KDCA lauds suggestion to list Kaamatan Fest as national celebration
Date Posted: 24 May 2011
KOTA KINABALU: The Kadazandusun Cultural Association (KDCA) has welcomed State Assembly Speaker Datuk Seri Salleh Tun Said Keruak's suggestion that the federal government should recognise the state-level Kaamatan Festival, observed annually on May 31, as a national-level celebration.
Deputy President Datuk Dr Clarence Bongkos Malakun said the move would allow the celebration to be organised on a larger scale.
"In the past, we had to rely heavily on sponsorships from corporate companies every year to make this event a success, since the state government could only give us a limited allocation.
"If it is elevated to a national celebration, then we hope we will get a higher allocation," he ...
Salleh: Make Kaamatan a national-level event
Date Posted: 24 May 2011
KOTA BELUD: State Assembly Speaker Datuk Seri Salleh Said Keruak has suggested that the federal government recognise the state-level Kaamatan Festival, celebrated annually on May 31, as a national-level Kaamatan celebration.
By doing so, he said, there was no longer a need for a separate national-level Kaamatan Festival as had been the case previously.
This was in line with the government's aspirations under the 1Malaysia concept which prioritised unity among the multiracial, multireligious and multicultural society, he said.
"A separate state-level and national-level Kaamatan Festival would give the impression as though there is a disagreement between the state and federal ...
Pitas association pledges full support to Musa
Date Posted: 24 May 2011
PITAS: The Pitas Sabah Bangsa Tombonuo Association (PBTPS) has pledged its full support to Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Musa Haji Aman.
Its president, Akian Ah Kiew, announced this stance in a statement issued here yesterday. He also recorded his gratitude to Musa for his presence to grace the Pesta Bengkoka and the district-level Pesta Kaamatan at Bengkoka Square here last Saturday. Akian also urged all members of PBTPS and the people of Pitas to fully appreciate the state government's efforts under Musa's leadership which has now prepared a definite and dynamic plan for the development of the Pitas region.
"Based on the announcement by the Chief Minister last Saturday, it is clear ...
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