delegates led by Sabah envoy Tan Sri Pandikar Amin Mulia Thursday( Feb 24) to discussed the latest regional

KOTA KINABALU: Abandoning the Malaysia Agreement 1963( MA63) to forge a ‘new deal’ with the government is not exactly the right move, says Datuk Seri Dr Maximus Ongkili( pic). The Minister in the Prime Minister's Department( Sabah and Sarawak Affairs) said that without MA63, there would not be a foundational reference point and basis to discuss issues that could benefit both Sabah and Sarawak." We must understand that the MA63 and the Malaysia Act was also tabled in the house of commons-the Parl

KOTA KINABALU: A group of legal experts, researchers and officials from the Federal and Sabah governments will be in London to search and study any references related to the state’s rights under the Malaysia Agreement 1963( MA63). Led by Minister in the Prime Minister's Department( Sabah and Sarawak Affairs) Datuk Seri Dr Maximus Ongkili, the team is scheduled to leave for the week-long London on June 19." Preliminary research showed over 300 documents referring to our rights and matters related

PETALING JAYA: The Parliamentary Select Committee( PSC) may call up individuals in connection with the stock-trading scandal involving Malaysian Anti-Corruption( MACC) chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki. PKR’s Selayang MP William Leong, who is part of the eight-member Select Committee for Agencies under the Prime Minister’s Department, said he would make the suggestion during the meeting next Wednesday.“ That is what I will ask for and we will discuss the matter, ” he said when contacted. Leon

KOTA KINABALU: The membership applications of three parties including Parti Kesejahteraan Demokratik Malaysia( KDM) led by former Parti Warisan vice-president Datuk Peter Anthony to join Gabungan Rakyat Sabah remains on the table. GRS information chief Datuk Joniston Bangkuai( pic) said that the GRS supreme council has not rejected the three parties' membership applications but has yet to make a decision on their applications." It is pending," Bangkuai said on Tuesday( May 10).On Monday( May 9),

KOTA KINABALU: A Malaysian delegation will depart for a working visit to Indonesia on Saturday( March 26), led by Minister in the Prime Minister's Department( Sabah and Sarawak Affairs) Datuk Seri Dr Maximus Ongkili. They are expected to meet up with Indonesian top officials to discuss various matters such as economic bilateral relations and other international issues." This is an important visit, especially for the Sabah and Sarawak governments following Indonesia's decision to shift its capita

KOTA KINABALU: The five-party Gabungan Rakyat Sabah( GRS) was officially launched on Saturday( May 28), with the coalition considering offering memberships to students and non-governmental organisations( NGOs) in its aim to broaden its political reach in the state. Chief Minister and GRS chairman Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor said these were the measures being seriously examined by the GRS leadership in order to bring in and unite more Sabahans to be part of the coalition’s struggles." Besides direct G

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah is committed towards developing its border towns in anticipation of Indonesia moving its capital from Jakarta to Nusantara in East Kalimantan.On the move, Datuk Nizam Abu Bakar Titingan said this will bring benefits to economic sectors in both Malaysia and Indonesia. Nizam – the State Assistant Minister to the Chief Minister – said that this is also to ensure Sabah will fully gain from the massive development that is expected to take place following the switch of the Indones

These coalitions are being formed and keep changing every time someone pulls a plug on the basis of race or religion or whatever is convenient." Party-hopping has become normal.... Does it mean that PBM is more united than Bersatu?... How can we trust in this kind of a coalition," he said, urging party members to prepare for the general election that could be held at any time....

KOTA KINABALU: For two aides of Kukusan assemblyman Rina Jainal, it had started out as a normal trip to Kota Kinabalu on June 5. They would always accompany the first-term Parti Warisan representative almost everywhere. After arriving in Sabah’s capital, they went their separate ways.... Then came the shocking news. Rina had quit Warisan to join mosquito party Parti Harapan Rakyat Sabah( Harapan Rakyat) led by Tan Sri Liew Yun Fah. The panicky aides quickly informed a senior Tawau Warisan leade