Sabah targeting 2.2 million tourists in 2023

THE Sabah government is hoping to lure 2.2 million visitors this year, said state Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Christina Liew at the launch of the state’s new tourism slogan: “Feel Sabah, North Borneo”. “For the time being, we have just opened the border, so our target is about 2.2 million arrivals.

Property development is about community building

I RECENTLY read with interest the buzz surrounding developer Naza TTDI’s 50th anniversary celebrations. As a second-generation resident of Taman Tun Dr Ismail (TTDI), an enduring legacy of Naza TTDI, I would like to share my thoughts and perspectives on the elements that have contributed to the success of TTDI in exemplifying community-focused development.

Indian farmers march to demand higher prices for onions

THOUSANDS of farmers in India’s western state of Maharashtra are marching towards the state capital city Mumbai demanding higher prices for their onion crop. Yesterday marked the fifth straight day of their protest march.

Infantino announces big increase in Women’s World Cup prize money

PRIZE money at the upcoming Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand will be triple that at the last edition in 2019, FIFA president Gianni Infantino announced yesterday, as he also revealed Saudi Arabia’s tourist board will not sponsor the tournament. Speaking at the FIFA Congress in Kigali after being re-elected for a third […]

Sundra Rajoo withdraws suit against Tommy Thomas, 12 others

FORMER Asian International Arbitration Centre (AIAC) director N. Sundra Rajoo has withdrawn his suit against the former attorney-general Tommy Thomas and 12 other parties over his wrongful arrest and prosecution in relation to the AIAC breach of trust case. Sundra Rajoo filed the withdrawal note through Messrs Cheok Ng Lee Law Chambers on March 8.

Venezuela Supreme Court decriminalises homosexuality in armed forces

VENEZUELA’S Supreme Court yesterday annulled a controversial article of the military justice code that had criminalised homosexuality within the armed forces.  The court annulled the provision, which had provided for a penalty of up to three years in prison, “for lacking sufficient clarity and legal precision with regard to the conduct it intended to punish,” […]