Essence of Borneo

Mohd Bahrin KOTA KINABALU: Pergerakan Pemuda UMNO Bahagian Kota Kinabalu hari ini mempersoalkan motif sebenar Presiden Parti Warisan Sabah (Warisan) Datuk Seri Shafie Apdal menggesa Kerajaan Persekutuan mengisytiharkan 30 dan 31 Mei sebagai cuti kebangsaan Pesta Kaamatan. Ketuanya  Mohd.Bahrin Abd.Karim berkata, tindakan Shafie seperti telah terdesak sehingga menggunakan cuti umum Pesta Kaamatan sebagai isu untuk kepentingan politiknya. Beliau berkata, Shafie sepatutnya memperjuang dan mensyorkan agar Kerajaan Persekutuan mengiktiraf dan menjadikan sambutan Pesta Lepa-Lepa yang diraikan oleh masyarakat Bajau Semporna sebagai cuti umum kebangsaan dan bukan memainkan isu Pesta Kaamatan. “30 dan 31 Mei setiap tahun adalah cuti umum bagi negeri Sabah dan Kerajaan  menerusi Pejabat Daerah dan KDCA juga menganjurkan sambutan Pesta Kaamatan di daerah-daerah di seluruh negeri sebagai mengiktiraf pesta yang penting bagi masyarakat KadazanDusun Murut (KDM) ini. “Sa...

The Muddy Road By:Anna Vivienne The start of the journey towards Long Pasia, from Sipitang, a township south of the State,   is somewhat exciting. The road meanders through the countryside where quaint little houses stand among larger more opulent abode. The greeneries around are picturesque, lending a tranquil atmosphere along the road. One can enjoy the view indefinitely but this nicely asphalted road comes to an end an hour or so drive afterwards, and then it starts on gravel. Most people understand and have experienced how uncomfortable driving on or travelling on a four-wheel drive vehicle can be over gravelly road.  Its like being trundled and shaken in a tin can. Bumping one’s head is a periodic occurrence where one definitely acquires a blazing headache after wards. To boot it all one bump up and down which is not very good for the back. It helps if the vehicle slows down a little, but it is still quite bumpy nevertheless. Long Pasia The graveled roa...

Windbell Restaurant Most people want a cosy ambiance and comfortable sitting arrangement when they want to have a good and filling dinner without any hassles. An overcrowded restaurant may be indications that the eatery serves good food, but it does not offer much in terms of comfort for diners. Sometimes fellow diners pass by and hit or kick the chair of their dining neighbours, due to overcrowding. This is one of the most irritating things to happen, not only because of the discomfort of sudden unmitigated moves, but at times one end up with soup on the face, or a whole fork full of noodles. Some of the food available The other thing that diners want is good and swift service. Slow service is very annoying. There are times when diners have to wait for half an hour to get their order and at times the order might not even be correct. This happens often, not only in coffee shops but in good restaurants including those fast food franchises. I believe these issues that ...