A Tale of Two Photos
- Posted by Mr Sikmading on 08:42PM Oct 1, 2008
The above photo was e-mailed to me by a friend. It is the front cover or sleeve of the debut album of a band from Tamparuli called Papier Mache released in September.Band from Tamparuli releasing >>
Selamat Hari Raya Aidil Fitri
- Posted by Mr Sikmading on 07:05PM Sep 30, 2008
Time flies and it's that time of the year again when Muslims all over the world including Malaysia celebrate Hari Raya Aidil Fitri. It is also known as Hari Raya Puasa. Puasa in the Malay language means >>
Fly Me To The Moon
- Posted by Mr Sikmading on 06:30PM Sep 30, 2008
When I was a kid, among the many fairy tales that I learned in the Chinese primary school was the story behind the Mooncake Festival, otherwise known as the Mid-Autumn Festival as it is held on the 15th >>
Happy Silver Wedding Jubilee
- Posted by Mr Sikmading on 03:21PM Sep 22, 2008
Recently I had the opportunity to attend a Mass at the Blessed Sacrament Chapel of the Sacred Heart Cathedral in Kota Kinabalu; being part of the choir. The Mass was in conjunction with the Silver Jubilee >>
What's Next, Anwar?
- Posted by Mr Sikmading on 08:35PM Aug 27, 2008
I have not written anything about the Permatang Pauh by-election for the last two weeks partly because I got fed-up with all the mud-slinging, name-calling, accusations and counter-accusations; most of >>
Taking Care of Twins
- Posted by Mr Sikmading on 03:08PM Aug 26, 2008
Yesterday, I surfed the Net after not having done so for over a week; just came back from KL after visiting my son who is studying there. And as usual, among the first sites I visited was Giuk.Net, >>
One Nation Emcees Did Sabah, Malaysia and Borneo Proud
- Posted by Mr Sikmading on 08:53PM Aug 25, 2008
Two months ago, I urged Sabahans to vote for One Nation Emcees since it's our State's own group, although I understand the female singer actually originated from Peninsular Malaysia but studied at UiTM >>
SAPP 'Safe', for now
- Posted by Mr Sikmading on 10:10PM Aug 6, 2008
The Sabah Progressive Party (SAPP) is safe, at least for now. The supreme council of Malaysia's ruling coalition, the National Front or BN, at its meeting in Kuala Lumpur today deferred any decision >>
Permatang Pauh - 1st Salvo Fired!
- Posted by Mr Sikmading on 04:16PM Aug 6, 2008
The Nomination Day for the Permatang Pauh by-election is still 10 days away, but the first salvo has already been fired.Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, who is to contest in the by-election caused by the resignation >>
August 26 it is!
- Posted by Mr Sikmading on 02:18PM Aug 6, 2008
The Malaysian Election Commission has set August 26 for the Permatang Pauh by-election. Nomination will be on August 16, it announced after a meeting today.The by-election follows the resignation of incumbent >>
Two Important Events Tomorrow
- Posted by Mr Sikmading on 07:59PM Aug 5, 2008
Tomorrow, Wednesday 6 August 2008, there will be two important events in the political calender of Malaysia.First, the Election Commission will meet to fix the dates for the nomination and polling days >>
What A Disappointment!
- Posted by Mr Sikmading on 09:18PM Aug 4, 2008
What a disappointment! That's all I can say to describe my feelings for not being able to attend the SBG2 (Sabah Bloggers Gathering 2) in Kota Kinabalu, capital of Sabah, Malaysia on Borneo island over >>
Sabah's 1st State Election in 1967 (Part 2)
- Posted by Mr Sikmading on 01:22PM Jul 31, 2008
Here are the results of Sabah's first direct general election for the 32 elected State Legislative Assembly seats in April 1967. I did not give the exact dates because unlike nowadays when the results >>
Sabah's 1st State Election in 1967 (Part 1)
- Posted by Mr Sikmading on 08:13PM Jul 29, 2008
Although North Borneo gained self-rule from Britain on 31 August 1963 and became Sabah, part of Malaysia on 16 September the same year; the first election for the State Legislative Assembly seats did not >>
More Miss Universe Pics
- Posted by Mr Sikmading on 09:06PM Jul 23, 2008
Recently I blogged about the Miss Universe 2008 beauty pageant but there were complaints of too few photos. Well, it's better late than never and here you are, Dayana Mendoza of Venezuela waving to the >>
