Hajiji speaking at the Gagasan Rakyat's annual meeting Sunday. Star president Datuk Seri Jeffrey Kitingan and PBS acting president Datuk Seri Joachim Gunsalam were absent...

By Emin MadiKOTA KINABALU : -  The legacy of the Danum Valley Conservation Area (DVCA) extends beyond wildlife protection and environmental conservation – it has played a significant role in elevating Malaysia, particularly Sabah (through Yayasan Sabah), as a respected global leader in conservation.Today, DVCA is undeniably a world-renowned hub for research and eco-tourism. The Danum Valley Studies  Centre (DVSC) has grown into an internationally recognised tropical rainforest research station, on par with institutions such as Barro Colorado Island in Panama and La Selva in Costa Rica. One of DVCA’s most notable achievements since its establishment 40 years ago is the creation of one of the region’s most active environmental education programmes, alongside fostering international collaboration and...

By Ir. Joseph LakaiMiri, Sarawak Sabah and Sarawak are among Malaysia’s top contributors of national income. SINCE the formation of Malaysia on 16 September 1963, the people of Sabah and Sarawak wereassured that they would be equal partners within the Federation. Yet more than sixty years on, that pledge remains largely unfulfilled. In truth, development expenditure has been heavily skewed towards Peninsular Malaysia, particularly the Klang Valley, deepening the economic chasm between the regions. What makes matters worse is that Sabah and Sarawak are still compelled to shoulder the burden of the national debt, despite receiving little to no tangible benefit from the massive spending that incurred it. 1. Disproportionate Spending and Infrastructure Inequality Mega infrastructure ventures such as the MRT, LRT,...