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Mitsubishi Red Peak Challenge to tour Sabah, <b>Sarawak</b> soon <b>...</b>

Posted: 25 Aug 2014 09:50 AM PDT

PENANG: The Mitsubishi Red Peak Challenge, inspired by the automaker's victory in the 2014 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb Challenge, is expected to arrive at the East Malaysian shores very soon.

Making its debut here last Saturday, visitors can witness Mitsubishi Triton pick-up, Pajero sport utility vehicle (SUV) and ASX Compact going through a wide range of obstacles installed on a massive truck.

According to Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia chief executive officer (CEO) Tetsuya Oda, the event will travel to several locations in Peninsular Malaysia first.

"For those in East Malaysia, no need to worry as Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia plans to bring this special showcase to them as well," Oda said at the launch on Saturday.

Oda said Mitsubishi produced some of the world's most exciting yet durable vehicles, where the likes of Triton and ASX came with the most advanced 4WD control system able to handle any terrain.

"The Red Peak Challenge obstacle truck presents different 4WD challenge to our models. Apart from the roller ramp, side traverse and uneven ramp test, the most spectacular challenge is definitely the giant 'Sky Ramp' – a 45-degree, 25-feet incline that points up to the sky.

"This extreme obstacle will surely put both man and machine to the test," said Oda.

The fully-electric MiEV Evolution 3 4WD race car on June won the 2014 Pikes International Hill Climb Challenge in the electric category.

The same automobile also commanded the second and third overall places, beating many of its more powerful petrol-powered counterparts.

Mitsubishi Red Peak Challenge will move on to Tesco Extra Mutiara Damansara, Selangor on Sept 6-7, Plaza Angsana Car Park A in Johor Bahru (Sept 13-14) and the outdoor car park of Stadium Kota Bahru, Kelantan (Sept 26-27).

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Group draws up self determination petition for <b>Sarawak</b> and Sabah <b>...</b>

Posted: 12 Aug 2014 12:21 PM PDT

KUCHING: A coalition of NGOs, politicians and activists from Sarawak and Sabah have drawn up a petition recently, addressing it to the United Nations (UN) secretary-general to re-open the issue of self-determination for the two East Malaysian states.

The petition, touted to have been signed by some 100 representatives at a leading hotel in Miri last Saturday, was also copied to the UN Special Committee of 24 (C-24) and the UN Human Rights Committee. It aimed to gather several hundred thousand signatures in both states before making its way to the UN secretary-general.

A copy of the petition sent to The Borneo Post on Monday pointed out that the people of Sarawak, Sabah (then known as North Borneo) and Brunei as former British colonial subjects, first appealed to the UN by the Memorandum dated Sept 9, 1962.

Signed by Sarawak United Peoples' Party, United National Pasok Mamogun Party and Parti Rakyat Brunei, the request however remained unaddressed by the UN owing to the intervention of historic events which recast the political course of Sarawak, Sabah and Brunei for the last 51 years.

"Whereas Brunei attained independence on 1st January 1984, Sarawak and Sabah have remained under 'change of status' stature without national independence up to today; documented as such in the United Nations Trusteeship Agreement listed by the General Assembly as Non-Self-Governing Territories," the petition stated.

UK-based Borneo's Plight in Malaysia (BoPIM) president Daniel John Jambun who sent the copy was reported in the media yesterday as saying that Sabah and Sarawak were dragged into the Malayan Federation on Sept 16, 1963 by the British and Malayan governments to facilitate the merger of Singapore with Malaya.

The Malayan Federation then changed its name to Malaysian Federation.

"It's obvious from Article 160 of the Federal Constitution that Malaysia was not formed as was earlier promoted by the British and Malayan governments," explained Daniel on why he signed the petition.

The petition, in calling for a review on self-determination, sought assistance from the UN to review "the arbitrary and indecorous surrender of our sovereignty by the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland under Command of Her Majesty The Queen of England, to the Federation of Malaysia on 16th September, 1963".

It noted that this indecorous surrender of sovereignty was sanctioned by the UN "without exercise of the right to self-determination in contravention of the spirit and letter of the United Nations and Decolonisation Declaration adopted by the General Assembly Resolution 1514 (XV) of the 14th December 1960".

The organisers behind this petition and signature campaign, in its pursuit to follow up on the memorandum dated Sept 9, 1962, requested at the earliest opportunity given to make representations before the UN to seek Sabah and Sarawak inherent right to self-determination as enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations.

"The right of self-determination of peoples is a fundamental principle in international law and this legal doctrine is also embodied in the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights," the Petition said.

It is understood that the event, under the People's Initiative of Sarawak and Sabah, is collaboration between Sarawak Association for Peoples' Aspiration (SAPA) and Borneo Heritage Foundation (BHF) among others.

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Islam arrived in Sabah in 10th century - The Borneo Post Online

Posted: 24 Aug 2014 04:42 PM PDT

by Mariah Doksil. Posted on August 25, 2014, Monday

KOTA KINABALU: The arrival of Islam in Sabah started in the 10th century around the East Coast, influenced by Brunei and the Sulu government, according to a representative from the Sabah Iranun Graduates Association, Milus Abd Wahab.

"Refering to a book written by Muhiddin Yusin in 1990 'Islam di Sabah', someone by the name of Abdullah from Lahad Datu brought the teaching from Sulu to Sabah in 1408 after accepting Islam. However, there is another theory that there is no evidence of Islamization in Sabah and Sarawak, but it is linked to the Brunei Islamization.

"There are three corner categories to explain the arrival of Islam in Sabah, namely at the South West Coast which was influenced by the Brunei government, East Coast namely in Lahad Datu, Kinabatangan and Semporna and also at the Tawau area, where it was influenced by the people from Makasar of Indonesia.

"After that, a number of Iranun small governments emerged in north Borneo in line with the migration of this particular ethnic group around Sabah in the 1760s. The migration focused on areas from Tempasuk to Teluk Marudu and Tunku," said Milus at a public talk on the history of the advent of Islam in Borneo at Tabung Haji Hotel yesterday.

Referring his facts also from a statement made by writer Baszley Bee b. Basrah Bee in 2006, Milus explained that a small government in Tempasuk had been led by Raja Ismail in 1787 which was taken over by his son Raja Tebuk in the 1830s.

Milus, who is also a historian, said a small government was found in the East Coast of Sabah, particularly in Tunku in the 1830s to 1845, which was said by many people to denounce the western powers in the area.

"There are many references and theories on the history of Islam in Sabah, and names like Datu Miraja Dinda of the Iranun small government, Sharif Osman of Teluk Marudu and also Datu Paduka Mat Salleh in Inanam have been mentioned a number of times as important characters in the development of Islam in Sabah, followed by the colonial resistance.

"It is also important to acknowledge the role of a number of ethnic as the backbone in strengthening Islam in Sabah which was contributed by Brunei, Bajau, Suluk, Badjao, Ubian, Iranun, Idahan, Bisaya, Kadayan, Bugis and Sungai.

"It is also undeniable that the roles of the Syarifs and Sayyids are very important in placing Islam in the heart of Sabah, where most of them at that time believed in animism," he said.

A total of 215 participants from government agencies attended the half-day seminar.

Earlier during the event, a joint presentation was done by two researchers, Muddin Beting and Mustapha Sakmud, focusing on a brief history about Islamization in the archipelago.

Both researchers urged for more research to be carried out on the Islamization movement in Borneo, particularly in Sabah to know more important characters and roles in the development of the religion.

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Fatimah: Why <b>Sarawak</b> Paralympiad champs - The Borneo Post Online

Posted: 18 Aug 2014 10:07 AM PDT

by Matthew Umpang, reporters@theborneopost.com. Posted on August 19, 2014, Tuesday

KUCHING: It is no fluke that Sarawak have been Malaysian Paralympiad champions since 1994 because the state athletes and officials have shown dedication, determination and hardwork.

This was the view of Minister of Welfare, Women and Family Development Datuk Fatimah Abdullah during the flag handing-over ceremony for this year's
Sarawak contingent at the Youth and Sports Complex hall, Jalan Tun Ahmad Zaidi Adruce yesterday.

"We have been champions since 1994 but I know the other states are also catching up as they too want to taste the success of winning the title. So please don't make it easy for them as this is our pride," she added.

The minister also called on coaches and officials to never stop scouting for young talents for the future in order for Sarawak to enjoy continued success.

She said there are many young and unpolished gems waiting to shine.

"When we are talking about talents, I am also not just talking about sports, but other areas as well… but sports is one key area of our strength," she stressed.

Badminton player Mohd Zambri Yusof, a gold medalist at the last games in 2012, read an oath on behalf of all the athletes during the ceremony.

Abdul Harris Ishak, who is Sarawak Ministry of Youth and Sports director, was appointed as chef-de-mission this year.

The contingent will travel to Perlis today. The 17th Malaysian Paralympiad will take place from Aug 20-25.

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