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New <b>Sabah</b> MCA committee to work closely with Musa – BorneoPost <b>...</b>

Posted: 13 Jan 2014 09:13 AM PST

KOTA KINABALU: The newly elected Sabah MCA committee voiced their support for the present leadership under Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Musa Hj Aman and pledged to work closely within the context of the Barisan Nasional (BN).

Chairman Wilfred Yong said the new state MCA liaison committee would lend their support to Musa who is also the Sabah BN chief.

"We will continue to work closely within the coalition and strive to regain the confidence of the people," he said when he led the new committee to pay a courtesy call on Musa here yesterday.

He also hoped the state leadership would consider giving some of the party's committee members relevant platforms within the government to represent the voice of its members.

Meanwhile, Musa said as Sabah BN chairman he would continue to work hand in hand with MCA as it is part of the BN coalition.

"From the very beginning, I have acknowledged and appreciated the role contributed by the Chinese community," he said.

He said this was clearly demonstrated by the state government's commitment to continue giving aid to Chinese independent schools and temples as well as Chinese non-governmental organisations.

"We know that the Chinese communities want a climate where there are ample business opportunities, a good education system and security," he said.

As such, he said the BN government would strive to provide such an environment for all Malaysians regardless of ethnicity, culture and beliefs.

Among those present were former Sabah MCA chief Datuk Edward Khoo who is the party's new permanent honorary advisor, State liaison advisor Datuk Paul Kong, Sabah MCA Wanita chief Datuk Agnes Shim and Youth chief Lee Yin Chung.

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Gov&#39;t committed to secure sponsorship, financial support for <b>Sabah</b> <b>...</b>

Posted: 13 Jan 2014 01:47 AM PST

KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah state government will always find ways to secure sponsors and financial support to ensure the welfare of players in the Sabah football team.

Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Musa Aman who is also the Sabah Football Association President said it was hoped that the efforts by the state government would inspire the players to work hard and be disciplined.

"The results of the past few years has not been encouraging and fans are rooting for quality matches and performances. The people of Sabah and the fans will always support the team.

"Therefore, it is the responsibility of the players to repay their trust," he told reporters after being introduced to the players at the Sabah football team's function to unveil its new jersey for the 2014 M-League season, here today.

Sabah who play in the Premier League will be strengthened by the presence of Mitrovic Srecko, 30 from Serbia, Pocuca Predrag, 28 from Croatia and Marwan Sayedeh, 29, from Syria.

Former Sabah stalwart Milomir Seslija who helped Sabah win the FA Cup in 1995, will return to the team and take charge as the head coach. — Bernama

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I am for two laws on religions for <b>Sabah</b> or S&#39;wak and Peninsula <b>...</b>

Posted: 12 Jan 2014 01:43 PM PST

by Nancy Lai. Posted on January 13, 2014, Monday

KOTA BELUD: Urban Wellbeing, Housing and Local Government Minister Datuk Abdul Rahman Dahlan said Sabah and Sarawak are unique in that people in the ethnically and religiously diverse society in the two states  have always coexisted harmoniously.

"When I officiate at functions or events in Kadamaian, a Christian-majority state assembly seat within my constituency, prayers citing the AlKitab are normally led by a pastor. This shows how tolerant we are in Sabah and Sarawak of each other's religion," the Kota Belud member of parliament said.

Abdul Rahman, when officiating the Kota Belud Parliamentary office's Christmas and New Year celebration yesterday, opined that the use of bibles in the Malay language is essentially a non-issue in this part of Malaysia.

"The Christians of Sabah and Sarawak have been using the AlKitab long before the formation of Malaysia. We must respect this piece of our nation's history. To ensure Kota Belud continues to be a good example to the country in terms of acceptance and moderation, I propose and support interfaith dialogue in Kota Belud as a platform to demonstrate our ability to coexist peacefully in a diverse society.

"While we respect the sensitivities of communities in Sabah and Sarawak, at the same time we must acknowledge that different places have different sensitivities. Therefore, we, in Sabah and Sarawak, must also respect the sensitivities of the Muslims in Peninsula Malaysia as well. Our histories are different, and the kalimah Allah and Alkitab issue in Peninsula Malaysia emerged out of different sensitivities and historical background," he pointed out.

Abdul Rahman also stressed that there is no one-size-fits-all solution for the issue on the kalimah Allah.

"Respect, tolerance, moderation and common sense are key. I am a Minister for all Malaysians. I believe sensitivity and compromise are very important values to uphold. Emotion and rhetoric should not cloud our views and judgments. We must maintain rationality in our resolution of issues.

"Therefore I reiterate my position on this issue: I support the 10-point solution in Sabah that allows for the use of the Alkitab in the state of Sabah," he said.

For those who are quick to criticise the 10-point solution by saying that Malaysia must not have two rules or laws for different parts of the country, Abdul Rahman reminded them that in the case of religious and racial issues, no solution is perfect.

"If having different laws applied to Peninsula Malaysia and East Malaysia will make us live harmoniously and united, I say go ahead, have those laws.

"As it is anyway, we have current laws which are only applicable to either Peninsula Malaysia or Sabah or Sarawak only. Immigration, labour, legal and quarantine Acts are some of the examples where the laws only applied to certain parts of the country," he said.

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Hunt for <b>Sabah</b> talents begins - The Borneo Post Online

Posted: 05 Jan 2014 02:36 PM PST

KOTA KINABALU: The two-day audition of Sabah Talent Star, Kota Kinabalu selection which was held over the weekend at Palm Square Centre Point drew a huge crowd of onlookers.

Mayor Datuk Abidin Madingkir launched the event and witnessed 10 finalists auditioning.

"City Hall and the people welcome any event like this to give a suitable platform for the young generation to showcase their talent.

"Auditions like this are very important for our talented youths to channel their creativity and at the same time encourage them to live a healthy lifestyle," he said.

The audition, which was organized by Borneo Events Production, saw Sabahan youths display their talent in solo and group singing, magic performance, modern dance, beat box solo and group, acting, modeling and playing music instruments.

Also present were Borneo Events Production managing director Peter Dicky Lee and the manager of Sports Toto Malaysia Sdn Bhd, the main sponsor for Sabah Talent Star.

Apart from Kota Kinabalu, the audition will continue to hunt for more talents in Kudat (tamu ground) on January 7, Sandakan (Bandar Kim Fung) January 11, Keningau (Keningau Mall) January 25 and 26, Tawau (Eastern Plaza Shopping Centre) February 8 and 9, Lahad Datu (Darvel Bay Plaza) February 15 and 16, and Labuan (Labuan Financial Park) February 22.

The Grand Finale is expected to be held at Palm Square Centre Point on  March 1, where 10 lucky winners will be crowned and awarded cash prizes, trophies and certificates.

The champion for the Grand Finale will receive RM5,000, while the first runner-up will take home RM2,000, second runner-up RM1,000, third runner-up RM600, fourth runner-up RM400, Best Showmanship RM500, Best Costume RM500, Most Popular RM500, Most Creative RM500 and consolation RM100.

Apart from interesting prizes for the Grand Finale, Sabah Talent Star will also provide prizes for seven participants in every audition.

Each winner of the audition selections will be given a trophy and a certificate as well as cash prizes.

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