Ban made Nurul a hero and Salleh the make-up artist -- BOPIM

KOTA KINABALU: The Borneo's Plight in Malaysia Foundation (BOPIM) had expressed disappointment in the 'high-handed' action of the State Government in denying the entry into Sabah of Nurul Izzah Anwar, PKR's Vice President and Member of Parliament for Lembah Pantai.

The President of the UK-based BOPIM, Daniel John Jambun, said it is true that the Chief Minister has the power to stop anyone from entering Sabah without giving any reason, but this case against Nurul Izzah was uncalled for and didn't make any sense.
 

Sabah Entitled to Receive 40% of Net Revenue Collected from Sabah - Jeffrey

Kota Kinabalu: “Sabah is entitled to receive 40% of the net revenue collected from Sabah and the Federal and State governments should start working out the arrangements for these much needed funds to be remitted back to Sabah and not treat Sabah’s revenues asMalaya’srevenues”said DatukDr. Jeffrey Kitingan, STAR Sabah Chief, when asked to comment on the RM38 billion federal tax collection by the Inland Revenue Board from Sabah in 2012 with another RM40 billion targeted for 2013.

Immaculate Lojuki crowned Sabah's Harvest Queen

Immaculate Lojuki from Kota Kinabalu
wins the Unduk Ngadau 2013

KOTA KINABALU: Immaculate Lojuki, 20, from Kota Kinabalu was crowned the 2013 state level Unduk Ngadau competition winner, bagging more than RM80, 000 worth of prizes.

The first and second runner up prize falls to Ritchell Andreas from Ranau and Nillsey Debbie Sening from Tuaran.

They all brought back a trophy, tiaras, jewellery and cash prizes among other items.

Immaculate who is a receptionist in one of Sabah's five-star resorts said she did not expect to win because although she all the other contestants were good in their own way.

Among the responsibilities of the Unduk Ngadau is to promote tourism when she takes over as the new Tourism Ambassador for the state.

Please hold the next Blackout 505 rally in Sarawak

The world hydropower congress is to be held in Sarawak soon. Sarawak's dam projects will flood 2,300 square kilometres of rainforest and displace around 30,000 to 50,000 indigenous people from their native customary rights land.

CM Should Clarify Nurul’s Expulsion - Jeffrey

Kota Kinabalu:     “The Chief Minister should now clarify why YB. Nurul Izzah was denied entry into Sabah while countless Pakistanis and Indians have not only been welcomed with open arms but also granted citizenships and the right to vote”said Datuk Dr. Jeffrey Kitingan, STAR Sabah Chief, in a press statement.