Maritime agency to be beefed up Aug 1, 2008
"Our area stretches from Langkawi to Tawau and up to 200 miles away from the shore," he said. Amdan also said the agency was expected to have two new aeroplanes and three new helicopters by next year to enhance their sea and air surveillance and to perform their tasks more effectively. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Borneo: Both sides of border Jul 29, 2008
Indonesias regions have been left to fend for themselves, raising funds for vital infrastructure development from limited local capacity (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Ambers book to hit stores soon Jul 23, 2008
Many people think that I came from an average or rich family, whereas the truth is I came from a small town called Tawau and my family was not rich at all. My father was just a fisherman. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Two Sabah MPs recalled home after 'threats' Jun 24, 2008
He claimed that the two MPs Datuk Eric Enchin Majimbun (Sepanggar) and Datuk Dr Chua Soon Bui (Tawau) had been threatened by certain quarters over SAPPs decision to support a no-confidence vote against the Prime Minister ... Other threats included several illegal banners instigating unspecified actions against Dr Chua appearing overnight in Tawau and a planned demonstration at her office in Tawau scheduled for today ... SAPP had advised Tawau officials to lodge police reports, not to... (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Rich harvest for Sabah Jun 1, 2008
The five division development offices in Tawau, Sandakan, Kudat, Beaufort/Keningau and Kota Belud would be abolished. The move resulted in the abolishment of 207 positions and the staff of the JPSS would be placed in the Sabah District Offices and their emolument of RM1. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Air traffic control equipment to be upgraded May 21, 2008
Web search enhanced by. Wednesday May 21, 2008 MYT 4:25:00 PM. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Reef fish face extinction as many end up on dinner tables Apr 8, 2008
In Kudat, like in the Sabahan coastal towns of Tawau, Sandakan and Lahad Datu, fishermen continue to haul in humpheads (Cheilinus undulatus). Several times a week, these fish and the popular groupers, are bundled alive into air-filled plastic bags which are then packed into polystyrene boxes, transported to Kota Kinabalu, and sent on the evening flight to Hong Kong or Singapore. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Hap Seng major shareholder Lau passes away Apr 8, 2008
Lau, a Teochew born in Swatow, Guangzhou, was 19 when he arrived in 1936 in the then British North Borneo where he started off as a shop assistant in Sandakan before moving to Tawau. In 1946, Lau formed the Hap Seng Co in Tawau ... The body will lie in state at the centre until Friday, after which the remains will be flown to Tawau where it will lie in state at the Lau Gek Poh Foundation, Jalan Durahman, Mile 1, Tanjong Batu. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Go armed with umbrellas Mar 5, 2008
In Sabah, isolated rain and thunderstorms are expected over the parliamentary and states in the west coast, Kudat, Sandakan and interior, while fair weather is expected over the parliamentary and state seats in Labuan and Tawau. In Sarawak, isolated rain and thunderstorms are expected over the parliamentary seats in all divisions. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Hap Seng Land to stamp mark in Peninsular Malaysia Mar 3, 2008
Its ongoing projects in Sabah include Bandar Sri Indah (Phases 3 and 4) and Taman Suria in Tawau, Astana Heights (Phases 4 and 5) and Taman Fajar Perdana (Phase 2) in Sandakan, Taman Kingfisher Sulaiman (Phases 4 and 5) in Kota Kinabalu, Bandar Sri Perdana (Phase 4A) in Lahad Datu, and Taman Miramas 2 in Semporna ... It has done seven residential projects and the Fajar Complex commercial project in Tawau. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Avoid a split in the votes, says Kit Siang Mar 1, 2008
"They must be single-minded if not the votes will split," said Lim who later on Saturday campaigned in Sandakan and Tawau for his DAP candidates. More News. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Tawau boy sees life beyond the fast lane Jan 19, 2008
The Tawau-born Teh said: Today, I feel 15 years younger at heart and happiness to me is about doing the things that I like. . (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
More bad weather for Sabah, Sarawak, peninsulas east Dec 23, 2007
KUALA LUMPUR: Moderate to heavy rain is expected in Labuan, Kudat, Sandakan, Tawau and in the interiors of Sabah today. Moderate rain in Pahang, Johor and Sarawak is also forecast to persist until Wednesday, the meteorological department said. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Youth development does the trick for Kedah Sep 10, 2007
Keita was injured in the semi-final match against Sabah in Tawau last week. Khalid s hamstring gave way in the first half. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Young Kedah side bid to make history against old hands of Perak Sep 8, 2007
They had to travel to Tawau for the first leg and only returned to Ipoh on Monday to play the second leg on Tuesday. Nevertheless, Perak who are also looking to fill up their empty trophy cabinet are not expected to make it easy for Kedah in the final. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Perak coach Darby plots to dash Kedahs treble hopes Sep 7, 2007
Perak left for Tawau for the first leg clash against Sabah at 9am on Friday and it was only at 4am on Monday that they arrived home. They were back on the battlefield barely 48 hours later for the return leg clash. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Sabah ready for battle in Ipoh Sep 4, 2007
The Rhinos believe that their chances are as good as Perak's after the inspiring 1-1 draw in the semi-final first-leg match in Tawau last Saturday ... The Rhinos will be without former international Chow Chee Weng, who set up Charles Obi to score the equaliser in Tawau in the 44th minute after Khalid Jamlus had given Perak the lead. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Perak coach believes teams good home record will see them through Sep 3, 2007
PENANG: Although they failed to win, Perak are brimming with confidence after coming away with a 1-1 draw against Sabah in the Malaysia Cup semi-final first-leg match at the Tawau Sports Complex on Saturday night ... It will make the encounter an open match and that suits Perak well, said Darby in a telephone interview from Tawau yesterday ... But I have no complaint about the referee as well as the Tawau Sports Complex pitch. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Treble-chasing Kedah share spoils with hosts Terengganu Sep 2, 2007
In the other semi-final tie, Perak and Sabah settled for a 1-1 draw at the Tawau Sports Complex. Former national striker Khalid Jamlus netted for Perak in the 21st minute while Nigerian import Charles Obi equalised for Sabah in the 44th minute. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Financial constraint forces Perak to take only 15 players to Tawau Sep 1, 2007
PENANG: Perak brought only 15 players to Sabah for the Malaysia Cup semi-final first-leg match against the Rhinos at the Tawau Sports Complex tonight ... It is expensive to go and play a game in Tawau ... Initially, Perak faced problems in getting a flight out of Tawau in time to recuperate for the return leg in Ipoh on Tuesday. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Your questionsThe BBC's Michael Bristow speaks about his recent trip to Tibet Aug 20, 2007
Yuen Tek Pang, Tawau, Sabah, Malaysia. According to Chinese government statistics, there's a wide difference in the amounts earned by rural Tibetans and those living in urban areas. (BBC News)
Hap Seng to still benefit from plantation unit Aug 1, 2007
HSP is a new company set up in April as part of Hap Sengs restructuring exercise to list its plantation assets, which cover about 37,700ha of oil palm plantations in Lahad Datu and Tawau, Sabah. We have yet to decide on HSPs IPO price, Lee said after the company AGM and EGM yesterday. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Hap Seng Plantations gets approval for listing Jul 26, 2007
The total land size of the plantation assets is about 37,700ha, consisting mainly of oil palm plantations in Lahad Datu and Tawau, Sabah. Bernama. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Finance Ministry may terminate CTOS services, says Najib Jul 16, 2007
In Tawau, Awang Adek said the Government had made it mandatory for financial institutions to get the consent of individuals before obtaining information on their financial background from CTOS.. The public can also make a self-check with CTOS for free, he told reporters after opening the Kalabakan Umno division delegates meeting. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Malaysia celebrates Dragon Boat Festival Jun 18, 2007
Shangri'La Rasa Ria Resort B emerged champion for the Sabah Tourism Trophy category while the Tawau Confederation of Chinese Associations won the Sabah Chinese Cultural Association (SCCA) Chinese Men's Trophy and the Oriental Dolphin won the Sabah Dragon Trophy, according to Malaysia's national news agency Bernama. Sabah's local team Terayung won the Sabah Minister's Trophy while the Brunei Darussalam National Boat Race Team A won the Sabah Head of State Trophy, reported by Bernama. (Xinhuanet, China)
FAX flights disrupted, dozens stranded Jun 8, 2007
As a result, it said FAX had organised land transportation to transfer passengers to Tawau and Sandakan and was working with AirAsia and Malaysia Airlines to connect passengers to Kota Kinabalu and vice versa. It added that FAX provided meals, overnight accommodation for outstation passengers and land transfers where necessary at no cost to the passengers. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Sabah bans Peninsular chicken Jun 7, 2007
"All entry points -- especially hotspots such as Tawau and Sandakan -- are being monitored closely by our agriculture officers, together with Customs and Immigration," he said. "Our checks are not only on chicken but also other animals," he said. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Malaysia puts out the unwelcome mat Apr 3, 2007
In Tawau, a border town that has the closest air connections for diving around Sipidan, clerks in a bookstore avoided me when I entered, then taunted me when I inquired about buying a map of Sabah, an item the store stocked for sale. In Lahad Datu, gateway to spectacular nature trekking and game viewing in four different directions, waitresses refused to serve me until compelled by managers, and even then had to be goaded to bring each item included in the meal - the rice, the vegetables, the... (Asia Times Online)
Mega First back on radar screen Feb 27, 2007
Last year, profits were buoyed by contribution from the power division, which included 60%-owned power plant in Shaoxing, China, and 51%-held 36-megawatt (MW) diesel power plant in Tawau, Sabah. Mega First's other core businesses are lime-based products and quarrying, property and engineering. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
MAS offering 250,000 seats at discounted rates during travel fair Jan 30, 2007
For RM199, you can fly from Kuala Lumpur to Tawau. Tickets to international destinations are also available from RM59 to RM1,199 at the Malaysia Airlines Travel Fair (MATF) from tomorrow to Feb 6. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Poor weather helps Ta Ann to top timber gainers list Jan 23, 2007
Bad weather was forecast over the weekend, and even yesterday, in several places with Limbang, Bintulu, Miri and Kapit in Sarawak experiencing intermittent rain, while thunderstorms were expected on the west coast of Labuan, Tawau, Kudat and the rural areas of Sabah. Its mainly a play on timber prices. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Lasimbang charged over firms accounts Nov 22, 2006
Lasimbangs lawyer Jacky Lettong told the court that his client was unable to be present as he was attending a sports board meeting at Tawau on the east coast of Sabah. He also applied for an adjournment as Lasimbang with Boyou were in the process of settling the matter out of court with the Companies Commission of Malaysia. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Border centre in Sebatik can boost Bimpeaga trade Nov 19, 2006
NUNUKAN: The currently slow intra-regional trade within the Brunei Indonesia Malaysia Philippines East Asean Growth Area (Bimpeaga) could get a boost with the setting up of a border-trading centre in Sebatik Island, Tawau, its state assemblyman said. Sebatik Island, which is divided into the Malaysian side and an Indonesian side, is a traditional barter trade route between Tawau in Sabah and Nunukan, the nearest Indonesian island border town in East Kalimantan ... Dr Patawari said there were... (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Unity in diversity Nov 19, 2006
Eleven dances were presented, many of which are rarely performed in KL. One such is the colourful dansa of the Malay Cocos, who live in Tawau and Eastern Sabah. If not for the hint of batik, one would have thought that this was a Western folk dance. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Eksons goes into property, plantation Oct 9, 2006
Our two mills in Sibu and Tawau are generating good cash flow, particularly with the current favourable plywood prices hovering at US$450 per cu metres and strong demand from overseas, he said ... Meanwhile, Tang said the group expected its RM20mil 3MW biomass co-generation power plant in Tawau to be commissioned by March next year. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
DPM: Don't point fingers over flight delays Aug 26, 2006
This, he said, was especially in main towns in Sabah and Sarawak like Labuan, Miri, Sandakan, Tawau and Bintulu. I conveyed the complaints to the Cabinet, which in its last meeting gave the Transport Minister the mandate to resolve the problems immediately, he said. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Chan flies into a rage over flight delays Aug 24, 2006
The rationalisation plan has caused inconveniences to those in Sandakan, Tawau, Labuan, Miri and Kota Kinabalu, he said. MAS corporate communications executive S. Anbarasu said the company had measures in place for the handling of flight delays, within its control. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Domestic airfares to come under pressure Jul 29, 2006
The routes MAS will fly are Kuala Lumpur to Penang, Langkawi, Kota Kinabalu, Kuching, Johor Baru, Miri, Sibu, Kuala Terengganu, Kota Baru, Alor Star, Kuantan, Labuan, Bintulu, Tawau and Sandakan. When asked after the company EGM yesterday whether the Aug 1 handover of domestic routes to AirAsia was intact, MAS managing director Idris Jala said: It is still on, and there is no reason to believe the handover would not take place. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Islanders divided over new bridge project Jul 28, 2006
Most vehicles that we use here were previously Tawau airport limousines. We bought them as they were no longer allowed to be used at the airport. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Wah Seong group revives non-O&G division Jul 10, 2006
The condensing steam turbines are to be used in the biomass power plant of two timber-processing complexes in Tawau, Sabah, Maccagno said, adding that PMT currently had an order book of RM40mil. Wah Seong is also looking at reviving its infrastructure and utilities division. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Terror group busted May 30, 2006
The 12 detained were nabbed off the coasts of Sandakan and Tawau following months of police surveillance. The police had learnt that several members of the group would be in transit in Malaysia while on their way to neighbouring countries, sources said. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Women used in new terrorist strategy: Police Feb 20, 2006
Police detained Salmah, 36, on Feb. 14 in Pare-Pare, South Sulawesi, in connection with the smuggling of 3,000 detonators and 1,736 meters of fuse from Tawau, Malaysia, into Nunukan, East Kalimantan. Salmah's detention followed the arrest of a man, Raimi, also known as Remi bin Salim, who was found in possession of the detonators. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia)
Two arrested for smuggling 3,000 detonators Feb 18, 2006
The police detained Raimi, also known as Remi bin Salim, 27, on a docked passenger ferry from Tawau on Feb. 10 ... In October last year, East Kalimantan Police arrested one man and four women for smuggling explosive materials and equipment from Tawau to Nunukan. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia)
Power for Sabahs east Jan 13, 2006
More than half is being supplied by three independent power plants in Sandakan and Tawau ... We are expecting the East-West Coast grid (part of the Sabah Grid) to be ready by June next year and, until then, we can rely on additional supply from this power station," he said. Lajumin was speaking on board the barge before it set sail. The floating power station was commissioned in September 1996. Residents on the east coast, especially in Sandakan, have in recent months voiced their concerns that... (New Straits Times, Malaysia)
