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Free Malaysia Today
3 days ago
- Business
- Free Malaysia Today
Esteel project delayed by licence approvals, says Sabah minister
Sabah industrial development minister Phoong Jin Zhe said the company and its financial capacity were vetted by the Malaysian Investment Development Authority. (Facebook pic) PETALING JAYA : Sabah's industrial development minister, Phoong Jin Zhe, has sought to explain the delay in a RM31 billion steel investment project, saying this was caused by setbacks in securing the relevant approvals and natural gas supply. He said the initial projection to have Esteel Enterprise Sabah Sdn Bhd's factory begin operations in the fourth quarter of this year was based on the assumption that the approvals could be obtained without delay. However, he said, 'some obstructions' surfaced with Putrajaya's implementation of a two-year moratorium on approving manufacturing licences for steel-related industries. Phoong said this was acknowledged by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim when he launched the project, which was first announced in November 2022, at the Sipitang Oil and Gas Industrial Park (Sogip). 'The special approval was only obtained on Jan 24, 2025, which affected the project's original timeframe,' he said in a statement today. Phoong said technical assessments and negotiations with various stakeholders for the supply of natural gas to the factory had also pushed back the project's implementation. He was responding to Warisan's Elopura assemblyman Calvin Chong, who had urged the state government to come clean about the delay in the Esteel investment. Chong said the land lease agreement between Sogip and Esteel, signed in November 2022, stated that the first phase of the project would begin in the fourth quarter of 2023 and was expected to be completed within two years. The former DAP man also questioned the authenticity of the investment, claiming it was hard to find information on Esteel online, and also raised questions on the increased investment amount from RM20 billion to RM31 billion. Phoong maintained that the company and its financial capacity were vetted by the Malaysian Investment Development Authority, as required for the approval of its manufacturing licence. 'The latest amount of RM31 billion is a result of the company's latest review and calculation, which includes the construction of the plant, jetty and other related facilities. 'Value adjustments are common among phased development projects,' he said. The first phase of Esteel's investment in Sabah, estimated to be worth some RM6.4 billion, was officiated by Anwar at the Sabah International Convention Centre on May 30.
Daily Express
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Express
Sipitang crowns singing champs
Published on: Wednesday, May 14, 2025 Published on: Wed, May 14, 2025 By: Jinius Pandakin Text Size: Sugandoi Dazanak winners: Qaisyah (centre), Aghna (right) and Nuradwiyah. SIPITANG: Isniza Kadir was crowned the champion of the Sugandoi Kaamatan singing competition at Sipitang-level, earning her RM1,500 in cash and trophy, last Saturday. Sonia Jequlina Roum was named the first runner-up, taking home RM1,000 and a trophy, while Donovan Andreey Damianus, who also placed third, last year, retained the same position with a RM500 cash prize and trophy. Meanwhile, Qaisyah Khairunnisa Syahlil, the 2024 runner-up, emerged as the champion of the Sugandoi Dazanak Sipitang 2025 competition, held at the Sipitang Multipurpose Hall. Qaisyah received RM800 in cash and a trophy. Second place went to Aghna, who received RM500 and a trophy, while Nuradwiyah Syafiqqa came in third and received RM300 and a trophy. The competition featured eight participants for Sugandoi and three for Sugandoi Dazanak. Isniza Kadir and Qaisyah Khairunnisa Syahlil will represent Sipitang at the State-level Sugandoi Kaamatan. Raimey Abdul Rahman, representing the Sipitang District Officer and Chairperson of the Sipitang District Kaamatan Celebration, Abdul Karim AM Zahari, and KDCA Sipitang Chairperson, Francis Japulis, presented the prizes to the winners. * 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
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Express
Buvazoi Tavantang: Cherlos to represent Sipitang
Published on: Tuesday, May 13, 2025 Published on: Tue, May 13, 2025 By: Jinius Pandakin Text Size: Cherlos (centre) with Naigel (right) and Sebastian. SIPITANG: Cherlos Lusar emerged champion of the Sipitang Buvazoi Tavantang Kaamatan (BTK) 2025 competition, defeating five other contestants at the event held in the Multipurpose Hall here on Saturday. Cherlos brought home a cash prize of RM1, 500, the traditional sigah headdress, a sash, certificate and other prizes. First runner-up Naigel Uno received RM1, 000, while second runner-up Sebastian Suipin was awarded RM800, both also receiving sashes, certificates and additional prizes. Naigel Uno was named Best Catwalk, while Sebastian Suipin won Best Talent. The Audience Choice award went to Neftaly Padan. As champion, Cherlos will represent Sipitang at the State-level competition. Prizes were presented by Raimey Abdul Rahman, representing Sipitang District Officer and Celebration Committee Chairman Abdul Karim AM Zahari, alongside Sipitang KDCA Chairman Francis Japulis. The ceremony concluded with last year's champion, Jeffry Jumenik, symbolically passing the sigah victory headdress to Cherlos. * 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
08-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Express
Angkatan Pertahanan Awam Sipitang crowned champs
Published on: Thursday, May 08, 2025 Published on: Thu, May 08, 2025 By: Jinius Pandakin Text Size: The APM Sipitang team. SIPITANG: The Angkatan Pertahanan Awam (APM) Sipitang team emerged as champions in the Five-Corner 9-a-side Friendly Football League held at the Mesapol field on Sunday. The Masjid Jamek Pekan Mesapol team secured second place, followed by the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) Sipitang in third. Sipitang Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) and the Petronas Auxiliary Police (PB Samur) took fourth and fifth places respectively. The league-format tournament was organised by the Petronas Auxiliary Police (PB Samur) and featured teams from APM Sipitang, PDRM Sipitang, Bomba Sipitang, PB Samur, and Masjid Jamek Pekan Mesapol. The event aimed to strengthen camaraderie and promote recreational activity through sports. Former Sipitang Education Department player, Manan HK, who was present at the event, suggested that inter-departmental football tournaments be revived in Sipitang, reminiscent of the active sports scene during the 1980s and 1990s, to further energise the local sports community. * 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
