Borneo

Man Dies Saving Mum, Son From Fire

galeonalison@gmail.com (Gary Adit) — Wed, 22 May 2013 00:24:00 +0000

Kuching: The elder son of former state Forest Department director Datuk Leo Chai died after saving his elderly mother and young son from a fire which broke out at their house early yesterday morning.

M’sia To Achieve Un’s Goal In Maternal Health

galeonalison@gmail.com (New Sabah Times) — Wed, 22 May 2013 00:22:44 +0000

Putrajaya: Malaysia is committed to reducing its maternal mortality rate to 11 per 100,000 live births by 2015 in an effort to achieve the United Nations Millennium Development Goal (MDG) in improving maternal health, Family Health Development Division director Dr Safurah Jaafar said.

Rape Accused Marries His Victim, 13, So Case Put Off

galeonalison@gmail.com (Daily Express) — Wed, 22 May 2013 00:19:04 +0000

Kota Kinabalu: A 40-year-old restaurant manager who was charged with raping a 13-year-old girl is now married to the victim, the Sessions Court here heard Monday.

No Interference From Taib

galeonalison@gmail.com (Borneo Post Online) — Mon, 20 May 2013 23:59:03 +0000

CM leaves it to Najib to address PRS, SPDP grouses over cabinet appointments

Kuching: Chief Minister Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud will not interfere with the Federal cabinet appointments which have evoked unhappiness from Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) and Sarawak Progressive Democratic Party (SPDP).

Tawfiq: No More Red Tape

galeonalison@gmail.com (New Sabah Times) — Mon, 20 May 2013 23:57:57 +0000

Kota Kinabalu: The Ministry of Youth and Sports will eliminate red tape and any other obstacles to reach out directly to youths across the state.

RM80,000 For Families Of Fallen Heroes

galeonalison@gmail.com (Daily Express) — Mon, 20 May 2013 23:56:04 +0000

Kota Kinabalu: PETRONAS on Sunday presented RM80,000 to four families of fallen heroes during Operation Daulat to rid Sulu terrorists in the east coast of Sabah, in March.

Salary And Pension Hike For YBs

galeonalison@gmail.com ( Geryl Ogilvy Ruekeith) — Mon, 20 May 2013 00:13:39 +0000

Kuching: The chief minister, state cabinet members and elected representatives will enjoy higher salary and pension when the Members of Administration and Members of Dewan Undangan Negeri (Remuneration, Pension and Gratuities) Bill, 2013, is passed during this week’s State Legislative Assembly (DUN) sitting.

MUSA: Govt Will Meet Youth’s Aspirations

galeonalison@gmail.com (New Sabah Times) — Mon, 20 May 2013 00:09:42 +0000

Kota Kinabalu: The state government is committed to implementing programmes to meet the aspirations and needs of the youth.

'Delay Caused By Technicality Rather Than On Purpose'

galeonalison@gmail.com (Daily Express) — Mon, 20 May 2013 00:05:58 +0000

Kota Kinabalu: The Ministry of Local Government and Housing set up a Special Committee about two years ago to look into issues such as delays in the issuance of strata titles by its agencies.

Man Fails In Bid To Overturn Death Sentence

brudirect_com@yahoo.com (New Sabah Times) — Sat, 18 May 2013 23:50:00 +0000

Kota Kinabalu: The Court of Appeal has affirmed the death sentence of a man who was convicted for the murder of his niece more than six years ago.