WHY 'KIRAM' IS DREAMING

Why 'Sultan' is dreaming

Kota Kinabalu 27/03/2013: Sabah was free from any claim when it achieved independence through the formation of the Federation of Malaysia, according to former State Archives Director, Datuk Datu Tigabelas Datu Zainal Abidin.

He said independence was achieved through five charters which made Sabah free from any claim either from the Sultan of Sulu, Sultan of Brunei or the British which once called North Borneo their own, i.e. British North Borneo.

He said this during his talk titled "Sulu's Claim on Sabah: True Facts" in conjunction with the Ops Daulat Security Briefing organised by the Information Department at Wisma Dang Bandang, Tuesday.

• The first charter, he said, was when the Sultan of Brunei made an agreement with Alfred Dent and Baron de Overbeck on Dec. 29, 1877 followed by
• the second charter when Sultan of Sulu made an agreement with Alfred Dent and Baron de Overbeck on Jan. 22, 1878.
• "The third charter was when the British gave the North Borneo Chartered Company the power to administer Sabah on Nov 1, 1881, followed by
• the fourth charter on July 9, 1963, when we signed an agreement to join with Sarawak, Singapore and the Malay Federation to be free from colonisation.
• "The fifth charter is when the United Nations announced that the majority of Sabah and Sarawak wanted to be part of the Federation of Malaysia," he said.

PEKADIN MAHU BUKU TEKS SEJARAH MALAYSIA DIKAJI SEMULA UNTUK PERINCI SEJARAH SABAH, SARAWAK SUSULAN KES LAHAD DATU

Pekadin mahu buku teks sejarah dikaji semula susulan kes Lahad Datu

KOTA KINABALU 26/03/2013- Persatuan Kebajikan dan Pendidikan Kadazandusun Murut Sabah (Pekadin) mahu Kementerian Pelajaran segera mengkaji semula kandungan buku teks sejarah Malaysia yang diajar di sekolah, terutama rentetan sejarah pentadbiran pra-kemerdekaan atau sebelum Sabah dan  Sarawak sama-sama membentuk persekutuan Malaysia.

Timbalan presidennya Nailin Gabintal berkata, terdapat keperluan yang mendesak untuk berbuat demikian ekoran kes pencerobohan pengganas, yang kononnya menuntut hak ke atas Sabah, di Lahad Datu baru-baru ini.

Katanya, buku teks sejarah Malaysia sedia ada lebih fokus kepada sejarah di Semenanjung Malaysia dan hanya sedikit sahaja sejarah mengenai Sabah dan Sarawak.

"Berdasarkan maklum balas dan tinjauan Pekadin, ramai generasi muda dan ada golongan dewasa yang masih 'samar-samar' fakta sejarah sebenar yang ada kaitan dengan kesultanan sulu sebelum Sabah mencapai kemerdekaan menerusi pembentukan negara Malaysia pada 16 September 1963.

SULU CLAIM – A SAD, TRAGIC LIE

Sulu claim – A sad, tragic lie

Raymond Tombung

Sabah became the vision of the last gold coin that could win back the possibility of rising again, getting back the worth of a name: the venerable House of Kiram.

23/03/2013: The Sabah claim will continue to be raised by the Phlippines and Sulu as it is powerful and emotive international issue which many leaders from Manila will find convenient to bleed for political mileage. And the many “sultans” in Sulu will continue to cast their hungry eyes at Sabah, considered to be “the last gold coin” and aspire, albeit hopelessly, to try and achieve the impossible.

But Malaysians, especially Sabahans, should be able to give a cogent argument on the issue of this claim and in favour of Sabah.

“WE HAVE TO RESPECT THE WILL OF THE PEOPLE OF SABAH.”

Sabah claim: History on Malaysia’s side

Anisah Shukry

A scholar gives three reasons why the Sulu Sultanate cannot assert sovereignty over the state.

KUALA LUMPUR 22/03/2013:  A scholar has urged Putrajaya to reject any call for a negotiation on the Sulu claim over Sabah, saying the issue was settled decades ago.

“Neither the Sulu Sultanate nor the Filipino government has a claim over the North Borneo state,” said DS Ranjit Singh, an expert on Southeast Asian political history who is now a visiting professor at Universiti Utara Malaysia.

“The moment we negotiate with them, we compromise our sovereignty,”

‘GUERILLA TACTICS USED BY SULU TERRORISTS INEFFECTIVE’

‘Guerilla tactics used by Sulu terrorists ineffective’

LAHAD DATU 20/03/2013: Although experienced in guerrilla warfare in southern Philippines since 1899, the guerrilla tactics used by Sulu terrorists have failed to breach the country’s defence.

Instead, the Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) which used guerrilla tactics defending the country against the communist threat between 1984 and 1989 succeeded in crippling the terrorists.

“The guerrilla tactics used by terrorists currently holding out in Tanjung Batu can’t match the tactics of our security forces. This is proven by the 62 terrorists shot dead,”

AQUINO GESA PROSES RUNDINGAN BERHUBUNG TUNTUTAN KE ATAS SABAH

Aquino Gesa Proses Rundingan Berhubung Tuntutan Ke Atas Sabah

MANILA 18/03/2013: Presiden Filipina, Benigno Aquino pada Ahad berkata proses rundingan adalah satu-satunya jalan untuk menyelesaikan tuntutan Kesultanan Sulu terhadap Sabah dan beliau turut mengkritik tindakan kumpulan bersenjata menyerang Malaysia.

Aquino turut mengecam konspirasi terancang pihak tidak bertanggjungjawab yang menghantar pengikut-pengikut kesultanan Sulu ke Sabah kerana ia telah mengancam keselamatan 800,000 rakyat Filipina yang tinggal dan bekerja di negeri itu.

Bercakap di Akademi Elit Ketenteraan di Filipina pada Ahad, beliau turut mengutuk tindakan pengikut Sultan Sulu, Sultan Jamalul Kiram III yang membunuh dengan kejam sembilan anggota pasukan keselamatan di Malaysia.

MALAYSIA FACING POLICY 'BLOWBACK'

Malaysia facing policy 'blowback'

Ex-Philippine rebel says fighters once backed by Malaysia part of group battling for control of country's Sabah state.

The former head of a Philippine separatist group, the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF), has told Al Jazeera that despite support from Malaysia in the 1960s, some of his fighters have now turned against the Malaysian government.

29/06/1976 - SERANGAN KEATAS KAPALRONDA PX 27 PERAIRAN PULAU TAMBISAN SABAH

Serangan keatas Kapalronda PX 27

1) Serangan keatas Kapalronda PX 27

Lanun Filipina

Pada 29 Jun 1976 jam 0600 hrs, kapalronda PX 27 yang pada ketika itu dalam rondaan rutin telah berlepas dari Pulau Berhala Sandakan menuju ke perairan Pulau Tambisan. Pada waktu itu, rondaan berkonsepkan rondaan rutin yang memakan masa 1 minggu. Tiada sebarang Kod Operasi digunakan untuk sebarang rondaan pada ketika itu. Rondaan pada ketika itu lebih kepada menjaga keselamatan dari kemasukan tentera MORO dari selatan Filipina.

SABAH DICEROBOH: UMS TUBUH PUSAT KAJIAN KESELAMATAN NEGARA

Sabah diceroboh: UMS tubuh pusat kajian keselamatan negara

KOTA KINABALU 13/03/2013- Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) akan menubuhkan sebuah pusat penyelidikan yang berfungsi sebagai pusat rujukan berkaitan hal ehwal negeri Sabah termasuk aspek keselamatan.

Naib Canselor UMS Prof Datuk Dr Mohd Harun Abdullah berkata cadangan penubuhan pusat tersebut tercetus atas keprihatinan UMS terhadap isu-isu semasa seperti insiden pencerobohan pengganas di Lahad Datu dan Semporna.

Katanya pusat yang dinamakan Pusat Kajian Strategik Sabah akan menumpukan skop kajian yang merangkumi sejarah dan kedaulatan negeri Sabah selain aspek perundangan, keselamatan dan hubungan antarabangsa.

WE MUST LEARN FROM THE LESSONS OF LAHAD DATU

We must learn from the lessons of Lahad Datu

Melia Dangin

12/03/2013: In the early 1990s, a small group of Filipino men heavily armed with M16s guns and grenade launchers appeared suddenly in Semporna town.

Their target? None other than the small Semporna police station, the nearby equally small marine base and the police barracks.

These marauders operated with military precision. How else do you explain their capability in trapping our security personnel in their own base?

They had positioned themselves strategically and rendered our men immobile.

They took control of Semporna for about 20 minutes from the time they cornered the police and moved to the town centre less than 800 metres away firing randomly into the air.

THE MALAYSIAN BAR: CONTINUE TO PROTECT AND DEFEND OUR INTERNATIONAL BORDERS WITHIN INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS NORMS

Press Release: Continue to Protect and Defend our International Borders Within International Human Rights Norms

The Malaysian Bar is extremely concerned by reports of the armed intrusion by foreign elements and ongoing conflict in the areas of Lahad Datu and Semporna, in Sabah.  We are deeply saddened by the deaths of eight Malaysian police personnel¹, and extend our deepest condolences and heartfelt sympathies to their families and loved ones.  We salute our fallen heroes who have paid the highest price in defence of our nation and territory.   Our thoughts and prayers also go to members of our security forces who are now in the frontline of this conflict. 

The Malaysian Bar expresses its support for the Malaysian authorities in its continuing efforts to restore law and order in the affected areas.  As an independent nation, Malaysia has a sovereign right to ensure recognition and respect for the territorial integrity of its international borders.  As the conflict continues, we call on all parties to take all necessary action to minimise any further injury and loss of life.

29/04/1954 - PERISTIWA BERDARAH DI SEMPORNA

PERISTIWA BERDARAH DI SEMPORNA

HARI ITU, 29 April, 1954, hari yang paling malang bagi penduduk Semporna. Hari yang paling celaka, yang mengorbankan nyawa dan harta benda. Malah ada yang dicabul kehormatan, dirogol dan diperkosa.

PM ISYTIHAR 5 DAERAH DI SABAH KAWASAN KESELAMATAN KHAS

PM isytihar 5 daerah di Sabah kawasan keselamatan khas

LAHAD DATU - Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak hari ini mengumumkan pembentukan kawasan yang dipanggil Kawasan Keselamatan Khas Sabah untuk menjaga kedaulatan dan keselamatan kawasan pantai timur negeri ini.

Beliau berkata kawasan berkenaan merangkumi daerah Kudat, Tawau, Kunak, Sandakan dan Lahad Datu.

"Kawasan Keselamatan Khas ini berpusat di Lahad Datu yang akan menjadi pusat perintah yang menempatkan beberapa kabin sementara supaya ia dapat berfungsi dengan segera,"

OSU SHOULD BE ASHAMED OF HIMSELF, SAYS ARIAH

Osu should be ashamed of himself, says Ariah

Kota Kinabalu 21/01/2013: Former PBS Deputy Chief Minister, Datuk Ariah Tengku Ahmad, 75, is glad that the Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) on Illegal Immigrants in Sabah has at least provided the platform for truth to prevail.

She said if not for the inquiry's testimonies, the reality surrounding the controversial electoral results of the Kawang Constituency in the 1994 State Election was now made known to the world.

She praised the Najib administration for heeding the wishes of Sabahans for the inquiry and said it would help regain the trust of the people. Ariah, who was Kawang Assemblywoman from 1985 to March 1994, lost to then BN-Umno candidate, Datuk Osu Sukam, by a mere 64 votes.

"Winning an election through sheer deceit is no victory but a most dishonourable and condemnable act. Shame on you, Osu.

You did not deserve to win and go on to become the Chief Minister.

PARK GEUN-HYE PRESIDEN WANITA PERTAMA KOREA SELATAN

Wanita Presiden Korea Selatan

SEOUL 19 Dis. - Calon konservatif, Park Geun-hye melakar sejarah tersendiri apabila diumumkan sebagai Presiden wanita pertama Korea Selatan selepas memenangi undian dalam pilihan raya Presiden yang berlangsung di sini hari ini.

Geun-hye yang merupakan anak perempuan pemimpin diktator yang dibunuh, Park Chung-hee, memperoleh sebanyak 52.5 peratus undi, menewaskan pencabarnya, Moon Jae-in yang merupakan calon liberal dengan 47.1 peratus undi.

Kemenangan tersebut menyaksikan wanita berusia 60 tahun itu bakal berdepan dengan beberapa cabaran getir, termasuk krisis ekonomi dan hubungan tegang dengan Korea Utara.

SET UP HOMELAND SECURITY MINISTRY TO BETTER PROTECT SABAH – JEFFREY

Set up Homeland Security Ministry to better protect Sabah – Jeffrey

KOTA KINABALU 2/12/2012: The state government need to take drastic and urgent steps to ensure the better security of Sabah and its people and should immediately set up a Homeland Security Ministry to complement and supplement the shortcomings of the federal agencies in protecting the people in Sabah.

This was suggested by STAR Sabah chief Datuk Dr Jeffrey Kitingan at the launching of the STAR Sabah, Ranau election machinery in Kaingaran, and in response to the murder of teenager Norikon Saliwa in Kota Marudu recently.

Dr Jeffrey stressed that one of the key factors why Sabah was pushed to the merger and formation of Malaysia in 1963 was the security threats from Indonesia and Philippines and that Malaysia when formed, would take care of Sabah security.

I REMEMBER WHEN: I GREW UP IN THE 1980S

I REMEMBER WHEN: I grew up in the 1980s

THE NEW WAVE: The 1980s was a prosperous period in the nation’s history. We saw the production of the first Made-in-Malaysia car — the Proton Saga, enjoyed watching a slew of western television shows with the introduction of TV3 and benefited from the silicon revolution which brought computers into mainstream Malaysian society. Against this backdrop, the 1980s child had a relatively good time growing up. Arman Ahmad walks down memory lane as he reminisces about things which left a mark on his life

DOCUMENTARY ON 1986 SABAH RIOT TO BE SCREENED AT FESTIVAL

Documentary on 1986 riot to be screened at festival

KOTA KINABALU 20/10/2012: Three short documentaries will take centre stage during the Freedom Film Fest here next weekend.

The Sabah leg of the annual film festival will be held at the Grand Borneo Hotel at the 1Borneo Hypermall featuring the works of local filmmakers.

WHEN WE LOST SOME KEY 20 POINTS

When we lost some key 20 Points

7/10/2012: The State general election of 1971 is probably considered today as a non-event election.

This was the second general election in Sabah.

This election was held soon after the May 13 1969 racial debacle, following the federal general parliamentary election of 1969.

‘KEKALKAN BANGUNAN RADIO SABAH SEBAGAI BANGUNAN BERSEJARAH’

‘Kekalkan bangunan Radio Sabah sebagai bangunan bersejarah’

KOTA KINABALU, 25 Sept — Pembantu Menteri Pembangunan Sumber dan Kemajuan Teknologi Maklumat Negeri Datuk Jainab Ahmad mencadangkan agar Kementerian Penerangan Komunikasi dan Kebudayaan (KPKK) mengekalkan bangunan Radio Sabah (RTM) yang lama sebagai bangunan bersejarah.

Ketika membuat gesaan itu, beliau berkata bangunan Radio Sabah merupakan mercu tanda negeri Sabah sebagai radio pertama yang beroperasi pada tahun 1952 dengan memperkenalkan pelbagai rancangan radio yang lebih tersusun dan secara tidak rasmi perkhidmatan ini dikenali sebagai Radio Sabah.