ON Sept 28, KDCA Secretary-General Suman Yasambun dropped a ‘bombshell’ when he suggested that Tan Sri Joseph Pairin Kitingan be considered as a candidate for the Yang di-Pertua Negeri Sabah when the term of the present TYT, Tun Juhar expires, expected soon
A current hot topic is the proposed amendment to the Federal Constitution to make party-hopping illegal. It was supposed to have been tabled and passed in Parliament a month or two ago. But what kept it on hold is the fine-tuning.
For example, if a law maker is sacked by his/her party, can that be considered as party-hopping? It is not my intention to comment on whether the proposed law is good or bad. I leave that to the politicians and readers
(Sunday, November 6, 1994)
NOVEMBER 14
1963: Head of State Datu Mustapha bin Datu Harun unveiled the Malaysia monument (pic) built by the Chinese community to mark the birth of Malaysia.
It cost $11,000 and is situated in front of the Keng Chew Association in Charter Street, Jesselton.
When Malaysia was around the corner, the sponsoring associations began planning a suitable way to mark its birth. Several proposals were considered, among them temporary arches to scholarship foundations.
When the proposal to erect a permanent monument was agreed upon, it was just 20 days before Malaysia Day (Sept 16). But it was completed on time and the lights were turned on the first evening of the Malaysia celebrations.
NOVEMBER 8
Filipino Mayor flees to Sandakan after armed raid
1962: The Mayor of the Philippines island of Taganak, Timbayan Anam, reached Sandakan in a Kumpit accompanied by his family, the island’s police chief and four constables