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Free Malaysia Today
7 days ago
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- Free Malaysia Today
Warisan vows to have DLP in all Sabah schools if elected to power
Sabah recorded the second-lowest score among Malaysian states in the EF English Proficiency Index. PETALING JAYA : Warisan has pledged to implement the dual language programme (DLP) so that Mathematics and Science are taught in English throughout Sabah if it is elected to form the state government. Kota Kinabalu Warisan secretary Loi Kok Liang said the party would make the DLP a core education policy and implement it comprehensively if it is returned to power. 'In today's globalised world, we cannot let the next generation of Sabahans to be left behind. 'English is not just about personal development. It is a cornerstone of national competitiveness,' Loi said in a statement. He noted that Perak had made visible progress in English proficiency, emerging as the most English-proficient state in the country, according to the 2024 EF English Proficiency Index. The EF English Proficiency Index evaluates the skills of adults in the language in over 100 countries. Perak had the highest score of 585 among Malaysian states, followed by Kedah and Penang, with 583 points each. Sabah recorded the second-lowest score among Malaysian states with 553, while Melaka ranked last with 550. Loi said Sabah must not be content with merely observing others but must act decisively to move forward. The party also intends to regularly monitor the implementation of the DLP programme. It also wants to integrate English use into the workplace in the tourism and services sectors. Loi said for real educational reforms to take place, Sabah must reclaim authority over its education policies. 'Warisan therefore pledges to re-establish the Sabah education ministry, empowering local experts to craft policies that reflect Sabah's unique context and multicultural needs.' The state education ministry was abolished in 2020, when the Gabungan Rakyat Sabah government took over the administration of the state. Since then, education matters in Sabah have been subject to federal jurisdiction. In May 2023, deputy prime minister Fadillah Yusof said granting Sabah and Sarawak administrative authority in education and health was one of the important matters discussed by Putrajaya's Malaysia Agreement 1963 secretariat.
Daily Express
29-04-2025
- Business
- Daily Express
Warisan addresses water disruption in Central Market
Published on: Tuesday, April 29, 2025 Published on: Tue, Apr 29, 2025 Text Size: Loi (sixth, left) and his team. Kota Kinabalu: Warisan Kota Kinabalu Secretary Loi Kok Liang said it had to mobilise a team to supply water to vendors at the Central Market here. He said the market faced four straight days without water. 'The prolonged water disruption has crippled market operations and devastated hawkers' livelihoods, with officials repeatedly blaming equipment failures and contractor issues without providing solutions,' he said. At 5.30am on Sunday, Loi mobilised teams from Warisan Kota Kinabalu and Penampang to deliver 3,000 litres of emergency water via tanker trucks. He said volunteers worked tirelessly, operating pumps and helping stallholders transport heavy water containers. 'What Sabahans need is competence in fixing basic problems,' he said. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Daily Express
26-04-2025
- Business
- Daily Express
Warisan urges log export policy review
Published on: Saturday, April 26, 2025 Published on: Sat, Apr 26, 2025 Text Size: Loi also criticised the current economic model that prioritises raw log exports over local industry development Kota Kinabalu: Warisan Kota Kinabalu secretary Loi Kok Liang has urged the State Government to reassess its raw log export policy, following the interception of a timber shipment at Tawau Port that was confirmed to originate from a legal concession under Yayasan Sabah. Although the shipment was deemed legal by the Sabah Forestry Department, Loi questioned the rationale behind such exports, stating that 'legal does not mean reasonable.' In a statement issued, Loi expressed concern over what he described as a noticeable increase in logging activities across the state this year. He warned that deforestation is contributing to more frequent and severe flooding, with long-term environmental impacts far outweighing any immediate economic gains. 'The destruction of water catchment areas is particularly alarming,' he said. 'Without trees to absorb rainwater, runoff increases, resulting in soil erosion and floods that affect communities.' Loi also criticised the current economic model that prioritises raw log exports over local industry development. He argued that retaining logs for domestic use—such as in furniture manufacturing and woodcraft—could generate significant employment opportunities for Sabahans. 'Thousands of jobs could be created if logs were processed locally instead of being shipped overseas,' he said. Highlighting issues of governance, Loi raised concerns over the lack of transparency in logging concessions, warning that Sabah's forest reserves risk depletion if current practices persist. 'We must stop being slaves to raw material exports,' he said. 'Sabah's forests should serve the people, not be exploited by politically connected business interests.' He called on the State Government to prioritise sustainability and environmental stewardship in its forestry policies. 'Our forests are our future, not commodities to be traded for short-term profit,' Loi said. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
