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Borneo Post
13 hours ago
- Politics
- Borneo Post
Students may be invited to 50th Double Six memorial, says minister
Ellron paying his last respects at the Double Six monument. KOTA KINABALU (June 6): Students from schools and universities may be invited to participate in the 50th Double Six memorial ceremony next year, said State Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Ellron Angin. He said the proposal came after discussions with state leaders and the families of the victims of the 1976 tragedy. 'We are also suggesting that a representative from the federal government be invited to the occasion so that we can collectively commemorate the tragedy and reflect on the historical context of Sabah's political past,' he said. Ellron, who is also the Sook assemblyman, made the announcement during a press conference held at the 49th Double Six remembrance ceremony at the memorial site in Sembulan today. He also highlighted the positive response to a poetry competition held in conjunction with the event, which drew 132 participants, reflecting strong public interest and artistic engagement. The Double Six tragedy, which occurred on June 6, 1976, involved the crash of a Sabah Air GAF N-22B Nomad aircraft just three kilometres from the then Kota Kinabalu Airport. The crash claimed the lives of 11 people, including Sabah's fifth Chief Minister Tun Fuad Stephens and six other state ministers. Those who perished were: Tun Fuad Stephens (Chief Minister), Datuk Salleh Sulong (State Finance Minister), Datuk Peter Mojuntin (Local Government and Housing Minister), Datuk Chong Tien Vun (State Works and Communication Minister), Datuk Darius Binion (Assistant Minister to Deputy Chief Minister), Datuk Wahid Peter Andu (Permanent Secretary to the State Finance Ministry), Dr Syed Hussein Wafa (Director of State Economic Planning Unit), Ishak Atan (Private Secretary to the then Federal Finance Minister Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah), Corporal Said Mohammad (bodyguard to Tun Fuad) and Captain Gandhi J. Nathan (pilot).
Daily Express
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Express
Sook team is gong-beating champion
Published on: Wednesday, May 21, 2025 Published on: Wed, May 21, 2025 By: Marutin Ansiung Text Size: The Murut Sook A group. SOOK: The Murut Sook A group, which scored 89 per cent, emerged as the champion of the gong-beating competition held in conjunction with the district-level Kaamatan Festival at the town field, here, recently. The runner-up was Murut Bookan Tulid, who scored 83 per cent, followed by third and fourth places which went to Binuwou Laut and Malima Dusun Liwan, with 82 per cent and 77.5 per cent, respectively. Sook District Officer Caroline Benjamin Jiungan, who officiated the Sook Kaamatan traditional sports event, said the winning group is expected to represent the district at the State-level Kaamatan Festival to be held at Hongkod Koisaan, Penampang. She expressed hope that the winning team would enhance their training and preparation to deliver a strong performance at the State-level. * 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
Malay Mail
07-05-2025
- Climate
- Malay Mail
Sabah floods: 647 remain sheltered in Sook, Beaufort
KOTA KINABALU, May 7 — A total of 647 flood evacuees from 204 families in Sabah are still being sheltered at four relief centres as of this morning. The Sabah Disaster Management Committee Secretariat, in a statement, said 325 people from 103 families are housed at two temporary relief centres in the Sook district — 208 at Dewan Sekolah Kebangsaan Pekan Keningau 2, and 117 at the Dewan Kampung Ansip Tengah. In Beaufort, 287 people from 88 families are being accommodated at the permanent relief centre (PPK) in Selagon, while 35 evacuees from 13 families are being housed at the Dewan Residensi PR1MA Woorford Estate. 'A total of 19 villages are still affected by the floods — nine in Sook and 10 in Beaufort,' read the statement. — Bernama
CBC
12-02-2025
- Entertainment
- CBC
Union Station celebrates Black History Month with public art
Seven Black artists are being highlighted and celebrated through two public exhibitions at Union Station to honour Black History Month. The exhibitions, which officially launch Wednesday, feature "A Transit Through Time," a group exhibition showcasing six artists, co-curated with MakeRoom Inc and Toronto Union Station, as well as "Nothing More, Nothing Less" by artist Jordan Sook, which is a collection of images of butterflies showcased in various mediums. "Art and Black history are synonymous ... it's important to show freedom of expression during this time, when the world can feel grey," Sook said. "Adding that splash of colour and extra life is really important." Sook says the butterflies represent self-expression and the joyfulness of the human spirit. Each piece merges entomology with curiosity, exploring themes of metamorphosis, transformation and evolution. "What I really love about this exhibition is that it's connecting to people in their daily commute, they get to become immersed and part of the art in that way." Sook said. He says he aims to present a fresh perspective on celebrating Black history and emphasize the significance of creating without limitations, encouraging both artists and community members to think without boundaries. The exhibitions are open daily during station operating hours and are located on the ground level in the West Wing and Oak Room. Sook's works also extends to the station's exterior banners along Front Street — a first in the building's history — as well as digital screens and a hoarding wall in the new lower area of the station. Admission is free, and the exhibitions run until August 2025. For more stories about the experiences of Black Canadians — from anti-Black racism to success stories within the Black community — check out Being Black in Canada, a CBC project Black Canadians can be proud of. You can read more stories here.
