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Malaysiakini
3 days ago
- Politics
- Malaysiakini
Activist: Celebrating Musa a waste when Sabahans in dire straits
An activist from a Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) student group urged for governor Musa Aman's birthday celebration to be cancelled. Aliff Danial said public funds should be channelled towards solving problems in the state. He condemned the GRS-led state government for spending...
Malay Mail
4 days ago
- General
- Malay Mail
‘No pass for you': Fahmi Reza says Sabah denied him entry, deported back to KL
PETALING JAYA, May 29 — Graphic artist and activist Fahmi Reza was allegedly denied entry into Sabah after arriving at Kota Kinabalu International Airport earlier today and sent back to Kuala Lumpur. Fahmi — known for his satirical artworks that often criticise political figures — shared a notice that appeared to be issued by the Sabah Immigration Department on his Instagram page. The notice stated that the refusal was made under Section 65(1)(a) of the Immigration Act 1959/63, which allows Sabah's authorities to bar entry at their discretion. Dated today and addressed to him by name, it stated: 'The State Authority has directed that no pass be issued to you to enter the State of Sabah.' The notice carried a timestamp of 11.30am. Earlier this year, Fahmi was investigated under three laws, including the Sedition Act, following the release of an illustration that labelled newly appointed Sabah governor Tun Musa Aman as the state's 'number one corruptor'. The probe is being conducted under Section 4(1) of the Sedition Act, Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act (CMA), and Section 504 of the Penal Code. The Native Court of Keningau also said it would issue a summons against Fahmi for publishing a caricature allegedly insulting Musa, who was appointed Sabah governor at the end of last year. The caricature, which has been widely circulated on social media and painted on several public buildings in Kota Kinabalu, is regarded by the Native Court as a serious affront to Musa and the people of Sabah, particularly the Kadazan Dusun Murut (KDM) community.
Malaysiakini
4 days ago
- Politics
- Malaysiakini
Activist: Celebrating Musa a waste when Sabahans in dire straits
An activist from a Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) student group urged for governor Musa Aman's birthday celebration to be cancelled. Aliff Danial said public funds should be channelled towards solving problems in the state. He condemned the GRS-led state government for spending...
The Star
14-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
Sabah to boost income with Sales Tax law update, says state AG
Sabah Attorney-General Datuk Brenndon Keith Soh (right) chats with Sabah's Tuan Yang DiPertua Negeri Tun Musa Aman during a courtesy call at the Istana Seri Kinabalu on Wednesday (May 14). KOTA KINABALU: Amendments to the Sabah State Sales Tax Enactment 1998 are expected to strengthen the implementation and collection of the state's sales tax. State Attorney-General Datuk Brenndon Keith Soh said the current law brings in nearly half of Sabah's yearly income, and the changes would boost the collection. 'This is an important step to give Sabah more control over its own development, in line with the rights we have under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63),' he said after meeting with Yang DiPertua Negeri Tun Musa Aman at Istana Seri Kinabalu on Wednesday (May 14). He said his department is also working on a new law to improve how Native Courts are run and another law to protect Sabah's carbon rights as part of climate change efforts. During the meeting, they also discussed the need to update and align state laws related to land, the environment, and governance to support sustainable development. Soh also shared the achievements of his department, including drafting state laws, advising government agencies, and ensuring all government policies follow the law. 'As legal advisers to the state, we are committed to making sure every decision made respects the law and benefits the people of Sabah,' he said. Several senior officers from the Attorney-General's Chambers also attended the meeting.
Daily Express
14-05-2025
- Daily Express
State Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister pays courtesy call on TYT, extends invitation to 30th Regatta Lepa 2025
Published on: Wednesday, May 14, 2025 Published on: Wed, May 14, 2025 Text Size: Kota Kinabalu: State Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Seri Christina Liew paying a courtesy call on Head of State Tun Musa Aman at the Istana Seri Kinabalu on Tuesday to officially invite him to attend the 30th Regatta Lepa 2025 in Semporna. Liew, who is also Chairman of the Main Organising Committee, said the annual water festival will begin on June 14, culminating in a procession of decorated 'lepa' boats on June 29. Highlights include the 'Ratu Lepa 2025' Competition and Traditional Lepa Competition. "This year's Regatta Lepa promises a more vibrant cultural experience with the presence of both local and international tourists,' she said. She encouraged the public not to miss the opportunity to witness the unique cultural heritage of the Bajau community, which is a source of pride for Semporna. * 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
