PBS remains committed to progress of Sabah

KOTA KINABALU, July 21 (The Borneo Post) -- Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS) remains committed to the progress of Sabah and it will not allow itself to be distracted by unnecessary and unproductive rhetoric of opposition politicians seeking cheap publicity.

PBS remains committed to progress of Sabah

KOTA KINABALU, July 9 (The Borneo Post) -- Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS) has not deviated from or failed to achieve its political, social and economic agenda since rejoining the Barisan Nasional (BN) ...

Urgent solution to land dispute needed

KOTA MARUDU, July 7 (The Borneo Post) -- Tandek assemblywoman Anita Baranting has expressed appreciation and thanks to the state government for committing to resolve the land dispute involving 60,000ha of land approved to Begaraya Sdn Bhd in Kota Marudu ...

Three issues a threat to Sabah BN

PITAS, July 5 (The Borneo Post) -- PBS deputy president Datuk Seri Dr Maximus Johnity Ongkili warned that three issues in Sabah could pose a threat to the Barisan Nasional if they remain unresolved.

Henrynus re-appointed as NS panel

KOTA KINABALU, July 3 (The Borneo Post) -- Former Ranau member of parliament Datuk Henrynus Amin has been appointed again as the representative for Sabah bumiputeras in the National Service panel for this year’s intake.

1,200 Tambunan villagers register for poverty eradication programme

TAMBUNAN, July 2 (The Borneo Post) -- Some 1,200 locals from several villages in the district registered under the government’s poverty eradication programme here yesterday.

PBS: RM500 mln bond issue explained earlier

KOTA KINABALU, June 10 (The Borneo Post) -- PBS information chief Datuk Johnny Mositun said the state government had fully explained the purpose behind the RM500 million bond issue in the State Legislative Assembly last year.

Pairin wants government to resolve illegal immigration

KOTA KINABALU, May 23 (The Borneo Post) -- The 2012 deadline proposed by Parti Bersatu Sabah for the government to resolve illegal immigration should be made a part of the National Key Result Areas (NKRAs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPI) of enforcement agencies within the framework of the New Economic Model mooted by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.

Multiracial Politics Is Way Forward

KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 (Bernama) -- Multiracial politics is the way forward for Malaysia, consistent with the 1Malaysia concept being espoused by the Government, said Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS) deputy president Datuk Seri Dr Maximus Johnity Ongkili.

DAP’s challenge another political gimmick: PBS

KOTA KINABALU, Mar 15 (The Borneo Post) -- The challenge by the DAP for Kadamaian assemblyman Herbert Timbon Lagadan to confirm with PBS president Datuk Seri Panglima Joseph Pairin Kitingan whether the Kadazandusuns (KDM) have a chance to hold the post of chief minister again is a political gimmick aimed at creating inter-ethnic discord for selfish ends...

PBS to double membership by year-end

PENAMPANG, Mar 6 (The Borneo Post) --- Parti Bersatu Sabah hopes to double its membership by year-end to have a bigger voice for the party.

Pairin Sidesteps Question On Retirement

Sabahans in KL: Pairin wants detailed probe

Pairin wants to solve Tawau’s water problem

PENAMPANG, Mar 1 (The Borneo Post) -- Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Joseph Pairin Kitingan wants to get to the bottom of the water problem in Tawau as soon as possible.

Pairin says no urgency yet for water rationing

KOTA KINABALU, Feb 24 (Daily Express) -- Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Joseph Pairin Kitingan said there is no plan to resort to water rationing as yet under the current dry spell.

Harvest Festival To Foster National Unity, Says Pairin

KOTA KINABALU, Feb 22 (Bernama) -- The Harvest Festival, which is celebrated every May in Sabah, will be a catalyst to foster national unity which is the main thrust of the 1Malaysia concept, Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Seri Joseph Pairin Kitingan said.

Unfair competition between Sabah, p'sula schools: Pairin

KOTA KINABALU, Jan 30 (Daily Express) -- Sabah schools do not stand a chance against the many better equipped schools in the peninsula to compete as high-performing schools.

PBS Supports Reform To Electoral System

KOTA KINABALU, Jan 26 (Bernama) -- Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS) supports the Election Commission's (EC) efforts to reform the electoral system but calls for a proper consultation with stakeholders, especially political parties, which will be affected by the change.

Consultation the best

KOTA KINABALU, Jan 19 (Daily Express) -- Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS) is all for consultation or mediation as the best way to resolve the conflict over the use of the term "Allah" in Malaysia.

Many devt projects hampered by bureaucracy

KENINGAU, Jan 17 (The Borneo Post) -- Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS) supreme council member Datuk Bernard Maraat yesterday said many developments in the state were not carried out accordingly due to too much bureaucracy.

Due to absence of clear guidelines

KOTA KINABALU, Jan 9 (The Daily Express) -- Parti Bersatu Sabah Deputy President Datuk Seri Dr Maximus Ongkili said when he was Minister in the Prime Minister's Department in charge of national unity, he had advocated a consultative approach to address issues surrounding the use of the word 'Allah' by Christians.

Challenge Pairin In Next Election, Ongkili Tells DAP

KOTA KINABALU, Jan 3 (Bernama) -- The only way to get Sabah Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Seri Joseph Pairin Kitingan to give up his position as the Member of Parliament for Keningau is to challenge him in the next election, said Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Datuk Seri Dr Maximus Ongkili.

Ruling a New Year gift for Christian community

KOTA KINABALU, Jan 2 (The Borneo Post) -- Secretary General Henrynus Amin hailed the High Court ruling allowing the use of the term 'Allah' in the Catholic Herald publication as a New Year gift for the entire Christian community in Malaysia and a victory for 1Malaysia concept espoused by the Prime Minister.

PBS' statewide campaign to attract youths to join party

RANAU, Dec 24 (Daily Express) -- Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS) on Wednesday said it will embark on a statewide campaign to attract the younger generation to join the party ...

Henrynus back as PBS Sec-Gen

PENAMPANG, Dec 14 (Daily Express) -- Former MP Henrynus Amin has been appointed as Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS) new Secretary-General, replacing Datuk Radin Malleh, during the party's first Supreme Council meeting after its 24th Congress, here, Sunday.

PBS Announces Several New Appointments

PENAMPANG, Dec 13 (Bernama) -- Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS) Sunday announced several new appointments in the party including three vice-presidents after the party's supreme council meeting here.

PBS plan to set up Kelab Bersatu across p'sula

KOTA KINABALU, Dec 2 (Daily Express) -- The Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS) Youth movement is contemplating setting up a "Kelab Bersatu" (United Club) in various areas in the peninsula where Sabahan youths are concentrated.

Have illegals deadline: PBS

KOTA KINABALU, Nov 8 (Daily Express) -- Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS) on Saturday suggested the Government set 2012 as the target year to solve the illegal immigrant problem in Sabah once and for all.

Najib: No Alternative Party Comparable To BN

KOTA KINABALU, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said there is no alternative party that can challenge the Barisan Nasional (BN) in Sabah ...

Pairin: Solution Needed On Illegal Immigrant Problem In Sabah

KOTA KINABALU, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS) president Datuk Seri Joseph Pairin Kitingan has called for a definite solution to the state's illegal immigrant problem ...

Avoid Money Politics, Pairin Tells PBS Youth

KUNDASANG, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS) president Datuk Seri Joseph Pairin Kitingan Sunday reminded PBS Youth leaders and members to refrain from involving in money politics as it could destroy the party.

Pairin denies inviting Jeffrey back to PBS

KOTA KINABALU, Oct 5 (The Borneo Post) -- Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS) president Datuk Joseph Pairin Kitingan denied that he would invite his younger brother Datuk Dr Jeffrey Kitingan, who is also Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) vice president, to return to PBS.

PBS wants more Sabah parliamentary seats

PENAMPANG, Sept 6 (The Borneo Post) -- Party Bersatu Sabah (PBS) urged the federal government and the Election Commission (EC) to consider creating more parliamentary seats in Sabah when reviewing the electoral boundary in the re-delineation exercise next year.

Max: Project 1PBS 2010 soon

KENINGAU, September 5 (Daily Express) -- Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS) will launch its Project 1PBS 2010 soon in a move to double its membership within a year.

Guidelines lacking: Max

PITAS, September 4 (Daily Express) -- Barisan Nasional (BN) requires proper and transparent guidelines on the practice of power sharing especially at the district and constituency levels ...

PBS against abolishing work permits for other M’sians

KOTA KINABALU, Sept 3 (The Star) -- Parti Bersatu Sabah is against any move to abolish work permit requirements for Malaysians from Sarawak and peninsular Malaysia to work in the state.

Govt serious in its action against illegals

KENINGAU, Aug 30 (The Borneo Post) -- The government is serious and committed in its action on illegal immigrants in the state.

Najib a more credible leader than Anwar: PBS

KOTA KINABALU, Aug 26 (The Borneo Post) -- Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS) vice-president Herbert Timbon Lagadan said Prime Minister Datuk Najib Razak is a more credible person to lead the nation than Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) advisor Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

No contest likely for PBS top posts

KOTA KINABALU, Aug 25 (The Borneo Post) -- The top posts in Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS) are likely to be uncontested.

'Continue Huguan Siou tradition'

PENAMPANG, Aug 23 (The Daily Express) -- Datuk Seri Joseph Pairin Kitingan celebrated the 25th anniversary of his installation as Huguan Siou, here, Friday, saying the occasion, besides honouring him, also stresses the need for the community to continue accepting ...

Pairin: I’m not retiring as PBS president

KOTA KINABALU, Aug 23 (The Star) -- Parti Bersatu Sabah president Datuk Joseph Pairin Kitingan has quashed talk about him stepping down, saying that he will continue to lead the party.

Division wants Pairin, Ongkili to retain posts

KUDAT, Aug 23 (The Borneo Post) -- Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS) Matunggong wants incumbent president Datuk Seri Joseph Pairin Kitingan and deputy president Datuk Dr Maximus Ongkili to be returned unopposed at the party election later this year.

PBS veep extends open invitation to Dr Jeffrey to rejoin

KOTA KINABALU, Aug 21 (The Borneo Post) -- Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS), through one of its vice-presidents, Herbert Timbon Lagadan, yesterday extended an open invitation to Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) vice-president Datuk Dr Jeffrey Kitingan to rejoin PBS.

PBS Extends Open Invitation To Dr Jeffrey

KOTA KINABALU, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS), through one of its vice-presidents, Herbert Timbon Lagadan, on Thursday extended an open invitation to Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) vice-president Datuk Dr Jeffrey Kitingan to rejoin PBS.