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Value of Sabah condos double in 2 yrs

18. March 2010

IN THE past two years there had been greater interest shown by buyers for condominium residential properties in Sabah, especially those having a sea view, resulting in the value of such properties shooting up by almost 100%.

National leaders woo Sabah people

2. March 2010

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TOP leaders of various Malaysian political parties spent a hectic weekend in Sabah in an attempt to win the hearts and minds of the people in this eastern state on Borneo before the Chinese New Year (CNY) celebration came to a close with the feast of Chap Goh Mei on Sunday (Feb. 28).

Study on Federal-State Relations

26. February 2010

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AN informal body, known as Sabah Sarawak Consultative Council (SSCC), has been set up within Malaysia’s opposition party, Parti Keadilan Rakyat (People’s Justice Party) or PKR, to service its Federal-State National Integration Council (FSNIC).

True Meaning of Christmas

23. December 2009

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Happy Christmas! THE light that shines on the true meaning of Christmas is slowly but surely growing dimmer and dimmer. It seems to fade away, heavily clouded by the frills of commercialism and the “thrills” of parties. Sadly, this is the case not only in Malaysia where Christians are in the minority, but appears to be a [...]

Remembering Who Christmas Day Is For!

21. December 2009

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It happens only once a year, We celebrate His birth, But sometimes we lose sight, In our gaiety and mirth, Of just who Christmas day is for.

Bishop Paul Tan: Church in Malaysia Must Stand Up For Its Rights

16. December 2009

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Bishop Paul Tan: Church in Malaysia Must Stand Up For Its Rights

Bishop Paul Tan Chee Ing of Melaka-Johor says the Church in Malaysia must continue to push for the rights of non-Muslims while promoting interreligious dialogue amid growing Islamization in the country.

Banning Use of Word ‘Allah’ Unconstitutional, court told

15. December 2009

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Banning Use of Word ‘Allah’ Unconstitutional, court told

THE Catholic Church finally had its day in open court to defend its right to the use of the word “Allah”, arguing Dec. 14 banning its usage to refer to the Christian God was unconstitutional. Months of legal arguments in the judges’ chambers and frequent disruptions by major Muslim groups had held back the court [...]

Be Truly Serious in Promoting 1Malaysia

12. November 2009

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Up-dated: Nov. 14, 2009 LOOKING at the many twists and turns on the issue related to the use of the word ‘Allah’ for God by non-Muslims in the country for almost a year now, it makes one wonder if the Malaysian government is truly serious about promoting the concept of 1Malaysia mooted by the Prime Minister.

Time to Amend the Federal Constitution

11. November 2009

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EVER since her story was broken in the Borneo Post in Sarawak on Oct 29, the story of Marina Undau has stirred up an undercurrent of outrage in the newspapers, on the Internet, and in countless coffee shops throughout Sarawak. Apparently, Marina was rejected for study in a pre-university matriculation course by the Education Ministry, [...]

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