4,000 residents to benefit from solar energy project Jun 20, 2009
TAWAU: Some 4,000 residents of Kalabakan, about 100km from here, are expected to benefit from a solar energy and fresh water supply project being carried out in the area. Kalabakan MP Datuk Abdul Ghapur Salleh said the RM20mil-solar project under Rural and Regional Development Ministry was well underway. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Hap Seng to beef up fertiliser business in Malaysia and Indonesia May 30, 2009
On its property division, Hap Seng wanted to remain as the market leader in landed property development in east Malaysia, he said, adding: We believe our new township projects in Lahad Datu and Tawau will contribute positively to our group. . (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Kota Kinabalu to get more reliable power supply May 18, 2009
He said SESB was looking at a similar upgrading of transmission lines for the east coast towns of Sandakan and Tawau over the next three years. More News lect> Go. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
S'pore expands air services agreement with Malaysia Apr 15, 2009
" onclick="Next();" src="/images/butt_next. This new agreement is important for both countries, as the enhanced connectivity further boosts economic and tourism linkages between our two countries. (Channelnewsasia.com)
Demerit system for national service camps Apr 11, 2009
TAWAU: The National Service Training Department (JLKN) will implement a demerit system this year to evaluate and upgrade the quality and management of National Service (NS) camps. Director-general Datuk Abdul Hadi Awang Kechil said with the system, camps would be given points or minus points based on their performance and compliance with the conditions set by JLKN.. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
The Second Malaysian Stimulus Package - What Does it Hold for the Energy & Power Sector in Malaysia? Mar 23, 2009
Key among them was the 132kV Transmission Line System Environmentally-Friendly Project; the Delivery System Upgrading Projects in Kota Kinabalu, Sandakan and Tawau; the Delivery System Reinforcement Project throughout Sabah and WP Labuan; the Kota Kinabalu Delivery System Reinforcement Project; and the KK Outer Ring 132kV Project. "Most of these projects are to be completed in 2009. The stimulus package covers the Kota Kinabalu transmission system project. This project will strengthen the grid... (PR Newswire)
US twin city for Subang Jaya? Feb 19, 2009
Ipoh, Johor Baru, Kota Kinabalu, Malacca, Sandakan and Tawau also have their respective sister cities. It is a privilege to be even considered by them as we have nothing to lose, and everything to gain. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
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)
