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Tuesday, 24 December 2013
STAR: Santa Najib please give Sabah, Sarawak a break - DATUK DR. JEFFREY KITINGAN
Local assemblyman Jeffrey Kitingan warned the federal government that taxes, tariff hikes and soaring prices of everyday items will do irreparable damage to the Sabah economy and Sabahans.
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Datuk Dr. Jeffrey Kitingan is the Chairman of STAR Sabah and State Assemblymen for N33, Bingkor, Sabah.
He also contested in P180, Keningau garnering 11900 strong votes
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KOTA KINABALU: The uncontrolled soaring prices of good and services along with the latest announcement by the Sabah Stationery and Books Association that stationeries will cost 20% to 30% more in the new academic year has got Sabahans begging for mercy.
Pleading for a reprieve on behalf of the poorest state in Malaysia, Bingkor assemblyman Jeffrey Kitingan said if Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak was really concerned about the people of Sabah and Sarawak lagging behind in development and services then he should provide this relief for its people.
His Christmas request to Najib is that Sabah and Sarawak be exempted from price hikes on petroleum products, sugar, electricity and the Goods and Services Tax (GST) which comes into force in 2015.
“Sabah and Sarawak should be exempted from the price hikes on petroleum products, sugar, electricity and the intended Goods and Services Tax (GST) and other further intended hikes.
“In Sabah, the recent 20 sen hike in petrol and diesel prices has caused havoc to Sabahans with wholesale price increases across the board in many instances of more than 10%.
“Higher sugar prices have also contributed another round of price increases in related products.
“The 15% hike in electricity tariffs effective 1st January 2014 that was ironically announced by a federal Minister from Sabah is expected to cause another round of price hikes.
“Before the people can recover, the 6% GST scheduled to be implemented in 2015 will bring untold damage to the ordinary people in Sabah and Sarawak,” said Kitingan said in response to Najib’s statement that government would do everything possible to minimise the impact of the price hike on the people.
Kitingan commended the Sarawak state government’s decision not to hike the electricity tariff in Sarawak.
“Sarawakians will be spared the electricity hike thanks to the Sarawak government’s control and refusal to agree to the hike in electricity tariffs for Sarawak.
“In that sense, the Sarawak government is more caring of Sarawakians than the federal government,” he said.
Umno-BN owes Sabah, Sarawak
Kitingan, who is also Sabah STAR chairman, warned that irreparable damage would be done to the Sabah economy and the daily lives of Sabahans, if the increases go out of hand.
He reminded the Umno-led Barisan Nasional that it owed its current power and position in Putrajaya to the seats contributed by Sabah and Sarawak BN.
“Without them, there would have been a new federal government and a new Prime Minister of Malaysia,” he reminded, adding that Petronas raked in RM17.88 billion in oil revenue from Sabah and another RM35 billion from Sarawak last year.
“In 2014, Sabah will contribute another RM26.6 billion to Petronas and the federal government and this will rise to RM50 billion in 2015/2016. Sarawak will contribute another RM45 billion in 2014 alone.
“Both Sabah and Sarawak are rich nations but their people are robbed of their wealth.
“Therefore, as a small gesture and token, Sabahans and Sarawakians deserve to be exempted from the recent hikes and the imposition of GST,” he argued.
Kitingan also questioned Najib’s plan to set up of a Laboratory on Living Cost under the Performance Management and Delivery Unit (PEMANDU) of the PM’s Department.
“If the government needs such a Lab, it only shows that the government is not facing reality and is either sleeping, day-dreaming or in another world for rich people only,” he said.
More hikes next year
Meanwhile Sabah Stationary and Books Association president Dr Ling Hie Sing said the industry players were forced to readjust the prices of stationeries by 20% and 30% in the new academic year because of cost increases as a result of the implementation of the minimum wage policy which begins in January 2014 and the Goods and Services Tax (GST).
He said another contributing factor was escalating transportation costs, especially from China to Sabah.
In TAWAU it was reported that Sabah Office of Domestic Trade, Cooperative and Consumerism had recorded 400 cases of violation of the Price Control and Anti-Profiteering Act 2011 so far.
State Community Development and Consumer Affairs Minister Jainab Ahmad Ayid said Kudat recorded the highest amount of compound fines at RM9,621 from the total of RM42,421 compound fines collected this year, involving 264 cases.
“Kota Kinabalu recorded 108 cases, followed by Tawau (52), Tuaran (48), Sandakan (47), Kudat (39), Beaufort (35), Keningau (29), Lahad Datu (29) and Semporna (13),” she said.
Credits: FMT
Friday, 20 December 2013
UNITED BORNEO FRONT: Gambar Kenangan, Perayaan Hari Malaysia Peringkat Negara Sabah
GAMBAR KENANGAN
Perayaan Hari Malaysia Peringkat Negara Sabah, pertama di Malaysia dan dunia sejak tertubuhnya Malaysia.
Penganjur: United Borneo Front.
Tempat: Kg. Kiandongo Tongod, Kinabatangan.
Nota: Terima kasih kepada semua team yang terlibat semasa menjayakan hari bersejarah ini. Anda Berada dalam lipatan sejarah.
Terima kasih
James Aik
Pengerusi Penganjur merangkap Ketua Penyelaras UBF Kuamut Kinabatangan.
UNITED BORNEO FRONT: 3rd Anniversary
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Datuk Dr. Jeffrey Kitingan is the Chairman of STAR Sabah and State Assemblymen for N33, Bingkor, Sabah.
He also contested in P180, Keningau garnering 11900 strong votes.
Chairman of United Borneo Front (UBF) |
STAR SABAH: RUMAH TERBUKA KRISMAS OLEH YB DTK DR.JEFFREY G.KITINGAN
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Datuk Dr. Jeffrey Kitingan is the Chairman of STAR Sabah and State Assemblymen for N33, Bingkor, Sabah.
He also contested in P180, Keningau garnering 11900 strong votes
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RUMAH TERBUKA KRISMAS OLEH YB DTK DR.JEFFREY G.KITINGAN,
SELAKU PENGERUSI PARTI STAR DI SABAH IALAH SEPERTI KETETAPAN BERIKUT :-
TARIKH : 29 DISEMBER 2013 (AHAD)
MASA : 11AM - 5PM
TEMPAT : DEWAN PISOMPURUAN, TAMAN GAPARI
KG.KERANAAN, TAMBUNAN
SEMUA DIJEMPUT HADIR.
MERRY CHRISTMAS
STAR SARAWAK: Into the core of Sarawak uprising (Battle of Limbang) - LINA SOO
pix is Ismail Abdullah, a sukarelawan, me and Salleh's son. in limbang. Ismail did did not take part in the battle but helped to kumpul the mayat (10) at the old masjid behind the polis station. he helped me to understand the difference between an uprising, a rebellion, a battle, i am learning everyday.
Salleh Sambas is a local hero. he gave up public service in the British colonial administration to eke out a living as a rubber tapper rather than help the british to repress the people. after he was imprisoned, his family was so poor some of them did not get any education.
Salleh lay down not only his own life, he sacrficed his family too. pix is Salleh's son who never went to school. another hero is Khamseh also from lawas, khamseh is admired for his bravery to resist the British colonists, his son was the STAR candidate in the last state election, seems nationalism and opposition to foreign rule runs in the family. we salute our limbang/lawas nationalists and appreciate their sacrifices. In a war, there has to be a winner and a loser.
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Lina Soo is a candidate for State Reform Party (STAR) for P196 Stampin, Sarawak in GE-13 and the author of popular book "Sarawak the Real Deal"
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STAR SARAWAK: Limbang Rebellion It Is Not! - LINA SOO
BATTLE OF LIMBANG
Limbang Rebellion It Is Not!
Mislabelled as a rebellion, this episode in Sarawak history should rightly be called an uprising as it is an independence movement by the people of Limbang against the British colonial government who at the time were trying to force us to accept the Malaysia Plan.
By 1960, in a population of 15000, it is estimated 6000 are TNKU members/supporters of which majority is Kedayan, with Malay, Murut, Bisaya, Iban and Chinese (also represented in SUPP).
How it all started: Khairel Salleh bin Kardin, Pilok bin Tahir and Gantang bin Ludin were detained at Limbang Polis Station on 2 December 1962 after their return from Lawas where they had taken down the British flag and hoisted the TNKU flag at Lawas Central Padang.
Salleh Sambas took the boat to Brunei and at 2:30pm on 7 December in Brunei, Salleh Sambas was appointed by Jassin Affandi, Sec-Gen of PRB to lead the Limbang division to rescue their members at Limbang Polis Station whom they feared were being tortured in interrogation. The attack was scheduled for 2:00am, 8 December.
(Salleh Sambas was an ex-policeman who upon receiving instructions to repress groundswell support for TNKU, resigned from the service, and chose to lead a hard life to tap rubber to support his family)
At 1:00am on 8 December, 250 members comprising three groups, Pasukan Helangdiwali, Pasukan Gagak Hitam, from walked on foot from Masjid Kampong Imok towards Limbang town.; sixty members of Pasukan Pipit Hitam led by Alim bin Tussin headed towards Limbang Police Station via Bukit Mas. Salleh Sambas on bicycle led the rear. Each group had five shotguns and several other weapons. Another group of 150 from Sungai Lubai used perahu to approach Limbang town.
At precisely 2:00am on 8 December 1962, TNKU sprang into action. Limbang Polis Station was attacked from three sides – hulu, hilir and darat. Their weapons – senapang patah, parang, lembing, pisau, badik, buluh runcing dan lastik panah.
A shoot-out ensued. The TNKU broke in through the barbed wire and rescued Khairel Salleh bin Sambas from his cell.
By 5:00am, it was reported the Police Barracks, Post & Telegraph Office, Prison and Resident had given in.
By 6:30am, Limbang Polis Station surrendered.
In the gunfire, 11 had perished – Kpl Kim Huat, PC Insoll anak Chundang, PC Wan Jamalludin bin Tuanku Alek and PC Bujang bin Mohamad from Limbang Polis and Sabtu bin Garip, Serudin bin Besar, Kamis bin Tuah, Mantal bin Tuah, Jabat bin Raya, Adi bin Sapar and Maon bin Abu from TNKU.
The TNKU lowered the Union Jack and hoisted the TNKU flag of 3 colours – white, red and green. Thus for six days TNKU held Limbang town; the town was guarded by TNKU and Salleh Sambas issued strict instructions that no civilian would come to any harm. The town was calm, there was no panic, no rioting or looting.
1:00am on 12 December 1962, Salleh Sambas received report that two British ships were sighted approaching Limbang River. TNKU proposed Petrol Teo Chiok Sia be toppled into the river and be set on fire as the British ships approach. This was objected to by Salleh Sambas as he did not want to jeopardize the safety of the kampongs by the river.
By 5:00am English L Company Royal Marines led by Captain Jeremy Moore had passed Customs Wharf and approached the Police Station. Gunfire broke out.
One boat docked at Resident’s Office and the second ship docked at Customs Wharf. There was fierce fighting at the Hospital led by Sergeant Smith and Sergeant McFarlane where the Resident and his family were.
At one of the hospital ward, before the Commandos released a bomb, Smith could hear voices singing inside, ‘They’ll be wearing dark green bonnet when they come’.
By 6:00am the TNKU could hold no longer and Salleh Sambas instructed his men to run for their lives. By noon, 42 Commandos Royal Marines had taken over Limbang.
Those who perished were: Royal Marines – WG MacFarlane, Richard Fermoy, Gerald Kierans, Richard Jennings and FS Powell; TNKU – Badas bin Safar, Papat bin Osman, Sinon bin Malik, Bakar and Lipih bin Puasa. TNKU who died in the jungle were Sabtu bin Garip, Kula bin Samad and Jalil bin Abdullah whilst unaccounted for were Jabol bin Cupak and Sulong bin Sapar.
Two civilians died, killed by the Commandos: one was a young man who had opened a shop window and was shot on sight, another was a mentally handicapped woman who had banged on her door in her attempt to get out.
Salleh Sambas was tried in Limbang court and found guilty of leading the rebellion in Sarawak against her Majesty the British Queen and sentenced to 15 years imprisonment. He was released from prison on 1st January 1972. Salleh’s father Sambas bin Murah was sentenced to 6 months jail. All the others involved were tried in court and given varying prison terms. The prosecutor was Yakub, later to become CM of Sarawak.
In Sarawak during the 1970’s election, Yakub renamed Kampung Batu Lapan where all the ex-TNKU were resettled as Kampung Pahlawan, acknowledging the ‘rebels’ he had prosecuted are heroes. But is it sincere, the question is asked? Where is the memorial in memory of these heroes, whereas the memorial for the policeman and the commandos stand in the centre of town?
Who are the heroes and who are the villains?
If you think our Sarawakians are the heroes, do you agree we appeal to the British Queen to build a memorial for our independence fighters like they have done for the Mau Mau freedom fighters in Kenya? And an apology ...
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Lina Soo is a candidate for State Reform Party (STAR) for P196 Stampin, Sarawak in GE-13 and the author of popular book "Sarawak the Real Deal"
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STAR: Sabah floods. Where are food rations? - DATUK DR. JEFFREY KITINGAN
Where is the RM500 federal flood aid that was given to flood victims in the peninsula, asked Bingkor assemblyman Jeffrey Kitingan.
KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah government has come under fire for failing to activate its Natural Disaster and Relief Committee to help victims of severe flooding in Tenom.
Bingkor assemblyman Jeffrey Kitingan said the state government has an obligation to ensure that the flood situation there does not get out of hand following reports weeks ago that the government authorities were aware of the threat of flooding in the area.
However, Jeffry said that since the alert no practical action had been taken by any department or relief agency to render any assistance to the affected villagers there.
“Where are the federal agencies? Where are the food rations? When is the Prime Minister going to visit Tenom?
“Where is the RM500 federal flood aid that were given to flood victims in the peninsula?” he asked during a visit to Tenom to assess the situation there.
He observed that the worst affected areas included Kg. Saga, Kg. Batu and Kg. Bantungan in Lagud Sebrang, several villages in Tenom Lama and Kg. Dumantalik, the village of the Umno assemblyman for Kemabong.
He also took a swipe at Umno for failing to respond to the flood situation there despite the fact that Tenom is supposed to be its stronghold.
“The lack of relief and the treatment by the federal government through its agencies is totally unacceptable. One wonders what would be the response if the flooded area was not in Umno territory,” he said.
He then warned that if the weather situation does not improve, the further rains later this month will inundate more areas especially in low-lying and in the interiors.
He stressed that the devastating floods in Tenom for the last two days reveals the need to re-think and rationalise the federal-Sabah administrative set-up.
“We cannot continue to allow the disparity in the treatment of Sabahans compared to the counterparts in the peninsula by the federal government and federal agencies,” he stressed.
“The main problem is that these federal departments and agencies are all under federal control. The Fire and Rescue Department was only put on standby while the floods inundated many villages and left many villagers stranded,” he said.
“Even the Sabah government failed to mobilise any relief effort with the District Office said to be put on alert only” he added, noting that some villagers even had to use floating banana tree trunks make their way to safety.
Kitingan who is Sabah Star party chairman said it now appeared that the federal agencies would only react if a fatality occurred in the district and this mentality should change.
The current federal-Sabah administrative set-up, he said, needed to be urgently re-assessed to rationalise the various agencies and place them under the control of the Sabah government along with sufficient funding.
“What is the point of sending RM26.6 billion in Sabah’s oil and gas revenue to the peninsula, which does not include other federal revenues collected from Sabah, when the federal government does nothing to help the affected villagers in an emergency like the floods?
“We might as well take back and keep the RM26.6 billion in 2014 and the 6% GST in 2015 in Sabah so that the Sabah government can use the funds to look after their people.”
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Datuk Dr. Jeffrey Kitingan is the Chairman of STAR Sabah and State Assemblymen for N33, Bingkor, Sabah.
He also contested in P180, Keningau garnering 11900 strong votes
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STAR SARAWAK: Accountable for their words and actions. - DR. PATAU RUBIS
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State Reform Party, Sarawak (STAR) chairman Dr Patau Rubis
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State Reform Party (Star) permanent chairman Dr Patau Rubis said MPs who made pledges and promises to help build a better Malaysia should be held accountable for their words and actions.
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