KUDOS to the unity government for showing its commitment to resolving issues surrounding the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) through new initiatives under the 12th Malaysia Plan.
Momentous year
THIS year is a momentous year for Sabah as we are celebrating its ‘official’ birthday for the first time after 60 years. I remember the disappointment of many Sabahans when Malaysia was not inaugurated as scheduled on Aug 31, 1963 but nevertheless proceeded to declare a self-government on the same day. For many this was equivalent to independence.
The life of a president in Singapore is not easy. Apart from authorising investigations and vetoing appointments of key public office holders, they have to safeguard Singapore's past reserves and are empowered to veto the budgets of the Government and Fifth Schedule companies. So, what happens after their time as head of state? Do they have a happy retirement or.