Borneo Alliance gathers steam

Political observers in Sabah don't believe that a
Borneo Alliance will materalise because local parties
are unlikely to compromise their individual agendas.

By Luke Rintod of FMT

KOTA KINABALU: Four key Sabah-based groups are set to meet “officially” for the first time to discuss the formation of an alliance called United Borneo Alliance (UBA) and possibly discuss allocation of seats among themselves in preparation for the general election.

Representatives from the State Reform Party (STAR) Sabah chapter, Sabah Progressive Party (SAPP), Sabah Peoples Front (SPF) and the new Usno, which is seeking registration, will be meeting coordinators of the United Borneo Front (UBF), the initiators of the alliance, here today.

Malaysian Bar deplores arrest of Orang Asli and lawyer, abuse of police powers, in Gua Musang

By Christopher Leong

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Bar condemns the arbitrary arrest, in Gua Musang on 28 January 2012, of 13 Orang Asli of the Temiar tribe who had gathered peacefully to protest and blockade the alleged incessant illegal encroachment onto, and logging of, their ancestral lands. Although the Temiar had been assured that the state authorities would resolve their grievances by mid-January, the alleged intrusion and logging activities had continued unabated. The police reportedly burned down the blockade, detained/arrested the Temiar, and prevented family members of those arrested from accompanying them to the detention centre. The detained Temiar were said to have been denied food and legal representation, and questioned for several hours before being released.

Change it must for Malaysia!

If a gov't won't change, it must be changed

Anwar Ibrahim’s Sodomy II political drama seems scripted to end with his being behind prison bars. It doesn't look good for the government and its boast of judicial and other reforms that now look incredibly superficial and hollow. Anwar won however you look at it though justice delayed is justice denied. Malaysians must be sick of the sodomy side-show and those behind the unsavory plot. Yet again UMNO’s infamous Datuk 3T want to destroy him with yet another Sodomy III.

Press Statement by Mr Peter Marajin on Mositun and Pairin statements

KOTA BELUD : Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS) and all other BN party components from Sabah should be ashamed of themselves because they have failed to convince the UMNO-led Federal Government to set up a Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) on illegal immigrants and fake MyKads in Sabah.

Easy to cancel Tambatuon Dam, just cancel BN, says lawyer

By Ezra Haganez 

KOTA BELUD : Sabah Progressive Party (SAPP) said the only way to cancel the proposed Tambatuon Dam over Kadamaian River here is to vote out its own proposer, the Barisan Nasional (BN) government!

SAPP supreme council member, Peter Marajin, a lawyer who hails from Kadamaian, gave this advise to the Tambatuon folks over their disappointment with their own village head Amin Goling and the Kota Belud MP, Rahman Dahlan which continued to promote the dam.

32 Issues to ensure 100 per cent voter support in elections

The issues are :

1. Non-compliance of the 1963 Malaysia Agreement;
2. Many stateless people in Sabah and Sarawak after Malaysia;
3. Federal Government not being shared in equal partnership between Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah and Sarawak;
4. Borneonisation;
5. Government departments and agencies and media favouring the government party instead of being politically neutral;

Dayak leaders bagaikan hamba

Oleh Kantu Kasam

1. Sarawak Rangers were disbanded a day (15 September 1963) before the formation of Malaysia.

2. Formation of Malaysia - 16 September 1963. Sarawak is an independent state before the formation of Malaysia having gained independence from the British on 22 July 1963. Sarawak formed Malaysia with Sabah, Singapore and Malaya as equal partners in Malaysia.

3. Subtle but aggressive, the politic of assimilation began immediately after the formation of Malaysia.

4. Immediately after the formation of Malaysia, UMNO/BN disregarded the 18 Points Agreements.

Opposition Promises Worrying Bn

By Daniel John Jambun

Do I look worried?

THE PROMISES being made by the opposition leaders are so attractive and reasonable, and the support the opposition is getting from the people is now so strong, that the BN leaders are genuinely worried.

The recent visit by Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim this week was even more troublesome for them because Anwar made new additional promises that are causing the people to think again more positively about their future.

'Bom Jangka' Upko Dikhuatiri Meletup?

Oleh : KASMAN MAHALI

PRESIDEN UPKO, Tan Sri Bernard Giluk Dompok juga dijangka akan meletupkan sebuah lagi bom jangka yang tertanam di persada politik Sabah jika pertemuannya dengan Perdana Menteri pada 30 Januari ini tidak berhasil.

Mesyuarat Majlis Tertinggi UPKO kelmarin memberikan mandat kepada Dompok untuk membuat apa juga keputusan demi survival parti yang mula tenggelam di celah kebangkitan pribumi Sabah yang mendesak penubuhan sebuah Suruhanjaya Siasatan DiRaja untuk menyiasat pengundi hantu dan kerakyatan songsang di Sabah.

Sabah’s Opposition Divided Over Oil

By : JOE FERNANDEZ

THE OIL royalty issue took centre stage during Chinese New Year, with Anwar pledging 20 percent if Pakatan comes to power, Jeffrey demanding 50 percent while there also those pushing for 70 percent.

Mere hours before Opposition Leader Anwar Ibrahim flew into Kota Kinabalu for a PKR Chinese New Year gathering, Jeffrey Kitingan issued a policy statement on the federal government’s payment of oil royalty to the oil states.

Nazri Balas Dendam Terhadap Ambiga

“Dia itu bukan sesiapa pun. Tidak ada ‘locus standi’...",
ujar Nazri Aziz.

BARU sahaja selepas menegaskan bahawa MENTERI KABINET dan keluarga mereka mengisytiharkan harta seperti yang dicadangkan oleh SPRM, Menteri di Jabatan Perdana Menteri, Nazri Aziz telah melakukan tindakan bodoh dengan memberi amaran kepada Bersih supaya tidak mengulangi demonstrasi jalanan.

Perlakuan kurang ajar beliau yang menyerang Pengerusi Bersih, Ambiga Sreenevasan, sehari selepas Najib menegaskan ancaman terhadap keselamatan beliau juga menunjukkan bahawa Nazri sedang merencanakan balas dendam untuk bossnya.

More Umno names linked to ‘errant’ Lajim

Bets are on in Sabah as to how many of Umno's
current and former representatives will be
quitting the party to join the opposition.

By Luke Rintod of FMT

KOTA KINABALU: Rumours of Umno strongman Lajim Ukin quitting Umno has gained momentum with more politicians touted to leave with him.

Speculations are rife that aside from Umno’s Bongawan assemblyman, Karim Bujang and former chief minister Osu Sukam, others likely to follow Lajim are Pantai Manis representative Abdul Rahim Ismail, ex-Banggi rep Amir Kahar Mustapha, former Land and Co-operative Development Minister Kasitah Gadam and Upko’s deputy president Wilfred Bumburing

Sabah Sarawak Wajar Bebas Dari Malaysia

Saudara Pengarang,

SECARA sedar atau tidak, sekumpulan elit Generasi Sabah dan Sarawak sekarang sedang memimpin rakyat Sabah dan Sarawak untuk mendapatkan pengiktirafan daripada British dan juga Pertubuhan Bangsa-bangsa Bersatu (PBB) akan kedudukan Sabah dan Sarawak dalam Malaysia.

Sekumpulan golongan elit yang berpaksikan non-partisan kini sedang berkembang pesat pengaruhnya yang mana dalam perjuangan kumpulan ini, adalah untuk mendapatkan kembali hak 18/20 perkara (walaupun pada hakikatnya perkara ini sudah terbatal selepas wujudnya Perlembagaan Persekutuan).

Vvip Sabah Lindungi Sindiket Ic Projek?

Saudara Pengarang,

 ASSALAMUALAIKUM dan salam sejahtera. Dengan nama Allah yang maha pengasih lagi penyayang, maka terlaknatlah saya jika mengeluarkan penulisan fitnah atau hasutan.

Namun demi namaMu Ya Rabbi, atas nama negara yang tercinta dan rukun negara yang saya junjung, maka wajiblah saya menyebarkan apa yang perlu untuk ikhtibar kita semua. Seandainya penulisan ini penipuan semata-mata, maka terkutuklah saya dan seluruh keturunan saya.

Was Salleh voicing Musa’s concern?

By Luke Rintod of FMT

Umno Sabah chief Musa Aman is relying on his deputy
Salleh Keruak's strategy to contain rival Shafie Apdal.

Last weekend in Kota Belud, the so-called birth-place of Umno in Sabah, the party’s state deputy president Salleh Said Keruak gave a stinging reminder to possible party-detractors.

He said those who were contemplating ditching Umno if they are not re-nominated in the coming general election, would be ‘ignored’.

Salleh, who is a local boy, issued this warning during a special meeting with a group of Umno’s Kadazandusun leaders from Kadamaian.

Ros Lulus 12 Parti Baru Di Sabah?

KINI heboh diperkatakan mengenai keputusan mendadak Kementerian Dalam Negeri (KDN) melalui Pendaftar Pertubuhan (ROS) berkenaan langkah Putrajaya meluluskan permohonan 12 buah parti baru di Sabah.

Spekulasi kini nampaknya bakal menjadi kenyataan ekoran Najib memberi 'lampu hijau' terhadap permohonan mereka untuk mendaftar parti baru.

Ada di antaranya yang sudah menunggu lebih tiga tahun tetapi sebelum ini tidak dilayan, atau dengan lain perkataan, dipeti sejukkan.

RM500 under BR1M chaotic and questionable, says leaders

KENINGAU: The distribution of cashes of RM500 under the BR1M is chaotic in many places including in Keningau due to lack of foresight on the part of its managers, said the deputy chairman of Sabah chapter of State Reform Party (STAR), Dr Nicholas James Guntobon.

"Not only the local banks are crowded and chaotic, some have come to us complaining their names were suddenly missing from the list of recipients," said Guntobon describing the distribution was carried without good planning as to ensure safety of recipients, some of whom were elderly folk.

STAR sets up branches in Kuamut

James Ait (left) receiving documents from one of the
branch's leaders in Entilibon yesterday.

TONGOD : The newly-launched Sabah Chapter of State Reform Party (STAR) is received well by the Kuamut folks and it signaled a shift in political equation not only in the constituency but other areas in Sabah as well, said its Kuamut Co-ordinator, James Ait.

This was evident by their enthusiasm to form "branches" of the party which is called "Kampung Co-ordinating Committee" or Jawatankuasa Penyelaras Peringkat Kampung in Malay, with a minimum members of 30.

Will Lajim’s exit hurt Musa?

By Luke Rintod of FMT

Rumours are that Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak has asked
Sabah Chief Minister Musa Aman to step down after the
13th general election.

Sabah’s 25 parliamentary and 60 state seats have remained Umno’s ‘most trusted fixed deposit”. In the 13th general election, with uncertainty looming over peninsular politics, Sabah must be won and local Umno ‘warlords’ cannot be simply dismissed because ‘their too old”.

A case in point is Lajim Ukin, an influential warlord or ‘strongman’ as some call him from Beuafort. He’s a humble man and well liked in his constituency and unfortunately for some factions a ‘winnable’ candidate.

Inaugural HINDRAF ABU Forum at Dewan MBSA, Seksyen 30 Shah Alam violently disrupted by Samseng Jalanan

Today is the first time the regime has chosen to use youths, some of whom look like they are in their teens, to threaten and harm their fellow citizens who are engaged in a legitimate expression of their right to free speech and assembly.

N. Ganesan, National Advisor Hindraf Makkal Sakthi

The inaugural HINDRAF and ABU forum planned at Dewan Orang Ramai MBSA, titled "Tamatkan Rejim UMNO/BN" was violently disrupted by a gang of youths on motorcycles.

The event started at 9.20 pm, and within minutes of the speakers taking their seats on stage, a group of Samseng Jalanan rode their motorcycles into the venue, with horns blaring in an attempt to disrupt the proceedings.

STAR: Petroleum Masterplan - Sabah Oil Resources Belongs to All Sabahans

State Reform Party

"Sabahans will enjoy cheaper petrol, diesel and gas products, lower electricity rates and enjoy annual grants generated by a new Sabah petroleum corporation under STAR’s Petroleum Masterplan” announced Datuk Dr. Jeffrey Kitingan, STAR Sabah Chief.

“STAR‘s Petroleum Masterplan for Sabah oil and gas resources is based on the vision “Sabah Oil and Gas Resources Belongs to All Sabahans”.

Time For Sabahans To Rejoice And Re-Bond As One Big Family

By Datuk Dr. Jeffrey Kitingan

State Reform Party

STAR Sabah wishes all Malaysians a very prosperous and happy Chinese New Year and hope that the Year of the Dragon 2012 will bring more joy, better health and wealth, peace and harmony to everyone. We also wish all Sabahans to take the festive occasion to re-establish and enhance our bonds as one big family which has always been the melting pot of multi-racial people of more than 41 ethnic groupings” wished Datuk Dr. Jeffrey Kitingan, STAR Sabah Chairman in his Chinese New Message in conjunction with the lunar new year.

BR1M is not the right economic solutions for the people

By Daniel John Jambun

DANIEL JOHN JAMBUN
Deputy Chairman, STAR Sabah

I feel it is rather amusing to read so many leaders calling for us not to politicize the RM500 BR1M handouts, some even going to the extend of warning people not to link it to any political motive, because the handouts are “the government’s sincere way of trying to assist the people in today’s difficult economic climate.” But the problem is, after so many BN leaders make this warning, we can’t help thinking this must be very political indeed! It is quite clear that their intention to warn us not to politicize the matter is their way of telling us that it is all actually political. Ironically, by warning us not to politicize the matter, they are the ones ending up politicizing it!

One Candidate, One Seat’ – Its Democracy, Stupid

By Kua Kia Soong, Director of SUARAM

Karpal Singh, Chairman of the DAP must be commended for his recent call to Pakatan Rakyat to practice a “one candidate, one seat” policy. At last, one leader in Pakatan Rakyat has finally spoken up against this undemocratic practice of the party elite monopolizing federal and state seats … a lion amongst the lambs?

When I criticized this practice a few years ago (Mkini, 18.4.2008), the “seat grabbers” tried to justify the practice by saying they COULD handle both federal and state constituencies: “All you need to do is employ more secretaries to look after the seats for you what,” was their pathetic reply. They failed to see the contradiction and fallacy in this undemocratic practice while criticizing the Barisan Nasional for not carrying out democratic reform.

Risda creates ‘a mess’ in Sabah

Hundreds of native farmers are angry with Risda
for 'abandoning' its pledge to cultivate
rubber plantations on their land.

By Luke Rintod of FMT

KOTA BELUD: Federal agency Rubber Industry Smallholders’ Development Authority (Risda) in Sabah has come under attack for leaving idle, stretches of land which they had cleared off trees two year ago, after promising native owners that they would re-cultivate the land for them.

The past two year have seen  price of rubber latex at a high and many farmers are angry with Risda for depriving them of additional earnings.

Demanding an explanation, opposition Sabah Progressive Peoples Party (SAPP), said it has received many complaints from affected farmers and that it was now obvious that Risda had created ‘a mess’ in Sabah.

It's already 2012, could the PM please tell us when the Beng Hock case will be given due attention?

We, the family of Teoh Beng Hock, will be in Putrajaya at 9 a.m., 2 February 2012 for a Court of Appeal decision on the Teoh Beng Hock case judicial review.

In 2012 we are about to usher in the third Chinese New Year without Beng Hock and with the truth nowhere in sight.

UBF: Petroleum Fund Better than Nothing But Not the Right Solution

Sabah only get 5% share of its oil production
while peninsula getting the most

By Edward Linggu

TAMPARULI: The proposed Petroleum Fund for Sabah suggested by Pakatan Rakyat is not the only right solution for Sabah.

Obviously, the Petroleum Fund is better than nothing under the BN Government, there are better ways to ensure the Government and people of Sabah benefit from its oil resources.

Although there have been reports of new oil and gas finds off the coast of Sabah including its inner waters and the inking of the RM37 billion joint venture by Petronas a few days ago, it has to be remembered that Sabah’s oil and gas resources are a depleting resource.

Ini Kali lah! – Jangan Melepaskan Peluang Keemasan Untuk Menyelamatkan Sabah

“Ini Kali lah! Rakyat Sabah mesti bersatu padu tanpa mengira ideology politik dan hendaklah mengambil peluang pada pilihanraya akan datang mengundi untuk membentuk Kerajaan Baru demi menyelamatkan Sabah daripada terus mengalami kerosakan dan kehancuran,” seru Awang Ahmad Sah Datuk Awang Sahari, Timbalan Pengerusi, Parti STAR Wilayah Sabah.

• Bayangkanlah jika Perjanjian Malaysia telah dilaksanakan!
• Bayangkanlah jika 20-Perkara telah dipatuhi!
• Bayangkanlah jika Sabah telah berkuasa memungut hasil, dana pembangunan dan tarIfnya!

Bishop calls on PM to match words with deeds

Catholic Bishop Dr Paul Tan Chee Ing said citizens of goodwill would not hesitate to support Prime Minister Najib Razak’s push for moderation if the latter himself was unequivocal in matching deed to word.

Citing examples over the past year where he said Christians have been “unjustifiably accused of a host of deeds that contravene inter-religious harmony,” he said the PM chose not to display his vaunted moderation when “that very quality would have gone a long distance in pacifying the situation.”

“Stop Fooling Sabahans - STAR”

By Datuk Dr. Jeffrey Kitingan
“Politicians and political parties from Peninsula should learn to respect the people of Sabah if they are sincere in helping them and the State instead of referring to them merely as political “fixed deposit” and as voters that can help them retain or conquer Putrajaya” said Datuk Dr. Jeffrey Kitingan, the STAR Sabah Chief.

He said “Sabahans are now more politically matured”.

Upko to stay with BN for now

By Luke Rintod of FMT

While Upko president Bernard Dompok has said
that the party will remain with Sabah BN,
insiders are sceptical.

PENAMPANG: Upko, the largely Kadazandusun-based party in Sabah Barisan Nasional, is unlikely to leave the coalition “before the general election” despite the persistent rumblings of discontent within its rank and file over Umno’s shabby treatment of the party.

Party president Bernard Dompok, who is also a federal minister, had indicated so and has reportedly pacified his deputy Wilfred Bumburing who is said to be toying with “jumping ship”.

13th General Election demand: Eradicate institutional racism

By Kua Kia Soong
JAN 18 — With the 13th general elections just round the corner, it is time for Malaysians to bring the big issues before the prospective candidates and their parties and to register their commitments to these demands of the Malaysian people. These issues are what the politicians should be debating and each candidate and political party should register their stand on each of these concrete demands. Most of these concrete demands can be delivered very quickly and we will be monitoring closely to see if the candidates/parties carry them out.

Flurry to register BN-friendly Sabah parties

By Luke Rintod of FMT

Top Umno leaders were in town to shore up Umno Sabah and
to make sure more friendly parties are registered quickly.

KOTA KINABALU: Amidst increasing concerns over Umno Sabah’s ability to hold itself together ahead of a defining 13th general election, Home Ministry officials today met with representatives from 12 groups aspiring to register themselves as political parties.

The meeting with the 12 pro-tem presidents and secretaries-general also saw the presence of a deputy minister. This indicates that Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak has given the “green light” for more parties to be registered in Sabah and for this to be done “quickly”.

Kuamut natives suffered most under Umno-PBS-Upko alliance says Star leader

By Ezra Haganez
KUAMUT: State Reform Party (Star) man in Kuamut, James Ait, said it is during this Umno-led rule in Sabah, that the Natives especially those living in remote areas had suffered most in term of land-grabs and opportunities in economic agriculture.

He said in Kuamut constituency alone, thousands of natives of the Dusunic group lost enormous sizes of land to outsiders including Peninsular-based companies who were given huge tract of land for oil palm plantation.

Malaysia oh poor Malaysia !

By Ahmed Gibran Ubaidullah Song

I am no science buff but remember reading about putting frogs in cold water and then slowly putting the water to a boil.The frogs (unlike the Perak species) will die as they will be unaware of the change in temperature that will ultimately prove fatal.

Dear Malaysian brethren of whatever ilk - we will suffer the same fate as the innocent frogs if we let the country spiral to another Iran or Pakistan.

More new political parties in Sabah?

By Luke Rintod of FMT

Home Ministry officials are set to meet applicants of 12
new political parties in Sabah in what is rumoured to be
Umno's bid to put in place its BN-direct membership process.

KOTA KINABALU: Speculations are rife that Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak is setting in motion his gameplan to contain Umno Sabah and Barisan Nasional’s weakening grip in the state.

It is learnt that he has given the “green light” for more new political parties to be registered in Sabah, where a deeply divided Umno is battling with inner turmoil.

BN is also struggling under relentless attacks over alleged abuse of power, land grabs, unfair federal policies, victimisation and escalating cost of living.

Iran receives a warning letter from U.S. over Hormuz Strait

TEHRAN (Reuters) - Iran said on Sunday it had received a letter from the U.S. government about the Strait of Hormuz, the crucial oil shipping lane that Tehran has threatened to close if sanctions prevent it exporting oil.

Foreign Ministry spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast was quoted by news agencies as saying Tehran had not yet decided if it would reply to the letter, the contents of which he did not detail.

UMNO, MIC & MIC

There are three major races in Malaysia. They are the Malay, Chinese and Indian. The Malay has the political power and so they set up the party UMNO which literally means “U Must Not Object”.

While the Chinese controlled the economy and they called their party MCA which means “Money Conquered All”.

Lastly, the Indian who has no say in politic or economics, set up their party called MIC. Hence, every parliamentary meeting the Indians would ask: “Must I Come?”

Give Jeffrey a chance, Sabah Chinese urged

By Luke Rintod of FMT

The maverick politician
may have found the person
he needs to help him win
over a community that
distrusts him for switching
parties too often.

KOTA KINABALU: One of Jeffrey Kitingan’s most difficult tasks as a politician is to win the trust of the Chinese community, and he may have found the help he needs in consumer-rights advocate Ronny Yapp.

Yapp, a respected figure in the community for his work with the now defunct Consumers Association of Sabah and Labuan (Cash), released a media statement yesterday calling on Sabah Chinese to back Jeffrey in his new role as chairman of the Sabah chapter of the State Reform Party (STAR).

Open Letter to Dato Jacob Dungau

Dato Jacob Dungau Sagan
Deputy Minister of International Trade and Industry


Level 15, Block 10,
Government Office Complex,
Jalan Duta,
50622 KUALA LUMPUR.


Dear Datuk,


Because your roots are from Ulu Telang Usan (Long Anap Baram), Antique, I know that you can identify with me and can relate to what I am saying in this letter.

Not too long ago, we tried several attempts to stop timber companies from cutting our trees and ruin our lands. It took every bit of our determination, stamina, and courage to take the matters in our own hand without your support. Now, while we are still healing from the battle scars from our encounter with blockages, we are yet again facing another bigger enemy on CM Taib Mahmud and his cronies’ plan that wants to flood the entire upper Telang Usan for the “The Baram Dam”.

Ini Kali lah! – Don’t Forego this Opportunity to Save Sabah

“Sabahans must stand united in the coming elections and vote for an alternative government, irrespective of their political ideologies, if they want to SAVE SABAH from further damage and deterioration. Ini Kali lah” reached out Awang Ahmad Sah Datuk Awang Sahari, Deputy Chairman of STAR Sabah.

• Imagine if the Malaysia Agreement had been complied with!
• Imagine if the 20-Points were implemented!
• Imagine if Sabah were in control of its revenue, development funds and tariffs!
• Imagine if Sabah collects at least RM15-20 billion each year instead of RM3.6 billion”
• Imagine if Sabah did not give up its oil resources OR got more than the current 5% royalties!
• Imagine if Sabah were in control of its immigration, borders and security!

A history of bad luck and tragedy on Friday 13th

Whether you take Friday 13th superstitions at face value or think they are nothing more than urban legends, here are 13 unlucky - and sometimes tragic - events that have occurred on Friday the 13th.

1. The ‘Friday the 13th virus’ infected hundreds of IBM computers across the UK on 13 January, 1989. It wiped out program files and caused considerable anxiety at a time when large-scale computer viruses were a relatively new threat.

Jeffrey: STAR Registration NOT an Issue

“UNITY IS DUTY”

“INI KALILAH”

“STAR’s legitimacy in Sabah is not an issue as it is a national party registered by the Registrar Of Societies (ROS) in Kuala Lumpur and its constitution allows it to open up branches and committees anywhere in Malaysia” says its Sabah Chapter Chairman Datuk Dr. Jeffrey Kitingan.

If you ask ROS the wrong question, you can expect to get the wrong answer. It is like asking the ROS whether UMNO Sabah is registered.

U.S. shifts aircraft carriers closer to Iran over nuclear issue

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. military said on Wednesday that a new aircraft carrier strike group had arrived in the Arabian Sea and that another was on its way to the region, but denied any link to recent tensions with Iran and portrayed the movements as routine.

Hindraf launches global e-Petition against racism

GEORGE TOWN: Hindraf Makkal Sakti has launched a global cyber e-Petition against Malaysia’s perceived racism.

The London-based Hindraf leader P Waythamoorthy said they are targeting some 100,000 people worldwide to be signatories of the petition, which would be forwarded to relevant international bodies and governments, including the US government and the European Parliament.

MAS’ Action Extending Cabotage Policy To Air–Route

By Rubbin Guribah

The Sabah Homestay community came in support of the Malaysian Association and Travel Agents (Matta) Sabah’s concerns over the MAS’ action to abandon Kota Kinabalu for the second time in recent times as its eastern hub for northeast Asia according to Rubbin Guribah, Coordinator of the Melangkap Homestay.

MAS’ action will seriously damage the Sabah homestay and tourism industry and affect the economic viability of many small and medium homestay operators.

It will reduce the number of tourist arrivals in Sabah and it will definitely hurt the Sabah tourism industry and hurt the homestay operators who rely the tourists arrivals.

“PBS, Upko, PBRS – Are you Protecting Sabah’s Rights?

By Edward Linggu

“PBS, Upko, PBRS! Are you protecting Sabah’s Rights? replied Edward Linggu, Campaign Director of UBF in response to the press reports quoting Dompok, Mositun and Kurup on the launching of STAR Sabah.

Obviously, the people does not think so and rallying to support STAR Sabah as can be seen by the more than 60,000 supporters signing up in less than 3 weeks. Perhaps, PBRS may not even have the same number of committed members.

Malaysia court finds Anwar Ibrahim not guilty of sodomy

Anwar had said he was "prepared for the worst"
ahead of the verdict in the Malaysia capital

Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim has been acquitted of sodomy after a two-year trial.

The ruling came as hundreds of Mr Anwar's supporters waited outside the court in Kuala Lumpur.

Mr Anwar, 64, has consistently denied the charges and called them a government bid to cripple his political ambitions and influence.

Better to Have Good Dreams for Sabahans than Actual Nightmares under BN

By Guandee Kohoi 

“It is better to have good dreams for a better Sabah for Sabahans than to have actual nightmares under BN parties and Sabahans continue to be poorer and poorer and be marginalized by the Federal Government and the State be deprived of our rights and flooded by illegal immigrants with dubious ICs” replied Guandee Kohoi, Secretary, STAR Sabah Chapter, to the statements by leaders of Upko, PBS and PBRS.

‘Don’t be greedy,’ Jeffrey tells Pakatan

By Luke Rintod of FMT

KOTA KINABALU: Newly-installed State Reform Party (Star) Sabah chapter chairman Jeffrey Kitingan has warned Pakatan Rakyat today ‘not to be greedy’ and to focus on their challenges in the peninsular.

He also said that it would not be of any good to Sabah if peninsular-based parties are allowed to “dominate and control” Sabah like what Umno is doing.

“Enough is enough. We cannot depend on outsiders to lead us. Let Pakatan Rakyat parties concentrate in Peninsular. They control already four states, why must control Sabah and Sarawak too? Don’t be too greedy.

Jeffrey ‘attracts’ 60,000 to Sabah Star

A staggering 4,000 Sabahans braved the rain to
witness the launch of a new political vehicle,
the Sabah chapter of Star.

By Luke Rintod of FMT

KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah chapter of Star was launched here today with the announcement that it has managed to gain 60,000 new members in just three weeks.

A crowd of about 4,000 mostly men, received the announcement at an almost packed Hongkod Koisaan Hall in Penampang near here, with a burst of applause.

All ardent supporters of maverick politician Dr Jeffrey Kitingan, they greeted the news as confirmation that their hero would once again be catapulted to new political heights in the up-coming general election.

Let’s not idolise political leaders, Anwar included

By Francis Paul Siah

In recent months, I’ve written at length on politics and political leadership in the country. I feel compelled to touch on the same subject again this week ahead of the Jan 9 Sodomy II court decision involving Opposition Leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Previously, I’ve also stressed that we, Malaysians, should wise up and stop hero-worshipping political leaders. Why! I feel that there are no politicians in the country today worthy of such servile flattery. No, there are no Mahatma Gandhi(s) or Nelson Mandela(s) here. I wish to repeat that again.

Sabah politics: It’s all in the crowd size

By Luke Rintod of FMT

Will Jeffrey Kitingan quit Star party if his other
option Parti Cinta Sabah gets a late approval in
time for the 13th general election?

KOTA KINABALU: If Sabah’s turbulent political history is an indication, then today could go down as yet another day when a dramatic event set Sabah on a new course.

This one takes place at the main hall of the famous Hongkod Koisaan, the headquarters of the influential Kadazandusun Cultural Association (KDCA), when maverick politician Jeffrey Kitingan jointly launches a new party – the Sabah chapter of the Sarawak Reform Party (Star) – in the state to push for political and social reform.

Kitingan is the chairman of the Sabah chapter and according to the organising chairman of the launch, Awang Ahmad Shah, Sabah Star will be ‘fully autonomous”.

UBF: Political Ploy By Sabah BN On RCI To Garner Votes Only

By Edward Linggu

Edward Linggu

“Sabahans and patriotic Sabahan leaders need to understand the ploy of Sabah BN led by UMNO, PBS and UPKO on the recent announcement by UMNO Sabah that UMNO Sabah has no objections to the setting up of the RCI on illegal immigrants issue. The play-acting continued with UPKO and PBS rushing to “angkat” their political bosses by heaping praise on UMNO’s statement of no objections” said Edward Linggu, Campaign Director of UBF.

While it is to be complimented the statement that UMNO Sabah has no objections to the RCI, it has to seen in the light of growing ground-swell amongst the people in Sabah in support of the RCI including many Muslim NGOs in recent times as well as the backlash against UMNO and Sabah BN in the forthcoming general elections due anytime soon.

Business Is Business

One day at kindergarten a Teacher said to the class of 5-year-olds,

"I'll give $10 to the child who can tell me who was the most famous man who ever lived."

A little Irish boy put his hand up and said,

"It was St. Patrick."

Dr Jeffrey deserves to be supported, says veteran activist

By Fredolin Lojingki
It is heartening to see that finally our "dear leader" Dr Jeffrey Kitingan will have his own political vehicle, Star, to stand in the coming general elections.

As activist of 71 years old, I'm delighted to welcome this new year with so much optimism that some good changes are finally dawning onto my beloved state Sabah. In my humblest opinion, Dr Jeffrey among all leaders we have on Sabah autonomy and rights are the most deserving of support from the people of Sabah, and Sarawak too.

MCLM president Haris Ibrahim quits

PETALING JAYA (Jan 3, 2012): Malaysian Civil Liberty Movement (MCLM) president Haris Ibrahim (pix) yesterday announced his resignation from the post, citing disappointment with recent controversial statements made by its chairman, exiled-blogger Raja Petra Kamarudin.

Haris in a blog post, claimed Raja Petra's statements, published in an interview with an English daily, had contradicted the ideals on which the movement was formed in late 2010.

Time For Sabahans To Unite And Be Assertive

“Sabahans, especially Sabahan leaders must stand together irrespective of their political ideologies, when it comes to the common interest of Sabah” said Datuk Dr. Jeffrey Kitingan, the Chairman of UBF.

“I am beginning to see this happening on the issue of the RCI and Project IC as well as on illegal immigration.”

Invitation to Historical Event - Launch of STAR Party in Sabah

A HISTORICAL EVENT is going to happen in the History of Sabah on 06 January 2012.

Come and witness the Event in person and bring your friends along and be able to tell your other friends and your grandchildren that you were there and was part of history in the making.

More than 5,000 people will be there. Will you be there?

The STAR Party will be launched in Kota Kinabalu:-

Event : Launching of STAR Party, Sabah Chapter.

Venue : Hongkod Koisaan, KDCA, Penampang, Kota Kinabalu

Time : 2.00pm to 5.00pm.

STAR Sabah to be Launched on 06 January 2012

“The State Reform Party (STAR) will officially launch the Sabah Chapter of STAR (STAR Sabah) on 06 January 2012” announced Awang Ahmad Sah Datuk Awang Sahari, the Organizing Chairman of the launching in a press statement released today.

STAR Sabah will be jointly launched by its President, Dr. Dripin Sakoi, and Datuk Dr. Jeffrey Kitingan, the Chairman of the Sabah Chapter, at Hongkod Koisaan, KDCA, Penampang, at 2.00pm. and more than 5,000 people are excepted to attend the launching.

Principles beat personalities

I don’t really blame all those people who feel enraged by the apparent defection of erstwhile pro-democracy blogger Raja Petra Kamarudin to the Umno/BN or at least anti-PKR ranks.

raja petra Live telecast of the MCLM Forum in LondonBut I feel that RPK’s rank betrayal of his former followers and fans is a blessing in disguise: a timely lesson in the fact that we can count on nobody to save us but ourselves.

SAPP Tenom bidas kenyataan Akjan pertahan bantahan RCI

TENOM: Naib Ketua Pergerakan Pemuda Parti Maju Sabah (SAPP) Pusat Rudy Sulaiman Mairi, membidas kenyataan Pengerusi Pertubuhan Kebajikan Dakwah dan Islamiah Malaysia (Pekida) Sabah Datu Akjan Ali Muhammad yang cuba mengaitkan perintah Allah dan Nabi Muhammad sebagai bahan terbarunya semata mata untuk mempertahan bantahannya terhadap RCI adalah bersifat terdesak dan keterlaluan.

Najib’s ex-info chief joins DAP

DAP scores a coup with Umno veterans and bloggers, including
former Pulau Manis Umno rep Mohd Ariff Sabri Aziz.

KUALA LUMPUR: Former Pulau Manis Umno assemblyman Mohd Ariff Sabri Aziz and Negeri Umno veteran Aspan Alias (photo) have joined DAP.

Having Ariff on board is a major coup for DAP because he was Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak’s information chief in his Pekan Umno division up until 2004.

“If you want to know, yes, that is what we are doing (joining DAP).

Life without IC for the last 46 years

SIPITANG, Jan 1, 2012: A Sipitang housewife, Rose Kalsum Zainal (left) from Kg Mesapol Lama finds life has been miserable for the last 46 years having to live without a Malaysia Identity Card. She is no less than a foreigner, even foreigners many of them are luckier than her got Mykads as soon as they arrived in this country in particular Sabah, she said.

Rose Kalsum had applied twice to get Malaysian IC, first was in 1978 in Kota Kinabalu (proof of photocopied documents supplied) but since the IC wasn’t forthcoming, she then re-applied by registering at the National Registration Department in Sipitang District office in 1990, Ever since she has been checking with the NRD every few months, the last time she went to check with NRD Sipitang was September last year where she was given the same response by the officer that her record of application was untraceable and not found in the system.

Happy New Year 2012

I've learned.... That the best classroom in the world is at the feet of an elderly person. 

I've learned.... That when you're in love, it shows. 

I've learned.... That just one person saying to me, "You've made my day!" makes my day.

I've learned.... That having a child fall asleep in your arms is one of the most peaceful feeling in the world.