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Daily Express
14 hours ago
- Politics
- Daily Express
Sabah leads with new carbon governance law
Published on: Thursday, July 24, 2025 Published on: Thu, Jul 24, 2025 Text Size: Nizam visits one of the exhibition booths at the programme. - Pic by CMD SEMPORNA: Sabah has taken the lead nationally in environmental governance with the passing of the Climate Change and Carbon Governance Enactment 2025, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor. He said the law will protect native rights through the Prior Informed Consent (PIC) process and support community involvement in climate action. Hajiji, in a speech delivered by Assistant MInister to the Chief Minister Datuk Nizam Abu Bakar Titingan at the World Biodiversity Day celebration here, said the theme "Harmony with Nature and Sustainable Development" reflects the State's commitment to balancing development and conservation. Sabah is also pioneering the Blue Economy under its SMJ development agenda, including exploring renewable energy through Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion in Tawau and a Seaweed Mapping Project with UMS and Yayasan Petronas. The Chief Minister urged all parties to work together in protecting biodiversity and pledged continued support for green-focused development that benefits both people and nature. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * 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
Hans India
15 hours ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Maps to be finalised soon for 5 villages: Ponguleti
Hyderabad: The pilot survey of 413 villages in the state, which have not had a map for decades, has been successfully completed in five villages, and the finalization of the map map in those five villages as per the Survey Boundaries Act will be done as soon as possible, informed Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy. On Wednesday, the Minister reviewed the survey in the Secretariat and said that since the Nizam's time, 413 villages have not had maps and the previous government has abandoned these villages in the last ten years. With the aim of finding a solution to this, the Congress government has conducted a pilot survey. It was done using latest technology in the villages of Salar Nagar in Gandid mandal of Mahabubnagar district, Kommanapalli (Kothadi) in Bheerpur mandal of Jagtial district, Mulugumada in Yerrupalem mandal of Khammam district, Nuguru in Venkatapuram mandal of Mulugu district, and Shahid Nagar in Vatpalli mandal of Sangareddy district. It was stated that it was decided to issue notices to the land owners as per the rules, hold village councils and take into account the objections of the owners and finalize the survey boundaries for each person's land.
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Daily Express
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Express
Sabah to boost creative sector as new economic driver
Published on: Wednesday, July 23, 2025 Published on: Wed, Jul 23, 2025 Text Size: Nizam and Fahmi with the fund recipients and others. - Pic by CMD KOTA KINABALU: The State Government is committed to strengthening Sabah's creative industry as a new economic driver and a platform to share Borneo's cultural narratives nationally and abroad. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor said the Sabah Maju Jaya (SMJ) development plan focuses on building a digital and knowledge-based economy, including creative content. He noted that efforts are underway to upgrade creative facilities and support training centres and content incubators in Keningau, Sandakan, and here in collaboration with federal agencies such as the National Film Development Corporation (Finas). Speaking at the Creative Content Fund (DKK) acceptance letter handover ceremony on Tuesday, Hajiji said the fund plays a vital role in helping local creators produce Sabah-identity content that highlights folklore, history, and indigenous languages. His speech was delivered by Assistant Minister to the Chief Minister, Datuk Nizam Abu Bakar Titingan, here. Hajiji said the DKK provides opportunities for Sabahans to tell their stories through films, documentaries, and television programmes, making use of the state's rich cultural diversity and natural beauty. He also praised young Sabahan talents for gaining recognition through platforms such as the Sabah Film Lab, Mini Film Fest, and Kota Kinabalu International Film Festival, and encouraged more youth, especially from rural areas, to explore creative storytelling. Also present was Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * 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
2 days ago
- Business
- Daily Express
Work on Tenom dam going smoothly
Published on: Wednesday, July 23, 2025 Published on: Wed, Jul 23, 2025 Text Size: 'I have been assured there is no cause for worry and everything is progressing smoothly,' said Nizam. Kota Kinabalu: The 187.5-megawatt (MW) Ulu Padas Hydroelectric Project (UPHEP) in Tenom is proceeding smoothly and barring any unforeseen circumstances, it will be completed as scheduled. The detailed design for the UPHEP is nearing completion and several issues, especially relating to concerns initially raised by some 40 families living near the area, had already been resolved. Assistant Minister to the Chief Minister Datuk Nizam Abu Bakar Titingan said he has been informed by a reliable source that officials from the company handling the project had on a number of occasions met with the families to allay their fears about the construction of the dam. The villagers are satisfied and there had been no further objections. 'I have been assured there is no cause for worry . . . and everything is progressing smoothly,' said Nizam. Work on the 125-metre high Roller Compact Concrete dam with a reservoir capacity of 25 million litres of water, is expected to begin later this year. The dam is located 9.3km away from the powerhouse where three 60MW Francis Type turbines will generate 187MW of electricity daily. Early this year, Tan Sri TC Goh had praised the State Government for coming up with long-term solutions to the existing water and electricity issues. Goh, who is a member of the Sabah Economic Advisory Council (SEAC), especially cited the UPHEP in Tenom as the answer to the long- standing problem the current GRS-PH Plus government inherited after coming to power in 2020. In fact, a number of initiatives, he said, had already been implemented earlier to address supply disruptions before the UPHEP commences production. The UPHEP is scheduled for completion in December 2030. Goh, who also heads the Federation of Chinese Associations Malaysia (Huazong) and the Federation of Chinese Associations Sabah (FCAS), said he is confident the UPHEP will proceed smoothly given the reputation and experience of the companies handling it. Meanwhile, Parti Gagasan Rakyat Sabah (Gagasan Rakyat) Tandek Chief Datuk Dr Janathan Kandok was quoted as saying the UPHEP spoke volumes of the genuine commitment to ensure long-term water and electricity availability. 'This project is not something the State Government promises in view of the upcoming state election. And it is not something you heard from the grapevine. 'It was already launched two years ago, reflecting the farsightedness of the Government in tackling issues faced by the people,' Dr Janathan said. Gamuda Berhad is the total development contractor (TDC) for the power project in partnership with Conlay Construction Sdn Bhd (Conlay). The UPHEP, when completed, is expected to generate an average of 1,052GWh of clean energy yearly - hence, increasing Sabah's current dependable capacity by some 15 per cent. It will also double the renewable energy (RE) mix, supporting Sabah's goal of achieving approximately 35pc RE share in its generation mix by 2035. The scope of work will include design, construction, testing and commissioning of the hydroelectric plant involving a roller-compacted concrete dam, a main and secondary powerhouse, water conveyance system, project access and other permanent facilities such as a 275kV switchyard, 33kV sub-transmission line and workshop, among others. At the launch of the project in 2023, Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor had expressed confidence that it would also resolve Sabah's water supply issue in the longer term. The dam is able to release up to 6,000 million litres of water daily. Kota Kinabalu residents only need to use about 500 to 600 million litres of water per day. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * 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
Borneo Post
2 days ago
- Business
- Borneo Post
Fund to strengthen Sabah creative industry
Fahmi (centre) and Nizam (sixth from right) with the recipients of the Creative Content Fund. KOTA KINABALU (July 22): Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil handed over the letters of acceptance for the Creative Content Fund in Kota Kinabalu on Tuesday. The ceremony, which was also witnessed by the Assistant Minister to the Chief Minister, Datuk Nizam Abu Bakar Titingan, symbolises the commitment of the MADANI Government through the Communications Ministry and the National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (FINAS) in supporting the development of the local creative content industry, particularly in Borneo. A total of six production companies from Sabah received offer letters under the Programme Fund, amounting to RM1.15 million, specifically for the production of high-quality super-telefilms in the national language or local ethnic languages. They are D Smart Borneoans Production Sdn Bhd, Empayar Biru (M) Sdn Bhd, Nautica Production Sdn Bhd, Dreamer Visual Sdn Bhd, Del Teraju Sdn Bhd, ONTV Production Sdn Bhd and Telan Bulan Sdn Bhd. This programme aims to enhance local broadcast content and drive strategic collaborations between industry players and broadcasters such as Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM) and private media outlets. The event also saw the awarding of a Post-Production Fund worth nearly RM240,000 to a Sabah-based production company, aimed at strengthening technical aspects of post-filming such as visual effects, colour grading, and Dolby Atmos. The handover of these letters of acceptance demonstrates the MADANI Government's determination, through the Communications Ministry, to support artists and creators across the nation in line with the aspiration to position Malaysia as a regional hub for creative content. Also present were the Secretary-General of the Communications Ministry, Datuk Mohamad Fauzi bin Md Isa; FINAS Chairman Dato' Hans Isaac; FINAS Chief Executive Officer Dato' Azmir Saifuddin Mutalib; and Chief Executive Officer Datuk Izelan Basar.
