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KOTA KINABALU: The two MPs of the Sabah Progressive Party (SAPP) have been recalled home to Sabah for security reasons, said party president Datuk Yong Teck Lee ... In Kota Kinabalu, Yong claimed that aggressive words touching on racial incitement were used at a Sepanggar Barisan Nasional gathering held at the Umno headquarters on Saturday. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Rumours spark petrol panic in Sabah Jun 24, 2008
KOTA KINABALU: Petrol kiosks were jammed with motorists as panic-buying of fuel was seen throughout Sabah over rumours of petrol kiosks closing down for three days. The panic was triggered by rumours that petrol kiosk will shut down from Wednesday because protesting kiosk dealers nationwide were demanding higher commissions following the recent fuel hike. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Cheaper in the peninsula Jun 22, 2008
Ikan kembung hitam and hijau (local) cost only RM6 in Kuching and Kota Kinabalu while in Seremban, Kuala Lumpur, Johor Baru and Alor Star they cost between RM7 ... When it comes to dry food, Kota Kinabalu still records the highest prices ... Sabah has some beautiful places worth visiting and one of them is the Central Market in Kota Kinabalu. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Tune Hotels set to open at LCCT Jun 21, 2008
com 1Borneo Kota Kinabalu in April this year. Other hotels under the Tune. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
PM unaware of Sabah MPs forming own bloc Jun 18, 2008
KOTA KINABALU: Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi is unaware of any move by Sabah MPs to form an independent bloc. No, I have not been told, he replied to reporters when asked if he has been told about the speculation of Sabah MPs forming their own coalition. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Call for clearer national policy for energy Jun 18, 2008
KOTA KINABALU: A clearer national policy is needed for Malaysias energy use and management to ensure it is sustainable. This was generally agreed on by panellists in the discussion on Entrepreneurial Promise of Renewable Energy to Meet Energy Demand, held on the second day of the International CEOs Conference yesterday. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Malaysian coalition party calls for no-confidence vote Jun 18, 2008
KOTA KINABALU, Malaysia (AFP) - A party in Malaysia's ruling coalition called Wednesday for a vote of no confidence against the prime minister, in a serious blow to the beleaguered government. Sabah Progressive Party president Yong Teck Lee demanded major concessions from the government, and said the party would decide on Friday whether to quit the Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Austerity drive wont affect plans for the poor Jun 17, 2008
KOTA KINABALU: The government's austerity drive would not affect poverty eradication efforts. Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi said the government was determined to achieve its target of eradicating hardcore poverty in two years. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Minister says price hikes not properly explained Jun 17, 2008
KOTA KINABALU: The recent hikes in the prices of petrol and diesel, as well as electricity tariff, have not been properly explained to the public. Second Finance Minister Tan Sri Nor Mohamed Yakcop said there was a need to properly explain the motive of the Government in reducing the subsidies for fuel and electricity recently. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Khairy: Let Petronas accounts be made public Jun 15, 2008
KOTA KINABALU: Umno Youth deputy chief Khairy Jamaluddin has joined the chorus of calls for Petronas' accounts to be made public. Khairy, who is the Rembau MP, felt that the move was necessary as people continued to question why the national oil corporation was unable to absorb the rising cost of fuel with its profits. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Cold Storage in east Malaysia Jun 13, 2008
We look forward to opening more stores in east Malaysia, possibly in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, next, he said after a media tour of the new store yesterday. Cold Storage is the anchor tenant in Green Heights Mall, which will open for business today. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
China's bereaved families adopt earthquake orphans Jun 8, 2008
David, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia. If I were one of the parents whose child died, I would secretly feel resentful if I adopted an orphan because my child died while that child was still alive. (Yahoo News -- China)
Ecolodge in our backyard Jun 7, 2008
SRLs founder and managing director, Albert Teo, also owns Borneo Eco Tours (BET), a nature-based tour operator in Kota Kinabalu. Founded in 1995, the ecolodge has snagged a string of international awards including the prestigious British Airways Tourism for Tomorrow Awards 1997 for Pacific Region for its green practices and contribution to the local community. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
AirAsia adding new flights and routes Jun 4, 2008
We would like to fly into Singapore from Penang, Kuching and Kota Kinabalu. These routes would be profitable for us and it would affect us badly if we do not get them. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Rich harvest for Sabah Jun 1, 2008
KOTA KINABALU: Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi kicked off his two-day visit to Sabah with good news to the people of the state ... Little dancers: Abdullah, his wife Datin Seri Jeanne Abdullah, Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Musa Aman (third from right), Sabah Yang Dipertua Negeri Tun Ahmadshah Abdullah (second from right) and wife Toh Puan Dayang Masuyah Jaapar (right) being greeted by little dancers during the Kaamatan Open House in Kota Kinabalu last night. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Song Hwa sets sights on improving her own record May 29, 2008
78m, set in Kota Kinabalu in 2002, in Kuala Terengganu next week. Song Hwa has established herself as the number one women's hammer thrower in the country. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
High expectations of goodies from Pak Lah May 29, 2008
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah leaders are expecting some goodies from Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi during his two-day visit to the state from Saturday to attend the national-level Tadau Kaamatan or Harvest Festival celebrations. Among the announcements Abdullah is expected to make is the abolition of the controversial Department of Federal Development Sabah (JPPS), set up when the state was ruled under then-Opposition Parti Bersatu Sabah in 1991. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
P1 eyes 2010 for WiMAX rollout in Sabah, Sarawak May 27, 2008
KOTA KINABALU: Packet One Network (M) Sdn Bhd (P1) plans to roll out its WiMAX services in Sabah and Sarawak by 2010. P1 chief executive officer Michael Lai said the company was currently in talks with Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) for the allocation spectrum to improve broadband penetration in Sabah. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
PBS leaders at odds over Royal Commission on 'Project IC' May 24, 2008
KOTA KINABALU: The issue of Sabahs illegal immigrants appears to have put Parti Bersatu Sabah leaders at odds with each other. Outspoken PBS supreme council member Dr Chong Eng Leong wants the party to support the opposition motion for a Royal Commission of Inquiry on illegal immigrants associated with Project IC or more popularly dubbed Project Dr M.. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
WCIT 2008: Knowledge park a catalyst for Sabah May 23, 2008 Young inventors battle it out May 15, 2008 MAS extends zero-fare offer to Asean routes May 15, 2008 AirAsia goes head-to-head with MAS by slashing fuel surcharge May 12, 2008 Malaysia celebrates 50 years in style May 11, 2008 Rapists get 10 more years May 10, 2008 AirAsia makes it a battle in the skies with its own offer May 6, 2008 Managing work and life with style May 6, 2008 * Malaysia counters allegations palm oil is hurting ecology May 5, 2008 MAS to launch zero fare tickets for domestic destinations today May 5, 2008 Thieves behind blackout in Sabah Apr 23, 2008 Anwar: Pakatan Rakyat can take over Fed Govt by Sept 16 Apr 23, 2008 Cops complete probe into UMS student abduction, assault Apr 22, 2008 Vandals blamed for Sabah blackout Apr 22, 2008 Anwar not on fishing trip to East Malaysia Apr 20, 2008 Terror ride for UMS student Apr 16, 2008 Conference on palm oil to draw over 400 Apr 14, 2008 AirAsia launches ambulift for disabled passengers Apr 12, 2008 Reef fish face extinction as many end up on dinner tables Apr 8, 2008 Slowdown in US will not impact greatly on IDR Apr 5, 2008 Swee Joo to take delivery of three tankers Mar 28, 2008 UMS intends to beef up position as supplier Mar 28, 2008 Cathay Pacific All Asia Pass Out Mar 25, 2008 NEP is no more ... it's the NDP lah! Mar 16, 2008 Sabah CM sworn in Mar 9, 2008 First with the news Mar 7, 2008 Sabah DAP youth chief quits, joins MCA Mar 6, 2008 Hap Seng Land to stamp mark in Peninsular Malaysia Mar 3, 2008 Avoid a split in the votes, says Kit Siang Mar 1, 2008 IGP: Probe complete on newsmen attack Feb 28, 2008 Pullout gives BN its 11th victory Feb 28, 2008 SP Setia aiming for broader revenue base Feb 27, 2008 Best-looking in a cheongsam Feb 25, 2008 Sabah and Swak flights going cheap Feb 18, 2008 The Sunsets And Scents Of Sabah Are Showcased At Shangri-La's Rasa Ria Resort's New Ocean Wing Feb 18, 2008 Eyeing bigger win despite talk of new Labuan MP Feb 17, 2008 FTEC to spend RM40m on new concept stores Feb 9, 2008 Issues close to the heart Feb 3, 2008 Dangerous drop in fish population Feb 2, 2008 AirAsia flies to Singapore from KL Feb 2, 2008 AirAsia and MAS offer promo tickets Jan 31, 2008 Mangium plans to buy Ramajuta for RM240mil Jan 31, 2008 Malaysia Airlines' travel fair is back Jan 30, 2008 US keen to seal FTA before Bush leaves Jan 30, 2008 SP Setia gets over RM1bil jobs Jan 30, 2008 Launch of corridor heralds new era for Sabah Jan 30, 2008 HSL opens 3rd outlet in Kuching Jan 25, 2008 Saham Amanah Sabah announces 4% dividends Jan 1, 2008 Sabah police to work with academics Dec 28, 2007 Christmas security Dec 27, 2007 Dell gets physical Dec 26, 2007 Tune Hotels making big waves Dec 24, 2007 New RM50 note from Jan 30 Dec 22, 2007 Countdown begins Dec 21, 2007 Direct AirAsia flights to Guangzhou from Jan 16 Dec 18, 2007 Exciting year ahead for corporate Malaysia Dec 15, 2007 Shaped by two cultures Dec 8, 2007 Pelikan to unveil new product range Dec 8, 2007 Freakish powers of a formidable operator Dec 7, 2007 Penny can work closely with M'sia, says Sabah CM Nov 30, 2007 More Malaysia-Singapore flights Nov 30, 2007 Wildlife conservation bank in the pipeline in Malaysia Nov 30, 2007 Sea Games: Dream comes true for Wai Ming Nov 27, 2007 Chance to get full value of RM500, RM1,000 notes Nov 27, 2007 Malaysia to sell biodiversity credits Nov 26, 2007
The 150-acre knowledge park will be located on a hill near Sepangar Bay, about 30 minutes from Kota Kinabalu. It will contain facilities for Rubation centres, shared services, and multimedia labs. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Technology)
RM100mil to put trees back in Sabah forests May 21, 2008
KOTA KINABALU: Some RM100mil will be spent over the next 10 years to regenerate the Ulu Segama and Malua forest reserves spanning nearly 237,000ha, about 10 times the size of Penang island. Sabah Forestry Department director Datuk Sam Mannan said the funds, largely sourced from international contributors, would be used to restore up to 20,000ha of severely degraded forests. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Meanwhile, those in the group category are Abner Luther P. Kerangkas, Hafizam Mahat and Ahmad Uzair Zubbir from MARA Junior Science College Kota Kinabalu, Sabah; and Syahrina Hafiza Ahmad Salim, Nur Farawahidah Mohd Yusof, and Fadhlina Abdul Bashir from Tunku Kurshiah College, Negri Sembilan. The 10 young inventors were mostly inspired by their observations of everyday life. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
On routes between Malaysia and China, he said only flights from Kota Kinabalu to Hong Kong and Guangzhou and vice-versa would be eligible. He said bookings would be open from May 21 to June 3 for travel period between July 1 and Dec 14. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
A one-way trip from KLIA to Kuala Terengganu during the zero fare campaign will start from as low as RM17 (including fuel surcharge and airport tax) while a trip to Kota Kinabalu from here could be as low as RM44. On Wednesday, AirAsia will launch its offer for international routes for the travelling period between Jan 12 till April 30 next year. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Most hotels in Kuala Lumpur, the resort island of Langkawi and other tourist favourites like Kota Kinabalu and Penang are almost fully booked until October. "It was an impromptu decision to come here, but it turned out to be a tough one as I spent almost one day before getting a place to stay," said Jadeen Jucipher, a Mauritian who arrived in Kuala Lumpur last week. (iAfrica.com)
KOTA KINABALU: The two men found guilty of abducting and raping a Universiti Malaysia Sabah student last month has been sentenced to another 10 years in jail for stealing a car ... Longer sentence: An April 24 file picture of Mohd Ariffin (right) and Mohd Sahrizal (left) being escorted by policemen to the court house in Kota Kinabalu ... He then ordered that they serve their sentences consecutively to those imposed by the Kota Kinabalu Sessions Court on April 24 for kidnapping, rape and causing... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
We have more point-to-point routes; for example one can fly directly from Penang to Kota Kinabalu or Johor Baru to Miri without having to transit at another airport, said the AirAsia boss. He also revealed that his airline had started selling hot roti canai on board his planes last month and would introduce chicken rice and satay soon. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Two years later he was promoted to general manager of the Sheraton Alice Springs Hotel in central Australia, and later GM of hotels in Johor Bahru and Kota Kinabalu in Malaysia and in Sydney. Mueller then returned to China and following stints at the Sheraton Guilin Hotel, Sheraton Nanjing Kingsley and Four Points Sheraton Pudong, he moved into his current role at the Sheraton Shanghai Hongqiao Hotel earlier this year. (Xinhuanet, China)
AFP, KOTA KINABALU, MALAYSIA Monday, May 05, 2008, Page 11. Malaysia is promoting its palm oil industry as eco-friendly, but activists warn forests are still being destroyed to make way for vast plantations. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Previously, the cheapest one-way fare between KL International Airport and Kota Kinabalu the furthest possible domestic route cost RM529. A normal ticket for a trip from KLIA to Penang costs RM229 one-way. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
KOTA KINABALU: Metal thieves blacked out almost the entire state of Sabah on Monday for a mere RM40 ... Tower tripped: Members of the public looking at the pylon that collapsed at Suang Parai near University Malaysia Sabah in Kota Kinabalu on Monday ... Kota Kinabalu police chief Asst Comm Ahmad Sofi Zakaria said a full investigation was being carried out and they were also checking with scrap dealers to nab the culprits. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
KOTA KINABALU: The Pakatan Rakyat is in a position to form the Federal Government and it will be done no later then Malaysia Day on Sept 16, according to Parti Keadilan Rakyat adviser Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Reiterating that the three-party alliance had the numbers and was in no rush to replace Barisan Nasional, the former deputy prime minister said it would all be in the timing of the announcement. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
KOTA KINABALU: Police have completed investigations into two suspects in the abduction and assault of a 22-year-old university student here on April 15, and are now looking at their involvement in car thefts. Police Commissioner Datuk Noor Rashid Ibrahim said police hoped to get the green light from the Deputy Public Prosecutor's office to charge the duo, aged 20 and 29, by Thursday. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
KOTA KINABALU: Vandals are being blamed for Sabah's worst blackout since the commissioning of the east west power grid in November last year ... Meanwhile, Kota Kinabalu police chief Asst Comm Ahmad Sofi Zakaria said full investigations are being carried out and the police are also checking with scrap dealers to nab the culprits. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
KOTA KINABALU: Parti Keadilan Rakyat de facto leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will be in Sabah and Sarawak from Wednesday onwards but party officials say he is not on a fishing trip to woo Barisan Nasional MPs. PKR vice president Datuk Dr Jeffrey Kitingan said Anwar was making his first visit to Sabah and Sarawak after the March 8 general election. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
KOTA KINABALU: A Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) student was abducted, assaulted and raped in a 10-hour overnight terror ride from the city here to interior Tambunan ... A 16-mile chase ensued as the Kancil headed in the direction of Kota Kinabalu. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
KOTA KINABALU: More than 400 delegates are expected to attend the two-day International Palm Oil Sustainability Conference that begins here today. Organised by Malaysian Palm Oil Promotion Council (MPOC), the conference will be opened by Plantation Industries and Commodities Minister Datuk Peter Chin Fah Kui. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Another unit is placed at the Kota Kinabalu airport. The ambulifts are to allow wheelchair-bound passengers to board the aircraft instead of being physically carried into the plane by AirAsia workers. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Several times a week, these fish and the popular groupers, are bundled alive into air-filled plastic bags which are then packed into polystyrene boxes, transported to Kota Kinabalu, and sent on the evening flight to Hong Kong or Singapore ... At the airport in Kota Kinabalu, frozen humpheads are going for RM75 a kg. The sales personnel look puzzled when asked about the need for Cites permits ... But you can still eat the fish in a KK (Kota Kinabalu) restaurant. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Besides investing in Johor, the company has plants in Shah Alam, Bukit Mertajam, Kulim, Bintulu, Kuching and Kota Kinabalu. The company recorded a 17% increase in its turnover to RM105mil in the financial year ended Dec 31 (FY07) compared with FY06. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Sim said the group had nearly completed the construction of warehouses in Kuching and Sibu and a depot in Kota Kinabalu Industrial Park that would add more than 8ha of space. Swee Joo recorded pre-tax profit of RM37. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
It also has an associate company in Kota Kinabalu. Ng said UMS had considered venturing into Indonesia but found the business environment there not conducive for a direct presence. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Destinations covered by the deal are Bangkok, Thailand; Busan, South Korea; Cebu, Philippines; Denpasar, Indonesia; Fukuoka, Japan; Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Vietnam; Jakarta, Indonesia; Kaohsiung, Taiwan; Karachi, Pakistan; Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Manila, Philippines; Nagoya, Japan; Osaka, Japan; Penang, Malaysia; Phuket, Thailand; Phnom Penh, Cambodia; Sapporo, Japan; Seoul, South Korea; Singapore; Surabaya, Indonesia; Taipei, Taiwan; and Tokyo ... Kota Kinabalu,... (Yahoo News)
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah Progressive Party president Datuk Yong Teck Lee is puzzled why there is so much fuss over the New Economic Policy when it has already been superseded by the National Development Policy. He questioned why politicians on both sides of the political divide, in Penang particularly, were still harping in the issue of the NEP that had expired in the 1990s and replaced with the NDP.. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah Barisan Nasional chairman Datuk Musa Aman was sworn in as Sabah Chief Minister at 3pm Sunday at the Istana Negeri before the Yang-diPertua Negeri Tun Ahmad Shah Abdullah. Musa, who is also Sabah Umno head, led the Sabah Bariasan to a clean sweep of the state's 60 state and 25 parliament seats except for Kota Kinabalu parliamentary and Sri Tanjung state seats. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
30, Buletin Utama and Nightline, TV3s news team has also packed the news slots with the latest updates on campaign trails, crossovers at various hot-spots like Kepala Batas, Kota Baru, Kuala Terengganu, Ipoh, Kota Kinabalu and Kuching. Zainal Ariffin Ismail hosts TV3s Bual Bicara Pilihan Raya. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah DAP youth chief Benny Chua Teck Vun has quit the party to join the MCA.. Chua, who has been heading Sabah DAP Youth since November 2006, said he no longer subscribed to DAPs ideology and was instead convinced that MCA was the way to go. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Its ongoing projects in Sabah include Bandar Sri Indah (Phases 3 and 4) and Taman Suria in Tawau, Astana Heights (Phases 4 and 5) and Taman Fajar Perdana (Phase 2) in Sandakan, Taman Kingfisher Sulaiman (Phases 4 and 5) in Kota Kinabalu, Bandar Sri Perdana (Phase 4A) in Lahad Datu, and Taman Miramas 2 in Semporna. Its past and completed townships in Sabah include Friendship Garden, Plaza Kingfisher, Taman Aman and Taman Kingfisher 2 in Kota Kinabalu, Bandar Fajar, and Taman Fajar and Taman... (The Star Online, Malaysia)
KOTA KINABALU: Opposition heavyweight Lim Kit Siang has asked voters in this constituency to ignore PKR's Christina Liew by supporting DAP's Hiew King Chew and avoiding a split in the votes. In the four-cornered fight for Kota Kinabalu are also Kong Yu Kiong (independent) and Chin Tek Ming (BN-PBS) ... Not willing to re-open the contentious issue of DAP and PKRs failure to reach an agreement for a one-on-one fight with Barisan Nasional's Chin in Kota Kinabalu, Lim said people should be... (The Star Online, Malaysia)
KOTA KINABALU: Inspector General Tan Sri Musa Hassan said police had detained the persons involved in an attack on two journalists in Perlis on Wednesday, and released them after investigations had been completed. He declined to name the party the group belonged to. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
KOTA KINABALU: Barisan Nasional increased its tally of seats won uncontested to 11 when a PKR candidate in Sabah pulled out from the Gum Gum state seat. The surprise withdrawal by Mohaspa Mohd Hassan that gave Umno incumbent Datuk Zakaria Mohd Edris victory came less than three hours after PKR leaders confidently declared that none of their 77 candidates would drop out of the race. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Apart from the Vietnam launch, Liew said the RM1bil Aeropod @ Tanjung Aru near Kota Kinabalu would be launched in six months after the finalisation of the development plans. Other launches for the year include Duta Grande in June or July comprising 15 bungalows priced at RM30mil and Setia Sky Residences, a RM700mil condominium project located near the Institut Jantung Negara in Kuala Lumpur, that would be priced at an indicative RM750 psf. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
First runner-up was 19-year-old model Ng Li Vun from Kota Kinabalu; while the second runner-up was Chiaw Mei Yen, 20, a student from Puchong, Selangor. Miss cheongsam went to Yek loon Vui 23 from Miri, Sarawak. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
MATF will be held at the Permata Exhibition Centre in Kuching, Wisma Sanyan in Sibu, Mega Hotel in Miri and Sutera Harbour Resort in Kota Kinabalu simultaneously. More News. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Malaysian Borneo takes centre stage in the design, landscape and special features of the new luxury Ocean Wing at Shangri-La's Rasa Ria Resort, Kota Kinabalu in the state of Sabah. ADVERTISEMENT. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
KOTA KINABALU: Umno incumbent MP Datuk Suhaili Abdul Rahman is hoping to secure a bigger majority if chosen to contest in Labuan again, despite talk that the constituency may see a new MP.. Nobody can confirm who will be contesting. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
The first TecAsia store, which opened in Kota Kinabalu in March 2006, turned profitable just nine months into operations,'' Tang said. According to Tang, ICT spending was expected to increase by 10% to RM44. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
As his body guards hinted their impatience because the interview had delayed his departure to Kota Kinabalu, the Penang leader looked at his watch and asked his press secretary Teoh Ai Hua, another Penangite, in Hokkien kooi tiam leow (what time is it. apologising for the abrupt end to the interview and suggested it should continue at another time at Seri Perdana, his official residence. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
KOTA KINABALU: The garupa (grouper) and mameng (humphead wrasse) population has dwindled over the last 10 years according to data on fish landings compiled by the Fisheries Department, and WWF Malaysia is urging immediate action. "This indicates the effects of reduced fish stocks by both commercial and traditional fishing methods," said WWF Malaysia executive director Dr Dionysius Sharma. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
SINGAPORE: AirAsia will push for more flights on the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore route as well as for services from Kota Kinabalu, Kuching, Langkawi and Penang into the island republic. Its chief executive officer Datuk Tony Fernandes said this here after landing with 180 passengers on the budget airline's inaugural flight into Changi Airport yesterday. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
The free seats are offered from all its hubs in Malaysia Kuala Lumpur, Johor Baru, Kuching and Kota Kinabalu. Meanwhile, MAS will put six million seats on offer during the Malaysia Airlines Travel Fair (MATF) to be held in Kuala Lumpur, Johor Baru, Penang, Kuala Terengganu, Kota Kinabalu and Kuching from Feb 22 to 24. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Sagajuta and Warisan Harta Sabah Sdn Bhd are jointly developing the 1Borneo mixed development project near Kota Kinabalu. MANGIUM. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Around six million seats will be up for grabs at the travel fair which will be held in Kuala Lumpur, Johor Baru, Penang, Kuala Terengganu and also in Kota Kinabalu and Kuching. The offers will also be available at all Malaysia Airlines ticketing offices and its 24-hour callcentre at 1-300-88-3000. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
KOTA KINABALU: The United States is keen to see the proposed Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Malaysia sealed before the end of George W. Bushs presidency next January. US ambassador to Malaysia James R. Keith told reporters here that it would be better for Malaysia to conclude the FTA under the Bush administration as the new one may have different priorities. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
The land is sited 5km southwest of the Kota Kinabalu town centre and 2km northeast of Tanjung Aru. It is is near the Kota Kinabalu International Airport and the Low Cost Carrier Terminal 2 ... An analyst said that Aeropod @ Tanjung Aru would most likely cater to tourists since Tanjung Aru was in the tourist belt of Kota Kinabalu. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
KOTA KINABALU: A total of RM105bil in investments, 900,000 jobs, a waterfront city, tourism projects and a RM600mil new Sabah Railway terminal these are among the things Sabahans will get when the Sabah Development Corridor (SDC) is completed in 18 years ... Ambitious plans: Abdullah and his wife Jeanne taking a closer look at models of buildings planned for the waterfront city project during the SDC launch in Kota Kinabalu yesterday. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
He added that the group was also planning to expand into Sabah with its first HSL store set to open in Kota Kinabalu sometime this year. HSL opened its first Sarawak store at Queen's Court here three years ago and also has outlets in Satok here and in Miri. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
KOTA KINABALU: The New Year has brought some cheer to the 54,285 investors in the once-troubled Saham Amanah Sabah. The state-operated unit trust company announced a 4% dividend payout after the company chalked up a gross profit of RM24. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah police plans to work with institutes of higher learning to formulate new strategies in reducing crime in the state. Sabah Police Commissioner Datuk Noor Rashid Ibrahim said that they hoped to hold dialogues with academics to obtain feedback on how best to contain and combat criminal activities in the state. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
FRANS HENA RUMAT Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia. If every person of every religion prays every day for peace. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Editorial)
In addition to that, Dell products will also be available at existing TecAsia retail stores in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, as well as at a new outlet opening soon in Low Yat Plaza here. Dell recently announced similar setups with Courts in Singapore and GOME in China. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
However, we are not limiting our openings to destinations that budget carrier AirAsia flies to, he said, adding that the next hotel would be opened in Kota Kinabalu and Kuching. The company now runs a flagship hotel at Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman in Kuala Lumpur, while about 20 hotels are under refurbishment or development. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Each will cost RM60 and will be available from Dec 26 at the headquarters and branches in Penang, Johor Baru, Kuala Terengganu, Kota Kinabalu and Kuching. Dr Zeti said the current RM50 notes would continue to be legal tender even with the introduction of the new notes, adding that they would be phased out in a few years. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
This Kota Kinabalu native has two passions, cooking and singing. He has already made one dream come true he works as a chef with a speciality in Western food. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
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We are now in pursuit to make all our airports achieve worlds best status in their respective categories, and we will start with the Penang, Kota Kinabalu, Kuching and Langkawi airports. More News. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Penelope Ying Yen Wong, 39, was born in Kota Kinabalu in Malaysia and brought up in middle-class Adelaide, living with her mother and brother. He died, just after she won her first election in 2001, in circumstances she prefers not to discuss. (Sydney Morning Herald)
He also said another branch was likely to be set up in Kota Kinabalu next year. PELIKAN. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
But what are the odds that Penelope Ying-Yen Wong, born in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, on November 5, 1968, would enter this world with a God-given knack for politics. She was barely 18 when she seized control of the campus Labor club at the University of Adelaide; her methodical destruction of the existing power structure there gave an early glimpse of her freakish powers. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
KOTA KINABALU: Global warming and climate change are areas where Malaysia could work closely with the newly appointed Australian Minister for Climate Change and Water Penny Wong Ying Yen. Chief Minister Datuk Musa Aman hoped Sabah-born Penny would help strengthen relations between the two countries. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
MAS now flies to Singapore daily from Penang, Kuching and Kota Kinabalu while SIA has a daily flight to Penang but its subsidary Silk Air operate flights to Penang, Kuching and Kota Kinabalu from the republic. It was reported that AirAsia was also keen to fly on these routes to Singapore. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Kota Kinabalu, (Malaysia), Nov 27: Government of Sabah, a east Malaysia state, in coordination with New Forests Pty Ltd, a Sydney based company, are to undertake feasibility studies to support the creation of a commercially operated conservation bank to manage the 34,000ha Malua forest reserve in the state. The reserve is home to a large population of Orang Utans and other endangered species. (Zee News)
He had to take no-pay leave from his employers in Kota Kinabalu to attend national training in Petaling Jaya and to play in Korat. This is going to be one of the highlights of my career and I am willing to make sacrifices in order to see action, said Wai Ming. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
A statement issued Tuesday said the public could exchange the RM500 and RM1,000 notes for their equivalent in RM100 or RM50 notes at Bank Negara or its branches in Johor Baru, Pulau Pinang, Kuala Terengganu, Kota Kinabalu and Kuching. Bank Negara had announced on Sept 12 1998 the demonetisation of the RM500 and RM1,000 notes and the notes ceased to be legal tender effective July 1, 1999. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
KOTA KINABALU: Malaysia is setting up of a Wildlife Habitat Conservation Bank as part of its move to sell biodiversity credits. The setting up of the bank, the first its kind outside the United States, is part of the arrangement between Sabah and an Australian company to jointly develop a commercial wildlife habitat at the 240,000ha Malua Forest Reserve. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
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