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Borneo Post
3 days ago
- Politics
- Borneo Post
Yang di-Pertua Negeri Sabah, officiates closing of State-level Kaamatan Festival 2025
Hajiji, together with Tun Musa, performing the mongomot ceremony or rice harvesting as a symbolic gesture to mark the closing of the State-Level Kaamatan Festival 2025 at Hongkod Koisaan KDCA, Penampang on Saturday. PENAMPANG (May 31): The Yang di-Pertua Negeri Sabah, Tun Musa Aman, officiated the closing of the State-level Kaamatan Festival 2025 at Hongkod Koisaan KDCA here on Saturday. Tun Musa was accompanied by Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor during the traditional mongomot (rice harvesting) ceremony, which was followed by the symbolic striking of the gong seven times to mark the end of this year's celebration. Also taking part in the mongomot ceremony were KDCA President Tan Sri Joseph Pairin Kitingan; Deputy Chief Minister II Datuk Seri Panglima Dr Joachim Gunsalam; Deputy Chief Minister III Datuk Shahelmey Yahya; Finance Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Masidi Manjun and Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Dato Sri Tiong King Sing. The Chief Minister's wife, Datin Seri Panglima Datuk Hajah Juliah Salag, was also present. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim had earlier officiated the opening of the State-level Kaamatan Festival at the same venue on Friday.
The Sun
4 days ago
- Politics
- The Sun
Preserve cultural values during Kaamatan
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah Governor Tun Musa Aman called on all Sabahans to preserve cultural values during the Pesta Kaamatan celebration. In his Pesta Kaamatan message today, Tun Musa highlighted that festival remains a vital celebration that demonstrates gratitude for bountiful rice harvests, reflecting the agricultural heritage of local communities. 'This festival is still an integral part of our local culture, and the communities here respect and celebrate it. It has contributed to strengthening friendship among the various indigenous and ethnic groups in Sabah and in deepening understanding of the specific differences in cultural practices,' he said. The Governor also praised Sabah's resilience in maintaining its traditional values while embracing diversity. 'We remain a melting pot with our diverse ethnic groups who live in harmony. The unity that we enjoy in Sabah is an example for Malaysia,' he remarked. Tun Musa also expressed pride in Sabah's unique heritage, noting its significance not only for Malaysians but also for the global community.
Borneo Post
4 days ago
- Politics
- Borneo Post
Preserve cultural values during Kaamatan - Tun Musa
KOTA KINABALU (May 30): Sabah Governor Tun Musa Aman called on all Sabahans to preserve cultural values during the Pesta Kaamatan celebration. In his Pesta Kaamatan message on Friday, Tun Musa highlighted that festival remains a vital celebration that demonstrates gratitude for bountiful rice harvests, reflecting the agricultural heritage of local communities. 'This festival is still an integral part of our local culture, and the communities here respect and celebrate it. It has contributed to strengthening friendship among the various indigenous and ethnic groups in Sabah and in deepening understanding of the specific differences in cultural practices,' he said. The Governor also praised Sabah's resilience in maintaining its traditional values while embracing diversity. 'We remain a melting pot with our diverse ethnic groups who live in harmony. The unity that we enjoy in Sabah is an example for Malaysia,' he remarked. Tun Musa also expressed pride in Sabah's unique heritage, noting its significance not only for Malaysians but also for the global community.
Borneo Post
5 days ago
- Business
- Borneo Post
IEM Sabah invites TYT to 50th Anniversary Jubilee Celebration
Ir. Ts. Mohd Yaakob Hj Jaafar (second right) presenting a souvenir to Tun Musa. At right is Ir. Ts. Tan KJ and at left is Ir Nicholas Lim.-Information Department photo KOTA KINABALU (May 29): The Institution of Engineers Malaysia (IEM) Sabah Branch paid a courtesy call to Yang di-Pertua Negeri of Sabah, Tun Datuk Seri Panglima (Dr) Musa Haji Aman, at the Istana Negeri today. The delegation was led by Ir. Ts. Mohd Yaakob Hj Jaafar, chairman of IEM Sabah Branch, accompanied by Ir. Ts. Tan KJ, JP (Vice Chairman I), Ir. Yap Kok Wai, Paul (Vice Chairman II), Datuk Ir. Willy Chin Tet Fu (immediate past Chairman), Ir. Ts. Nicholas Lim (Committee Member & Organising Chair of IEM Sabah 50th Anniversary Dinner), Ir. Ts. Jamilah Tukang (Committee Member), Albert Chai Jiin Tsong (Vice Chairman II, Young Engineers Section – YES) and Nor Shakinah Awg Raiman (Chairlady, Women Engineers Section – WE) The main objective of the visit was to brief Tun Musa on the history and progress of IEM Sabah over the past five decades, as well as to formally invite him to grace the upcoming IEM Sabah 50th Anniversary Jubilee Celebration as the guest of honour. The Golden Jubilee dinner will be hosted at the Magellan Sutera Resort, Kota Kinabalu on June 14. This dinner will bring together engineering professionals, government officials and key stakeholders to celebrate the branch's legacy of excellence and service. During the visit, the delegation also expressed their sincere appreciation to Tun Musa for his past contributions to the engineering fraternity in Sabah. Notably, they acknowledged the RM500,000 government grant approved during his tenure as Chief Minister of Sabah, which played a pivotal role in the establishment of the IEM Sabah Training Centre at Kota Kinabalu Industrial Park (KKIP). This centre has since served as a crucial hub for continuing professional development, upskilling and technical training for engineers throughout the state. In his response, the Head of State commended IEM Sabah for its enduring commitment to professional development and infrastructure advancement and congratulated the branch on its upcoming 50th anniversary milestone. He also expressed his gratitude for the recognition and welcomed the invitation to attend the jubilee celebration. The courtesy call concluded with a commemorative group photo and presentation of a token of appreciation to the Governor.
Borneo Post
20-05-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
Govt targets two million trade union members by end of 2025
Tun Musa (second from left) presenting PHEKS aid to the Sabah Electricity Sdn Bhd Workers' Union. – Information Department photo KOTA KINABALU (May 20): The government, through the Ministry of Human Resources (KESUMA), aims to reach two million trade union members nationwide by the end of this year. Human Resources Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong stated that the amendments to the Trade Unions Act 1959, which came into force in September last year, now allow trade unions to be established with a minimum of seven members, opening more opportunities for workers to actively participate in union movements. 'As of December 31, 2024, 1.03 million workers have joined trade unions. With the enhanced Trade Union Affairs Program (PHEKS) implemented this year, we are confident that the target of two million members by the end of 2025 can be achieved,' he said in a speech read by his representative, Dr Kelvin Yii Lee Wuen, at the 2025 PHEKS aid handover ceremony on Monday. At the event, Sabah Governor Tun Musa Aman presented 20 PHEKS grants to trade unions in Sabah for clusters including research, academic writing, training and education, as well as computer equipment procurement. Additionally, Tun Musa received a research book titled 'Trade Union Awareness and Workers' Perception of the Effectiveness of Trade Unions in Sabah and Labuan Federal Territory' from the National Petroleum Staff Union (KAPENAS) Labuan, a product of the 2024 PHEKS grant for trade union movement research. Steven added that for 2025, the government has allocated RM10 million for PHEKS implementation — the highest amount in the program's history. 'Of this, RM7.15 million involves 551 approved applications, including 48 from Sabah Zone worth RM500,500. The remaining RM2.85 million will be used for corporate social responsibility (CSR) and outreach programs to raise awareness about the benefits of trade unions, especially among young workers.' He emphasized that efficient union administration requires good governance in management and finances. 'For this purpose, grants under the Computer Equipment Procurement Cluster cover 180 approvals worth RM831,107, while the Trade Union Digital Records Cluster includes 22 approvals valued at RM384,599.84. These initiatives help union officials maintain digital records and streamline new membership applications.' Due to the encouraging response to training programs, KESUMA has also increased the funding ceiling for the Training and Education Cluster from RM20,000 to RM30,000 per application to nurture more competent and competitive future union leaders. Currently, there are 762 registered trade unions nationwide, with 500 in the private sector involving 411,520 members. Only 240 unions have collective agreements covering 67,644 workers. Also present were Sabah Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation Datuk Dr Mohd Arifin Mohd Arif, Sabah Minister of Industrial Development and Entrepreneurship Datuk Phoong Jin Zhe, JHEKS Director-General Mohamad Asri Abdul Wahab and JHEKS Sabah Director Noraini Ithnin.
