KS Paul

EXCLUSIVE Former deputy minister Salleh Jafaruddin is preparing to do battle again in the coming state election.

The state mourns as the tragic tale of a mysterious crash and a long and tiring search and rescue operation finally came to an end.

Maria Sharapova, Lee Chong Wei and the Greek football team are the best stories of triumph against all odds in recent times and should serve as inspirations for our young.

Sabah's flamboyant politician Dr Jeffrey Kitingan has been 'in and out' of so many political parties and in recent days, he is believed to be keen to rejoin Parti Bersatu Sabah.

'Stay out and keep quiet' - is the message from a Snap stalwart to federal BN leaders who poke their noses into Sarawak politics when they have little knowledge about it.

The deputy premier believes that none of his cabinet colleagues is involved in the illegal FSFM but since there are allegations, investigations will be carried out.

Environmental group Sahahat Alam Malaysia says it is facing increasing pressure in helping Baram folks over their fight to retain their customary land as others fail to offer their help. But the opposition Sarawak DAP claims SAM shunned them.

The Canny Ong case opens a new dimension on the issue of public safety. People are now challenging why must they live in an atmosphere of fear.

PBDS veep Sng Chee Hua says he protested at the party supreme council meeting today against Daniel Tajem sacking top leaders from the council and replacing them with "strangers".

Sng Chee Hua seems the odd man out being a Chinese gunning for a top post in a Dayak party. But he remains unperturbed with all the negative words that were thrown at him. He speaks his mind to malaysiakini today.

It was not a very orderly meeting of the PBDS supreme council in Kuching yesterday. A shouting match that erupted o­nly indicates the deep division among the two feuding factions in the party.

Despite having a new leadership, Snap is still in a sticky situation. A former party stalwart feels it may be good political strategy for the party to contest the forthcoming elections as an opposition party.