Sabah

A sepia-toned glimpse from 1982 captures a family, including a few-month-old boy, captivated by a landed Twin Otter. The aircraft displays the airline's pure red "wau bulan" logo, a contrast to the mirrored red-and-blue swoosh emblem introduced in 1987, which briefly turned entirely blue between 2012 and 2013 before reverting, and both monotone-blue and duotone versions coexisting since 2021.

Apparently, our modern love for pumps is at odds with some seriously ancient rules. Under Section 56 of the Sabah Water Supply Enactment 2003, tweaking your plumbing to get a faster flow of water could cost you up to RM10,000. And Regulation 41 of the 1961 rules? It forbids installing any pump or apparatus capable of altering water pressure without the written consent of the director of JANS—because apparently, we're too clever for our own good.

WHEN the design team behind Dream Home Makeover of China chose Tawau in Sabah as the location for their first international project, they showcased the immense power of art as a constructive force. At the same time, another artist, Fahmi Reza from Peninsular Malaysia, sparked controversy in Kota Kinabalu with his provocative and divisive artwork. This contrast demonstrates the dual nature of art—it can either build and inspire or provoke and alienate.

TODAY, I would like to discuss the responsibilities of a Sabah minister and critique politicians who only engage in performative politics. As ministers in Sabah, their duties are not limited to superficial tasks, but rather they bear greater responsibility in striving for the development of Sabah and the rights of its people.

When I was younger, I didn’t fully understand these concepts, but as I gradually became involved in society, I realised the importance of Sabah’s administrative structure to each of us.

Imagine a Borneo where distances fade into whispers, replaced by the rhythmic hum of the Pan Borneo Railway. This transformative project isn't just about steel tracks; it's about weaving a future rich in opportunity, progress, and connection for the people of Borneo.

A Wake-Up Call to Push for Progress

The Land Below the Wind faces multiple storms. Beyond the familiar rain and wind, superficiality drowns out true priorities: potholes, blackouts, dryouts – mere symptoms obscuring critical issues like development plans, policy frameworks, and the bedrock of Sabah's future – the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63). Compounding this, a gloomy economy burdens our people. But amidst these storms, a ray of hope shines: engaged voters with open eyes.