Budget 2013 shows continued high commitment to Sabah people: Musa

Kota Kinabalu -- The Sabah state government said the 2013 Budget tabled by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak showed continued commitment, attention and sensitivity to the people with its allocations and development initiatives for them. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Musa Aman said the budget was a testament of the government's attention to the needs of the people, particularly the allocation of RM386 million to standardise prices in Sabah and Sarawak.  ...

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Mustapa: Proton's electric cars by 2014

   KUALA LUMPUR: Proton is expected to roll out its hybrid electric vehicles by 2014. International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed told Parliament that Proton, like many other car manufacturers, is focused on moving towards producing environmentally friendly cars. Proton is currently collaborating with UK-based Frazer-Nash Research (FNR) firm to develop its own electric vehicle models. This is based on the...

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Cute animal pictures enhance concentration at work, says study

TOKYO: Looking at pictures of cute animals enhances performance in work requiring concentration, according to an experiment. The experiment called "Power of Kawaii" was conducted by a team led by a Hiroshima University professor with 130 college students. The word "kawaii" means cute in Japanese. Participants were asked to perform two sets of tasks picking up small parts with tweezers to retrieve them from a hole without touching its perimeter...

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Masidi: CM managed to turn Sabah, Yayasan around

  In recent years, Musa has done a lot for Sabah so we have no reasons to push him away. Let's see what Masidi has said in this article.  ...

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Musa, a leader who is unafraid of saying no-Masidi

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Sabah, Sarawak leap up investment ladder

The manufacturing sector attracted a strong surge of domestic investments for the first seven months of 2012, with Sabah and Sarawak emerging among the top three investment destinations. After topping the 2011 list, Penang drastically dropped to seventh place in the January to July period. Malaysian Investment Development Authority said (Mida) domestic investments amounted to RM13.7 billion, or 51.7 per cent of the total RM27.5 billion, from...

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MCMC plans to open internet learning centres in Sabah

TAWAU (Sept 23, 2012): The Sabah Malaysian Communication and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) director, Bukhari Yahya announced plans to open a number of internet learning centres in the state.  He said the people, especially rural folk, would have easy access to internet and be guided on its use to advertise their products.  "There are still many entrepreneurs, especially those in the rural areas, who lack the skills or don't know...

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Sabah reaps benefits from first GTP phase

KOTA KINABALU: The first phase of the GTP has benefited the state of Sabah since the start of its implementation. The state continues to receive close attention, funding and policy support from the Federal Government according to its Chief Minister,Datuk Seri Musa Aman. He further shared his confidence that the support will continually be received from the Federal Government especially with the National Budget coming around the corner. Sabah...

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Beaufort to remain BN stronghold – Musa

KOTA KINABALU: Beaufort will remain a Barisan Nasional (BN) stronghold despite recent ‘minor wave’ in the constituency’s leadership, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Musa Aman. He said the practice of jumping parties in politics was not uncommon but this would not affect BN’s struggle to bring progress for the people. “What is important is that we continue to cooperate, to work together, strengthen unity. “Leaders may come and go but this...

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Create smart partnerships with Chinese – Musa

 LAHAD DATU: Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Musa Haji Aman wants Bumiputera entrepreneurs to create smart partnerships with the Chinese community to improve the development of Sabah. Musa in his speech at the ground-breaking ceremony of Lahad Datu Business Hub (LDBH) at Singga Point yesterday, said the smart partnership could establish a harmonious environment, besides improving the development of the state in line with Prime Minister...

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SABAH BUSINESS FRIENDLY – MUSA

KOTA KINABALU: The State Government will continue to formulate policies and procedures that support a business friendly environment, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Musa Haji Aman. Being the second largest state in Malaysia, he said there are vast opportunities in Sabah especially in agriculture, tourism and manufacturing as well as oil and gas. “These sectors are mapped out under several initiatives like the Sabah Development...

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Grateful AirAsia dedicates Musa A320 plane to Sabah

KOTA KINABALU: AirAsia is dedicating one of its A320 airplanes to Sabah as a sign of appreciation for all the support the state has given to the airline. Its group chief executive officer, Tan Sri Tony Fernandes who made the announcement yesterday, said the words ‘Thank You Sabah’ would be painted on the aircraft’s body. “We don’t name planes very often and we have only done it for one Malaysian leader which is Tun Dr Mahathir. This airplane...

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Sabah BN remains resilient despite defections: Musa

BEAUFORT (Sept 16, 2012): Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Musa Aman said today Sabah Barisan Nasional (BN) remained unshaken despite the defection of two more leaders to the opposition yesterday. He said Sabah BN would remain strong and united despite the departure of former federal deputy minister Datuk Yahya Lampong and corporate figure Tan Sri Ibrahim Menudin to Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR). "What is more important is for us...

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Set minimum wage at RM900 for Sabah, S’wak: NGO

 PETALING JAYA (Sept 17, 2012): The RM900 minimum wage set by the government for Peninsular Malaysia should also be set for Sabah and Sarawak, said non-governmental organisation (NGO) Oppressed People Network (Jerit). "What is the rationale of providing a minimum wage below the poverty line in east Malaysia? The cost of living in east Malaysia is 30-40% higher than in Peninsular Malaysia," said Jerit. The NGO also called for wealth...

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Make hudud pledge, PR told

KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 18, 2012): Pakatan Rakyat (PR) should be fair to the people and include its plans to implement hudud in its election manifesto if it is committed to passing the Islamic law, said MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Chua Soi Lek. "If they are serious about it they should let the people decide and vote for this; not take over Putrajaya and then only argue about it," he said at a press conference in his office yesterday. He was responding...

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Princess Diana had wanted to visit Danum Valley – Yayasan Sabah

LAHAD DATU: Fifteen years ago, there was another British Royal who had intended to visit Danum Valley in Lahad Datu, Malaysia’s well-reserved rainforest. Arrangements were made to accommodate the royal visit, and the date was tentatively set. Scores of discussions were organised to ensure everything was fit for a princess. Yayasan Sabah Conservation and Environmental Management Division group manager Dr Waidi Sinun said they made sure everything...

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30% cut in KK parking fees

KOTA KINABALU: Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Dr Yee Moh Chai yesterday announced that the parking fees in the state capital would be reduced by 30 per cent. The decision was made by the State Cabinet, the Resource Development and Information Technology Minister said. According to the Api Api assemblyman, the reduction is for all zones and expected to be implemented soon. Yee said City Hall would be ironing out the details, such as the implementation...

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China’s top legislator leads delegation to Sabah

KOTA KINABALU: A Chinese delegation of 100 members led by China’s top legislator Wu Bangguo, arrived here yesterday for a three-day visit to Sabah. The delegation was welcomed at Kota Kinabalu International Airport (KKIA) by Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Dr Yee Moh Chai upon arrived on a China Airlines flight at 5.50pm yesterday. Also present at the airport to welcome the delegates were Assistant Minister of Local Government and Housing Datuk...

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Govt committed to transforming public higher learning institution-Musa

Kota Kinabalu: The government is committed to transforming public higher learning institutions (IPTAs) in its effort to develop the education sector in the country, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Musa Aman. He said this included allowing IPTAs to have more freedom in managing their operations so that they can be more competitive both in terms of academic performance and resource management. “The government under the leadership of Prime Minister...

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CM visits family of road accident victims

BEAUFORT: Chief Minister Datuk Seri Musa Haji Aman visited the family of the road accident victims at Kampung Pintas here yesterday. He conveyed his condolences and heartfelt sympathies to the victims’ family and relatives. Ramsin @ Tamsirin, 59, Siti Runi bt Tarawi, 55, Hassan b. Jimy, 55, Saimah bt Jamin, 51 and Taripan bin Tamin, 53, died in the accident which happened in Sepanggar near Tuaran yesterday morning. Earlier, Musa who is...

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Musa : Petroleum Royalty-Open for Discussion

Datuk Seri Musa Haji Aman presenting the best student award to Canicius Kundayis, while looks on is Kamarudin Zakaria, who is the PETRONAS vice-president for Downstream Operation. Ok, Lets us look in different angle of this issue. I will take my angle slightly different from other. Datuk Musa statement on 21 August 2012, “Therefore, I believe this issue (petroleum royalty) is open for discussion and what’s important is that we scrutinies the...

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Sabah Government Will Not Tolerate Insults To Cultural Heritage, Says Musa

"Mengomot" cutting of the padi KOTA KINABALU, Sept 13 (Bernama) -- The Sabah government will not tolerate insults to cultural heritage, says Chief Minister Datuk Seri Musa Aman. "I am compelled to publicly criticise the ignorant and irresponsible parties behind the blog post that has insulted the Sumazau dance that is very much a part of Sabah's rich cultural heritage."We in Sabah are proud of our cultural diversity. We are home to 32 different...

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Sabah Government Hands Over RM12.5 Million To Schools, Non-Muslim Religious Bodies

Penampang Anglo Chinese Primary School's Parent Teachers Association Chairman Dr. Cecilia Chong receive cheque from Musa Aman KOTA KINABALU, Nov 24 (Bernama) -- The Sabah government on Wednesday handed over funds totalling RM2.86 million to 72 government-aided schools and RM9.64 million to 51 non-Muslim religious bodies in the west coast of the state. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Musa Aman said the funds were the state government's annual...

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Dunia Puji Malaysia Pastikan Sabah Bebas Arang Batu

CM marking Earth Day KOTA KINABALU, 18 Feb (Bernama) -- Malaysia menerima pujian dari komuniti antarabangsa kerana keputusannya untuk tidak menggunakan arang batu bagi menjana tenaga di Sabah, yang merupakan satu langkah memberikan opsyen kuasa bersih kepada negeri itu. Ketua Pakar Teknikal Tenaga Diperbaharui dan Keefisienan Tenaga Bank Dunia Prof Daniel M Kammen berkata langkah itu membolehkan Malaysia memilih untuk melabur di dalam...

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Review BIMP-EAGA strategies – Musa

Musa Aman Posted on March 14, 2011, Monday KOTA KINABALU: BIMP-EAGA (Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Malaysia Philippines-East Asean Growth Area) can be a major contributor to the realisation of an Asean economic community, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Musa Aman. NEW DEVELOPMENT: Tan (third left) together with Philippines ex-president Fidel Ramos (fourth left), visit the BIMP-EAGA expo at Sabah Trade Centre. Also seen is Brunei Foreign...

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CM expects bigger Sabah role

Published on: Wednesday, January 12, 2011 Kota Kinabalu: Chief Minister Datuk Seri Musa Aman urged more Sabah entrepreneurs, especially Bumiputeras, to venture into the oil and gas industry given the importance of the sector to the State. He said currently the number of Sabah entrepreneurs in the industry is still very low. "I hope more (Sabah) entrepreneurs will be given the opportunity to participate in the industry," he said, after witnessing...

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