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 Datuk Philip Golingai
SOME Sabahans, including politicians and civil servants, have asked me about a viral message circulating on WhatsApp stating that Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor will announce the dissolution of the state assembly on Monday.
Here’s the message with a timeline:
“July 28, 2025: Hajiji announces the dissolution of the Sabah State Assembly (DUN).
“July 29 or 30, 2025: Hajiji meets with the Head of State (TYT) to submit the letter of dissolution for the Sabah State Assembly.”
Some believe in that message, which is unfortunate as it was obviously crafted by a person who has little knowledge of how a dissolution is carried out in practice.
My response to those who inquired about that message...
