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Daily Express
25-07-2025
- Politics
- Daily Express
Bangkit Sabahan 2.0 rally rescheduled for smoother coordination
Published on: Friday, July 25, 2025 Published on: Fri, Jul 25, 2025 Text Size: Kota Kinabalu: The Bangkit Sabahan 2.0 rally, originally scheduled for Saturday (July 26) at Padang Merdeka here has been postponed to a later date. According to G57 chairman cum Gerakan Bangkit Sabahan advisor Datuk Zulkarnain Mahdar ( pic ), the decision was made due to technical and logistical considerations, allowing for further coordination with NGOs, activists, and security agencies. A new date is expected to be announced in early August following final discussions with all relevant stakeholders. The rally is intended as a show of solidarity with Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor and the GRS-PH government in their ongoing efforts to uphold Sabah's rights and political stability. Over 100 associations and NGO coalitions had pledged support for the gathering, with estimated participation exceeding 10,000 people. * 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
25-07-2025
- Politics
- Borneo Post
Bangkit Sabahan 2.0 rally postponed due to technical and logistical issues
Zulkarnain KOTA KINABALU (July 25): The Bangkit Sabahan 2.0 rally, initially scheduled for tomorrow at Padang Merdeka, has been postponed to a later date due to technical and logistical reasons. Gerakan Kuasa Rakyat Malaysia (G57) chairman Datuk Zulkarnain Mahdar said the decision was made to allow more time for coordination with fellow activists, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), and security agencies to ensure the smooth running and safety of the event. 'The new date for the rally will be announced in early August 2025,' he said in a statement yesterday. Zulkarnain added that the rally is intended as a show of unity and support from the people of Sabah for the leadership of Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor and the Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS)–Pakatan Harapan (PH) government. More than 100 associations and NGOs across Sabah have expressed their commitment to participate, with the organisers expecting a turnout of over 10,000 people.
Daily Express
24-06-2025
- Politics
- Daily Express
G57 urges UMS to expel protesters, VC to resign
Published on: Tuesday, June 24, 2025 Published on: Tue, Jun 24, 2025 Text Size: KOTA KINABALU: Gerakan Kuasa Rakyat Malaysia (G57) demands Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) expel the students involved in the Gempur Rasuah 2.0 protest and called for the Vice-Chancellor's resignation over the burning of the Prime Minister's portrait and city traffic chaos. In a statement today, its Chairman, Datuk Zulkarnain Mahdar criticised UMS for delayed action and accused Warisan of backing the protest. Despite the PM's plea for leniency, he insists the law must be upheld. * Read full report in tomorrow's print paper or log in or sign up for e-paper and premium online news access. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Daily Express
23-05-2025
- Politics
- Daily Express
UMS student, cybertrooper being sued RM1.5 million
Published on: Friday, May 23, 2025 Published on: Fri, May 23, 2025 Text Size: Zulkarnain said the RM1.5 million claim should serve as a deterrent against slander, bullying and public shaming, even in cases of differing political views. Kota Kinabalu: Gerakan Kuasa Rakyat Malaysia Chairman Datuk Zulkarnain Mahdar is suing two individuals for defamation, seeking RM1.5 million in damages and a public apology. The target is a student activist linked to a demonstration at Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) and another described as a cybertrooper affiliated with PAS and Parti Warisan. The letters were sent via registered post on Thursday and would be delivered in person by Zulkarnain's legal team, led by lawyer Boestamam of Tetuan Boestamam Ahmad & Co. Notices will also be published through news portals. The suit against the student stems from a Facebook post where he allegedly referred to Zulkarnain as 'a foolish old man choosing chaos.' The other individual is accused of posting defamatory remarks on Facebook, TikTok and YouTube, calling Zulkarnain 'a devil, foolish and stupid old man'. Zulkarnain said the RM1.5 million claim should serve as a deterrent against slander, bullying and public shaming, even in cases of differing political views. Advertisement 'This legal action is a necessary step to uphold dignity and prevent malicious attacks against individuals, regardless of their political stance,' he said. * 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
The Star
18-05-2025
- Politics
- The Star
Students gear up for ‘Gempur Rasuah Sabah 2.0' rally amid political tensions
KOTA KINABALU: Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) student group Suara Mahasiswa is planning to stage a second anti-corruption rally titled 'Gempur Rasuah Sabah 2.0' next month. Its president Muhamad Fadhil Muhamad Kasim said the rally aims to uphold integrity and demand accountability from state leaders and institutions. 'We are launching this second rally following unresolved corruption scandals involving Sabah state assemblymen, persistent infrastructure failures such as water, electricity and road issues, and recent integrity crises surrounding high-level appointments,' he said in a live video on Saturday (May 17). He said the event is scheduled to take place on June 21 and 22 here, with the specific location to be announced five days before the assembly after police are notified, in accordance with the Peaceful Assembly Act. 'The last time we held a rally, a carnival was also held near our location. Students are constantly told to use the 'proper channels' and remain polite, but our concerns, from the prolonged water crisis at UMS to rising tuition fees, are left unaddressed. This time, the student group is making four key demands, the first was for UMS to take the Sabah Water Department to court over its alleged failures, secondly for full separation of powers in the appointment of the Malaysia Anti Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner, thirdly for tougher anti-corruption laws, and the last is to oppose the reappointment of the state Governor. In response to the planned gathering, Gagasan Rakyat information chief Datuk Zulkarnain Mahdar urged the students to refrain from being manipulated by political actors and warned that the rally could cause public unrest. 'Street protests are not the way to resolve issues, especially in the lead-up to the state elections. 'We advise students not to become tools for those with hidden political agendas,' he said. Zulkarnain also defended the government's handling of infrastructure and economic challenges, stating that efforts are ongoing to address the people's concerns. 'If students are sincere, they should engage constructively with the government, not create provocations that could disrupt peace,' he said, adding that such actions could backfire and harm the credibility of UMS and its student body.
