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QUOTEWORTHY
"The natives are now being outnumbered with the sudden increase in population due to an uncontrolled influx of foreigners getting Identity Cards (IC) through the back door". - Datuk Radin Malleh, PBS Vice President

CURRENT NEWS

Malaysia Should Not Take For Granted Its Abundance Of Clean Water, Says Pairin KOTA KINABALU, March 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia, which is blessed with abundance of clean water, should not take for granted that freshwater will always be available as the global warming is evidently taking its effect, Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Joseph Pairin Kitingan said.

Pairin Wants Seat Allocation To Be Discussed In A Round Table, Not Openly KOTA KINABALU, March 20 (Bernama) -- Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS) president Tan Sri Joseph Pairin Kitingan wants the seat allocation issue among state Barisan Nasional (BN) component parties to be discussed in a round table and not openly to ensure that the matter is solved in the spirit of BN.

Najib To Launch Groundbreaking Of Universiti Kadazandusun In June PENAMPANG, March 11 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak is expected to launch the groundbreaking for the permanent campus of a Community College or Universiti Kadazandusun in Kaingaran, Tambunan in June, said the Deputy Chief Minister of Sabah, Tan Sri Joseph Pairin Kitingan.

PBS Expresses Confidence PM Would Form Royal Commission of Inquiry KOTA KINABALU, Feb 7 (Bernama) -- Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS) vice-president Datuk Radin Malleh expressed confidence that the federal government would form a Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) on illegal immigrants in Sabah soon.

PBS Launches United Klang Valley Club To Attract Sabahans To Join Party PETALING JAYA, Feb 6 (Bernama) -- Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS) launched the 'United Klang Valley Club' as an approach and strategy to attract more voters from among Sabahans in the Klang Valley to join the party.

Sabah People Urged To Support Prime Minister's Leadership, Policies KOTA KINABALU, Feb 2 (Bernama) -- The people in Sabah were urged to support the leadership and policies introduced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.

Proposed native land tribunal for BN committee KOTA KINABALU, February 2, 2012 (The Borneo Post) -- Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS) has expressed full support and plan to bring the proposed setting up of the native land tribunal to the Barisan Nasional committee on land issues chaired by the Chief Minister of Sabah for discussion and recommendation to the State Government.

PBS In Support Of Proposed Native Land Tribunal In Sabah KOTA KINABALU, Feb 1 (Bernama) -- Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS) has expressed full support and plans to take up the proposed setting up of the native land tribunal to the Barisan Nasional (BN) Committee on land issues chaired by Sabah Chief Minister.


NEWS OF THE PAST

Government Told To Cancel Dubious MyKad Of Foreign Immigrants PENAMPANG, Oct 31 (Bernama) -- The president of Parti Bersatu Sabah Tan Sri Joseph Pairin Kitingan proposes that the government cancels all identity cards obtained by foreign immigrants through dubious means.

Unity And Struggle For Sabah People Continues To Be Cornerstone Of PBS KOTA KINABALU, Oct 31 (Bernama) -- Unity for the sake of the party and the struggle for the people of Sabah, continues to be the cornerstone of Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS).

Be united in facing election SANDAKAN, Oct 31, 2011 (The Star) -- Barisan Nasional component parties must put aside their internal and intra-party quarrels and focus on strengthening the coalition for the general election.

PBS Calls For Final Settlement Of Sabah Illegal Immigrant Problem PENAMPANG, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS) president Tan Sri Joseph Pairin Kitingan today called for a final settlement of the illegal immigrant problem in Sabah, literally describing it as a "wound" in the 1Malaysia "body" that has to be "surgically" treated.

Education Ministry Agrees To Delegate Power To Sabah, Sarawak To Manage Projects PENAMPANG, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- The Education Ministry has agreed to delegate power to each Education director of Sabah and Sarawak to manage the giving of education development project contracts in the two states.

Establish Royal Commission Of Inquiry On Illegal Immigrants KOTA KINABALU, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS) President Tan Sri Joseph Pairin Kitingan has called on the federal government to establish a Royal Commission of Inquiry on illegal immigrants in Sabah next year as a sign of its commitment towards resolving the issue.

Muhyiddin to open LDP and PBS meetings KOTA KINABALU, Oct 29, 2011 (The Star) -- Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin will be in Sabah tomorrow to open the meetings of two state Barisan Nasional parties.

Ongkili Chairman Of Committee On Electoral Reform PUTRAJAYA, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Datuk Seri Dr Maximus Ongkili has been appointed to chair the Parliamentary Select Committee on Electoral Reform, Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin announced Thursday.

Nation's New Dawn In Politics KOTA KINABALU, Sept 20 (Bernama) -- A new dawn in politics is looming in the country, Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS) secretary-general Datuk Henrynus Amin said Tuesday.

Pairin Dismisses Claim Bernard Maarat Wants To Stand As Independent Candidate TUARAN, Sept 4 (Bernama) -- Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS) president Tan Sri Joseph Pairin Kitingan denied PBS Sook divisional chairman Datuk Bernard Maraat had insinuated that he would stand as an independent in the next general election if he was not selected as a BN candidate.

Parliamentary Select Committee May Address Validity Of Electoral Roll KOTA KINABALU, Aug 18 (Bernama) - The establishment of a Parliamentary Select Committee may hopefully address issues pertaining to validity of the electoral list.

Development For Indigenous People Carefully Thought Out KOTA KINABALU, Aug 9 (Bernama) -- The development programme involving indigenous communities is carefully thought out and not emotionally driven by certain quarters, said Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Joseph Pairin Kitingan.

Sabahans Should Unite For Better Future KOTA BELUD, July 25 (Bernama) -- Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS) president Tan Sri Joseph Pairin Kitingan has called on Sabahans to be united for a better future.

PBS Activates Election Machinery In 13 State, Four Parliamentary Seats PENAMPANG, July 8 (Bernama) -- Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS) has activated its election machinery in the party's 13 state and four parliamentary constituencies in the run-up to ...

Pairin Advices Departments To Fully Use Allocations Under 10th Malaysia Plan KOTA KINABALU, July 5 (Bernama) -- Sabah Infrastructure Development Minister Tan Sri Joseph Pairin Kitingan today reminded departments under his ministry to fully use funds allocated to them under the 10th Malaysia Plan.

SNAP Election This Year Possible, Says Pairin KOTA KINABALU, June 29 (Bernama) -- Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS) president Tan Sri Joseph Pairin Kitingan has hinted the possibility of an early general election although Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak did not specifically allude to it in his message during a meeting with Sabah Barisan Nasional(BN) leaders here today.

PBS endorses call to EC to restore Langkon constituency MATUNGGONG, June 23, 2011 (The Borneo Post) -- Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS) fully endorsed the call by PBS Matunggong for the Election Commission (EC) to restore Langkon constituency to the people within the old boundaries.

Herbert not worried over challenge KOTA KINABALU, June 23 (The Borneo Post) -- Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS) Kadamaian division chief Datuk Herbert T Lagadan is not worried that he is being challenged for the top post.

Ministry urged to apologise for insulting Huguan Siou KOTA KINABALU, June 22, 2011 (The Borneo Post) -- Almost two weeks have passed but the supposedly grandeur national level Kaamatan Open House held on June 11 continues to receive criticism.

Water Flouridation In Sabah To Begin By Year-end KOTA KINABALU, June 18 (Bernama) -- The first phase of a water flouridation programme for Sabah is scheduled to commence at the end of this year.

Pairin free to helm PBS KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 (The Star) -- Parti Bersatu Sabah has given Tan Sri Pairin Kitingan the mandate to helm the party for as long as he wishes.

Snub of Huguan Siou causes stir KOTA KINABALU, June 16 (The Star) -- The apparent snub of the Huguan Siou (paramount head) of the Kadazandusun people at the recent national-level Tadau Kaamatan open house here has caused a stir among the community.

Pairin: Not The Time Yet To Retire KOTA KINABALU, June 14 (Bernama) -- Party Bersatu Sabah (PBS) president Tan Sri Joseph Pairin Kitingan is not ready to retire from politics.

Is PBS Heading Towards Change Of Guard? KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 (Bernama) -- For the past two weeks there has been speculation that Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS) may see some changes in its leadership as its top leader is said to be preparing a transition plan.

Give Chance To Locals In Interior Of Sabah To Become Teachers TENOM, May 28 (Bernama) -- Assistant Minister to the Chief Minister Datuk Radin Malleh has appealed to the Education Ministry to immediately review and relook at the decisions of the interviewers during an open interview for the teaching profession, meant for the locals in Nabawan and Kemabong in the interior of Sabah, on May 7.

Ministry Prepared To Help Set Up Kolej KDM In Sabah KOTA KINABALU, May 27 (Bernama) -- The Higher Education Ministry is prepared to help realise the setting up of the proposed Kolej Kadazandusun Murut (Kolej KDM) in Sabah.

New Itinerary For This Year's Kaamatan Celebration PENAMPANG (Sabah), May 27 (Bernama) -- Over the years, local residents and tourists have been flocking to Hongkod Koisaan (which means the Unity Hall in the Kadazan language), the venue for the state level Kaamatan festival held every May 30 and 31.

PBS Youth Doubts Datuk Akjan's Citizenship KOTA KINABALU, May 27 (Bernama) -- Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS) Youth said Friday it fully supports the call for the Malaysian government to strip Datu Mohamad Akjan Datu Ali Muhamad of his citizenship for proclaiming himself to be the "Sultan of Sulu" but expressed serious doubt whether he is a genuine Malaysian citizen.

New college to be built for Tambunan TAMBUNAN, May 25 (The Star) -- Kadazandusun Huguan Siou (paramount leader) Tan Sri Joseph Pairin Kitingan had announced that the Kadazandusun Murut College (Kolej KDM) would be built in Kaingaran near here.

Pairin Supports Call To Make State Kaamatan A National-level Celebration KENINGAU, May 23 (Bernama) -- Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Joseph Pairin Kitingan has expressed support to the call to turn the state-level Kaamatan Festival into a national-level celebration.

Kuala Penyu To Host State-Level Pesta Kaamatan Next Year KUALA PENYU, May 23 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Penyu district has been selected to be the host for the state-level Pesta Kaamatan (harvest festival) in Sabah next year.

Petroleum Act review: Discuss first, says Pairin PENAMPANG, May 12 (The Borneo Post) -- The call made by the Sabah Oil and Gas Contractors’ Association for the government to review the Petroleum Act 1974 must be discussed first before such a motion is tabled in parliament.

Privilege of CM to appoint DCM – Pairin KOTA KINABALU, Apr 8 (The Borneo Post) -- Datuk Dr Yee Moh Chai’s appointment as Deputy Chief Minister for the Chinese quota means he represents that community.

Bongkos slams Rahim for ‘insulting’ Pairin KOTA KINABALU, Mar 31 (The Borneo Post) -- Kadazan Dusun Cultural Association (KDCA) deputy president, Datuk Seri Panglima Dr Clarence Bongkos Malakun has taken Pantai Manis assemblyman Datuk Rahim Ismail to task for his recent statement about the association’s president Tan Sri Joseph Pairin Kitingan.

PBS suggests smaller auxiliary power plants KOTA KINABALU, Feb 20 (The Borneo Post) -- A series of smaller auxiliary power plants should be built to meet the power needs of the Sandakan and Tawau divisions following the scrapping of the coal power plant near Lahad Datu, said PBS information chief Datuk Johnny Mositun.

Merit in royal commission on immigration problems PENAMPANG, Feb 18 (New Sabah Times) -- Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS) president Tan Sri Joseph Pairin Kitingan asserted that there is merit in the suggestion that the Federal government set up a Royal Commission of Inquiry to investigate the immigration problems in Sabah.

PBS Wants Top Kadazandusun, Murut Civil Servants Considered For Mayor's Post KOTA KINABALU, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS) secretary general Datuk Henrynus Amin is confident that top Kadazandusun and Murut civil servants, including those categorised as Sino-Natives, Muslim or Non Muslim, would also be considered for the post of mayor of Kota Kinabalu.

PBS Against Proxy Voting System TAWAU, Jan 21 (Bernama) -- Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS) is against the Election Commission's (EC) proposal to introduce a proxy voting system to enable a registered voter to be represented by an approved proxy on polling day.

Kalabakan-Sepulut Road Expected To Be Ready In Two Years' Time TAWAU, Jan 21 (Bernama) -- Construction of the 145km road connecting Kalabakan in Tawau to Sepulut in Keningau, costing RM135 million is expected to be completed in two years' time, Sabah Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Joseph Pairin Kitingan said.

PBS Sec-Gen Wants Former KDM PKR Members To Unite In BN KOTA KINABALU, Jan 7 (Bernama) -- Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS) secretary-general Datuk Henrynus Amin said the party doors were always open to anyone, including former Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) vice-president Datuk Dr Jeffrey Kitingan and other former PKR members from the Kadazandusun Murut (KDM) community.

PBS Hails Appointment Of Sabahans To Head Sabah Info, Broadcasting Depts KOTA KINABALU, Jan 5 (Bernama) -- Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS) on Wednesday hailed the recent appointment of Sabahans to head the State Information Department and State Broadcasting Department (RTM Sabah).

PBS Will Not Act On DAP's Behalf Over Native Status KOTA KINABALU, Jan 4 (Bernama) -- DAP should initiate legal action or bring up the matter to the relevant department if indeed one of its leaders feels aggrieved by the controversy over his native status, says Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS) secretary-general Datuk Henrynus Amin.

PBS Will Support Lifting Of Freeze On Issuance Of Native Certificate KOTA KINABALU, Dec 31 (Bernama) -- Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS) secretary-general Datuk Henrynus Amin said today the party would give its full support for any government move to lift the freeze on the issuance of the native certificate (Sijil Anak Negeri) to benefit genuine and qualified Sino-natives.