SABAH Top Stories

Kuwaiti social media celebrity slammed for anti-Filipino domestic remarks2018-07-20
The Manila Times: A SOCIAL media celebrity in Kuwait is under fire for comments against Filipina domestic helpers in the Gulf state. The video, which was uploaded on Facebook by Turkey’s English-language channel TRTWorld on Friday, has over 520,000 views. Sondos Alqattan, who...
AirAsia A330 order helps Airbus survive death match with Boeing2018-07-20
The Jakarta Post: Airbus SE managed to stave off a devastating blow to its struggling A330neo widebody program from chief rival Boeing Co., securing a commitment for 34 more planes from the aircraft’s biggest customer, AirAsia Group Bhd. While the $10 billion order from...
So what Clare Rewcastle Brown said about Taib Mahmud were all lies after all2018-07-20
Malaysia Today: Sarawak governor Abdul Taib Mahmud had been cleared of any wrongdoing by the Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC) since 2013, said Minister...
A ‘water journey’ shows just how much plastic is in our water sources2018-07-20
The Star: When we look at our rivers today, what do we see? Usually, it’s all types of plastic floating about. In today’s world, this oh-so-convenient material is increasingly found in products that we use in every aspect of our lives. Unfortunately, when we dispose of...
FINA inaugurates Lausanne headquarters on 110th anniversary [VIDEO]2018-07-19
Public Technologies: FINACommunicationDepartment FINA, the AquaticFamily and the Olympic Family celebrated a 110 years of history in Lausanne (SUI) today and simultaneously inaugurated the new FINA Headquarters in the centre of the Olympic capital on July 19, 2018. Around300...
Governor appoints Citlaly Ramirez as WWU's new student trustee2018-07-19
Public Technologies: Citlaly Ramirez has been appointed by Gov. Jay Inslee to serve a one-year term as the student trustee at Western Washington University. 'Citlaly Ramirez is an outstanding student leader who will bring a valuable perspective to the WWUBoard of Trustees,'...
Health D-G: No reported deaths from HFMD or EV71 infection2018-07-19
The Star: PETALING JAYA: With the exception of Sabah and Sarawak, most states have shown an increase in hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) cases in 2018 compared to the same period in 2017. ......
PR 54 - Happy Birthday FINA!2018-07-19
Public Technologies: FINACommunicationsDepartment The FINA Family gathered today in Lausanne (SUI) for the celebration of FINA's 110th anniversary and the official inauguration of the new FINA Headquarters. Many IOC members and other distinguished sport dignitaries were also...
Emir of Kuwait Receives Saudi Foreign Minister2018-07-19
MENA FN: (MENAFN - Saudi Press Agency) Kuwait, Dhu-AlQa'dah 05, 1439, July 18, 2018, SPA -- Emir of the State of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received here today Minister... ......
RM400mil lawsuit against Musa Aman withdrawn2018-07-19
The Star: KOTA KINABALU: An RM400mil lawsuit filed against Tan SriMusa Aman was withdrawn Thursday by Zulkifli Kassim, a Kota Belud resident who claimed that the money was taken during the time Musa was Yayasan Sabah chairman. ......
"Authoritarian Gold Bugs" Strike Again! Venezuela & Turkey Cooperate2018-07-19
Penny for your thoughts: Authoritarian Gold bugs is a reference to this previous post: Russia, Turkey and Other “Authoritarian Gold Bugs” As reported for years at this blog. The US has been targeting Turkey. Turkish leadership knows this and has taken a number of measures to protect...
AirAsia: Let us go back to KK's Terminal Two, it's a win-win2018-07-19
The Star: KOTA KINABALU: AirAsia wants to move back to Kota Kinabalu International Airport's Terminal Two after being forced out three years ago, arguing that this would not only spur tourism but open Sabah to more international destinations. ......
Master dealer appointed for Sabah and Sarawak2018-07-19
The Star: KUCHING: Pansar Bhd has been appointed the official master dealer for construction equipment manufacturer JCB in Sabah and Sarawak. ......
Kerajaan berjanji akan memberi royalti sebanyak 20% kepada negeri pengeluar minyak termasuk Kelantan, Terengganu dan Sarawak2018-07-19
Malaysia Today: (FMT) – Kerajaan Pakatan Harapan (PH) akan menunaikan janji untuk memberi royalti minyak kepada Kelantan termasuk negeri pengeluar minyak yang lain. Bagaimanapun Perdana Menteri Tun Dr Mahathir...