Despite successive prime ministers and their federal governments, serious attention to Sabah’s Malaysia Agreement entitlement claims on genuine autonomy and 40 per cent of tax receipt revenue remain unfulfilled
KUCHING: The Election Commission (EC) should provide postal voting for Sarawakians and Sabahans in Peninsular Malaysia for the 15th General Election (GE15), says a Sarawak minister.
West Malaysians and Sarawakians who have lived and worked in Sabah for more than 20 years should be granted permanent resident (PR) status without delay, said Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) President Datuk Chin Su Phin.
He said many West Malaysians and Sarawakians have lived in Sabah for decades, some of whom have married Sabahans and have children who were born and raised here.
“These people have contributed significantly to our economy, especially in the construction, agriculture and food and beverage (F&B) sectors
The Election Commission (EC) is studying ways to allow young Sabahans and Sarawakians residing in the peninsula, as well as West Malaysians living in the Bornean states, to cast their ballots wherever they are
The first West Malaysian to celebrate Mount Kinabalu in song hopes his “Oh Kinabalu” will not only reignite Sabahans’ love for the nation’s highest mountain but inspire West Malaysians to visit and discover the State’s gems.
Justin (inset), who goes by the moniker “Jlewis” said his love for the State grew deep after encountering its rich cultures, natural attractions and Sabahans’ way of life the past four years.
Launched last Sunday, “Oh Kinabalu” is in Malay with an upbeat pop rhythm and incorporated with the sound of traditional gongs.
The music video has shots of Mount Kinabalu, Kundasang highlands, Kudat’s Tip of Borneo and Sabah’s islands, as well as ethnic dances.
Justin hoped it would also inspire well-known Malaysian artistes to produce more songs about Sabah.
“I hold a special place in my heart for Borneo, there are a lot of places here to e