29Aug

Ministry to continue support for Coalition Duchenne – Masidi

KOTA KINABALU: The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Environment will continue to work together and support the Coalition Duchenne organization to promote Sabah and its cause. Its minister, Datuk Masidi Manjun, said his ministry would continue to support the courageous efforts of Coalition Duchenne to help raise global awareness and funding for Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Masidi, who was represented by assistant minister Datuk Ellron Angin, said this at the appreciation dinner for Coalition Duchenne Mount Kinabalu Expedition here, on Sunday. He urged the expedition be extended more, and experience Mountain Torq, the world’s highest and Asia’s first Via Ferrata, or ‘iron road’, at 3,200 metres to 3,800 metres above sea level. Masidi also encouraged the participants to visit the surrounding places of interest such as the Kundasang War Memorial during their visit here. On another note, Masidi expressed his appreciation towards Coalition Duchenne founder Catherine Jayasuria for continuing to use Mount Kinabalu for the Coalition Duchenne Expedition and getting 61 international participants from 13 countries to come to Sabah to join the expedition. Catherine founded Coalition Duchenne in 2011 to raise global awareness for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, to fund research and to find a cure for Duchenne. Coalition Duchenne climbed Mount Kinabalu as part of its second annual Mount Kinabalu Expedition on August 24-26. Meanwhile, Catherine thanked the climbers who came from various countries, including Sabah, West Malaysia, Europe, Philippines, Singapore and the United States. “The climb was tiring and challenging, but not as tiring and challenging for boys who have Duchenne. “They spend their lives in wheelchairs, dreaming of doing the things that we do.” She said the expedition would raise awareness of Duchenne, which would, in turn, attract more funding for treatment and cure for Duchenne. Catherine said the funds raised from Coalition Duchenne would go towards the research of the disease, adding that the organization had entered a research programme with a biotechnology company in the United States. Source : Borneo Post
By Inside KePKAS, Comments Off
Read more...
29Aug

Many Sabah eateries now offering international cuisine due to demand

KOTA KINABALU: Known for its sandy beaches and seafood, Sabah is not only a seafood haven but also is fast becoming a place for great food and wine. Apart from local cuisine, there are now many eateries offering international fare ranging from Japanese, Thai, Italian and Mexican. Driving this development is Sabah's rapidly growing travel industry. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Dr Yee Moh Chai said demand for good food and wines had led to more diversity and quality in the restaurant and hospitality sectors. “Visitors want to enjoy good food, not just seafood but food similar to what they are accustomed to, and this is where the food and beverage industry needs to play its role well,” he said when opening Sabah's first Food and Wine Fair at a mall here yesterday. Event organiser Johnson Or, the director of operations of Vino Vino Bistro, agreed that the food sector had progressed. A telling sign, he noted, was that many people in Sabah no longer thought of wine as just a beverage. “Now that we have so many varieties of wine from all over the world, people are more knowledgeable about what good wine is all about,” said Or. He added that the organising committee was likely to hold a similar food and wine fair next year if this pioneer project received good response. “So far, visitors to the five booths here have exceeded initial expectations,” he said. The fair offered visitors a chance to familiarise themselves with varieties of imported beef, lamb, pasta, cheese, herbs and spices as well as taste various types of wine. The Food and Wine Fair at the City Mall is on until today. Source : The Star
By Inside KePKAS, Comments Off
Read more...
29Aug

Coalition Duchenne courtesy visit

Coalition Duchenne courtesy visit
YB Datuk Masidi Manjun received a courtesy visit from Ms. Catherine Jayasuria, founder of Coalition Duchenne on the 28th of August 2012 at the minister's office. Film crews from Dreamquest Production of the United States of America were also present. Coalition Duchenne is a non profit organisation which aims to raise awareness on Duchenne muscular dystrophy, to fund research and to find a cure for Duchenne. They have just conquered Mount Kinabalu recently in the Mt. Kinabalu Expedition on the 25th August 2012.
YB Datuk Masidi Manjun menerima kunjungan daripada Cik Catherine Jayasuriya, Pengasas Coalition Duchenne pada 28 Ogos 2012 bertempat di pejabatnya. Turut serta dalam kunjungan tersebut adalah krew filem Dreamquest Production dari Amerika Syarikat.  Coalition Duchenne adalah satu oranisasi yang bertujuan untuk meningkatkan kesedaran mengenai distrofi otot Duchenne, untuk membiayai penyelidikan dan mencari penawar untuk Duchenne. Mereka telah mendaki Gunung Kinabalu baru-baru ini di Ekspidisi Mt. Kinabalu pada 25 Ogos, 2012 yang lalu.
By Minister on the moveComments Off
Read more...
28Aug

Hari Raya Open House Datuk Masidi

Hari Raya Open House Hari Raya Open House More than 10,ooo people came for the Hari Raya Open House of YB Datuk Masidi Manjun, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Environment at Dewan Masyarakat Ranau on the 25th of August 2012. The event which started at 11am and ended at 2pm were attended by visitors  not only from Ranau but also from Kota Kinabalu, Keningau, Tambunan as well as Sandakan.  YB Datuk Seri Panglima Joseph Pairin Kitingan, Deputy Chief Minister of Sabah who is also the Minister of Infrastructure Development of Sabah and wife, YB Datuk Ewon Ebin Minister of Rural Development, YB Datuk Siringan Gubat Member of Parliament for Ranau, YB Dr Joachim Gunsalam Kundasang State Assemblyman as well as other community leaders also attended the event. Lebih daripada 10,000 telah menghadiri Majlis Rumah Terbuka Hari Raya Aidilfitri YB Datuk Masidi Manjun, Menteri Pelancongan, Kebudayaan Dan Alam Sekitar  bertempat di Dewan Masyarakat Ranau pada 25 Ogos 2012 yang lepas. Acara yang bermula dari jam 11.00 pagi sehingga 2.00 petang bukan sahaja dikunjungi oleh mereka yang berada di daerah tersebut  malah pengunjung dari Kota Kinabalu, Keningau, Tambunan dan terdapat juga pengunjung yang datang dari Sandakan turut memeriahkan majlis tersebut. Turut hadir dalam acara tersebut adalah YB Datuk Seri Panglima Joseph Pairin Kitingan , Timbalan Ketua Menteri merangkap Menteri Pembangunan Infrastruktur bersama Isteri , YB Datuk Ewon Ebin Menteri Pembangunan Luar Bandar , YB Datuk Siringan Gubat, Ahli Parlimen Ranau, YB Dr Joachim Gunsalam, ADUN Kundasang dan beberapa lagi pemimpin masyarakat.
By Minister on the moveComments Off
Read more...
28Aug

Rafflesia SPA Essential Opening Ceremony

Rafflesia SPA Essential Opening Ceremony YB Datuk Masidi Manjun officiated the Opening ceremony of Rafflessia SPA Essential on the 27th of August 2012 at Lot B2-11, Block B, Warisan Square, Kota Kinabalu Sabah. YB Datuk Masidi Manjun telah merasmikan acara Pelancaran Rafflesia SPA Essential pada 27 Ogos 2012 bertempat di Lot B-2-11, Block B, Warisan Square, Kota Kinabalu Sabah.
By Minister on the move, Comments Off
Read more...