Sabah, Malaysia

KOTA KINABALU: The rebranded Urban Wellbeing, Housing and Local Government Ministry will work closely with the state governments to bring more affordable homes to the people.

The logic and argument of non-entitlement of equality of non-Malay citizens are groundless.

By Zairina Zainudin KOTA KINABALU, May 19 -- Sabah-based East West One Consortium Bhd , expects the take-up rate for its East West One Planter's Scheme , to hit 75 per cent by year-end, said Chief Executive Officer Datuk Dr Jessie Tang.

The Pesta Kaamatan celebrated annually in Sabah has strengthened relations among the communities in the state.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 -- Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism Minister Datuk Hasan Malek Saturday challenged anyone claiming that there are increases in the prices of essential items after the 13th general election to come forward with proof instead of making unfounded claims.

By Mohd Hisham Abdul Rafar KUALA LUMPUR -- The Cabinet line-up announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak is solid, and in line with Malaysia's 'halatuju' or direction that clearly fulfills the aspirations of the people, particularly youth.

PETROLIAM Nasional Bhd will award exploration and production licences under the third risk service contract licensing round to 10 marginal fields soon.

KOTA KINABALU, May 17 -- Karate exponent Leong Tze Wai and weightlifter Frenceay Titus were crowned as Sabah's Sportsman and Sporstwoman of 2011/2012 at the Sabah Sports Awards ceremony here Friday night.

KOTA KINABALU, May 17 -- Yanmar Kota Kinabalu Research and Development Centre has increased its capital investment to RM17 million for its new engine testing building.

"We started commissioning the RGT on April 30, but it is not being flown into the pipeline network yet.

State tourism, culture and environment minister Datuk Masidi Manjun said between January and March, the number of tourists to Sabah was 718,626 as compared to 684,546 last year.

"On this date, we are embarking on a move to recolour the nation's historical canvas with colours of unity.

Members of Malaysia's new cabinet have been sworn in before the King in a ceremony steeped in royal traditions.

In his post-election press conference, Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak attributed the results of the 13th general election on May 5 to a "Chinese tsunami", referring to the massive swing of Chinese voters away from the ruling Barisan Nasional .

KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 -- The appointment of seven women parliamentarians to Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak's new cabinet shows the prime minister's seriousness in involving women to make the national transformation agenda a success, according to women leaders.

He said the cabinet included a mix of technocrats and civil society representatives, who bring valuable experience from outside government, as well as experienced ministers and younger faces.

KOTA KINABALU, May 16 -- Local political activist Kanul Gindol described the appointment of three Kadazandusun Murut leaders in Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak's cabinet as a landmark decision by the federal government in empowering Sabahans.

KOTA KINABALU, May 16 -- The BIMP-EAGA Business Council says its initiative to introduce BioJadi -- a made-in-Malaysia organic fertiliser -- has now begun to yield results.

Tawau: The Sulu Sultanate's 'defence minister', Datu Amirbahar Hushin Kiram, was among another 10 suspected terrorists charged at a closed High Court proceeding at the prison, here, Tuesday.

We should not just look at GE13's formal outcome but view it as a continuing process of democratisation, says Johan Saravanamuttu .