) and other participants at the tree- planting campaign. KUCHING (Dec 1): Tree planting is not only an act of environmental preservation for a healthier community but also a vital investment in a sustainable future, said Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) chairman, Tan Kai. He emphasised that plants are crucial for improving air quality and are key elements in the global fight against climate change. "What we sow today will augur well for generations to come," he said during a tree-planting campaign held at Jalan Arang, Saturday. He explained that the event was part of MPP's ongoing initiatives to foster a greener, healthier, and more livable environment for the community. Tan also expressed his delight at the involvement of members from the Padawan Child Council, noting that their participation is essential for raising public awareness about environmental conservation. "The…...

1+ hour, 51+ min ago (424+ words) KUCHING (Dec 1): A host of activities will be rolled out next year to promote the Hokkien culture on a larger scale, said Federation of Hokkien Associations of Malaysia (FHAM) president Tan Sri Lim Hock San. He said the Asean Federation of Hokkien Associations, established last year, had called its inaugural general meeting in August to fulfil its role in uniting the Hokkien community in Asean countries. "With regards to promoting Hokkien culture, FHAM will be organising a series of activities next year, and sincerely invite all Hokkiens to join us," he said in an Oriental Daily report during the "Fuzhou, the City of Blessings" signing ceremony hosted by the Fuzhou Municipal Government in Kuala Lumpur last Thursday. During the signing ceremony, KTS Group signed a cooperation agreement with the Minqing County People"s Government and Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) to…...

11+ hour, 20+ min ago (458+ words) Chin casts her ballot on polling day. KOTA KINABALU (Nov 30): Parti Impian Sabah's (PIS) electoral debut was not a victory of numbers but a victory of trust from voters who supported a movement built without major sponsors or political machinery, said party treasurer Michelle Chin Ling Ling. Chin, who contested the Kapayan seat in the 17th Sabah state elections, thanked the 487 voters who backed her and said those who supported the party's other first-time candidates had shown confidence in a team of ordinary Sabahans determined to push for political reform. Chin said this trust meant more than the vote totals, which she described as the beginning of a long journey for a party that started from nothing and fought to secure legal status to contest. "The election was the planting of a single grain of wheat that must fall to the…...

11+ hour, 37+ min ago (195+ words) BAU (Nov 30): The Christmas season is hoped to further strengthen harmony and unity among Sarawakians, said State Deputy Transport Minister Dato Henry Harry Jinep. Speaking at Bau town's Christmas tree lighting ceremony, he noted that the day also marked the First Sunday of Advent, the start of the Christian preparation for Christmas. "Today, with the lighting of this Christmas tree, we hope to receive more blessings from our Lord to continue guiding us. "May we be granted protection, wisdom and strength as we serve our community, and continue to live in harmony and unity, filled with love and joy as we await the celebration of Christ's birth," he said. Henry also announced that Bau town will hold its Christmas parade on Dec 7, describing it as "a large gathering involving the whole community." He extended his well-wishes to all, calling for…...

11+ hour, 58+ min ago (420+ words) KOTA KINABALU (Nov 30): The Sabah Progressive Party (SAPP) says the outcome of the 17th Sabah state election has vindicated its long-standing position that political parties from Peninsular Malaysia should not interfere in Sabah's political landscape. In a statement on Sunday, SAPP Information Chief Chin Vui Kai said the poor performance of all "Malaya" parties [...] The post Results prove Sabahans reject Peninsula-based parties " SAPP appeared first on Borneo Post Online. KOTA KINABALU (Nov 30): The Sabah Progressive Party (SAPP) says the outcome of the 17th Sabah state election has vindicated its long-standing position that political parties from Peninsular Malaysia should not interfere in Sabah's political landscape. In a statement on Sunday, SAPP Information Chief Chin Vui Kai said the poor performance of all "Malaya" parties " despite deploying significant resources throughout the campaign " reflected a clear rejection by Sabah voters. He said Perikatan Nasional (PN)…...

12+ hour, 1+ min ago (338+ words) " KOTA KINABALU (Nov 30): Api-Api assemblyman Loi Kok Liang expressed his heartfelt gratitude after winning the election on Saturday, thanking all supporters, team members and volunteers who worked tirelessly behind the scenes. He said this victory belongs to the people " to every citizen who stood firmly on the side of justice and change [...] The post Victory starting point for reform " Api-Api assemblyman appeared first on Borneo Post Online. KOTA KINABALU (Nov 30): Api-Api assemblyman Loi Kok Liang expressed his heartfelt gratitude after winning the election on Saturday, thanking all supporters, team members and volunteers who worked tirelessly behind the scenes. He said this victory belongs to the people " to every citizen who stood firmly on the side of justice and change throughout the campaign. "Thank you to the voters of Api-Api. Through your ballots, you have shown that what the people want…...

12+ hour, 23+ min ago (387+ words) KOTA KINABALU (Nov 30): The Institution of Engineers Malaysia (IEM), Sabah Branch, extends its heartfelt congratulations to Datuk Seri Panglima Haji Hajiji Haji Noor on his swearing-in as the Chief Minister of Sabah. On behalf of IEM Sabah, Branch Chairman Datuk Ir. Ts. Mohd Yaakob bin Jaafar conveyed the institution's warmest wishes and praised the [...] The post Sabah engineering bodies welcome Hajiji's reappointment as CM appeared first on Borneo Post Online. KOTA KINABALU (Nov 30): The Institution of Engineers Malaysia (IEM), Sabah Branch, extends its heartfelt congratulations to Datuk Seri Panglima Haji Hajiji Haji Noor on his swearing-in as the Chief Minister of Sabah. On behalf of IEM Sabah, Branch Chairman Datuk Ir. Ts. Mohd Yaakob bin Jaafar conveyed the institution's warmest wishes and praised the Chief Minister's steadfast leadership in guiding Sabah toward stability, economic resilience and progressive development. Mohd Yaakob…...

12+ hour, 42+ min ago (537+ words) (From left) Maijol, Fairuz, Awang Ahmad, Jordan and Rina. KOTA KINABALU (Nov 30): Five Independent candidates who were dropped and pushed aside by their own parties have risen to the top in Sabah's 17th state election, proving once more that the people, not party leaders, decide who should lead. Their victories, achieved without party flags, big machinery or the comfort of a coalition name, carry a clear message from Sabahans: stand firm, stay honest and the voters will walk with you. In Bandau, Datuk Maijol Mahap pressed on after Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) replaced him at the last minute with Datuk Redonah Bahanda. Even when facing a 13-cornered contest and the well-established Bahanda siblings, Maijol remained steady and close to the ground. The people handed him 3,996 votes and a 244-vote majority, choosing a familiar leader over a decision shaped behind closed doors....

13+ hour, 38+ min ago (1483+ words) THE 17th Sabah State Election on 29 November once again underscored the dynamism and complexity of politics in the Land Below the Wind. With 596 candidates representing at least 24 political parties vying for 73 seats, Sabahans signalled a strong preference for a legislature that mirrors the state's rich social, economic and cultural diversity. The [...] The post Sabah's path forward: Inclusive, stable governance appeared first on Borneo Post Online. THE 17th Sabah State Election on 29 November once again underscored the dynamism and complexity of politics in the Land Below the Wind. With 596 candidates representing at least 24 political parties vying for 73 seats, Sabahans signalled a strong preference for a legislature that mirrors the state's rich social, economic and cultural diversity. The final results, announced by the Election Commission of Malaysia in the early hours of 30 November, confirmed what many observers had anticipated from the outset, namely that…...

14+ hour, 47+ min ago (230+ words) KUCHING (Nov 30): Construction of the new Balai Ringin Market is expected to be tendered next year, said its assemblyman Datuk Snowdan Lawan. He said the RM55 million project will feature new stall lots, a handicraft centre, a children's playground, a waterfront park and several shop units. "All the existing stalls at the old Balai Ringin Market will be demolished and replaced with more than 40 new stalls under the Serian District Council (MDS)," he said in a Sarawak Public Communications Unit report. Snowdan, who is Deputy Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts, said this when officiating at the Balai Ringin Cultural Night 2025 programme at the Depo Balai Ringin Community Service Centre on Saturday. He said the new facilities are expected to create more opportunities for local residents to conduct business and help drive economic growth in the Balai Ringin sub-district....