Dusun Talantang dialect uploaded on Wikipedia

KOTA KINABALU (Sunday Aug 20): Dusun Talantang is among the over 60 dialects and 150 sub-dialects of Kadazandusun that had been uploaded on Wikipedia, the world’s largest free encyclopaedia. Wikimedia Community User Group Malaysia President Dody Ismoyo said these are dialects of the Bundu, Liwan, Talantang, Lobu, Tindal and Tangaa ethnic groups. He said words…

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Libaran Island and its community a distinctive tourism product 

Joniston Bangkuai listening to Alexander Yee as he briefs him on the involvement of Libaran islanders in conservation initiatives. SANDAKAN (Aug 18, Fri): Nestled on the serene Libaran Island, the Walai Penyu Conservation Park continues to make remarkable progress in turtle protection and community empowerment. Assistant Tourism, Culture, and Environment Minister Datuk Joniston Bangkuai made…

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Pahang Exco among 10 killed in Elmina crash

The light aircraft crashes on Shah Alam road. PETALING JAYA (Thu Aug 17): Pahang executive councillor Johari Harun was among the eight people killed on board the plane that crashed near Elmina Selangor, Thursday. The Free Malaysia Today reported that Johari, the state local government, environment and green technology executive councillor, was also the Pelangai…

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War and conflicts only destroy: CM

Datuk Joniston laying flower wreath  at the Sandakan Memorial Park. SANDAKAN (Tues 15 Aug): Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor said the desire for peace must transcend through the times because war and conflicts do nothing but destroy. “Let us reflect on the deeper understanding of peace and that war and conflicts do nothing but…

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