29Jun

Pedestrian walkway project to begin this year – CM

KOTA KINABALU: The first phase of the 25.3km pedestrian walkway project from Tanjung Aru to Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS), Likas would start this year, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Musa Aman. He said the project costing RM38 million and divided into four phases was one of three tourism projects identified in the implementation of the Sabah Development Corridor (SDC) programme. Speaking on Sunday night at the official opening of Sembulan River Park in Sadong Jaya which is under the purview of the Kota Kinabalu City Council (DBKK), Musa said another of the tourism projects was the Atkinson Clock Tower beautification project. Located near Padang Merdeka here, Atkinson Clock Tower which was completed in 1905 is an important heritage site of the state. The beautification project estimated to cost RM12 million, is expected to commence next year. On the Sembulan River Park project, Musa said it was a three-phase tourism project costing a total of RM45 million under the SDC. He said with the completion of the riverfront project, the Sembulan area had changed face in tandem with rapid development in the surrounding areas and in keeping with Kota Kinabalu’s status as a natural resort city. Musa said the state government, conscious of the financial burden and major responsibilities of DBKK, had allocated RM19 million for DBKK to carry out development projects and maintenance works compared to RM17 million last year. He said these included garbage collection, maintenance of landscapes along the main roads and of drains and monsoon drains. The Chief Minister also assured City Hall that the state government will always support its efforts to beautify the city and surrounding areas. “I will assist and seek financing if not for all the beautification projects but for most of them,” he said. Musa added that the state government would strive to increase its financial resources to ensure that all the beautification plans as well as programs are realized. “We will implement projects that we feel are important and I believe that there are many areas with potential in the city that can be developed into tourist attractions,” he said, adding that the government always has the interest of the people at heart. Musa said the Sembulan River Park also indirectly improves public facilities in the city and can be a tourist attraction for the state. He also pointed out that Sabah’s political stability is among the reasons for the increase in tourist arrivals to the state. “It is therefore very important that we preserve the existing unity and harmony so that more tourists will visit Sabah,” he said and stressed that no tourists would want to visit a place that is in turmoil. Musa also said he was impressed with the changes in Sembulan which is now cleaner and more beautiful. He praised City Hall for its continued effort as well as commitment towards the cleanliness, safety and comfort of the city. Earlier, Mayor Datuk Abidin Madingkir said DBKK planned to create a network of better pedestrian walkways in nearby areas, connecting such spots as the State Museum, Islamic Museum, State Mosque, Sacred Heart Church and the railway station which are within 10 minutes’ walk from the Sembulan River Park. Source : Borneo Post
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29Jun

Heritage Sabah to conduct documentation study on clock tower

KOTA KINABALU: Heritage Sabah will be carrying out a documentation exercise of the Atkinson Clock Tower with the permission of Sabah Museum while on-going work to repair the 107-year-old clock tower is in progress. This is following the decision of the museum to facilitate structural repairs on the oldest historical landmark in KK city after the Heritage Sabah NGO highlighted its poor condition to the public through their Facebook social network page. This swift response from Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Masidi Manjun and Sabah Museum director Joanna Kitingan prompted an investigation on the condition of the clock tower and subsequently confirmed that the clock tower was in timely need for an upgrade. Heritage Sabah will be documenting the progress of the repair as well as prepare a measured drawing of the clock tower to be compiled as an academic reference. A report will be handed back to Sabah Museum for safekeeping when the documentation is completed. The approved society (officially registered in April 2012) will also be conducting a study of resources with the Sabah State Archives and other relevant government departments to trace back the history of the clock tower — which has undergone several facelifts before its current existing facade that was done in 1959 for Jesselton’s silver jubilee anniversary. Heritage Sabah is currently looking for funding assistance to aid its volunteers in the documentation process of the Atkinson Clock Tower. Heritage Sabah is a society that is dedicated to the architectural and cultural heritage conservation in Sabah. Its mission is to organize public awareness, to promote the preservation, restoration and protection of the architectural and cultural heritage, to advocate architectural and cultural heritage policies and guidelines for implementation, to collect and study any relevant information on architectural and cultural heritage for educational and reference use and to identify places with cultural significance in Sabah through heritage significance assessment for protection and conservation. Source : Borneo Post
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27Jun

Sembulan River Park Official Opening

  Sembulan River Park Official Opening YB Datuk Masidi Manjun attended the Official Opening of Sembulan River Park which was officiated by YAB Datuk Seri Panglima Musa Hj Aman, Chief Minister of Sabah on the 24th June 2012 at the Park compound. YB Datuk Masidi Manjun menghadiri acara perasmian Taman Sungai Sembulan yang dirasmikan oleh YAB Datuk Seri Panglima Musa Hj Aman, Ketua Menteri Sabah pada 24 Jun 2012 bertempat di perkarangan Taman Sungai Sembulan.
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22Jun

15th Asian Tourism International College Convocation

15th Asian Tourism International College Convocation YB Datuk Masidi Manjun who is also the Sabah State Education Exco delivered a Certificate of Skill to one disabled student at the 15th Asian Tourism International College Convocation, on June 21st , 2012 at One Borneo Ballroom, Kota Kinabalu. The event was officiated by Sabah Chief Minister, Datuk Seri Musa Haji Aman. YB Datuk Masidi Manjun merangkap Exco Pelajaran Negeri Sabah menyampaikan Sijil Kemahiran kepada salah seorang penerima Kurang Upaya ketika Majlis Konvokesyen , Asian Tourism International College yang ke-15 pada 21 Jun 2012 bertempat di One Borneo Ballroom, Kota Kinabalu. Acara tersebut telah dirasmikan oleh YAB Datuk Seri Panglima Musa Hj Aman, Ketua Menteri Sabah. 
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22Jun

Rais urges people to keep promise to remain united

KENINGAU, June 16 — Information, Communications and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Dr Rais Yatim tonight urged the people, especially Sabahans, to make the habit of keeping promises as a step towards maintaining the close relationship and unity among the races in line with the 1 Malaysia concept. He said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak, at every Cabinet meeting, emphasised the need to keep promises. “Keeping promises” would also be the theme of this year’s 55th National Day celebration and Malaysia Day on September 16, Rais said at the Tadau Kaamatan Malaysia open house held at the Keningau Sports Complex here. The function was also attended by Najib and his wife Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor. Rais said the various festivals celebrated in Sabah, Sarawak and the peninsula could strengthen national unity in line with the aspirations of the 1 Malaysia concept. He believed that through arts, culture and the 1 Malaysia concept, the Barisan Nasional (BN) government could achieve success through the various festivals celebrated by the various races in the country. Meanwhile, Sabah Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Joseph Pairin Kitingan, who is also the paramount leader of the Kadazandusun community, thanked the federal government, especially the Information, Communications and Culture Ministry, for choosing a remote area to hold the open house. “This shows that the current government truly practises the 1 Malaysia concept,” he added. He also urged the people of Sabah to continue supporting the government under Najib’s leadership who has proven capable of protecting the people, regardless of their race and religion. — Bernama Source : Malaysian Insider
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