http://insightsabah.gov.my/ Article Feeds http://insightsabah.gov.my/img/logo.gif http://insightsabah.gov.my/ 50 33 en-us http://insightsabah.gov.my/article/read/3718 The new Minister of Energy, Green Technology and Water Datuk Seri Dr Maximus Johnity Ongkili said his Ministry will continue to improve the power supply situation in Sabah. He said this to reporters after attending a briefing on the development of Sabah's electricity supply at Wisma SESB (Sabah Electricity Sdn Bhd) on May 22nd, recently. Focus will be given to reducing power outage occurrences, that is, to reduce the System Average Interruption Index known as SAIDI, revealed the Minister. Sat, 25 May 2013 10:30:00 +0800 http://insightsabah.gov.my/article/read/3718 http://insightsabah.gov.my/article/read/3717 Teachers are educators that play a crucial role in moulding students. Their efforts make a huge impact in the students' lives, including their character formation and social well-being. Fri, 24 May 2013 13:30:00 +0800 http://insightsabah.gov.my/article/read/3717 http://insightsabah.gov.my/article/read/3719 Sabahans once again showed themselves capable of holding their own against international competitors when five students from Sabah scored a first class pass in the February 2013 City and Guilds United Kingdom International English for Speakers of Other Languages (IESOL) Examination. Sat, 25 May 2013 10:45:00 +0800 http://insightsabah.gov.my/article/read/3719 http://insightsabah.gov.my/article/read/3715 Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Musa Aman urged educators in Sabah to strive towards a world-class education system that is in line with the Malaysian Education Development Plan 2013 – 2025 (PPPM). Thu, 23 May 2013 22:45:00 +0800 http://insightsabah.gov.my/article/read/3715 http://insightsabah.gov.my/article/read/3714 Assistant Minister to the Minister of Resource Development and Information Technology, Datuk Hamisa Samat suggested that University Malaysia Sabah (UMS) should establish a diploma course in creative writing to produce more competent writers in the State. According to Hamisa, this can be done with the cooperation of Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP). She said that good writers could make a crucial contribution to the progress and development of this country, particularly Sabah. "Sabah is very fortunate to be endowed with a wealth of flora and fauna, islands, rivers and mountains as well as a rich diversity of cultures. All these should be promoted through literature from the perspectives of Sabah's own writers," she said at the launching of 2013 General Books Competition on History Category in Promenade Hotel, Tawau, yesterday. Thu, 23 May 2013 17:30:00 +0800 http://insightsabah.gov.my/article/read/3714 http://insightsabah.gov.my/article/read/3716 Sabah's Minister of Tourism, Culture and Environment Datuk Masidi Manjun announced the state government's Malaysia Day celebrations plan for 2013, yesterday. "Some of us may not realize that 50 years have passed since Sabah first gained its independence," said the Minister while addressing over a thousand educators that came from across the state at the Educator's Solidarity and Appreciation Dinner yesterday. Thu, 23 May 2013 23:00:00 +0800 http://insightsabah.gov.my/article/read/3716 http://insightsabah.gov.my/article/read/3713 A family as a unit of society must be imbued with good values to uphold the family institution which plays a crucial role in shaping the moral character of society. State Community Development and Consumer Affairs Minister Datuk Jainab Ahmad Ayid expounded these thoughts yesterday at the closing ceremony of the public service self-improvement seminar at Shangrila, Tanjung Aru. Thu, 23 May 2013 14:00:00 +0800 http://insightsabah.gov.my/article/read/3713 http://insightsabah.gov.my/article/read/3712 Sabah's newly appointed Deputy Chief Minister, Datuk Raymond Tan Shu Kiah, said the state aims to account for 10 per cent of the nation's total investment by the end of 2013. Tan, who has also helmed the state's Ministry of Industrial Development (MID) since 2003, revealed this to the media at a press conference in Kota Kinabalu yesterday. Wed, 22 May 2013 23:00:00 +0800 http://insightsabah.gov.my/article/read/3712 http://insightsabah.gov.my/article/read/3706 Newly appointed Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation Datuk Dr. Ewon Ebin and Minister of Energy, Green Technology and Water Datuk Seri Dr. Maximus Ongkili began their term in their respective Federal Ministries on Monday. This will be Ewon's first stint as a federal minister and can do with some advice from Maximus about life at Putrajaya, and about the working of the latter's former ministry as well. Wed, 22 May 2013 14:15:00 +0800 http://insightsabah.gov.my/article/read/3706 http://insightsabah.gov.my/article/read/3705 Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Musa Aman praised the Sabah Women Entrepreneurs and Professionals Association (SWEPA) as an organization that has helped to empower the women of Sabah. Wed, 22 May 2013 11:15:00 +0800 http://insightsabah.gov.my/article/read/3705 http://insightsabah.gov.my/article/read/3702 The Minister of Urban Wellbeing, Housing and Local Government, Datuk Abdul Rahman Dahlan announced that his ministry would accelerate the development of affordable homes for all Malaysians. "We are committed to ensure national housing projects are completed successfully,"he said. Abdul Rahman, who is also member of parliament for Kota Belud, stressed the need to develop key infrastructure to facilitate urban development. Among others, he said the ministry is also concerned about improving solid waste management nationwide. Tue, 21 May 2013 11:00:00 +0800 http://insightsabah.gov.my/article/read/3702 http://insightsabah.gov.my/article/read/3699 China investors show a strong interest in investment prospects in Malaysia, particularly Sabah, said Datuk Dr. Mohd Yaakub Johari Chief Executive President of Sabah Economic Development and Investment Authority (SEDIA). Tue, 21 May 2013 11:00:00 +0800 http://insightsabah.gov.my/article/read/3699 http://insightsabah.gov.my/article/read/3700 In an effort to ease the parking shortage in the city, Mayor Datuk Abidin Madingkir has unveiled a proposal for a new car-park zone at Jesselton Point adjacent to the SESB substation that will accommodate 180 vehicles. Tue, 21 May 2013 10:00:00 +0800 http://insightsabah.gov.my/article/read/3700 http://insightsabah.gov.my/article/read/3701 Paddy planting is not really a glamorous occupation but Deputy Minister of Works Datuk Rosnah Shirlin hopes some youths in the State would take the challenge to be rice farmers. However, they must first learn to plant rice. Rosnah explained that showing youths the proper way of planting paddy may inspire them to venture into rice cultivation in the future. Tue, 21 May 2013 11:29:00 +0800 http://insightsabah.gov.my/article/read/3701 http://insightsabah.gov.my/article/read/3683 The growth of social media on the internet and smart phones has put unlimited information within reach of everyone in possession of these devices. Sun, 19 May 2013 23:00:00 +0800 http://insightsabah.gov.my/article/read/3683 http://insightsabah.gov.my/article/read/3692 Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Musa Aman called on youths throughout Sabah to support the programs and policies that the government has formulated for the development of the country. Mon, 20 May 2013 09:00:00 +0800 http://insightsabah.gov.my/article/read/3692 http://insightsabah.gov.my/article/read/3689 The Marine Borneo Institute (BMRI) of University Malaysia Sabah (UMS) is conducting a sea-turtle tagging project to mark World Turtle Day 2013, which begins on May 22 to May 24. Mon, 20 May 2013 01:00:00 +0800 http://insightsabah.gov.my/article/read/3689 http://insightsabah.gov.my/article/read/3680 The 25th Sabah Sports Awards crowned karate champion Ricky Leong Tze Wai and weightlifter Frenceay Titus as Sabah's Sportsman and Sportswoman of 2011/2012, on Friday night. Sabah Yang di-Pertua Negeri Tun Juhar Mahiruddin, accompanied by Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Musa Aman, presented the duo their trophies. Sat, 18 May 2013 22:00:00 +0800 http://insightsabah.gov.my/article/read/3680 http://insightsabah.gov.my/article/read/3678 Some of Sabah's finest sportsmen and sportswomen were honoured with the conferment of the Sabah Sports Awards last night. Entering its 25th year, the Sabah Sports Awards represents Sabah's acknowledgment and appreciation of the sportsmen and sportswomen who have done the state proud in sports and athletics. Sat, 18 May 2013 13:30:00 +0800 http://insightsabah.gov.my/article/read/3678 http://insightsabah.gov.my/article/read/3679 Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Joseph Pairin Kitingan, who is also the Huguan Siou or Paramount Leader of the Native KadazanDusun, call upon the people of Sabah to be united. Sat, 18 May 2013 15:45:00 +0800 http://insightsabah.gov.my/article/read/3679