Old photo from the columnist’s album shows him (seated, second right) during his early start as editor of ‘The Square’ in 1967. With him are (from left) Datu Saleh Sulaiman, Edrea Ong, VK Kumaran and Dolly Crocker. Those standing are (from left) Carot Ripid, Jabu Entinggie, Ahmad Shamsuddin, Dato Abang Affandi Abang Anuar, Edric Ong and Peter Salang. THIS week marks my 300th column for The Borneo Post, which had just celebrated its 46th year of publication last Wednesday (April 24). Sometime in June 2018, I was approached by Phyllis Wong, the general manager for The Borneo Post and Utusan B ..read more

Azam said this aligns with the direction of the game changer that it will implement in response to the emphasis that Anwar placed on the importance of governance. – Bernama photo KUALA LUMPUR (April 26): The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) will ensure that the agenda of enhancing governance and institutionalising integrity as the foundation in its efforts to revive the country’s economy through asset recovery operations and the like. MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said this aligns with the direction of the game changer that it will implement in response to the emphasis ..read more

Jeffrey said Hajiji is scheduled to launch the harvest festival themed ‘Kaamaatan, Beyond Food Security’ or ‘Kaamatan, Poingalib Kohimaganan Taakanon’ in the Kadazandusun language. – Bernama photo KOTA KINABALU (April 26): The 2024 Kaamatan Festival celebrations will be launched on May 1 in Ranau, with the closing ceremony in Penampang on May 31. Sabah Deputy Chief Minister I Datuk Seri Dr Jeffrey Kitingan said the Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor is scheduled to launch the harvest festival themed ‘Kaamaatan, Beyond Food Security’ or ‘Kaamatan, Poingalib Kohimaganan Taakanon’ in the Kad ..read more

The figures for antibiotic use varied by region, from 33 per cent for patients in the Western Pacific region to 83 per cent in the Eastern Mediterranean and African regions, the statement said. – AFP photo MOSCOW (April 26): Extensive overuse of antibiotics during the Covid-19 pandemic may have contributed to the spread of antimicrobial resistance, as some 75 per cent of those hospitalised received the drugs, while only 8 per cent actually needed them, the World Health Organisation said today, reported Sputnik. “New evidence from the World Health Organisation (WHO) shows the extensive overus ..read more

Anwar said the best approach is to cooperate and negotiate effectively to gain the government’s attention in collectively uplifting the dignity of all ethnic groups and regions. – Bernama photo PUTRAJAYA (April 26): Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim lambasted leaders who complained and criticised government efforts to assist all races, stating that such actions were damaging to the people. He said instead, leaders should choose to engage with the government to collaborate in assisting the people regardless of race and to develop the nation. Anwar said the best approach is to cooperate ..read more

Henry (front, fourth left) and Ladin, on his left, join others in a group photo. MIRI (April 26): The Agriculture Department should initiate the registration of Lawas mountain salt and Adan rice, among the district’s local offerings, as intellectual property (IP) products in view of their uniqueness. In proposing this, Lawas MP Dato Henry Sum Agong also lists ‘ikan tahai’ (traditional smoked fish) as another product that should be IP-protected. “Owners of intellectual properties can take legal action against other parties who use their IP-registered products or services without the permissio ..read more

Jeffrey (seated, middle) with the members of the State Kaamatan 2024 Main Organising Committee. KOTA KINABALU (April 26): The Kadazandusun Cultural Association (KDCA) has announced strict measures for patrons during the Kaamatan festivity, warning that those who engage in disorderly conduct may face the “sogit” penalty. According to chairman of the State Kaamatan 2024 Main Organising Committee, Datuk Seri Panglima Dr Jeffrey Kitingan, individuals displaying unruly behavior at KDCA during the festivity may be summoned to the Native Court. “Actions such as fighting, coercion and inappropriate ..read more

Kiu expresses his wish to call it a day after having been in the business for over 60 years. – Photo by Peter Boon SIBU (April 26): A local eatery, Chop Hing Huong, famous for its Foochow culinary specialty ‘ding bian hu’, will cease operations towards the end of May. The operator Kiu Chiong Loi, 83, has expressed his wish to call it a day after having been in the business for over 60 years. His shop is tucked away in the alley of Jalan Blacksmith, where there is a mural at the back lane depicting him preparing the special dish, also known as ‘dian bian ngu’ in Foochow. Customers line up to ..read more

Juanda (fourth left) hands over the mock cheque to a representative from the Matu and Daro District Council. SIBU (April 26): Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has given RM728,080 special allocation to Jemoreng to clean rivers in the state constituency, says its assemblyman Datuk Dr Juanda Jaya. “Alhamdulillah, today handed over a check for the special allocation of the YAB (His Honorable) Premier Sarawak for the cleaning of rivers in DUN N.44 Jemoreng amounting to RM728,080. “This is an ongoing initiative from the Sarawak Government and GPS (Gabungan Parti Sarawa ..read more

Lau (third right) and his team seen during their ground inspection for the installation of streetlights in the Bawang Assan area. SIBU (April 26): Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Bawang Assan Community Development Team, together with Sibu Rural District Council (SRDC) engineering unit and Sarawak Energy, conducted an inspection at Bawang Assan area for the installation of new streetlights today. The team leader, councillor Kevin Lau, said the funding for the installation of streetlights project came from SRDC. “Through the community leaders’ feedback and our visits to the areas, we have ..read more