Verbal art, a new expressive art form introduced in KK

courtesy of Borneo Post

KOTA KINABALU: A group of dynamic artists here calling themselves Cracko Art Group organised a ‘verbal art’ night, in what could be the first of its kind here in Sabah.

Led by one of its members, Harold Egn Eswar, the theme of the Saturday night’s event was ‘Voices From the Asylum’, providing a platform for people from just about any background to express their art verbally.

“Kota Kinabalu has evolved so much in recent years and yet, while the younger generation yearns for a platform where verbal art of any sort could be shared among them, elements of art like this is really lacking,” said Harold.

He added that such a platform can also serve to promote traditional ways of story-telling, as in the past where the older generation used to pass down tales of life verbally.

Having said that, Harold hopes that more people, especially those who are fluent in native languages such as Murut, Dusun, Rungus, Bajau, etc, to come forward and take part in the next session of the group’s verbal art nights.

The event was also held to help fund the group’s newly-established mini gallery and studio, called CAG Aslylum located in Kolombong.

Some 50 people turned up at the CAG Asylum in Kolombong on Saturday night, including six who performed various verbal art expressions, namely Hazli Bjli, Sabrina Aripen, Chris Pereira, Chris Wright, Harjinder Kler and Lily Priggs.

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Intrusion no effect on BN in election – CM

KOTA KINABALU: Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Musa Aman believes the people of Sabah have full confidence in the Barisan Nasional government’s handling of the Lahad Datu intrusion and will not affect the coalition’s winning chances in the upcoming election.

“We in Sabah always support the (Barisan Nasional) government because we know very well that we have a government that carries out its responsibility well. And seeing the government’s handling of the current (Lahad Datu) situation, we have full trust and confidence in the government and security forces,” said Musa when asked whether the incident will affect the BN’s chances in the upcoming election.

Speaking to reporters after officiating and flagging off the Himpunan Patriotik Belia Sabah at Lintasan Deasoka here yesterday, Musa slammed the opposition for showing its impotence in regard to the Lahad Datu intrusion incident.

The opposition, he said, only know how to criticize the government and its leaders but have failed to prove their capabilities during times of crisis.

“The opposition, including one irresponsible opposition leader’s accusation about the intrusion being Umno’s masquerade, only know how to condemn the government. But when our country faces challenges like what we are facing now, they remain silent instead of supporting the government’s actions,” Musa commented.

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Major programmes of SDC during its second phase

The State Government has indeed, provided lots of opportunities for Sabahans to venture into businessa and at the same time, is hoping that more entrepreneurs will emerge in the future.

Well, I am deeply sure that most of us, are not well exposed with the local government agencies, which  have been helping lots of entrepreneurs to achieve their dreams. Here I am, to let you know what the Sabah Development Corridor or better known SDC has been given us and to Sabah, in particular.

By 2025, SDC initiatives aims to triple Sabah's GDP per capita and increase its GDP by four times through the implementation of the prioritized programme. In total, more than 900,000 jobs are expected to be generated during SDC implemented period.

Here are some of its major programmes and action plan during the second phase of SDC:-

1. Establish SEDIA One Stop Centre to fast track investment and business decisions.
2. Set up Investment Liaison Office/ Satellite Office in designated locations / clusters to provide business advisory services.
3. Customise Investment incentives and develop non fiscal packages to attract investment.
4. Develop R&D network, clearing house and database to exchange and share information and fast track access to expertise.
5. Provide support service for Public Private Partnership Programme

More to come in the next SDC's programmes. Stay tuned!

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Sawit POIC, to a greater height

 

Sawit POIC is a State Government project and to be developed and managed by the Sawit Kinabalu Berhad Group thorugh it wholly owned subsidiary, Sandakan Bulkers Sdn Bhd. 

With its over 30 years of experience in the palm oil industry, it has provided the successful investment arm of the government. 

Let me just give some insights on what is SAWIT is doing now.  To date, SAWIT has

1. 73,000 ha of oil palm plantations

2.8 mills with capacity of 445mt/hr

3. 1,500mt/day palm oil refinery and factionation plants

4. 400mt/day kernel crushing plant

* The government has put its sweat and blood in giving us the best *

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Explosions Heard In Operations Zone, But Lahad Datu Area Calm

LAHAD DATU, March 9 (Bernama) -- Except for the sound of explosions at 1 am and 7.30 am, the Lahad Datu area was calm as the 'Ops Daulat' offensive to flush out armed Sulu intruders entered its fifth day Saturday.

No clashes were reported between the security forces and the militants, who had holed up in Kampung Tanduo and Kampung Tanjung Batu, 130km from here, since Feb 12.

People were going about their daily activities as usual in this town and Semporna, about 150km from here.

The explosions occurred in the red zone area of 'Ops Daulat' in Sahabat 16 Felda plantation, prompting Felda settler Norashikin Sarbani, 33, to say that he was worried for a moment but realised that the gunfire could have come from the security forces engaged in the mopping-up and search operation.

Helicopters were also heard hovering above Felda Sahabat plantation.

Fifty-two Sulu militants have been killed in the offensive, which was launched on Tuesday after the intruders killed eight policemen, two in Kampung Tanduo and six in Kampung Simunul, Semporna, on March 1 and 2 respectively.

Felda settler Mujhi Bakrun, 39, expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak for having launched the offensive to flush out the militants.

Meanwhile, 1Malaysia Putera Club president Datuk Abd Azeez Abd Rahim is expected to arrive at the Felda Sahabat plantation to distribute humanitarian aid to almost 2,000 people relocated from the operations zone.

--BERNAMA

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NO CEASEFIRE UNLESS INTRUDERS SURRENDER

 

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said today Kuala Lumpur will not consider any request for a ceasefire so long as the armed intruders in Sabah do not lay down arms unconditionally.

 

Najib, who visited Sabah three days after security forces launched an offensive against the armed intruders in Lahad Datu, said Philippine President Benigno Aquino III had contacted him for Malaysia's reaction to the call for a ceasefire by Jamalul Kiram III.  

 

"I informed President Aquino that they need to surrender unconditionally and their weapons have to be handed over to us," he told a news conference in Felda Sahabat 16 in Lahad Datu. 

 

Media reports from the Philippines today quoted Jamalul Kiram as asking his people to lay down their arms in Lahad Datu after several members of his group were killed in an offensive launched by the Malaysian security forces on

 

Tuesday after the intruders had killed eight policemen on March 1 and 2. Eighteen of the intruders were also killed in the two skirmishes with the security forces.  

 

Meanwhile, United Nations secretary-general Ban Ki-moon proposed that the parties involved in the Sabah situation seek a peaceful solution. - BERNAMA

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Lahad Datu: IGP - No new intruders, operations ongoing against armed group

Credit: PDRM facebook


LAHAD DATU: Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Ismail Omar has refuted rumours that 700 Sulu gunmen have entered Sabah.
"I received information that there are SMS and social media postings which falsely claim that these gunmen have entered Kota Kinabalu and Tawau to create chaos," he said in a press conference here Friday morning.
"It is not true. Do not believe in reports which are not confirmed by the police and military. Please inform the police if you see any information via social media or text messages," he added.
During the joint press conference here Friday with Armed Forces Chief Jeneral Tan Sri Zulkifeli Mohd Zin, Ismail also showed new photographs of the bodies of gunmen and weapons seized during Ops Daulat.
Ismail said among the Sulu gunmen killed in the operations by security forces could have been one of the leaders of the group.

Zulkifeli giving instructions to his men on Ops Daulat.

Asked whether group leader Azzimudie Kiram, brother of self-proclaimed Sultan of Sulu Jamalul Kiram III, was among those killed, Ismail said: "We are still in the process of identifying this leader.
"For now, we can safely say that, based on the clothing, among those killed was one of their leaders," he said.
Ismail said the gunmen were not showing any sign of surrendering despite the ceasefire call by the self-styled Sulu Sultan on Thursday, thus the operation against them was ongoing.
Malaysian security forces launched an all-out offensive against the gunmen on Tuesday, after a stand-off that began on Feb 9.

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Grab your action kit at 1malaysia.com.my now

Najib's personal website has been given a new look, where new columns, " My Record " and " Action " have been added. My record features various kinds of economic progress and transformation programmes, Global Involvement and Leadership. Under the segment of 1Malaysia initiative, programmes focusing on the people in various sectors are being highlighted.

The blog is now added a very new column, named " Action Kit" , which includes a guide book for new voters, collar pins, pens and several stickers for the preparation of the coming general election.

Anyone who is interested to grab the free Action kit, can log on to 1malaysia.com.my and sign it up. You will be given a notice to your email and there you go! Grab now! Salam Satu Malaysia!

* A great initiative to gain more supporters and voters for the next general election. *

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Lahad Datu: Visit Malaysia Year 2014 not affected, says Dr James Dawos

KUCHING: Preparations for Visit Malaysia Year 2014 will not be affected by the armed intrusion of Sulu gunmen in Sabah, Deputy Tourism Minister Datuk Dr James Dawos said.

The ministry through Tourism Malaysia and other agencies were already on the ground to conduct promotions and marketing initiatives at home and overseas, he said.

"I hope the intrusion crisis can be resolved as soon as possible but it will not affect the tourism sector in Malaysia because tourists visiting the country have many choices," he told reporters after attending a VMY 2014 briefing.

Citing the case of European tourists, who had been advised by their leaders to avoid visiting conflict areas, he said, at present they had chosen to divert to Langkawi.

He said Sarawak, which targetted tourist arrivals of six million during VMY 2014 was also one of the safest places to visit, with unique selling points that appealed particularly to European tourists.

Dr Dawos said VMY 2014 would see an increase of 7.5 percent in tourist arrivals of 28.89 million and 16.8 percent in terms of receipts at RM81.89 billion from a projected 26.88 milion tourists and RM70.10 billion in revenue this year.

Last year, Malaysia recorded 25.03 million tourists which brought a total earnings of RM60.56 billion for the country.

A number of tourism development projects had also been put in place to achieve 36 million tourist arrivals and RM168 billion tourism receipts by 2020. - Bernama

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" Tanya Sama Pokok " shows Anwar is a fool

photo credit: IBM Malaysia

" Tanya Sama Najib, apa sebab goyang, Nanti Najib jawab, Sabah nak hilang". 

Anwar has breached the law again. This time by changing one of the Malay song lyrics in town. His action has raised questions among the people. Is he started to sink or has sinking by now? He is clearly attacking the government, particularly Najib, who has been making so much efforts in the country's enhancement.

He has been singing the song since last 2nd of  December, almost in every speeches of his. He claimed that Najib will be making its way to the oppositions when " Sabah has gone ". He even invited audiences to sing it together, in a smirks laugh. He also has been singing the song, two days after Lahad Datu was invaded by foreign intruders.

Hey Anwar, you have been mocking the government since you have been " expelled " from Umno. Well, I guess it's part of your " revenge agenda ". But somehow, people will continue to support the government. Why? Because you're responsible for the intrusion of the armed gunmen from Sulu. And you are the one who had met the so called Kiram or Tiram or whatever it is. And you think by singing this song will gain kudos from the people?! JANGAN MIMPILAH WAHAI ANWAR KU SAYANG.

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The Law of North Borneo

Every country have its own law and once others interval the peace it may call the concern to launch any tools to make sure the security secure.

What is actually written in book of Law of North Borneo, read it and you gain the knowledge.

Any insights to share? You are most welcome! :)

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PM Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak Tiba di Lahad Datu

Ramai yang mempertikaikan kenapa Perdana Menteri kita Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak tidak sampai ke Lahad Datu untuk melihat keadaan sebenar. Namun jika difikirkan secara waras akal, ini adalah isu keselamatan. Keadaan tidak mengizinkan kehadiran Datuk Seri kerana ancaman yang sangat besar buat beliau. Namun atas dasar tanggungjawabnya sebagai ketua negara beliau memutuskan untuk berkunjung ke Lahad Datu Sabah pada hari ini 7 Mac 2013.

Kehadiran beliau di Lahad Datu memberi semangat kepada pasukan keselamatan kita untuk berjuang demi negara. Datuk Seri telah mengarahkan agar serangan dilakukan pada jam 7 pagi (waktu Malaysia) selasa 05 Mac 2013. Serangan untuk memusnahkan tempat pencerobon berlindung dilaporkan berjaya melalui Ops Sulu. 

Negara dalam berjaga-jaga dan bersedia jika berlaku sebarang kejutan yang besar oleh penceroboh. Semua telah dipersiapkan seperti peribahasa "sediakan payung sebelum hujan".

Sama-samalah kita mendoakan kejayaan pasukan keselamatan negara agar menang dalam pertempuran yang bukannya di mulakan oleh kita. 

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