State Government Failed Founding Fathers on Sabah Independence: STAR


“The State Government has failed Sabah’s founding fathers in failing to commemorate the 49th anniversary of Sabah Independence on 31 August” said Melvin Jaikul Datuk Imbayan, STAR Keningau Division Vice-Chief while overseeing the preparations for the 49th commemoration by STAR Sabah to be held in Keningau on 31st.

Efforts of Founding Fathers on Independence Not Acknowledged

Sabah’s history and independence cannot and should not be denied by the current State government.  Why should the independence of Sabah on 31 August 1963 be relegated to the annals of history and covered up?  

The independence of any nation is, one of the proudest and most important, if not, the proudest and most important day in the nation’s history and is openly acknowledged and celebrated together with the nation’s father of independence and founding fathers.

Similarly, the efforts of Bapa Kemerdekaan Sabah, Tun Datu Mustapha Datu Harun, and Tun Fuad Stephens and other founding fathers, who were instrumental in securing Sabah’s independence should not be ignored or belittled.

By failing to commemorate and celebrate Sabah’s independence, the State government has openly failed to acknowledge the efforts of our founding fathers.

State Government Should Commemorate and Celebrate

The independence of Sabah should be openly acknowledged and celebrated.  The State government should commemorate and celebrate Sabah Independence Day every 31st August.

It is sad that the State government has failed to acknowledge and commemorate the 49th anniversary of Sabah Independence this year.   It is sadder still that none of the BN leaders have voiced their acknowledgement of Sabah’s independence and the efforts of our founding fathers.   Saddest of all, the BN leaders and State government will be celebrating the 55th anniversary of Malaya’s independence on a big scale with the full works for celebrations thrown in including parades and fireworks.

If not for the voices and efforts of the opposition, it would appear that Sabah Independence Day would have been forgotten.

The early Sabah governments have always recognized Sabah Independence Day and have issued commemorative coins to mark Sabah’s independence as can be seen in the attached photo.

The current State government should take affirmative actions to acknowledge Sabah’s independence and put the facts of history right and take any positive action to commemorate or recognize Sabah Independence Day, more so as 1st September 2012 will mark the commencement of the golden jubilee year of Sabah Independence.

As for the people of Sabah, all are invited for the commemoration of the 49th anniversary of Sabah Independence on 31 August at the Keningau Town Padang starting at 7.30 am.  On the commemoration, Melvin said that STAR Sabah also wish to thank the relevant authorities in particular the police and the district council for granting the relevant approvals for the various events to be held.

127 comments:

  1. AnonymousSeptember 3, 2012 at 9:10 AM

    Many Sabahans did not know that Sabah is actually only in the 49th year of independence.

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    1. juntaSeptember 3, 2012 at 10:55 AM

      sejarah dan fakta sebenar harus diketahui umum.

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    2. AnonymousSeptember 3, 2012 at 1:00 PM

      Diharapkan kementerian pendidikan Malaysia akan memasukkan fakta dan kebenaran tentang kemerdekaan Sabah dan Sarawak ke dalam buku teks sejarah kita. Supaya generasi seterusnya mengetahui sejarah yang tepat.

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    3. Bujang SenangSeptember 5, 2012 at 10:51 AM

      Siapa yang tidak tahu kemerdekaan Sabah..Memang Sabah merdeka 49 tahun tapi Negara kita Malaysia pula ialah 55 tahun.

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    4. albet wongSeptember 5, 2012 at 10:53 AM

      Opposition try to play the issued of Sabah independent to make confuse of people especially to Sabahans.

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    5. surinah abasSeptember 5, 2012 at 10:54 AM

      Jadi berhati-hati dengan semua ini. Faham-fahamlah cuba mencari publisiti jadi semua isu pun jadi mainan.

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    6. karulnaimSeptember 5, 2012 at 10:55 AM

      Kalau kita lihat sekarang ini sejarah pembangunan di Sabah memang banyak perubahan juga buka.

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    7. karulnaimSeptember 5, 2012 at 10:56 AM

      Sabah dulu tidak ada pembangunan sepesat sekarang ini. Kita dapat lihat disetiap tempat sekarang ini menerima pelbagai pembangunan.

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    8. surinah abasSeptember 5, 2012 at 10:57 AM

      Siapakah yang memerdekakan Sabah? Menjadi persoalan sekarang. Tapi yang pasti Kita patut memikirkan bagaimana untuk terus mengekalkan kemerdekaan ini.

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    9. surinah abasSeptember 5, 2012 at 10:58 AM

      Jangan biarkan keamanan yang ada ini akan dihancurkan oleh pihak yang tidak bertanggungjawab. Seperti BERSIH yang berlaku telah menimbulkan huru-hara dan siapakah dalang dalam hal ini sudah pastilah Pembangkang.

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    10. AnonymousSeptember 5, 2012 at 10:58 AM

      Ada juga Sabahan yg tidak ingat budi,jadi ingat kuat-kuat tu budi Musa.

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    11. MencarakSeptember 5, 2012 at 11:00 AM

      Sejarah Sabah dan Malaya sememangnya tidak sama. Tapi sebagai sebuah Negara kita perlulah menyambutnya bersama. Apa guna gagasan 1 Malaysia. Jadi kemerdekaan 31 Ogos patut disambut bersama.

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    12. Bujang SenangSeptember 5, 2012 at 11:01 AM

      Datuk Musa telah banyak usaha bagi memastikan perubahan dalam kehidupan penduduk Sabah.

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    13. oollinSeptember 5, 2012 at 11:02 AM

      Selamat menyambut hari kemerdekaan yang ke 55 Tahun untuk Malaysia dan 49 Tahun untuk Sabah dan tidak lama lagi 19 Sept untuk gabungan Sabah dan Sarawak ke Malaysia.

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    14. AnonymousSeptember 6, 2012 at 12:44 PM

      Never forget our history and the contribution of our forefathers to Sabah's independence.

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    15. AnonymousSeptember 6, 2012 at 9:08 PM

      He has done a lot for Sabah, be in education or investment opportunities.

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    16. AnonymousSeptember 7, 2012 at 11:55 AM

      Never doubt the government effort in making sure that Sabah is well protected.

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    17. cherishSeptember 7, 2012 at 3:35 PM

      kalau generasi sekarang sudah kurang jelas tentang sejarah sebenar, apa lagi generasi akan datang.

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    18. AnonymousSeptember 8, 2012 at 5:50 PM

      missing the point. 55 is Malayan independence NOT MALAYSIAN independence.. We amust celebrate 49 years as a country as a united malaysia and NOT a 1 Malaya. so dont be confused 16 September 1963 is IS MALAYSIAN INDEPENDENCE DAY let the peninsularites celebrate Malaya Day but for us its the whole picture and the whole facts that Malaya had to have Sabah and Sarawak to make it MALAYSIA

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    19. YantiSeptember 19, 2012 at 1:01 AM

      Saya yakin ramai yang tahu juga cuma apa yang penting adalahg ke,erdekaan yang dicapai:)

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  2. AnonymousSeptember 3, 2012 at 9:11 AM

    We still have Malaysia day on the 16th of September.

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    1. AnonymousSeptember 3, 2012 at 1:02 PM

      16th September is the day that four countries- Malaya, Sabah, Sarawak dan Singapore get together to form Malaysia. We should commemorate that date.

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    2. yanSeptember 4, 2012 at 2:05 AM

      ya, 16 Sept kita akan sambut Hari Malaysia.

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    3. jiahSeptember 4, 2012 at 2:19 AM

      sambutan Hari Malaysia pasti akan disambut dengan meriah.

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    4. AnonymousSeptember 5, 2012 at 10:54 AM

      nasib baik minggu tu di KK,pasti seronok menyambut Hari Malaysia,dpt dr jauh-jauh tengok Musa.

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    5. Pasti BolehSeptember 5, 2012 at 11:06 AM

      Selamat menyambut hari kemerdekaan dan juga selamat menyambut hari raya. Jom kita happy-happy dulu.

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    6. surinah abasSeptember 5, 2012 at 11:06 AM

      Hari Malaysia tidak lama lagi..Jadi jangan lepaskan peluang ini untuk bersama-sama menyambut hari Malaysia.

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    7. Bujang SenangSeptember 5, 2012 at 11:08 AM

      Kita haruslah tahu serba sedikit mengenai sejarah untuk Negeri dan juga Negara kita.

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    8. AlimahSeptember 5, 2012 at 11:09 AM

      Sebelum ini juga seorang pemimpin Sabah telah menyuarakan untuk memperbanyakkan lagi cerita mengenai sejarah Sabah dalam buku pelajaran sekolah. Harap permintaan ini akan dilaksanakan.

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    9. albet wongSeptember 5, 2012 at 11:11 AM

      Kerajaan Negeri dan Persekutuan tidak pernah lupa akan tanggungjawab mereka sebagai sebuah kerajaan. Jadi kita harus terus memberikan sokongan kepada parti yang benar-benar ingin melakukan yang terbaik.

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    10. selasiahSeptember 5, 2012 at 11:12 AM

      Kita perlu sedar yang mana pembangkang sekarang telah pun ketandusan isu untuk menjatuhkan kerajaan BN. Jadi berhati-hati dengan semua ini.

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    11. Bujang SenangSeptember 5, 2012 at 11:14 AM

      Ramai yang dengki dengan kejayaan yang telah dibuat oleh Datuk Musa. Kita dapat tengok bukan yang mana setiap tempat sekarang ini pesat membangun. Tapi mengenai jalan raya diluar bandar itu bukan dibawah kuasa kerajaan negeri tapi dibawah KKLW sendiri. Jadi jangan salahkan kerajaan negeri dengan masalah ini berlaku.

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    12. karulnaimSeptember 5, 2012 at 11:19 AM

      Betul..Tambahan lagi ada pihak yang cuba untuk memutar belitkan sejarah yang ada ini. Patutkah mereka melakukan semua itu?

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    13. AnonymousSeptember 6, 2012 at 12:45 PM

      Marilah kita semua menyambut Hari Malaysia dengan meriah pada 16 September.

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    14. AnonymousSeptember 6, 2012 at 10:48 PM

      Of course we do.

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    15. AnonymousSeptember 11, 2012 at 4:31 PM

      pembangkang menuduh Musa seringkali,semakin melampau cerita mereka,sebagai rakyat dan penyokong Musa,kita harus bersama-sama menentang kejahatan pakatan.

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    16. IslaSeptember 19, 2012 at 1:02 AM

      Memang meriah pun sambutan Hari Malaysia. Ini bermakna kita masih hidup aman bah, hehe

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  3. AnonymousSeptember 3, 2012 at 9:13 AM

    Hopefully the fact that Sabah is in the 49th year of independence while Malaysia is in the 55th will be remembered in the future. Next year we will celebrate Sabah's 50th year and Malaysia's 56th year on Hari Merdeka.

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    1. AlimahSeptember 5, 2012 at 11:25 AM

      Memang Sabah merdeka yang ke 49 tahun. Tapi yang penting sekarang ini Sabah adalah antara negeri didalam Malaysia. Jadi Sabah harus ikut kemerdekaan Negara kita Malaysia.

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    2. Bujang SenangSeptember 5, 2012 at 11:28 AM

      Kemerdekaan untuk kita bersama. Kita harus menjaganya sebaiknya. Jangan sia-siakan usaha orang dahulu mempertahankan kemerdekaan negara kita ini.

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    3. AnonymousSeptember 19, 2012 at 1:04 AM

      Pasti akan diingat tu. Percayalah:)

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  4. AnonymousSeptember 3, 2012 at 10:51 AM

    The Following is Tunku’s own writings below on the background story behind the formation of Malaysia. Maybe then people will understand the value of 31st August 1957 over this entire region. Taken from his book ‘Political Awakening’, I hope people will be awakened to the fact that petty arguments over which date is more important could never replace the insurmountable force of a united country and its unified people.

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    1. AnonymousSeptember 3, 2012 at 10:51 AM

      The year 1959 was one of the most successful and delightful years in the history of Malaya. Everything seemed to go well for the nation. So well it was that I as a leader of the party and the Government had a foreboding that something might go wrong because the year was much too good to be true. I declared myself ‘the happiest Prime Minister in the world’. Money poured into the country, business boomed, new industries grew up, and there was complete peace and harmony in the country.

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    2. AnonymousSeptember 3, 2012 at 10:52 AM

      And curiously enough it was a year which we could say was almost free of serious crimes, our fame spread abroad, and we made many new friends, and enhanced our reputation, so much so that the people in our neighboring States of Singapore, Sabah, Sarawak and Brunei made contacts with us with the request to join the Federation of Malaya. After all, according to them, the administration of all these States was run by the same British administration. Therefore it was easy, and only natural for these States to merge with Malaya.

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    3. AnonymousSeptember 3, 2012 at 10:52 AM


      In October 1961, the Malayan Parliament supported unanimously my proposal to form Malaysia. Umno at its meeting on November 4, 1961 in Kuala Lumpur agreed with the formation of the new State of Malaysia (Melayu Raya). This led me to London where I had a profitable discussion with the British Prime Minister who declared his support for the formation of Malaysia.

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    4. AnonymousSeptember 3, 2012 at 10:53 AM

      He suggested, however, that before we could make an official decision we had to ascertain the views of the people living in these territories of Singapore, Sarawak, North Borneo and Brunei. A commission would be appointed by both governments to ascertain the views of the people. Britain should be allowed to continue to maintain its defense base in Singapore.

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    5. AnonymousSeptember 3, 2012 at 10:53 AM

      As a step towards a merger, Sabah formed Usno (United Sabah National Organisation) under the leadership of Tun Datu Mustapha Datu Harun. Usno represented the people of all races and tribes living in Sabah. The Sultan of Brunei, Sir Omar Saifuddin, came to Kuala Lumpur to tell me how pleased he was that Malaysia was to be formed, and I could expect Brunei to be the first to join in. Me Lee Kuan Yew of Singapore was all the time behind this move because Britain would not give Singapore freedom except with Malaysia. Sarawak on the whole was most enthusiastic., but the people had internal problems. There were many communists in Sarawak, and there were some members in the Chinese community who preferred to remain under British rule. But it was agreed that we should not rush inot this new Malaysia concept without having first a referendum to ascertain the views of all the people.

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    6. AnonymousSeptember 3, 2012 at 10:53 AM


      In July, 1961 the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association held a meeting in Singapore to discuss the formation of Malaysia. At this meeting Sabah and Sarawak proposed that a solidarity consultative committee be formed immediately to discuss Malaysia. Prominent members of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association consisting of the representatives of all the States of Malaya, the Borneo States, Singapore and Brunei were appointed.

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    7. AnonymousSeptember 3, 2012 at 10:55 AM


      A memorandum was put up in Singapore on February 3, 1962 signed by the chairman of this committee, (Tun) Ahmad Fuad (Donald Stephens). Brunei was represented by Datuk Setia Pengiran Ali as observer. The Sabah representative was (Tun) O.K.K. Datu Mustapha Datu Harun; Sarawak: Teo Cheng Hoe; the Federation of Malaya: Khir Johari; and Singapore: Lee Kuan Yew.

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    8. AnonymousSeptember 3, 2012 at 10:56 AM


      The Cobold Commission took two months to carry out their work, and they received many thousands of letters from associations, from tribes, from individuals and political parties, from workers’ unions, religious organizations, and members of councils/assemblies. Everybody who wished to offer their opinion either for or against Malaysia, was invited to send in their letters to this Cobold Commission. In June 1962 the commission submitted their report, favouring Malaysia. As a result of the unanimous support, a delegation of representatives from the States of Singapore, Sarawak and British North Borneo were invited to meet the British Government’s representative, at a conference with Lord Landowne, the Minister for the Colonies, as the chairman, and Tun Abdul Razak as a deputy.

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  5. AnonymousSeptember 3, 2012 at 10:54 AM



    hari kemerdekaan pun dah jadi bahan politik.

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    1. titiSeptember 4, 2012 at 2:12 AM

      pekara ini tidak harus dijadikan bahan politik.

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    2. AnonymousSeptember 5, 2012 at 10:56 AM

      perayaan Hari Malaysia memang isu besar,tapi bukanlah politik isu.

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    3. AnonymousSeptember 7, 2012 at 4:26 PM

      kalau tidak betul, perbetulkan dan perjelasakan pada rakyat tentang sejarah kemerdekaan sebenar.

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    4. AnonymousSeptember 19, 2012 at 1:47 AM

      Rakyat jangan mudah terikut-ikut dengan sikap pembangkang yang gemar mempolitikkan sesuatu hal. Sendiri mahu ingatlah ya.

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  6. AnonymousSeptember 3, 2012 at 4:07 PM

    SANDAKAN: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak is happy with the cooperation given by the state government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Datuk Seri Musa Haji Aman, to the federal government.

    “Barisan Nasional has proven its capability not only as a political party but also as a government,” Najib said when officiating the joint opening of the Umno Zone 5 – Kinabatangan, Sandakan, Batu Sapi, Beluran and Libaran divisions – delegates meeting at Dewan Sri Libaran here yesterday.

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    1. TiaraSeptember 19, 2012 at 2:34 AM

      Betul jugalah. Tapi tak dinafikan masih perlu penambahbaikan tau:)

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  7. AnonymousSeptember 3, 2012 at 4:08 PM

    Najib said one vital foundation of the success was the close working relation between the federal and state governments and he was thankful for having a Chief Minister like Musa who enhanced state-federal relations.

    “Good state-federal relations have brought development to the state and any differences in views are always discussed to find solutions that serve the interest of the people of Sabah,” Najib who is Umno president said to a rousing applause from the more than 35,000 delegates and supporters attending the event.

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  8. AnonymousSeptember 3, 2012 at 4:08 PM

    Najib also said that every time he came to Sabah he received an overwhelming welcome and was confident that they would cast their vote to BN when the time comes.

    “Umno is strong in Sabah. If this is the picture, we will get resounding support from the people here,’’ he said and urged all partymen to work hard and not look at ethnicity as it would divide and weaken the party.

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  9. AnonymousSeptember 3, 2012 at 4:09 PM

    Even more PM said Umno succeeded in uniting everyone and because it chose leaders based on their ability to deliver and not because the person was a Bugis or Javanese or from any other ethnic background.

    “We choose him as an Umno leader because of his qualities, we don’t care what ethnic group he belongs to,’’ he said, adding that such methods of divide and rule used by past colonial masters would only weaken the party.

    “We must move forward as Umno,’’ he reminded members while urging them to uphold the principles of the party and to be prepared to sacrifice for the party.

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  10. AnonymousSeptember 3, 2012 at 4:10 PM

    PM also added:

    “We don’t need selfish members who want to fill their pockets and protect their positions. These people can leave,’’ adding leaders come and go but the party stayed.

    Najib also strongly urged party workers to work with other BN components to ensure that Sabah remains as BN’s “Fixed Deposit State”.

    The Prime Minister called on the people to give the Barisan Nasional another five years for it to enhance its development programmes under the Government Transformation Programme.

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  11. AnonymousSeptember 3, 2012 at 4:10 PM

    The opposition were just making promises on paper and they will not be able to deliver.

    Meanwhile, the number 11 is playing in the Prime Minister’s mind as he gave a broad hint that elections could be held by year-end.

    Though not coming right out with a clear indication, Najib said that this year was unique as his often mentioned favourite number – 11 – figured in many events marking the year.

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  12. AnonymousSeptember 3, 2012 at 10:03 PM

    just be grateful with what the state government has given to u

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    1. AnonymousSeptember 19, 2012 at 2:25 AM

      Terlalu tamak pun susah juga kan. Tapi terlalu bersyukur pun susah juga. Jadi kita patut bijak menilai.

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  13. yanSeptember 4, 2012 at 2:03 AM

    kalau pasal sejarah baik pakar sejarah yang ulas.

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    1. AnonymousSeptember 19, 2012 at 2:38 AM

      Itulah yang terbaik tapi sekarang ni semua pun mahu jadi pakar kan jadi susah juga.

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  14. titiSeptember 4, 2012 at 2:11 AM

    kita sendiri dapat lihat perubahan dan pembangunan yang dialami sekarang ini.

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  15. jiahSeptember 4, 2012 at 2:17 AM

    kini smua parti akan berusaha mencari isu untuk tarik sokongan rakyat. jadi, rakyat perlu bijak menilai.

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  16. AnonymousSeptember 4, 2012 at 3:53 PM

    Apa yang penting sejarah tidak diputar belitkan dan menipu generasi baru.

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    1. AnonymousSeptember 5, 2012 at 11:05 AM

      keusahaan CM Musa utk menimbul kesedaran Hair Malaysia sudahpun ada kesan positif.syabas!

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    2. terroristSeptember 5, 2012 at 1:55 PM

      yang memutar belitkan isu sejarah sabah ialah Star dan pembangkang2 yang lain.. semua mereka mahu politikkan..

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  17. AzroySeptember 5, 2012 at 1:49 PM

    “The State Government has failed Sabah’s founding fathers in failing to commemorate the 49th anniversary of Sabah Independence on 31 August”

    when you said about State Government, you should include SAPP..

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  18. AzroySeptember 5, 2012 at 1:50 PM

    “The State Government has failed Sabah’s founding fathers in failing to commemorate the 49th anniversary of Sabah Independence on 31 August”

    when you said about State Government, you should include SAPP..

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  19. terroristSeptember 5, 2012 at 1:54 PM

    "Sabah’s history and independence cannot and should not be denied by the current State government. Why should the independence of Sabah on 31 August 1963 be relegated to the annals of history and covered up?"

    if Sabah history denied, then why must we celebrate Malaysia Day??

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  20. AnonymousSeptember 6, 2012 at 10:57 AM

    ndependence Day is a national day of Malaysia commemorating the independence of the Federation of Malaya from British colonial rule in 1957, celebrated on August 31 each year. But Malaysia was formed on 16 September, 1963 together by Federation of Malaya, Sabah, Sarawak and Singapore.

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  21. AnonymousSeptember 6, 2012 at 10:59 AM

    The formation of the Federation of Malaysia was then announced on September 16, 1963 as Malaysia Day. The nationwide Independence Day celebration is still held on August 31, the original independence date of Malaya, while Malaysia Day was a public holiday only in East Malaysia. However, this has caused some minor discontent among East Malaysians in particular since it has been argued that celebrating the national day on August 31 is too Malaya-centric. In 2009, it was decided that starting 2010, Malaysia Day would be a nationwide public holiday in addition to Hari Merdeka on August 31

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  22. AnonymousSeptember 6, 2012 at 9:11 PM

    Never mine, Sabah and Sarawak still can celebrate the Malaysian Day.

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  23. AnonymousSeptember 6, 2012 at 9:16 PM

    Bagi saya, apa yang penting keamanan di Sabah masih lagi terjaga.

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  24. AnonymousSeptember 6, 2012 at 10:29 PM

    True. 1malaysia spirit is a path to success.

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  25. AnonymousSeptember 6, 2012 at 10:34 PM

    Lim Kit Siang seperti hilang arah sekarang, dulu benci Anwar sekarang suka sama dia lagi.

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    1. AnonymousSeptember 6, 2012 at 10:42 PM

      Tidak hairan la dia akan kalah nanti.

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  26. AnonymousSeptember 6, 2012 at 10:47 PM

    Apa pun cakap kosong pembangkang ini, tidak akan menganggu segala pergerakan BN.

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  27. HamadSeptember 6, 2012 at 11:42 PM

    There are somethings Sabahans need to know.

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  28. RomanSeptember 6, 2012 at 11:43 PM

    If only we can learn from history the actual facts of the unknown.

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  29. BintaSeptember 6, 2012 at 11:44 PM

    It is advisable for the Ministry of Education to include these facts for the sake of our generation.

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  30. AnonymousSeptember 6, 2012 at 11:46 PM

    Is there anyone who doesn't know how old is Sabah?

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  31. AnonymousSeptember 6, 2012 at 11:47 PM

    I think there are some tricks played here on the mind of the Sabahans.

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  32. AnonymousSeptember 6, 2012 at 11:48 PM

    Only to cause confusion for the people.

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  33. EmmanuelSeptember 6, 2012 at 11:48 PM

    Please study the development of Sabah history properly.

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  34. WilliamSeptember 6, 2012 at 11:49 PM

    There seems to be outstanding improvement in Sabah construction industry.

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  35. AnonymousSeptember 6, 2012 at 11:50 PM

    Peace must reign in Sabah wheither the oppositions like it or not.

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  36. AnonymousSeptember 6, 2012 at 11:50 PM

    Irrespective of history background the fact remains the same....we are one.

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  37. JohanSeptember 6, 2012 at 11:50 PM

    CM has contributed to the rapid development of Sabah so far.

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  38. AnonymousSeptember 6, 2012 at 11:51 PM

    Let's celebrate together....

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  39. SuriaSeptember 6, 2012 at 11:51 PM

    This shouldn't be a political issue at all.

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  40. AnonymousSeptember 6, 2012 at 11:52 PM

    It is appropriate to appreciate what the state government has done so far.

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  41. AnonymousSeptember 7, 2012 at 9:32 AM

    It is not by chance that Malaysia has been able to come this far in her 55 years of nationhood. It has a lot to do with being blessed with a multi-ethnic community whose strength is unity in diversity, said Science, Technology and Innovation Minister, Datuk Seri Panglima Dr. Maximus Ongkili.

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  42. AnonymousSeptember 7, 2012 at 9:33 AM

    The Kota Marudu MP said, today’s generation inherited a united and progressive country from the country’s political founding fathers who resolved that the success and greatness of the nation must be founded on national unity.

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  43. AnonymousSeptember 7, 2012 at 9:33 AM

    Dr. Ongkili pointed out that Malaysia today is the envy of other nations in the region and globally, not only for its unity and peace but progress that was able to take place because of these vital prerequisites.

    He also said the Barisan Nasional government had a proven track record of delivering development and other promises of making a better Malaysia for the future.

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  44. AnonymousSeptember 7, 2012 at 9:35 AM

    “The transformation programmes of the government championed by Prime Minister Dato’ Sri Najib Tun Razak are serious commitments to achieve developed nation status and hence a better Malaysia.

    “However, making Malaysia great is a partnership task of the government and the people of all strata. We must forever treasure these,’ he said, adding that Merdeka Day was thus a celebration of the country’s achievement, an occasion that each and every Malaysian has every reason to be joyous about.

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  45. Farah ZehraSeptember 7, 2012 at 9:36 AM

    “After achieving independence through Malaysia in 1963, there have been a lot of changes and developments. In 1963, Kota Kinabalu was not like this; the facilities are way better now. Every district in Sabah now can be reached by roads, even Long Pasia which not so long ago was only accessible by air,” said Deputy Chief Minister-cum-Minister of Agriculture & Food Industry Datuk Yahya Hussin.

    “All these are the proofs that Barisan National government is keeping its promises,” he added.

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  46. Farah ZehraSeptember 7, 2012 at 9:38 AM

    Groups should stop confusing the people about the correct date of Malaysia’s independence.

    Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Yahya Hussin said that groups arguing whether Aug 31 or Sept 16 should be celebrated as National Day were motivated by selfishness.

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  47. Farah ZehraSeptember 7, 2012 at 9:39 AM

    Yahya said Malaysia’s founding fathers had agreed that Aug 31 be Merdeka Day and that Malaysia’s formation be celebrated on Sept 16.

    “I think that should be enough.

    “There is no need to further confuse the people,” he told reporters when announcing details of the state-level Malaysia Day celebrations here.

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  48. Farah ZehraSeptember 7, 2012 at 9:40 AM

    Sabah and Sarawak joined the federation on Sept 16, 1963, after gaining independence from the British on Aug 31 the same year while Malaya gained its independence on Aug 31, 1957.

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  49. Farah ZehraSeptember 7, 2012 at 9:42 AM

    Yahya also said that the opposition could not say that the government never bothered to remember history as the state has always celebrated Sept 16 annually, as the issue had been discussed repeatedly over the years and suspect that those who continued making it a national issue possess a different mentality.

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  50. AnonymousSeptember 7, 2012 at 9:43 AM

    We must appreciate the history of the independence struggle so that we are able to contribute to success in the future.

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    1. AnonymousSeptember 7, 2012 at 11:58 AM

      Dalam masa yang sama, hargailah pengorbanan yang telah dia lakukan.

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  51. AnonymousSeptember 7, 2012 at 11:56 AM

    Be in the development, or other major components for the growth of Sabah, he has managed to do his best.

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    1. AnonymousSeptember 7, 2012 at 2:22 PM

      Benar, dia telah membantu Sabah dalam banyak hal.

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  52. AnonymousSeptember 7, 2012 at 12:00 PM

    He is a capable leader.

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    1. AnonymousSeptember 7, 2012 at 2:56 PM

      Dia memang seorang pemimpin yang berwawasan.

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  53. AnonymousSeptember 7, 2012 at 2:18 PM

    The state government is always making its people as its first priority.

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    1. AnonymousSeptember 7, 2012 at 3:33 PM

      Memang betul tu, sokongan padu harus ada.

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  54. AnonymousSeptember 7, 2012 at 3:11 PM

    Never make any speculation on anything if you don't know anything.

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  55. AnonymousSeptember 7, 2012 at 3:37 PM

    Buang yang keruh ambil yang jernih.

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  56. RohanaSeptember 18, 2012 at 2:03 AM

    Kita patut tahu sejarah dan tidak perlulah bergaduh pasal tu ya.

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  57. AnonymousSeptember 19, 2012 at 2:12 AM

    Saya boring sudah dengan politik ni. Ada saja hal yang tak kena timbul.

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  58. AnonymousSeptember 19, 2012 at 2:49 AM

    Macam mana panjang lebar sekalipun isu ni diulas, pasti ramai yang akan curiga juga. Jadi tanyalah diri sendiri ya.

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  59. AnonymousOctober 9, 2012 at 2:27 PM

    It was acknowledged but many of people enjoy their work and when having one day public holiday they go for other activity instead of goin celebrate the independce day.

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  60. linaNovember 4, 2012 at 5:17 PM

    sambutan kemerdekaan Malaya/Sabah haruslah seimbang supaya rakyat terutamanya di negeri ini tidak rasa dianaktirikan

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  61. linaNovember 4, 2012 at 5:21 PM

    Jika tidak, parti pembangkang akan menjadikan ini sebagai alasan mereka untuk membidas kerajaan negeri/BN

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  62. AnonymousNovember 4, 2012 at 5:21 PM

    dan juga untuk mengelirukan minda rakyat negeri ini

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  63. AnonymousNovember 4, 2012 at 5:24 PM

    dan kemungkinan besar akan menyebabkan rakyat menentang segala usaha baik kerajaan negeri untuk membangunkan negeri ini

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  64. kjNovember 4, 2012 at 5:28 PM

    hopefully Sabah Independence Day will always be celebrated on a big scale with the full works for celebrations thrown in including parades and fireworks so that it would not have been forgotten forever by the next generations.

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