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Developer claims his workers were provoked by activist Nov 25, 2005
Tawau: The developer of the controversial project on an open space in Sabindo, here, Thursday claimed that activist Jimmy Wong was responsible for provoking ...
Daily Express,

Fish Landing Complexes in Tawau
 July 2005 : The Fisheries Development Board of Malaysia (LKIM) plans to set up fish landing complexes in Tawau and Sandakan under the 9th Malaysia Plan, at a total estimated cost of RM50 million. Each complex would require 20 to 30 acres.
Daily Express LKIM plans fish complexes in Tawau, S'kan Jul 6, 2005
 

Call to help Tawau Girl Guides Nov 18, 2005
Tawau: Municipal Council President, Salsidu Ibrahim, has urged for public assistance to build a permanent premise for the District Malaysian Girl Guides ...
Daily Express,

89 illegals, factory manager held in Tawau Nov 17, 2005
Tawau: Immigration personnel hauled in a factory manager and 89 foreigners aged between 20 and 42 during "Ops Mahir" at Jalan Merotai, Bombalai, here, last ...
Daily Express,

Increased ops cut crime in Tawau Nov 15, 2005
Tawau: The district has recorded a 50 per cent reduction in the crime rate since July this year, compared with the same period last year, as a result of ...
Daily Express,

A Suprise Gold For Rusfredy Nov 29, 2005
After a dissapointing show by the hopeful, Elaine Teo in the first round of the women's bantamweight (51-55kg) yesterday, the Tawau born exponent's feat in the ...
Bernama,
 



Beluran MP Wants Bernama To Open Offices In Sandakan, Tawau Nov 3, 2005
Kiandee, has asked the Ministry of Information to consider getting the national news agency, Bernama, to set up branch offices in Sandakan and Tawau on the ...
Bernama,



Model of VIRTUE Nov 23, 2005
...old. At 18, this small-town girl, who was born in Perak but grew up in Tawau, Sabah, left for the bright lights of Kuala Lumpur. ...
Electric New Paper,


Action should have been taken 20 years ago: Cash Nov 30, 2005
Mayor Datuk Iliyas Ibrahim for his action to close the Pulutan factory, Patrick said the problem is also happening in other areas such as Tawau, Semporna, Kudat ...
Daily Express,

Investors cast vote of confidence for 2006 Nov 30, 2005
Besides the property sector, which other sectors are you looking at? As you know, we have begun the development of a township in Kunak, Tawau. ...
Malaysia Star,

14 major projects in Sabah not completed Nov 23, 2005
Costing a total of RM500 million, the projects include a hospital each in Sandakan and Tawau, eight secondary and primary schools, and the General Operation ...
New Straits Times,

Man loses RM10,000 while waiting to bank in Nov 18, 2005
Meanwhile, in TAWAU, police hauled in 123 people during an anti-crime blitz at Mile 2, Jalan Apas, Jalan Utara and Kampung Ice Box, Friday. ...
Daily Express,

Group to set up 49 schools for kids of migrant workers Nov 17, 2005
THE Indonesia-based Humana Child Aid Society which initially set up base in Tawau but have now relocated to Lahad Datu have endeavoured through a funding by ...
Daily Express,

Jheains concerned over poor performance of students Nov 23, 2005
...followed by SMU Pantai Manis, Papar with 57.47 per cent passes, SMU Toh Puan Hajjah Rahmah, Kota Kinabalu (51.81 per cent), SMU Islamiah Tawau, Tawau (51.43 ...
Daily Express,

Contractors of uncompleted Federal projects may be blacklisted Nov 25, 2005
These projects include one hospital each in Sandakan and Tawau, eight schools and the General Operation Force quarters in Kinarut.
New Straits Times,

Oil palm scheme for rural poor in Sabah, Sarawak Nov 25, 2005
...and Miri Division. In Sabah, the Ministry had identified Keningau, Tenom and Tawau as the main centres, he said. Apart from free ...
Malaysia Star,

Tarakan keen to compare notes on HIV/AIDS Nov 16, 2005
Tawau: The Tarakan Health Department in Indonesian East Kalimantan, hopes to collaborate with its Malaysian counterpart in the exchange of information and ...
Daily Express,

They will be blacklisted: CM Nov 27, 2005
...delayed projects. Two hospitals, each in Sandakan and Tawau, were also delayed although they are 90 per cent complete. Others include ...
Daily Express,

Idaman not short of suitors for timber business Nov 25, 2005
He said apart from extracting and processing timber, Idaman also wanted to create economic activities in Keningau and Tawau, where the concession is located. ...
Daily Express,

Outstation buses barred from city January Nov 28, 2005
...at Mile 6, Jalan Tuaran, adjacent to the Inanam business centre, the terminal would cater for all inter-district buses arriving from Tawau, Sandakan, Lahad Datu ...
Daily Express,

Smart school way to mould the students Nov 27, 2005
Tawau Education Technology Officer, Jumaan Bahrun, said this had resulted in cases like teachers being beaten up and bullied, among others. ...
Daily Express,

Negligence behind the unlucky 13 tragedies Nov 8, 2005
In TAWAU, the District Traffic Police and Public Order Chief DSP Teh Cheng San said only eight out of the 36 accident cases reported under Ops Sikap IX so far ...
Daily Express,

Major projects not completed Nov 23, 2005
Costing a total of RM500 million, the projects include two hospitals in Sandakan and Tawau, eight secondary and primary schools and the General Operations ...
New Straits Times,

‘Sayyaf, JI getting Mideast support’ Nov 19, 2005
The Tawi-Tawi route passes through Central Mindanao, Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur, Zamboanga City, Tawi-Tawi and Tawau in Malaysia, Sungay Nyamok and ...
Philippine Star,

NGO told to get its facts right on the street kids Nov 17, 2005
...there were too many of them, it was decided to locate them under the UNHCR in a gazetted area comprising six settlements of which two are in KK, Tawau (2) and ...
Daily Express,

SLA: Need to study proposal carefully Nov 18, 2005
...of Sabah and Sarawak, Tan Sri Datuk Amar Steve Shim, Kota Kinabalu High Court Senior Resident Judge Datuk Ian Chin, High Court Tawau Judicial Commissioner ...
Daily Express,

14 Federal projects delayed Nov 24, 2005
Wednesday. Ismail said two hospitals, each in Sandakan and Tawau, were also delayed although they are 90 per cent complete. Others ...
Daily Express,

Sabah prepared to cope with any mass casualty Nov 24, 2005
...department, Fire and Rescue Services Department officers and National Security Division officers, is the second to be held this year after Tawau in October ...
Daily Express,

Murder of Bugis cabbie solved Nov 22, 2005
Tawau: Police here managed to solve a murder case involving a part-time Bugis taxi driver less than four hours after the incident occurred on Sunday. ...
Daily Express,

Not enough Form One places Nov 22, 2005
SK Batu Puteh in Tawau, for example, is used by a secondary school to house its students." However, Normah noted this may be difficult to implement in the ...
Daily Express,

Employment agent charged Nov 22, 2005
The women from Tawau, were jailed five months each after pleading guilty in the same court Monday, to possession of someone else's MyKad. ...
Daily Express,

Man detained for supplying fake MyKads to eight Indonesian women Nov 22, 2005
Bahru. The women from Tawau were jailed five months each after pleading guilty in the same court on the possession of the MyKad. ...
Borneo Bulletin,

Khalwat: Three couples nabbed Nov 21, 2005
Tawau: Three couples were arrested for allegedly committing khalwat (close proximity) in a lodging house here on Friday night. The ...
Daily Express,

Action taken on 87 traders: Rosli Nov 23, 2005
Of the number, Tawau topped the list with 23 cases, followed by 18 each in Kota Kinabalu and Lahad Datu, eight each in Kudat and Beaufort, Sandakan (5) and ...
Daily Express,

Activist allegedly assaulted Nov 24, 2005
Tawau: An activist claims he was assaulted when he went to "inspect" the controversial project site on an open space in Sabindo, here, Wednesday. ...
Daily Express,

Half the cases involved diesel Nov 23, 2005
Tawau: Eight of the 19 cases under the Ops Octopus in November involved seizures of diesel, said Acting District Marine Chief, ASP Md Yusof Abd Rahman. ...
Daily Express,

Malaysia: Onions make Empee smile Nov 17, 2005
The company is now talking to Sabah’s Agriculture and Food Industries Minister Datuk Abdul Rahim Ismail to cultivate onions on 40.4ha in Tawau and 40-90ha on ...
FreshPlaza,

MAS told to consider VSS Nov 14, 2005
In his reply to Shim Paw Fatt (BN-Tawau) earlier, Hilmi said MAS recorded before tax losses of RM274.9 million for the first three months of 2005. ...
New Straits Times,

Get rid of excess baggage, MAS told Nov 14, 2005
Tawau MP Shim Paw Fatt pointed out that any pay cut for senior managers would not make a significant impact on the airline's financial bottom line. ...
Malaysia Star,

MAS Can Consider Reducing Staff After Discussing With Union Nov 13, 2005
Hilmi said this in his reply to a question posed by Shim Paw Fatt (BN-Tawau) on the losses incurred by the company in the first quarter of this year. ...
Bernama,

Chicken breeders urged to be on alert on bird flu Nov 13, 2005
Dovsai had confiscated about 1,170 duck eggs, 100 chicken eggs, 13 fighting cocks, a hen and nine birds at the jetty and barter trade area in Tawau believed to ...
Daily Express,

Across the Floor: M’sia not a haven for terrorists Nov 14, 2005
In the House, Hilmi told BN Tawau member Shim Paw Fatt that in the first quarter of this year, MAS suffered a loss before tax amounting to RM274.9 million ...
Malay Mail,

NS camps reminded to upgrade facilities Nov 16, 2005
Tawau: Training camps being used for the National Service Programme throughout the country should upgrade their status by improving their infrastructure and ...
Daily Express,

Shopping complex freeze only till conditions improve Nov 10, 2005
On report that developers had resumed works on the controversial Sabindo open space and car park in Tawau despite stop order by the government, Musa said he ...
Daily Express,

Exponents must strive to impress Nov 9, 2005
...distance," he added. The association has six Sukma coaches, in Tawau, Ranau, Kudat and Kota Kinabalu and two in Tuaran. For the ...
Daily Express,

Report MyKad mistakes at once: Pairin Nov 7, 2005
The walkathon was carried out simultaneously in nine towns namely Beaufort, Sipitang, Keningau, Kudat, Sandakan, Lahad Datu, Kunak, Tawau and Labuan.
Daily Express,

14 to vie for Sabah Unity Ambassadress title Nov 14, 2005
...in the 14 districts - Kota Kinabalu, Penampang, Tuaran, Ranau, Papar, Kota Belud, Kota Marudu, Kudat, Keningau, Beaufort, Sipitang, Tawau, Sandakan and Lahad ...
Daily Express,

5-City Seminar on oil palm Nov 14, 2005
EMPA), in collaboration with the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB), is organising a 5-City Seminar 2005 in Miri, Sibu, Keningau, Sandakan and Tawau on Nov 14, 16 ...
Daily Express,

Firm ordered to pay RM4m Nov 10, 2005
...a company under Dioncorps Sdn Bhd, which is controlled by Chase Perdana and which had, in an arrangement with Jernih, to set up a stock-broking firm in Tawau. ...
Daily Express,

GOF personnel killed, wife hurt in car accident Nov 7, 2005
It was learnt that the victim who was based in Tawau was heading to Kinabatangan with his wife, in her 20s when the 4WD ploughed into the right side of their ...
Borneo Bulletin,

13 fatal road accidents since first day of Raya Nov 9, 2005
Ops Sikap IX. In Tawau, eight out of 36 accident cases reported so far occurred within seven designated areas. The rest, including ...
Borneo Bulletin,

Indonesian firearms trafficker gets death 30 Sep 2005
TAWAU: A 33-year-old Indonesian, described by the prosecution as an Islamic militant, was sentenced to death by the High Court here for trafficking in firearms ...
Malaysia Star,

Catch AF3 stars in Miri 30 Sep 2005
...video calls through 3G technology. The stars will also be in Kota Kinabalu on Oct 8 to 9 and Tawau on Oct 29 to 30. The 14 stars of ...
Bru Direct,

CCID to be expanded to KK, Sandakan and Tawau Sep 29, 2005
...established Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID) would be expanded to 37 districts throughout the country including here, Sandakan and Tawau in a ...
Daily Express,

Tawau developer ready to meet CM Sep 25, 2005
Tawau: Jeramas Sdn Bhd Managing Director Tahir Yahya said he was prepared to meet Chief Minister Datuk Seri Musa Aman to resolve the controversy surrounding ...
Daily Express,

Easier entry plan for Tawau day trippers Sep 23, 2005
NUNUKAN (Indonesia): A simpler entry procedure may be implemented for day trippers to Tawau, Sabah from Indonesia, especially nearby Nunukan and Tarakan islands ...
Daily Express,

Tawau's open spaces should stay: SAPP Sep 15, 2005
Tawau: Tawau SAPP MP Shim Paw Fatt expressed confidence that the State Government will handle the issue of open space in the Sabindo area in favour of the ...
Daily Express,

ACA should probe Tawau issue as a warning: Hajiji Sep 15, 2005
The Anti-Corruption Agency (ACA) is free to investigate for any irregularities concerning the controversial development of five open spaces in Sabindo, Tawau. ...
Daily Express,

Defiant Tawau developers fence up area Sep 19, 2005
Tawau: The developers, who have been asked to stop their project to develop the open space at Sabindo here by the State Cabinet, have fenced up the area. ...
Daily Express,

Move to get tourists visit Tawau Sep 7, 2005
Tawau: More concerted efforts will be made towards getting tourists and visitors to stop by the town here, said Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Chong Kah Kiat. ...
Daily Express,

Tawau open spaces: Salsidu admits 'stop' order Sep 14, 2005
Tawau: Municipal Council (TMC) President, Salsidu Ibrahim, said he had received instructions from both the Chief Minister and Local Government and Housing ...
Daily Express,

Tawau's Albert is named the fifth Anglican Bishop Aug 30, 2005
Kota Kinabalu: Archdeacon of the Urban Area of Sabah-cum-Rector of St Patrick's Church, Tawau, the Venerable Albert Vun Cheong Fui, 49, has been unanimously ...
Daily Express,

Moderate quake 1,133km from Tawau Sep 9, 2005
Kuala Lumpur: A moderate earthquake measuring 5.5 on the Richter scale occurred 329km southeast of Manado (north Sulawesi) and 1,133km from Tawau, Sabah at ...
Daily Express,

Tawau graduand rises above poverty Sep 19, 2005
Darman from Kampung Titingan, Tawau, Sabah, was also offered a place to pursue his doctorate (PhD) in Biochemical Engineering due to his excellent achievements ...
Daily Express,

Four more sponsors reach out to students Sep 23, 2005
The Lions Club of Tawau Host in Sabah also adopted four schools under the programme. SMK Teknik Tawau, SMK Kuhara Tawau, SMK Tawau ...
New Straits Times,

'Avoid using services of middlemen' Sep 26, 2005
Tawau: Those wishing to acquire their driving licences should avoid the services of so-called "middlemen" who are out to fleece them of their money. ...
Daily Express,

Probe into controversial Sabindo project soon Sep 23, 2005
Kota Kinabalu: Investigation on irregularities concerning the controversial development of five open spaces in Sabindo, Tawau, will be carried out soon. ...
Daily Express,

Rahim: Time to get into agro-based downstream processing Sep 23, 2005
Tawau: Agriculture and Food Industries Minister Datuk Abdul Rahim Ismail said the time has come for local bumiputera entrepreneurs to consider venturing into ...
Daily Express,

Look For Common Values, Not Differences, Says Kadir Sep 29, 2005
...and Sarawak have more radio stations than the rest of the state in Malaysia, of which Sabah has official radio stations in Kota Kinabalu, Tawau and Sandakan ...
Bernama,

MRSM is fast becoming top choice: Hajiji Sep 29, 2005
The Chief Minister Datuk Seri Musa Aman, he said, has also stated that Mara would be building more MRSM schools in the country, including in Tawau and Sandakan ...
Daily Express,

Resolve Sabindo open space issue, Govt told Sep 19, 2005
Tawau: Local activist Jimmy Wong described the Sabindo "open space issue" as a serious problem that should involve the intervention of higher authorities ...
Daily Express,

Illegal Logging Still Taking Place in Nunukan Sep 21, 2005
According to Wahab, wood from the forests in Nunukan regency has been smuggled to Tawau island in Malaysia via the waters of Nunukan. ...
Tempo Interactive,

Builder: Where's the official letter? Sep 20, 2005
Tawau: The developer involved in the Sabindo open spaces controversy says it will continue to construct buildings at the five sites in question "in the absence ...
Daily Express,

Another oil palm factory found polluting river Sep 15, 2005
Tawau: Sessions Court Judge Duncan Sikodol fined an oil palm factory RM10,000 or one month's jail for polluting the environment by discharging effluents into a ...
Daily Express,

Sabah railway link to be extended to Kuching soon Sep 27, 2005
...managing director Datuk Mohd Salleh Abdullah said the corporation also plans to link Tanjung Aru with the towns in the east coast such as Lahad Datu and Tawau. ...
Borneo Bulletin,

Gazette all open spaces: Group Sep 28, 2005
He said the recent incident involving development of an open space in the Tawau municipality, which is still unresolved, should serve as a good lesson and that ...
Daily Express,

Sabah has no bird flu: State Sec Sep 22, 2005
Mustapa said as of August this year, the Royal Customs and Excise Department had seized three fighting cocks and two fowls in Tawau which had been brought in ...
Daily Express,

Crime rate in Sandakan down slightly, says CP Sep 20, 2005
He said Kota Kinabalu and Penampang showed the most reduction compared to Tawau, which is the district with the highest crime rate. ...
Daily Express,

A girl named ‘Malaysia’ Sep 15, 2005
They said I had a funny name. I could not stop crying. And I was mad at my parents for naming me Malaysia," said the housewife, who lives in Tawau today. ...
New Straits Times,

NS trainees may try M16s next year Sep 7, 2005
Tawau: Deputy Defence Minister Dato Zainal Abidin Zain said the use of M16 rifles by National Service trainees might be introduced next year. ...
Daily Express,

Census of urban poor being conducted: Musa Sep 23, 2005
Chief Minister Datuk Musa Aman said the census or poor people profile studies is currently being carried out here, Sandakan, Tawau, Kudat, Ranau, Keningau ...
Daily Express,

Hubline To Add Another China To East Malaysia Feedering Service Sep 26, 2005
..."This will cover feedering services for transhipment cargo to other ports in Sabah (Kota Kinabalu, Tawau and Sandakan), Sarawak (Kuching and Sibu) and Pontianak ...
Bernama,

Many cases of addicts held but released Sep 23, 2005
..."Roadblocks must be put up in critical areas in Tawau and Sandakan to detect the presence of drugs, and not just for checking on road tax or driving-licence. ...
Daily Express,

Nurchaya moves up as Judicial Commissioner Sep 1, 2005
Kota Kinabalu: Former Senior Sessions Court Judge Datuk Nurchaya Arshad has been transferred to the Tawau High Court following her promotion as a Judicial ...
Daily Express,

Plan to extend Sabah rail to L Datu, Kuching Sep 23, 2005
Director, Datuk Mohd Salleh Abdullah, said the corporation also plans to link Tanjung Aru with the towns in the East Coast, namely, Lahad Datu and Tawau. ...
Daily Express,

Express bags gold in top award for 14th time Sep 26, 2005
Sports Photography. Tawau-based OCDN reporter, Michael Lee Yun Piao, won the bronze medal in Chinese News Reporting. Daily Express ...
Daily Express,

Railway To Play More Vital Role In Transportation Sector Sep 23, 2005
East Malaysia, he said the railway in Sabah from Tenom would be connected to Kuching in Sarawak, while the one in Tg Aru would be connected to Lahad and Tawau. ...
Bernama,

Sabah On Full Gear To Boost Livestock Output Sep 22, 2005
Among the new projects to be implemented for this purpose are the setting up of beef cattle breeding station at Pulau Sebatik, Tawau, dairy goat breeding ...
Bernama,

Moderate Earthquake In Southeast Of Manado Sep 8, 2005
8 (Bernama) -- A moderate earthquake measuring 5.5 on the Richter scale occurred 329 km Southeast of Manado (north Sulawesi) and 1,133 km from Tawau, Sabah at ...
Bernama,

Strong Earthquake Hits Banda Sea Sep 6, 2005
A strong earthquake measuring 6.0 on the Richter scale has occurred at 5.34am Wednesday in Banda Sea, 1,042 km from Makassar and 1,605 km Southeast from Tawau. ...
Bernama,

Special dorm for foreign street kids in Sabah Sep 4, 2005
KOTA KINABALU - A local has expressed willingness to look after street kids at a dormitory in a Balung plantation in Tawau district where they will receive ...
Borneo Bulletin,

Golden Hope To Launch Rm125 Million Mixed Developmnt Project In ... Sep 11, 2005
...of Kunak district. Golden Hope owns oil palm plantations in Tawau (10,781ha), Tenom (5,717ha) and Kunak (16,474ha). It first entered ...
Bernama,

Dadah detainee pines for daughters Sep 11, 2005
I do not think I would have ever learned to pray if I was not detained." Halim was only 16 when he was arrested in Tawau and has been in prison for 15 years. ...
New Straits Times,

Filipinos, Indons pack Sabah jails Sep 5, 2005
Mohamad Nazarie Wan Mahmood said the large number of foreign prisoners and detainees had caused severe congestion in prisons, especially in Tawau, Sandakan and ...
Daily Express,

Forest fires in six States Sep 18, 2005
Kuching, Sibu, Bintulu, Sarikei, Samarahan, Kapit, and Petra Jaya in Sarawak, and Tawau, Keningau and Sandakan in Sabah are also recording "moderate" levels. ...
New Straits Times,

Dad and daughter create history Sep 17, 2005
Rahmah Hammnu, 46, who had travelled all the way from Tawau, Sabah, for this special occasion said she cried tears of joy when she saw her son receiving the ...
New Straits Times,

33 are made Datuks Sep 15, 2005
Mahiruddin, Assistant Minister to the Chief Minister Datuk Radin Malleh and Anthony Roderic @ Manthoapil Fernandez; Super Principal of SM Tekink Tawau Mary Yap ...
Daily Express,

Graduand Proves His Worth By Rising Above Poverty Sep 17, 2005
The young man from Kampung Titingan, Tawau, Sabah, was also offered a place to pursue his doctorate (PhD) in Biochemical Engineering due to his excellent ...
Bernama,

Sabah Heads For Glory After 42 Years Joining Malaysia Sep 16, 2005
Citing the examples of the setting up of Universiti Malaysia Sabah, the construction of the Kota Kinabalu-Sandakan-Tawau expressway and the provision of better ...
Bernama,
 


MAS Plane To Remain In Perth Until Malfunction Identified 03 Aug 2005
TAWAU, Aug 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Airlines (MAS) will keep in Perth its Boeing 777 aircraft that experienced a technical malfunction, Tuesday on a flight from ...
Bernama,

Sale of shares done by Letter of Undertaking: Accused 03 Aug 2005
...a company under Dioncorps Sdn Bhd which is controlled by Chase Perdana and which had, in an arrangement with Jernih, to set up a stock-broking firm in Tawau. ...
Daily Express,

345 people rounded up in Tawau operations Aug 2, 2005
Tawau: Police rounded up 345 people for screening during a crime prevention operation in two areas, here, early Monday. District ...
Daily Express,

Fuel price hike grounds 50 fishing boats in Tawau Jul 19, 2005
Tawau: More than 50 fishing boats are grounded and anchored at the seafront in Sabindo here as their operators could no longer bear the cost due to escalating ...
Daily Express,

Increasing Tawau role as shipping hub, says Minister Jul 15, 2005
Tawau: Transport Minister Datuk Seri Chan Kong Choy said the Tawau port has become increasingly busy as a shipping hub with 235 foreign and local vessels ...
Daily Express,

Tawau High Court female interpreter charged with graft Jul 8, 2005
Tawau: A female interpreter with the High Court here has been charged in the Sessions Court with three counts of corruption. Suraidah ...
Daily Express,

Uniform Anti-Litter By-law for Tawau Jul 8, 2005
Tawau: The Uniform Anti-Litter By-law 2005, a sub-section of Section 50A under the Ministry of Local Government and Housing, was presented to the Tawau ...
Daily Express,

Average of two crime cases in Tawau daily Jul 11, 2005
Tawau: Crimes in the district are at a minimal level with an average of just two cases reported daily, while no piracy cases had been reported off its waters ...
Daily Express,



Easy pickings Jul 30, 2005
Island in Sandakan harbour. Two hundred Japanese males, who were mainly labourers and fishermen, were detained in Tawau. By then it ...
Malaysia Star,

COVER STORY: So far, so good Jul 26, 2005
Sticking to this philosophy, he cast his eyes further afield, this time on Tawau, Sabah, “because of higher pay�. He was only 18, but he was the No. ...
New Straits Times,

Request for 11 more libraries in Sabah Aug 2, 2005
..."For four regional libraries, we have planned for each to have at least 10 computers as presently all the libraries in Sandakan, Tawau, Keningau and Kota ...
Daily Express,

Sawit Kinabalu seeks Sarawak market for its planting materials Jul 28, 2005
...also MPOB. These vast germplasm collections were raised and researched at Sawit Group's Seed Garden in Balung, Tawau. Initial seed ...
Daily Express,

Youth jailed for having forged IC Jul 20, 2005
...bearing the name "Mahmud Ad Alwi Mohd Alwi" numbered 830506-12-5713 with the address stated as 501, Taman Ria 10, Kampung Tanjung Batu Darat, Tawau, Sabah. ...
New Straits Times,

Native Court also found involved in issuing documents Jul 29, 2005
Tawau: It is not only Ketua Kampungs who are involved in issuing documents to illegal immigrants at prices ranging around RM50 a piece. ...
Daily Express,

UMS requesting for a campus in East Coast Aug 1, 2005
...campus. "We have suggested some potential locations in the East Coast (but) anywhereÉSandakan, Lahad Datu or Tawau is fine. "I ...
Daily Express,

500 illegals rounded up in Sabah’s East Coast Jul 31, 2005
Fareed Abdullah said that the operations were held mainly at factory grounds, construction sites, squatter areas and bus stations in Sandakan, Tawau and Kunak.
New Straits Times,

Adjust civil servants’ hours to ease traffic jams Jul 21, 2005
TRAFFIC jams were already a problem in Tawau prior to the implementation of the five-day week for government servants. After the ...
Malaysia Star,

Participate fully in National Reading Month activities, says Ku Jul 15, 2005
The Director said the other attraction is the "Best Borrower" awards for readers involving the Sandakan, Keningau and Tawau Regional Libraries. ...
Daily Express,

Palm oil and ginger to be Sabah's forte Jul 28, 2005
..."We are thinking of setting up a factory in Matunggong, Kudat and Tawau," said Dg Nuripah, adding a factory would be set up in Lok Kawi next month as they roll ...
Daily Express,

LDP members told: Emulate Chong's leadership example Jul 29, 2005
Tawau: Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) members have been urged to emulate the determination of party president Datuk Chong Kah Kiat in solving problems ...
Daily Express,

Yong wants ex-Forestry Director to provide evidence Jul 27, 2005
The Kota Kinabalu High Court, last Friday, ruled that the seizure of 3,056 logs belonging to Syarikat Raspand by the State Government in Tawau, in 1997, was ...
Daily Express,

Yong: AG never approached me for opinion Jul 25, 2005
...whether to appeal against the High Court ruling here that the State Government, in 1997, had wrongfully seized 3,056 logs from Syarikat Raspand in Tawau. ...
Daily Express,

Sabah issues security advisory for residents of Pulau Sebatik Jul 11, 2005
KOTA KINABALU - The National Security Division in the Prime Minister's Department advised the people of Pulau Sebatik off Tawau to be sensitive to recent ...
Borneo Bulletin,

D-Day for Sabah AF contestants Jul 29, 2005
...television programme. Sabah-based fans have to choose between Felix of Kota Belud, Yazer of Tawau or Marsha of Tamparuli. But many ...
Daily Express,

Pan-Borneo Highway 95.2pc completed Jul 21, 2005
Brunei, Limbang district, Lawas district, Sindumin on the Sarawak/Sabah border, Sipitang, Beaufort, Papar, Kota Kinabalu, Sandakan, Lahad Datu, Tawau and ends ...
Daily Express,

Hatijah, Mazli are Qariah and Qari Jul 18, 2005
Sandakan: Siti Hatijah Marzuki of Tawau accumulated 70.67 points to win the Best Qariah category in the State-level Tilawah Al Quran 2005 held here. ...
Daily Express,

Girl, 4, molested; daughter raped Jul 4, 2005
Meanwhile, in TAWAU, police arrested a 39-year-old Banjar man at Bombalai on Sunday for allegedly raping his daughter several times since January this year. ...
Daily Express,

Chua kicks off his election campaign in Sabah Jul 5, 2005
Chau, the former Sabah MCA state chief, and Tawau division chief Datuk Dr Charlie Chang were absent from the liaison committee meeting, which also endorsed ...
Malaysia Star,

Set up emergency committee: SUCCC Jul 20, 2005
...sewage problems. "Not only KK is affected by these problems but also the people in Sandakan, Tawau and Lahad Datu," he said. Sari ...
Daily Express,

SM Teknik Kudat setting sight higher Jul 26, 2005
...award inspectorate would be visiting us next month," he said, adding that among the Sabah schools that had won the accolade previously were SMK Tawau and SMK ...
Daily Express,

Ex-Forestry boss: I was punished Jul 25, 2005
...in favour of Syarikat Raspand because he disagreed with the instructions of then Chief Minister Datuk Yong Teck Lee to seize Raspand's logs in Tawau in January ...
Daily Express,

NGO on fact-finding mission Jul 16, 2005
...from Sabah. “We were observing the exercise especially in places such as Nunukan in Indonesia, and Tawau in Sabah. “We knew ...
Malay Mail,

Action now, study done 10 years ago, says Sari Nuar Jul 20, 2005
...drainage, roads and sewerage systems. Not only Kota Kinabalu but Sandakan, Tawau and other districts were also affected," he said.
Borneo Bulletin,

Moderate Earthquake In Molucca Sea Jul 18, 2005
Meteorological Services Department, the earthquake occurred at 0.3 degrees South and 125.7 degrees East of the Molucca Sea or 987 km southeast of Tawau, Sabah. ...
Bernama,

Local seedlings for oil palm growers Jul 14, 2005
Agriculture Department - Ulu Dusun Research Station, Salim said when launching the Sawit Kinabalu DxP planting material produced from its seed garden in Tawau. ...
Daily Express,

Have RM1.99, will travel! Jul 20, 2005
Sibu and Bintulu. The offer for Labuan, Kota Kinabalu and Miri is RM19.99, Sandakan RM29.99 and Tawau RM39.99. One-way international ...
New Straits Times,

Hong Kong trio in fray Jul 22, 2005
UMS, Kota Kinabalu, Keningau, Kudat, Kudat Sport and Kota Marudu. Lim said they are expecting Sandakan and Tawau to register today.
Daily Express,

Body found on Pulau Sebatik Jul 15, 2005
Tawau: Police recovered a highly decomposed body of a man from a shallow grave near Sungai Pulul on Pulau Sebatik, near here, around 7am on Wednesday. ...
Daily Express,

Chevrolet cars to be available in Sabah soon Jul 1, 2005
...state. Dealerships are being finalised and expected to be operational by the end of next month in Kota Kinabalu and Tawau. Hicomobil ...
New Straits Times,

Chua Jui Meng Kicks Off Campaign For MCA's Top Post Jul 5, 2005
Chua, a lawyer, is scheduled to visit Kudat, Kota Marudu and Kota Belud, Wednesday before wrapping up his campaign in Sandakan, Tawau and Lahad Datu on Thursday ...
Bernama,

Sabah MCA is backing Ong and Chan Jul 4, 2005
During the meeting, it was noted that five divisional heads were absent namely Datuk Chau Tet On (Api Api), Datuk Charlie Chau (Tawau), Lim Kong Nyen (Kimanis ...
Daily Express,

Govt To Probe Death Of Ex-ns Trainee - Najib Jul 9, 2005
Nurul Ashikin underwent national service training at Shan Sui Camp in Tawau, Sabah, in March last year. She died of leukaemia on May 14.
Bernama,

Most want street kids sent back Jul 18, 2005
...people. "In Tawau, it is a mixed group of Indonesians and Filipinos while there are more Filipinos in Sandakan," said Fernandez. ...
Daily Express,

'Street children list education as their priority' Jul 18, 2005
...feedback from her four-member fact-finding team who were interviewing street children, immigrants and village community leaders in Sandakan and Tawau over the ...
Daily Express,

Target to collect RM297m revenue this year Jul 18, 2005
Kota Kinabalu), Mohd Foudzi Ishak (Kota Kinabalu), Mohd Zaini Desa (Kota Kinabalu), Hasbullah Yahya (Kota Kinabalu), Madrin Mohd Rim Thassan (Tawau) and Hamah ...
Daily Express,

Amber simply can’t resist chocolates Jul 8, 2005
...humble. Born in Ipoh and raised in Tawau, the 1.75cm tall, 23-year-old model has worked for both local and international brands. ...
New Straits Times,

New scheme to fill prison staff shortage Jul 13, 2005
In the function, 29 personnel from the Kota Kinabalu Prisons Department, 14 from here, 21 (Tawau) and Henry Gurney School Keningau (six) received the awards.
Daily Express,

Uniform Anti-Litter By-law for Tawau 08 Jul 2005
Tawau: The Uniform Anti-Litter By-law 2005, a sub-section of Section 50A under the Ministry of Local Government and Housing, was presented to the Tawau ...
Daily Express,

Tawau High Court female interpreter charged with graft 08 Jul 2005
Tawau: A female interpreter with the High Court here has been charged in the Sessions Court with three counts of corruption. Suraidah ...
Daily Express,

RM10m Tawau research station plan will boost fisheries sector ... Jun 28, 2005
DATUK Abdul Rahim said the State Government is glad that Mardi is planning to build a RM10 million research station in Tawau under the 9MP. ...
Daily Express,

RM70m barter trade port for Tawau Jun 29, 2005
Tawau: Deputy Home Minister Datuk Tan Chai Ho announced Wednesday that RM70 million has been approved by the Federal Government to build a comprehensive barter ...
Daily Express,

Multi-purpose plan for the old Tawau airport Jun 24, 2005
Tawau: The old Tawau airport perimeter, at Jalan Utara, will be divided into several zones for multi-purpose development. This proposal ...
Daily Express,

WM'sians can enter S'kan, Tawau with MyKad in two months Jun 24, 2005
Kota Kinabalu: Peninsular Malaysians can use their MyKad to enter Sandakan and Tawau in two months once the system is officially implemented at the Kota ...
Daily Express,

49 illegals held in Tawau squatter raids Jun 22, 2005
Tawau: Police detained 28 women, 19 men and two children when they were found without valid identification documents during an anti-crime blitz at two separate ...
Daily Express,

Chua kicks off his election campaign in Sabah Jul 5, 2005
Chau, the former Sabah MCA state chief, and Tawau division chief Datuk Dr Charlie Chang were absent from the liaison committee meeting, which also endorsed ...
Malaysia Star,

Chevrolet cars to be available in Sabah soon Jul 1, 2005
...state. Dealerships are being finalised and expected to be operational by the end of next month in Kota Kinabalu and Tawau. Hicomobil ...
New Straits Times,

Girl, 4, molested; daughter raped Jul 4, 2005
Meanwhile, in TAWAU, police arrested a 39-year-old Banjar man at Bombalai on Sunday for allegedly raping his daughter several times since January this year. ...
Daily Express,

7 inside Kancil wiped out Jun 28, 2005
Rafie, 13 and the infant, Nurhaliza. Three other children were warded at the Tawau Hospital. Parum said the incident took place ...
Daily Express,

Chua Jui Meng Kicks Off Campaign For MCA's Top Post Jul 5, 2005
Chua, a lawyer, is scheduled to visit Kudat, Kota Marudu and Kota Belud, Wednesday before wrapping up his campaign in Sandakan, Tawau and Lahad Datu on Thursday ...
Bernama,

No water, power or road on Pulau Sebatik Jun 6, 2005
TAWAU: Pulau Sebatik, an island shared by Malaysia and Indonesia, is only an hour by boat from this bustling town. But, in terms ...
Malaysia Star,

Learn from Sebatik, says freed detainee Jun 8, 2005
Harman Mohamad said on March 18, they were on their way from Tawau to Pulau Sebatik to inspect a cocoa and oil palm plantation there but were forced to enter ...
Malaysia Star,

Kian Kok tops contest for the 10th time Jun 15, 2005
Tawau: SM Kian Kok of Kota Kinabalu made history when it won for the 10th time the State-level Students Forum Contest 2005, here, Wednesday. ...
Daily Express,

Highly overcrowded prisons Jun 16, 2005
These prisons — in Penang, Sungai Buloh, Kajang (for women), Kota Kinabalu, Tawau and Sandakan — are overcrowded by more than 50 per cent. ...
New Straits Times,

Released Malaysians Advise Sipadan Residents On Documentation Jun 8, 2005
18. The other three were Musa Jaafar, 50, Akil Hamarudin, 51, who are both from Semporna, and Dahlan Sarsan, 33, from Tawau. The ...
Bernama,

Sabah MCA is backing Ong and Chan Jul 4, 2005
During the meeting, it was noted that five divisional heads were absent namely Datuk Chau Tet On (Api Api), Datuk Charlie Chau (Tawau), Lim Kong Nyen (Kimanis ...
Daily Express,

Air Quality In The Country Good To Moderate Jul 4, 2005
The air quality in 27 other areas, among them the Klang Valley, Kangar, Sungai Petani, Prai, Taiping, Ipoh, Johor Baharu, Kuantan and Tawau was at moderate ...
Bernama,

Half of those rounded up illegals Jul 4, 2005
Tawau: Some 346 of the 881 people rounded up in a series of crime prevention operations here last month were found to be illegal immigrants. ...
Daily Express,

First of Sabah's food parks Jun 13, 2005
These shrubs and other vegetation at Quoin Hill, Mile 15 Apas Road, in Tawau, will soon be cleared for Sabah's first Permanent Food Production Park. ...
Daily Express,

200 made homeless in two fires Jun 17, 2005
TAWAU: More than 200 people here were made homeless when two fires occurring within hours of each other destroyed a block of two-storey shophouses and a row of ...
Malaysia Star,

Bank Pertanian urged to help agri ventures Jun 29, 2005
Citing another example, he said Misdi Sipin who has a four-acre farm planted with pisang sekaki in Tawau is able to earn more than RM2,500 per month from the ...
Daily Express,

Tyre bursts during take-off Jun 15, 2005
Tawau: One hundred and thirty three passengers and six crew onboard a Malaysia Airlines (MAS) aircraft had a scare when the its left tyre burst while taking ...
Daily Express,

MARA Continues Sponsorship For 40 Medical Students In Ukraine Jun 24, 2005
Hulu and Kuala Kangsar (Perak), Betong and Mukah (Sarawak), Gemencih (Negeri Sembilan), Alor Gajah (Melaka), Pekan and Bentong (Pahang), Tawau (Sabah) and ...
Bernama,

Now NRD warns the traitors Jun 29, 2005
Association of Sabah said it had received reports that such documents and cards, believed issued for a fee, are rampant in Kinabatangan and Tawau as well. ...
Daily Express,

Abuses by Ketuas rampant in five areas: Cash Jun 27, 2005
Patrick said Cash's branches in the East Coast told him that issuance of such documents by village heads were rampant in Tawau, Kunak, Balung, Lahad Datu and ...
Daily Express,

Bumiputras own more than half of SMIs in Sabah Jun 28, 2005
Meanwhile, Datuk Abdul Rahim also said the State government is glad that Mardi is planning to build an RM10 million research station in Tawau under the Ninth ...
Borneo Bulletin,

People more aware now on quality of service Jun 13, 2005
Channel. "Radio Malaysia Tawau is now known as Tawau FM-Pilihan Anda while Radio Malaysia Sandakan as Sandakan FM-Bersamamu," he said. ...
Daily Express,

Sasa waiting to hire new coach from China Jun 15, 2005
November. For the moment, there are 18 swimmers shortlisted for the State team - 12 in Kota Kinabalu, four in Sandakan and one in Tawau. ...
Daily Express,

Over RM1bil sought under 9MP: Ewon Jun 30, 2005
..."Our aim is also to develop the Kota Kinabalu Industrial Park (KKIP) and other industrial parks such as in Sandakan, Tawau, Lahad Datu and Kudat," he said ...
Daily Express,

RM740m collected in Sabah taxes; over 1,000 barred Jun 30, 2005
Sabah. "We have received about three to four cases of ignorant taxpayers being duped by these bogus agents in Tawau and Sandakan. ...
Daily Express,

Agri programme helps lift 212 out of poverty Jun 29, 2005
...sauce, tomato sauce and vegetable oil (Ranau zone); traditional food and mee kuning (Sipitang); keropok amplang and kerepek pisang sekaki (Tawau); sago-based ...
Daily Express,

Pulau Sebatik -- 40 Years Behind In Development Jun 5, 2005
TAWAU, June 6 (Bernama) -- Pulau Sebatik, an island shared by Malaysia and Indonesia, is only an hour by boat from bustling Tawau in distance. ...
Bernama,

Hap Seng’s growth strategies Jun 28, 2005
...“We are also growing our fertiliser business and improving our quarries (in Tawau and Kota Kinabalu),� said Park after the company's AGM in Petaling Jaya ...
The Edge Daily,

208 illegal water connections in Lahad Datu cut Jun 29, 2005
The operation, conducted since June 6, involved 30 personnel operating through 15 teams, covering Tawau, Semporna, Kunak and Lahad Datu, and will end on July 9 ...
Daily Express,

Beekeeping Project For Pulau Sebatik Jun 29, 2005
TAWAU, June 30 (Bernama) -- A beekeeping project will be implemented in Pulau Sebatik, off the east coast of Sabah, for the benefit of the residents who are ...
Bernama,

The demand is there: Builder Jun 28, 2005
Syarikat Kapasi Sdn. Bhd. "The response from outside KK such as Sandakan and Tawau is doing quite well," he said. He was responding ...
Daily Express,

Indon jailed 10 years for killing brother Jun 23, 2005
Tawau: A 40-year-old Indonesian estate labourer was jailed 10 years by the Sessions Court Wednesday for causing the death of his elder brother with a machete. ...
Daily Express,

Crash kills seven in car Jun 27, 2005
The three others in the car were warded at Tawau Hospital. They are Ibrahim's daughter, Aifa, 13, and relatives Hussin Atora, 10, and Noraida Atora, 9. ...
New Straits Times,

Bee-keeping project for Pulau Sebatik Jun 30, 2005
Tawau: A bee-keeping project will be implemented in Pulau Sebatik, off the east coast of Sabah, for the benefit of the residents who are mostly poor. ...
Daily Express,

52 teams set for Sabah Dragon Boat Race Jun 15, 2005
...received a remarkable show of support from local folks with 46 teams having registered for the race, including teams from Kudat, Sandakan, Tawau, Semporna and ...
Daily Express,

TSH gets licence for 2nd biomass project Jun 16, 2005
...in Petaling Jaya on June 17. TSH has a biomass project in Tawau, Sabah, which generates about 14MW. The second plant in Ipoh will ...
The Edge Daily,

RM117,000 Panadol seized Jun 17, 2005
He also said that the latest KB56 patrol boat would be second for the Sandakan area, compared to five in Kota Kinabalu and four in Tawau. ...
Daily Express,

New Customs officers await postings Jun 15, 2005
Also present were Sandakan Municipal Council President Yeo Boon Hai and Customs branch chiefs from Lahad Datu, Tawau, Kudat and Sipitang, as well as other ...
Daily Express,

Brunei's rowers win top prize Jun 20, 2005
Trophy, Sandakan Fishing (Tong Kang) Association Team A was first (4 min 22.51 sec), followed by The Federation of Chinese Associations Tawau (4 min 35.47 sec ...
Daily Express,

Rape: Man detained in Tawau 29 Apr 2005
Tawau: Police have arrested a 35-year-old suspect in connection with the alleged rape of the wife of a fellow worker in a cocoa plantation at Wallace Bay, here ...
Daily Express,

RM100,000 theft: Trio nabbed in Tawau Apr 15, 2005
Tawau: Police have detained three male suspects, aged between 25 and 26, in connection with a RM100,000 theft at a house in Taman Hot Spring, here, on April 2. ...
Daily Express,

Man found hanged at Tawau oil palm estate Mar 31, 2005
Tawau: A 26-year-old man was found hanged in a room at the workers' quarters of an oil palm estate in the Apas-Balung area, about 20 miles from the town here ...
Daily Express,

Enforce by-laws: Hajiji Apr 28, 2005
Tawau: Migration of people from the rural areas to towns or urban areas is one of the factors behind the squatters' problem, said Local Government and Housing ...
Daily Express,

Three Indons killed in Tawau collision Mar 28, 2005
Tawau: Three of six Indonesians travelling in a Proton Wira died when their car collided with a double-cabin Ford 4WD at Km 66, off Jalan Tawau-Kunak, on Monday ...
Daily Express,

Missing Tawau planter is found dead Mar 28, 2005
Tawau: The body of a 68-year-old Tawau businessman reported missing on Saturday evening was found in a pool by the roadside at Km 64, off Jalan Tawau-Kunak, at ...
Daily Express,

Honours even in Technical Schools League Apr 22, 2005
The four-day tournament involved six technical schools around the State - Likas, Keningau, Lahad Datu, Tawau, Sandakan, Kudat and FT Labuan-competed in netball ...
Daily Express,

Sabah Golf Association launches its Junior Golf Development ... Apr 27, 2005
The participating clubs are Ranau, Kundasang, Kudat, Tenom, Keningau, Sigalong, Lahad Datu, Sandakan, Tawau and Labuan golf clubs, the Sabah Golf and Country ...
Daily Express,

RTM Prepared To Extend Broadcast Time For `Breaking News' Apr 28, 2005
...like the earthquake and tsunami disaster three months ago was transmitted by RTM," he said in a written reply to a question by Shim Paw Fatt (BN-Tawau) in the ...
Bernama,

'Road pirate' strikes again Apr 22, 2005
Instead of going to the police station, he drove away from the Kunak township towards Jalan Tawau where he stopped at Mile 4. He then ordered them to hand over ...
Daily Express,

Detainees treated better than at Menggatal: Outgoing envoy Apr 26, 2005
Indonesian policemen arrested them at Sungai Nyamuk, Pulau Sebatik, about 30 minutes by speedboat from Tawau on March 18, this year. ...
Daily Express,

PBS: Set up kiosk for unsubsidised diesel Apr 28, 2005
..."There is a purpose why people might want to fill up the tank. Imagine, would RM15 worth of diesel be enough to travel say from Tawau to Semporna?". ...
Daily Express,

Patawari voices concern over the shopping complexes Apr 19, 2005
...is reason to believe that these people can easily pass through the security forces on being checked at the Cowie Bay while on the way to Tawau because the ...
Daily Express,

Boon Koon to expand vehicle rebuilding ops Apr 17, 2005
...demand. “The new rebuilt line and the recently set up rebuilt plant in Tawau will help us achieve the targeted growth,� he added. ...
Malaysia Star,

IRB extends hours for KK taxpayers to 8pm Apr 27, 2005
Nevertheless, he said the time extension is only practised in Kota Kinabalu IRB branch. "For other branches such as in Sandakan, Tawau and Keningau, among ...
Daily Express,

Youth centres in all major Sabah divisions plan Apr 26, 2005
..."We hope, if possible, to set up centres in all divisions including Sandakan, Tawau, Beaufort, Kudat and Keningau," he said during a press conference after ...
Daily Express,

Official: Diesel shortage not a problem in Sabah Apr 26, 2005
Yesterday 10 to 12 stations in Kota Kinabalu, Keningau and Tawau received their supply late, so they did not have diesel for a few hours. ...
New Straits Times,

KK Times Square for locals, tourists Apr 27, 2005
..."We are also making inroads in Sarawak and Brunei. We are going to promote KK Times Square in other major towns like Tawau and Lahad Datu.". ...
Daily Express,

ACA to set up Klang branch Apr 26, 2005
...like Segamat, Kluang, Sungai Petani, Seberang Prai, Teluk Intan, Temerloh, Kemaman, Bintulu, Langkawi, Taiping, Raub, Batu Pahat, Sibu, Miri, Sandakan and Tawau ...
Malaysia Star,

More GOF personnel to assist in protecting Sabah's east coast Apr 14, 2005
KOTA KINABALU - The General Operation Force (GOF) will get more personnel for Tawau to assist in protecting the east coast as well as islands in its vicinity. ...
Borneo Bulletin,

ALOR STAR, Apr 19: Apr 19, 2005
A 21-year- old man took AirAsia’s tagline a bit too seriously by flying 68 times to Tawau in Sabah over the past 12 months on tickets bought with forged or ...
New Straits Times,

Unlucky 69 for AirAsia's frequent flier Apr 20, 2005
The man, who was not identified, allegedly used to fly to and from the northern city of Alor Star, where he worked, to Tawau in Sabah state on Borneo island to ...
Borneo Bulletin,

Rival local gangs clash in Lahad Datu Apr 8, 2005
Lahad Datu: A local gang from Tawau armed with samurai swords and iron rods clashed with another local group at the Wilayah Jasa Commercial Center, Wednesday ...
Daily Express,

Need to fence up the border at Sebatik: YB Apr 4, 2005
Tawau: Uncontrolled immigration flow into Sabah, especially among Indonesians living along the border on Sebatik Island, can be curbed by erecting a fence on ...
Daily Express,

Maybank launches campaign Apr 4, 2005
Tawau: Maybank Berhad has launched its "Just 3 To Win" campaign to promote its services providing all forms of loans, with exciting activities here, on Sunday. ...
Daily Express,

RM140,000 Syabu bust; Filipinos held Apr 7, 2005
Tawau: Police detained three Filipinos aged 20-40, including two women, following the recovery of 14 packets of crystalline substance, believed to be Syabu ...
Daily Express,

Gof staff killed in Lahad Datu collision Apr 4, 2005
General Operation Force (GOF) personnel from Kelantan was killed in a collision involving his motorcycle and a 4WD at Km 4 Jalan Lahad Datu-Tawau, Sunday night ...
Daily Express,

'Invasion not on agenda' Apr 8, 2005
Tawau: An Indonesian delegation refuted rumours that Indonesian troops stationed at Sungai Nyamuk, on Sebatik Island, will invade Malaysia if the Ambalat issue ...
Daily Express,

Visit by Kedah Royalty Apr 4, 2005
Tawau: Sultan Kedah, Tuanku Alhaj Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah and Sultanah Kedah, Tuanku Hajah Haminah Hamidun arrived here Monday for a three-day official visit ...
Daily Express,

Father, daughter die after consuming toxic mushrooms Apr 24, 2005
The Hilux, heading towards Tawau, was overtaking a long trailer when a tanker carrying oil palm came from the opposite direction.
Borneo Bulletin,

Angela Gan is Miss Malaysia Universe Mar 30, 2005
...a great personality and that is why I should win,� were the words that clinched the Miss Malaysia Universe 2005 title for Angela Gan, 23, from Tawau, Sabah. ...
Malaysia Star,

Sabahan is Miss Malaysia 2005 Mar 30, 2005
...last night. Gan, a graduate from Tawau, will represent the country at the Miss Universe 2005 finals in Bangkok on May 31. Gan also ...
Malay Mail,

Majority Sabah addicts aged 13 to 25 Apr 4, 2005
Kota Kinabalu. Three other districts recorded high drug addiction namely Sandakan (237), Lahad Datu (153) and Tawau (127). Sabah ...
Daily Express,

Man killed in bird-nest dispute Apr 7, 2005
It was learnt that the victim, a Filipino Idahan with a "Datu" title, died at the Tawau district hospital after sustaining serious neck injuries inflicted by a ...
Borneo Bulletin,

Detained M'sians to be tried Mar 28, 2005
Tawau: The five Malaysians from Sabah currently detained by Indonesian police in Nunukan after being arrested for illegal entry at Pulau Sebatik on March 18 ...
Daily Express,

Two detained by Indons sick Mar 30, 2005
Harris, 29, and a Sabah woman Misbah Basuroh, 29, were arrested a week earlier by Indonesian authorities for entering Tarakan from Tawau without passports on ...
Malaysia Star,

Refugees: Mps free to forward suggestions to Parliament Apr 7, 2005
...the State Government will conduct a study on the proposal to fence the Malaysia-Indonesia international boundary at Pulau Sebatik, off Tawau, to check the ...
Daily Express,

Donate old computers to rural schools, says Tawfiq Mar 28, 2005
Tawau: Assistant Rural Development Minister Datuk Tawfiq Abu Bakar Titingan said old computers could be donated to rural schools to help narrow the digital gap ...
Daily Express,

Cabby held for raping passenger Apr 20, 2005
Tawau: A 30-year-old taxi driver was detained early Tuesday at the Bandar Fajar area in connection with the rape of a 17-year-old Tator girl. ...
Daily Express,

Boosting Semporna security Apr 13, 2005
Tawau: The General Operations Force will get more personnel here to assist in protecting Semporna as well as islands in its vicinity, said Internal Security ...
Daily Express,

RM150mil TSH bio projects in Kunak Apr 18, 2005
...oil mills in Sabah with a combined capacity of 150-tonne an hour sourcing its fresh fruit bunch (FFB) from smallholders and estates along the Tawau-Lahad Datu ...
Daily Express,

Why MyKad forgers held under the ISA Apr 14, 2005
...in the information that could be exploited by the authorities to carry out operations to be exposed," he said in his written reply to Shim Paw Fatt (BN-Tawau). ...
Daily Express,

Suria seeks partners for waterfront city project Mar 29, 2005
Now it owns seven ports - Kudat, Tawau, Sandakan, Sepangar Bay oil terminal, Lahat Datu, Kota Kinabalu port and the upcoming Sepangar Bay - in Sabah under its ...
Malaysia Star,

‘Fence border at Pulau Sebatik’ Apr 3, 2005
TAWAU: Fence the 39km border at Pulau Sebatik, off Sabah’s east coast, which is shared by Malaysia and Indonesia and turn the island into a lucrative trading ...
Malaysia Star,

Vibrant property market set to change KK landscape Mar 30, 2005
...in Sandakan. Tawau would also have its share of the development, with the Eastern Plaza and Kuhara Court to be sited on 10 acres.
Malaysia Star,

Two gunmen killed and two others hurt in shootout Apr 3, 2005
TAWAU: Two gunmen were reported killed and two others injured in a shootout that officials say may be linked to a recent abduction of three tugboat crewmen off ...
Malaysia Star,

Govt sets up refugee committee in Sabah Apr 7, 2005
...said the state government will conduct a study on the proposal to fence the Malaysian-Indonesian international boundary at Pulau Sebatik, off Tawau, to check ...
Borneo Bulletin,

Over 100 picked up in KK and Tawau Mar 3, 2005
In TAWAU, the General Operations Force (GOF) detained more than 100 illegals. GOF Chief, Supt Yusuh Mat Tais said they had taken ... Daily Express,

Five held for diesel theft in Tawau Feb 8, 2005
KOTA KINABALU: Two illegal stores were uncovered and five people detained in Tawau as the authorities continue their onslaught on diesel thieves. ... Malaysia Star,

13 'Kereta Potong' detected in Tawau Feb 18, 2005
Tawau: Puspakom here detected 13 "kereta potong" among the 350 used vehicles sent by financing institutions for inspections before approval of loan from April ... Daily Express,

Two Tawau car owners fined Feb 16, 2005
Tawau: Two car owners were imposed a total fine of RM3,900 by Sessions Judge Duncan Sikodol for failing to pay the summonses issued to them during the "Ops ... Daily Express,

12 arrested for "pai kau" in Tawau released on bail Feb 7, 2005
TWELVE men almost ended up spending Chinese New Year in jail after a police team found them playing "pai kau" which is a form of illegal gambling, at a ... New Straits Times,

6,000 illegals from Sabah stuck on Indonesian side Mar 4, 2005
Some 6,000 Indonesian illegal immigrants from Sabah are stuck in neighbouring Nunukan in Indonesia’s East Kalimantan, a 70-minute boat ride away from Tawau. ... Malaysia Star,

Ops Tegas: 307 illegals detained in three towns in Sabah Feb 28, 2005
98 Indonesians and 209 Filipinos - were detained in the Ops Tegas carried out by the Immigration Department and Rela in Kota Kinabalu, Sandakan and Tawau today ... New Straits Times,

CM: Detect those who went into hiding Mar 3, 2005
Asked on the 34 illegal immigrants from Indonesia who were reportedly holding out at their country's liaison office in Tawau pleading to be let off after they ... Daily Express,

Own up if you are harbouring illegal immigrants, public told Feb 26, 2005
Meanwhile, scores of Indonesians rushed to Tawau to catch boats to Nunukan in Kalimantan. “It has been like this since Friday,� said ... Malaysia Star,

Filipino who attacked cops shot dead Feb 28, 2005
TAWAU: A Filipino immigrant was shot dead by a police patrol team after he attacked them in this east coast Sabah town. The man ... Malaysia Star,

Schools spring surprise Feb 28, 2005
They later ran roughshod over Teknik Tawau with a 42-0 thrashing and capped their run with a 33-10 humbling of arch-rivals La Salle Knights in their final match ... Daily Express,

Tawfiq: Help eradicate mosquito breeding grounds Feb 21, 2005
Tawau: Assistant Rural Development Minister Datuk Tawfiq Abu Bakar Titingan said all quarters should be involved in efforts to eradicate the breeding places of ... Daily Express,

Fatal stabbing case for High court Feb 28, 2005
A Tawau construction labourer, Lim Thau Liang, 30, whose Syabu addiction amounted to taking the substance five times a week, was ordered to be placed under ... Daily Express,

Deported foreign workers return to Sabah legally Feb 21, 2005
He said since February 1, about 50 Indonesians have come to the consulate seeking travel documents to return home while in Tawau, 1,000 illegal immigrants have ... Borneo Bulletin,

Sabah to round up stateless street kids Feb 28, 2005
Initial feedback from respective districts and municipalities revealed that there were about 200 street kids in Sandakan, Tawau, Keningau and here. ... Malaysia Star,

RMAF beef-up in Sabah, Sarawak Mar 3, 2005
TAWAU: Malaysia is beefing up its air power over Sabah and Sarawak to check possible security threats, including intrusions by terrorists, pirates and other ... Malaysia Star,

Time’s up, police tell illegals Feb 28, 2005
...illegals starts today. The last-minute rush for home was seen in Malacca, Port Klang, Sandakan, Tawau and Penang. Illegal workers ... Malaysia Star,

‘Illegal kids' problem may crop up during Ops Tegas Feb 28, 2005
He said those detained would be sent to one of three detention depots at Kota Kinabalu, Sandakan and Tawau before they are handed over to the Immigration ... Borneo Bulletin,

Street kids also, says Sabah Rela Feb 28, 2005
Those detained would be housed at three detention depots at Kota Kinabalu, Sandakan and Tawau which can hold about 7,000 people, before they are handed over to ... Daily Express,

No proof of Manila Presidential Adviser's claim: RMAF Mar 3, 2005
Tawau: The Malaysian Air Force has no evidence of Philippine illegal immigrants in Sabah returning to their country via the backdoor, contrary to claims by the ... Daily Express,

Attacking police car: Suluk is shot dead Feb 28, 2005
Tawau: Police shot dead a man in his 30s, believed to be a Suluk, who attacked their patrol car at Jalan Sin Onn, here, on Sunday. ... Daily Express,

Diesel supply has stabilised, says Shafie Feb 28, 2005
Tawau: The diesel supply in the country has stabilised after experiencing shortage recently, said Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Datuk Shafie ... Daily Express,

Concession within Malaysian waters Feb 28, 2005
On Feb 16, Petronas granted Shell the PSC to explore Block ND6 and Block ND7, located between 100km and 150km off Tawau, which Jakarta claimed is under its ... New Straits Times,

Water defaulters are beginning to pay up: Tan Feb 28, 2005
Speaking after meeting with the Water Department at the PWD Building in Sembulan on Monday, he said in the recent operations conducted in Tawau, about RM1.9 ... Daily Express,

Pushing Syabu: Prosecution wins appeal Feb 22, 2005
Meanwhile, the court dismissed the prosecution's appeal against the sentence of a 38-year-old Tawau man, who was jailed 20 years for causing the death of his ... Daily Express,

Only 5 cases with Consumer Tribunal in S'kan last year Feb 18, 2005
He also disclosed that awareness as regards Tawau consumers is slowly gaining momentum with 19 cases filed throughout last year. ... Daily Express,

Repairs at tremor site Feb 16, 2005
Tawau: The Drainage and Irrigation Department will install a 100-metre pipe under the fissures caused by the Feb. 5 earth tremor ... Daily Express,

Petronas awards two ultra-deepwater blocks Mar 1, 2005
...of Sabah. The two blocks are in 200-4,000 m of water in the Tarakan basin, between 100 km and 180 km southeast of Tawau. Block ND6 ... Oil & Gas Journal,

Asia: Time’s up, police tell illegals Mar 1, 2005
...the crackdown on illegals starts today. The last-minute rush for home was seen in Malacca, Port Klang, Sandakan, Tawau and Penang. Keralanext,

Brunei likely to share tsunami warning system with Malaysia Feb 6, 2005
Chaotic situations were witnessed in Sabah's capital and in towns of Tuaran, Kota Belud, Kudat, Sandakan, Semporna, Lahad Datu and Tawau. ... Borneo Bulletin,

Thousands flee coastal areas Sabah on alert after Philippine quake Feb 5, 2005
...said last night. He said police operations rooms were activated right down from Kudat until Tawau on the south-east coast. The alert ... Malaysia Star,

Talks ahead of crackdown on illegal immigrants Feb 23, 2005
Filipino illegal immigrants were still seen in Sandakan town waiting for their ferry trip home to Zamboanga City, Indonesians were gathering in Tawau for the 90 ... Malaysia Star,

Sabah Rela ready for ops Feb 26, 2005
...into account that arrested foreigners would be held at the state’s three main temporary immigration detention centres here, in Sandakan and Tawau that can ... Malaysia Star,

Sabah drug situation worrying Feb 18, 2005
Musa said the situation warrants the construction of two more Serenti centres to be built in Sandakan and Tawau since the only centre in Sabah is already ... Daily Express,

Two rural sites identified for rehab centre Feb 21, 2005
Tawau: Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Joseph Pairin Kitingan said the Government has identified two possible locations for a rehabilitation centre to combat ... Daily Express,

AF2 Stars Impress Labuan Feb 10, 2005
...learned earlier. Mas Tawau was so energetic and full of confidence as she moved all over the stage to tantalise the crowd. Bob. Zahid ... Bru Direct,

Exciting years for Sabah tourism: Chong Feb 18, 2005
Airport (KLIA). The two other airports in the State also receiving international and domestic flights were in Sandakan and Tawau. "We ... Daily Express,

Watch on longboats Feb 22, 2005
The legal entry from sea into Sabah is via Tawau, Sandakan, Kudat and Labuan and therefore, the 'tempel' activity which were reported to be active in the ... Daily Express,

Local Councils' finances now better: Hajiji Feb 24, 2005
Speaking after witnessing the swearing-in of Tawau Municipal Council President Haji Salsidu Ibrahim and Sandakan Municipal Council President Yeo Boon Hai, he ... Daily Express,

Malaysian wave alert after quake Feb 6, 2005
Centre director Muhamad Muda said parts of Sabah, especially the state capital Kota Kinabalu, Tawau and several coastal areas, felt the tremor. ... Melbourne Herald Sun,

Grand welcome for Rooster Feb 10, 2005
Aman attended the Chinese New Year open houses hosted by Parti Bersatu Sabah and the Sabah MCA soon after his arrival from the east coast Tawau district where ... Malaysia Star,

Kancil Gang busted with arrest of eight Feb 16, 2005
In Tawau, a 37-year-old illegal immigrant was arrested after he tried to bribe a policeman with RM100 during an anti-crime check at Jalan Apas. Malaysia Star,

There should be white paper on these acts of treason: PBS Feb 17, 2005
...accent. He said these people outnumber local bumiputras in some parts of Sabah such as Sandakan, Semporna, Lahad Datu and Tawau. ... Daily Express,

RM19mil system in place by year end: Jarjis Feb 7, 2005
...his officers to gauge the damage caused by the earthquake in Sabah and the information he received was a 50m-long crack had appeared at the Tawau Maybank area. ... Daily Express,

12,602 Indons have returned to Sabah Feb 18, 2005
..."Since Feb. 1, about 50 Indonesians have come to the Consulate seeking travel documents to return home while Tawau recorded over 1,000 illegals," he revealed. ... Daily Express,

Sharp rise in addict numbers Feb 18, 2005
...upgraded. The Government is proposing that two more centres be built in Sandakan and Tawau to accommodate the growing number of addicts. New Straits Times,

Tsunami warning system to be set up in Sabah, Mindanao waters Feb 7, 2005
In Tawau, a 50-metre long and five wide cracks near the Maybank branch appeared Sunday morning and became the talk of the town. ... Borneo Bulletin,

Malaysia tries 'soft approach' on Filipino illegals Feb 13, 2005
A team, composed of Consuls Antonio Morales and Nicanor David, was dispatched to Kota Kinabalu, Sandakan, Tawau, Lahat Datu and Kudat in northeastern Sabah to ... INQ7 Interactive, Inc.,

Two contracts for Shell and Petronas Carigali Feb 16, 2005
The blocks are situated in water depths ranging from 200m to 4,000m in the Tarakan Basin, between 100km and 180km south east of Tawau, the company said in a ... Malaysia Star,

Newspapers in Sabah to cost 20 sen more Feb 14, 2005
Five local Chinese newspapers – Asia Times, Overseas Chinese Daily News, See Hua Daily News, Tawau Morning Post and Merdeka Daily News – also announced a ... Malaysia Star,

Earthquake pushes Peninsula 18cm west Feb 17, 2005
Kelantan), Kuala Terengganu, Kuantan, Kertau (Pahang), Segamat, UTM (Johor), Ipoh, Universiti Sains Malaysia (Penang), Arau, Sandakan, Tawau, Labuan, Kota ... Malaysia Star,

RM200,000 fags; RM20,000 crackers seized Feb 15, 2005
...total of RM15,800. According to Hassan, three of the cases were detected here and one each in Sandakan and Tawau. He said Customs ... Daily Express,

Station guards near ATMs: Cash Feb 14, 2005
...foreigners," he lamented. According to Patrick, Cash also noted similar problem plaguing other districts like Sandakan and Tawau. "Also on ... Daily Express,

Young karatekas go into combat for Sabah Sukma team places Feb 16, 2005
Teams confirmed for the weekend championship are: Tawau, Sandakan, Tambunan, Beluran, Tenghilan, Tuaran, Tamparuli, Tenom, Kemabong, Keningau, Penampang ... Daily Express,

Two Tawau car owners fined 16 Feb 2005
Tawau: Two car owners were imposed a total fine of RM3,900 by Sessions Judge Duncan Sikodol for failing to pay the summonses issued to them during the "Ops ... Daily Express,

Repairs at tremor site 16 Feb 2005
Tawau: The Drainage and Irrigation Department will install a 100-metre pipe under the fissures caused by the Feb. 5 earth tremor ... Daily Express,

Young karatekas go into combat for Sabah Sukma team places 16 Feb 2005
Teams confirmed for the weekend championship are: Tawau, Sandakan, Tambunan, Beluran, Tenghilan, Tuaran, Tamparuli, Tenom, Kemabong, Keningau, Penampang ... Daily Express,

Five held for diesel theft in Tawau Feb 8, 2005
KOTA KINABALU: Two illegal stores were uncovered and five people detained in Tawau as the authorities continue their onslaught on diesel thieves. ... Malaysia Star,

12 arrested for "pai kau" in Tawau released on bail Feb 7, 2005
TWELVE men almost ended up spending Chinese New Year in jail after a police team found them playing "pai kau" which is a form of illegal gambling, at a ... New Straits Times,

909 traffic summonses in Tawau settled Jan 21, 2005
Tawau: A total of 909 traffic summonses were settled on the first three days since the Ops Warta IV was launched here on Monday. ... Daily Express,

Two Tawau cabbies caught in the act Jan 18, 2005
Tawau: Two taxi drivers aged 30 and 40 years were arrested by police after being caught red-handed filling diesel in a modified tank, with a 200-litre capacity ... Daily Express,

Molotov cocktail attack in Tawau: Man held Jan 18, 2005
Tawau: Police have detained a Bugis in his 40s in connection with the molotov cocktail (petrol bomb) attack on the house of a businessman at Taman Leitz, here ... Daily Express,

66 rounded up in anti- crime ops in Tawau Jan 27, 2005
Tawau: Police rounded up 66 people in an anti-crime offensive around the town here on Monday and Tuesday. District Police Chief, ACP ... Daily Express,

66 detained in Tawau anti-crime raid Jan 27, 2005
KOTA KINABALU - Tawau police have rounded up 66 people in an anti-crime offensive around the town this week for various offences, said District Police Chief ... Borneo Bulletin,

16 people homeless in Tawau midnight blaze Jan 19, 2005
Tawau: Sixteen people from two families were left homeless after a midnight fire gutted their houses at Kampung Merotai Besar, near here. ... Daily Express,

RM200,000 fags; RM20,000 crackers seized Feb 15, 2005
...total of RM15,800. According to Hassan, three of the cases were detected here and one each in Sandakan and Tawau. He said Customs ... Daily Express,

Decision to put off crackdown catches illegals, enforcers by ... Feb 1, 2005
...permits for a one-way trip to Zamboanga were seen crowding the Sandakan port while there were hardly any Indonesian immigrants at the Tawau port returning to ... Malaysia Star,

Over 52,000 immigrants taken up amnesty Feb 2, 2005
Indonesian vice consul Wahyu Riadi said that leading to the conclusion of the amnesty programme, Tawau had more Indonesians taking up the offer compared to ... Borneo Bulletin,

Reminder on sale of controlled items Feb 4, 2005
Tawau: Sundry retailers have been reminded to acquire a specific licence issued by the Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry if they wish to sell ... Daily Express,

Indon mother departs after 10 years in Sabah Jan 31, 2005
Anti was among other illegal immigrants who left in a chartered bus from the Indonesian consulate here for Tawau, from where they will be taken by boat to ... New Straits Times,

AF2 Stars Impress Labuan Feb 10, 2005
...learned earlier. Mas Tawau was so energetic and full of confidence as she moved all over the stage to tantalise the crowd. Bob. Zahid ... Bru Direct,

Malaysia tries 'soft approach' on Filipino illegals Feb 13, 2005
A team, composed of Consuls Antonio Morales and Nicanor David, was dispatched to Kota Kinabalu, Sandakan, Tawau, Lahat Datu and Kudat in northeastern Sabah to ... INQ7 Interactive, Inc.,

Robbing bank officer: Man held Feb 2, 2005
Tawau: Police detained a 24-year-old local Bugis at Stephens Tan Road at 1am Tuesday on suspicion of robbing a bank officer. A report ... Daily Express,

Newspapers in Sabah to cost 20 sen more Feb 14, 2005
Five local Chinese newspapers – Asia Times, Overseas Chinese Daily News, See Hua Daily News, Tawau Morning Post and Merdeka Daily News – also announced a ... Malaysia Star,

Station guards near ATMs: Cash Feb 14, 2005
...foreigners," he lamented. According to Patrick, Cash also noted similar problem plaguing other districts like Sandakan and Tawau. "Also on ... Daily Express,

Brunei likely to share tsunami warning system with Malaysia Feb 6, 2005
Chaotic situations were witnessed in Sabah's capital and in towns of Tuaran, Kota Belud, Kudat, Sandakan, Semporna, Lahad Datu and Tawau. ... Borneo Bulletin,

Media should be allowed to cover meetings: Hajiji Jan 19, 2005
Tawau: Local Government and Housing Minister, Datuk Hajiji Mohd Noor, said he will discuss with Tawau Municipal Council (TMC) President, Haji Salsidu Haji ... Daily Express,

Only 6,765 in S'kan take up offer Jan 28, 2005
Meanwhile, in TAWAU, the prison authority is expecting a surge in the number of illegal immigrants after Jan 31. Tawau Prisons Director ... Daily Express,

Ships hijacked in Indonesian waters found in East Malaysia Jan 27, 2005
...since the suspected hijacking last month, are still unclear, but they were said to be alive and staying in various locations in the vicinity of Tawau, Sabah. ... Jakarta Post,

Major cleanliness drive starts next month Jan 19, 2005
Tawau: A major cleanliness campaign will be launched early next month, said Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Hajiji Mohd Noor. ... Daily Express,

‘Spider Gang’ leader shot dead Jan 19, 2005
KOTA KINABALU: A man who led a group of robbers with spider tattoos on their hands was shot dead in Tawau on Tuesday. The suspect ... The Malaysia Star,

Thousands flee coastal areas Sabah on alert after Philippine quake Feb 5, 2005
...said last night. He said police operations rooms were activated right down from Kudat until Tawau on the south-east coast. The alert ... Malaysia Star,

Grand welcome for Rooster Feb 10, 2005
Aman attended the Chinese New Year open houses hosted by Parti Bersatu Sabah and the Sabah MCA soon after his arrival from the east coast Tawau district where ... Malaysia Star,

Garbage: RM356m Psolution sought Feb 4, 2005
The situation in Sandakan and Tawau were equally terrible and not properly maintained with even stalls seen set up in the area and the site in Tawau produces ... Daily Express,

Timorese woman dies in crash Jan 21, 2005
The couple together with their three children, Imran, 6, Ris, 5 and Ira, 3 who escaped unscathed were on their way from Sandakan to Tawau when the mishap ... Daily Express,

Illegals abandon homes for ‘safe havens’ Jan 30, 2005
Some of them from the city are making their way to Tawau or Sandakan, from where they hope to make their way home when the operations get hot. ... Malaysia Star,

Malaysian wave alert after quake Feb 6, 2005
Centre director Muhamad Muda said parts of Sabah, especially the state capital Kota Kinabalu, Tawau and several coastal areas, felt the tremor. ... Melbourne Herald Sun,

‘Stubborn’ Filipinos refuse to go home Jan 31, 2005
At the Jalan Padang bus terminal, a small crowd of Filipinos and Indonesians were waiting for buses to take them to Sandakan or Tawau so that they could leave ... Malaysia Star,

RM19mil system in place by year end: Jarjis Feb 7, 2005
...his officers to gauge the damage caused by the earthquake in Sabah and the information he received was a 50m-long crack had appeared at the Tawau Maybank area. ... Daily Express,

Govt support for uniform diesel price Jan 28, 2005
The Kota Kinabalu Fishing Boat Owners' Association, the Sandakan (Tongkang) Fishing Association and the Tawau Fishing Association said subsidised diesel prices ... Daily Express,

Tsunami warning system to be set up in Sabah, Mindanao waters Feb 7, 2005
In Tawau, a 50-metre long and five wide cracks near the Maybank branch appeared Sunday morning and became the talk of the town. ... Borneo Bulletin,

Long-term SESB programmes to boost power supply Jan 28, 2005
...public demand, which requires the company to upgrade the supply system, particularly in major urban areas like Kota Kinabalu, Sandakan, Tawau and Labuan. ... Daily Express,

Carry out duties or face action, warns Tawfiq Feb 4, 2005
Tawau: Action would be taken against Village Security and Development Committee (JKKK) members who failed to carry out their duties. ... Daily Express,

Rusfredy aims to honour late brother with a gold in the SEA Games Jan 20, 2005
...chance to make it big.�. The exponent from Tawau will be making a return to the national team after a break. He was in the team ... The Malaysia Star,

Former CP Iliyas is the new Mayor Jan 20, 2005
He had served as District Police Chief in several districts in Sabah such as Sandakan from 1978 to March 1983 and 1988 to 1989, Tawau OCPD from April 1983 to ... Daily Express,

Addicts go straight to jail Jan 19, 2005
...in the State. Several target areas have been identified, including Kota Kinabalu, Tawau, Lahad Datu and Penampang. Mangsor said ... Daily Express,

RM2b Sabah tourism revenue Jan 19, 2005
..."We also have 128 weekly indirect flights from KLIA into KK either via Johor, Miri and Labuan, including 146 intra-flights from Tawau, Lahad Datu, Kudat and ... Daily Express,

Shot dead - suspect involved in bus hold-ups Jan 19, 2005
Tawau: Police believe they have solved several cases of bus robberies with the shooting of a Bugis man and arrest of another at Mile 11/2 Apas Road, here ... Daily Express,

Stopping rehab for repeat drug offenders Jan 20, 2005
...in the State. Several target areas have been identified including Kota Kinabalu, Tawau, Penampang and Lahad Datu. Mangsor also said ... Borneo Bulletin,

Call for inventory on mangrove forests Jan 21, 2005
Its President Datuk Wilfred Lingham said it is a fact that huge tracts of swampland in Tawau, Lahad Datu and Semporna have been cleared and are no longer in ... Daily Express,

SESB may allow another IPP Jan 24, 2005
...to help increase electricity supply throughout the State, while waiting for the completion of the power transmission grid linking Kota Kinabalu-Sandakan-Tawau. ... Daily Express,

Two new faces in Sabah Umno Wanita line-up Jan 19, 2005
...chief Datin Rahmahjan Sulaiman Khan (Information and Communication), Pensiangan Wanita chief Zaiton Anik (Education and Student Affairs), Tawau Wanita chief ... Daily Express,

Always a big hit Jan 27, 2005
He helped in its rapid development as the association opened branches in Tawau, Kota Belud and Tuaran after the first two in Jesselton and Sandakan. ... Daily Express,

Semporna housing developer ordered to repair two units Jan 28, 2005
Tawau: A housing developer in Semporna has been ordered by the Consumer Claims Tribunal to carry out the necessary repairs on two houses there. ... Daily Express,

Ranau has cinnamon potential: Masidi Jan 24, 2005
...the spice. "But we believe the land in Ranau is suitable to plant cinnamon since Tawau has proven that it can be planted here. It ... Daily Express,

RM4.5m bus terminal ready Jan 28, 2005
...commissioning of the 3.4-acre terminal, it will house all inter-district buses, minibuses and taxis arriving from the northern routes such as Tawau, Lahad Datu ... Daily Express,

Dual listing Jan 16, 2005
The processing plants, costing RM6.5 million each, will be built in Tawau, Sandakan and Lahad Datu, while the RM51 million packaging plant will be in Kota ... The Edge Daily,

Desperate porn VCD distributors come up with catchy titles Jan 25, 2005
ACP Azizan Abu Taat said some 500 pieces of such VCDs confiscated by the police on Saturday were found to be using name covers such as Gadis Tawau, Gadis Tenom ... Borneo Bulletin,

Porn VCD culprits bolder Jan 24, 2005
Some 500 pieces of such VCDs confiscated by the police here on Saturday were found using name covers like Gadis Tawau, Gadis Tenom, Gadis Labuan, Gadis Keningau ... Daily Express,
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909 traffic summonses in Tawau settled Jan 21, 2005
Tawau: A total of 909 traffic summonses were settled on the first three days since the Ops Warta IV was launched here on Monday. ... Daily Express,

Two Tawau cabbies caught in the act Jan 18, 2005
Tawau: Two taxi drivers aged 30 and 40 years were arrested by police after being caught red-handed filling diesel in a modified tank, with a 200-litre capacity ... Daily Express,

Molotov cocktail attack in Tawau: Man held Jan 18, 2005
Tawau: Police have detained a Bugis in his 40s in connection with the molotov cocktail (petrol bomb) attack on the house of a businessman at Taman Leitz, here ... Daily Express,

16 people homeless in Tawau midnight blaze Jan 19, 2005
Tawau: Sixteen people from two families were left homeless after a midnight fire gutted their houses at Kampung Merotai Besar, near here. ... Daily Express,

Tawau Council bars reporters from meetings Jan 12, 2005
Tawau: Reporters will no longer be allowed to make direct coverage of the full monthly board meetings of the Tawau Municipal Council (TMC). ... Daily Express,

Tawau bank booth robbed RM12,799 Jan 12, 2005
Tawau: A bank booth at Fajar Complex here was robbed of RM12,799 in cash last Sunday. According to a report from a clerk who was ... Daily Express,

Operation to rid illegal hawking at Tawau port Dec 28, 2004
Tawau: Outgoing Tawau Municipal Council President Datuk Harith Mohd Yahya said an integrated operation will soon be carried out against illegal hawking by ... Daily Express,

Tawau Council launches donation drive Jan 6, 2005
Jan. 8. Those wishing to make their contributions could seek further details from the Tawau Municipal Council at 089-701610/701611. Daily Express,

8,344 crank calls to 991 in Tawau Jan 5, 2005
Tawau: The Civil Defence Department (JPA3) recorded a total of 8,344 crank and hoax calls, against 135 genuine calls, in the district last year through its ... Daily Express,

Timorese woman dies in crash Jan 21, 2005
The couple together with their three children, Imran, 6, Ris, 5 and Ira, 3 who escaped unscathed were on their way from Sandakan to Tawau when the mishap ... Daily Express,

Media should be allowed to cover meetings: Hajiji Jan 19, 2005
Tawau: Local Government and Housing Minister, Datuk Hajiji Mohd Noor, said he will discuss with Tawau Municipal Council (TMC) President, Haji Salsidu Haji ... Daily Express,


Major cleanliness drive starts next month Jan 19, 2005
Tawau: A major cleanliness campaign will be launched early next month, said Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Hajiji Mohd Noor. ... Daily Express,

Spider Gang leader shot dead Jan 19, 2005
KOTA KINABALU: A man who led a group of robbers with spider tattoos on their hands was shot dead in Tawau on Tuesday. The suspect ... The Malaysia Star,

Call for inventory on mangrove forests Jan 21, 2005
Its President Datuk Wilfred Lingham said it is a fact that huge tracts of swampland in Tawau, Lahad Datu and Semporna have been cleared and are no longer in ... Daily Express,

Mangsor vows results in three months via drastic measures Jan 14, 2005
Tawau: Sabah Police Commissioner Datuk Mangsor Ismail said the Royal Malaysia Police, Sabah component, will be taking more drastic measures against the ... Daily Express,


S'kan Teachers College shifted Dec 28, 2004
Sandakan: Tawau has gained a new educational landmark following the closure of the Sandakan Teachers Training College, which will re-emerge as Tawau Teachers ... Daily Express,


Be receptive to criticism, Azizah tells councillors Jan 14, 2005
Tawau: Deputy Housing and Local Government Minister, Datuk Azizah Mohd Dun, said there is no need to review the selection of councillors of local authorities ... Daily Express,

Rusfredy aims to honour late brother with a gold in the SEA Games Jan 20, 2005
...chance to make it big.�. The exponent from Tawau will be making a return to the national team after a break. He was in the team ... The Malaysia Star,

Former CP Iliyas is the new Mayor Jan 20, 2005
He had served as District Police Chief in several districts in Sabah such as Sandakan from 1978 to March 1983 and 1988 to 1989, Tawau OCPD from April 1983 to ... Daily Express,

Stopping rehab for repeat drug offenders Jan 20, 2005
...in the State. Several target areas have been identified including Kota Kinabalu, Tawau, Penampang and Lahad Datu. Mangsor also said ... Borneo Bulletin,

Sabah among top tourist destinations in the region Jan 20, 2005
..."We also have 128 weekly indirect flights from KLIA into KK either via Johor, Miri and Labuan including 146 intra-flights from Tawau, Lahad Datu, Kudat and ... Borneo Bulletin,

RM500,000 smuggled logs seized Jan 7, 2005
Tawau: Customs personnel seized 524 logs worth almost RM500,000 at Bombalai River, here, believed smuggled in from a neighbouring country. ... Daily Express,

RM86m college opens Dec 29, 2004
Tawau: Chief Minister Datuk Musa Aman is confident the new 85-acre Tawau Teacher Training College costing RM86 million will serve as an excellent centre of ... Daily Express,

Order to check paint job Dec 24, 2004
Tawau: The Consumer Claims Tribunal here ordered a houseowner to allow a paint specialist to conduct a site investigation on his zinc roof paint to determine ... Daily Express,

Salsidu's pledge on services Dec 29, 2004
Tawau: Newly-appointed Tawau Municipal Council President Haji Salsidu Haji Ibrahim has assured several innovations to improve public services. ... Daily Express,

Government urged to disarm enforcement officers Jan 15, 2005
...“Our men are also exposed to various dangers in their enforcement. They have a right to self defence,� he said in Tawau. However ... The Malaysia Star,

Addicts go straight to jail Jan 19, 2005
...in the State. Several target areas have been identified, including Kota Kinabalu, Tawau, Lahad Datu and Penampang. Mangsor said ... Daily Express,

Shot dead - suspect involved in bus hold-ups Jan 19, 2005
Tawau: Police believe they have solved several cases of bus robberies with the shooting of a Bugis man and arrest of another at Mile 11/2 Apas Road, here ... Daily Express,

Two new faces in Sabah Umno Wanita line-up Jan 19, 2005
...chief Datin Rahmahjan Sulaiman Khan (Information and Communication), Pensiangan Wanita chief Zaiton Anik (Education and Student Affairs), Tawau Wanita chief ... Daily Express,

Assaulting foreigner: Local held Dec 28, 2004
Tawau: Police detained a 23-year-old local who allegedly assaulted a 42-year-old Indonesian at Taman Hilltop, here, on Sunday. Acting ... Daily Express,

Castrated hubby survives ordeal Jan 4, 2005
The teacher whose genital was allegedly severed by his wife in a fit of jealousy and anger had survived the ordeal and is still warded at the Tawau Hospital. ... Borneo Bulletin,

Warisan Harta to implement several projects Jan 6, 2005
Among the projects it would implement are the construction of Tawau Medical Centre, the construction of 1 Borneo which is a mega shopping mall next to ... Daily Express,

Dual listing Jan 16, 2005
The processing plants, costing RM6.5 million each, will be built in Tawau, Sandakan and Lahad Datu, while the RM51 million packaging plant will be in Kota ... The Edge Daily,

Arming Muslims in Ambon case for March Jan 11, 2005
Tawau: An Indonesian on trial for illegal possession of firearms believed meant for Muslims in Ambon will know the outcome of his case on March 24. ... Daily Express,

'Penis cut' teacher is stable Jan 4, 2005
Lahad Datu: The teacher whose penis was allegedly severed by his wife in a fit of jealousy and anger is still warded at the Tawau Hospital and in stable ... Daily Express,

5,081 Filipinos have left via Sandakan Dec 30, 2004
...to beat the deadline. Some of the buses came from as far as Kota Kinabalu, Tawau and Lahad Datu. Acording to Sandakan Immigration ... Daily Express,

Sabah running out of diesel Jan 8, 2005
Consumers Association of Sabah Tawau chapter chairman Sylvester S. Taingg said oil palm plantation owners were unable to send their fruits for processing in ... The Malaysia Star,

Kiosks are partly to blame: Ministry Jan 11, 2005
Tawau: The diesel shortage has been blamed partly on kiosks allowing regular individual clients to open an account and pay up monthly. ... Daily Express,

Diesel situation serious Jan 12, 2005
Sandakan, Tawau, Lahad Datu and Keningau are among districts facing serious shortage of diesel supply at the respective kiosks. ... Daily Express,

Call to address diesel shortage as tempers flare Jan 12, 2005
Sandakan, Tawau, Lahad Datu and Keningau are among districts facing serious shortage of diesel supply with thousands of vehicles queuing up daily at petrol ... Borneo Bulletin,

Musa confirms no extension to Mayor's term Jan 6, 2005
...the national EPU. Meanwhile, he said this year's State level Maal Hijrah celebration would be held in Tawau. The celebration main ... Daily Express,

Quota is upped by 50pc Jan 12, 2005
...warranted Federal intervention. Sandakan, Tawau, Lahad Datu and Keningau are among districts facing a serious shortage. He said ... Daily Express,

350 cases probed last year: Sabah ACA Jan 14, 2005
...were in the form of anonymous letters but there are also complainants who call in or drop by the ACA offices in Kota Kinabalu, Sandakan and Tawau to give ... Daily Express,

Likas Hosp to have one-stop crisis centre Jan 11, 2005
OSCC at Queen Elizabeth Hospital was started in 1996 and since then, similar centres have been set up in Government hospitals in Sandakan, Tawau, Keningau and ... Daily Express,

Upko: Discovery confirms fears of Sabahans Jan 10, 2005
...were A4 papers with thumbprints, a "Horse" stamping unit, a stamp bearing the name of a National Registration Department officer based in Tawau, a stamp to ... Daily Express,

Police arrest couple suspected of making and selling fake ICs Jan 9, 2005
Also seized were a “Horse� stamping unit, a stamp bearing the name of the National Registration Department officer based in Tawau, a stamp to certify ... The Malaysia Star,

Ministry: Stringent vetting for Super Teachers Jan 13, 2005
Said, Negri Sembilan; Rokiah Alias of Kolej Tunku Kursiah, Negri Sembilan; Che Manis Ismail of SMK Putrajaya; and Mary Yap Kain Ching of SM Teknik Tawau, Sabah ... New Straits Times,

Outlets turning to east coast shell fish Jan 14, 2005
..."We have our own factory in the East Coast, in Tawau and Semporna and 80 per cent of our shellfish supplies are from these places. ... Daily Express,

PBS wants to know who behind ring Jan 10, 2005
He said it was puzzling how a stamp bearing the name of a National Registration Department (NRD) officer based in Tawau, a stamp to certify authenticity and a ... Daily Express,

RAM reaffirms AA3 rating of Serudong’s bonds Jan 12, 2005
Serudong is an independent power producer (IPP) which owns, operates and maintains a 36-MW diesel-fuelled power plant in Tawau, Sabah. ... The Edge Daily,
 

 
 

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