亞庇，2026年7月10日——為紀念沙巴已故傑出農業學家、植物學家及自然學家拿督安東尼．蘭姆（Datuk Anthony Lamb）畢生對沙巴農業發展、植物研究與自然保育所作出的卓越貢獻，新書《北婆羅洲最後一位殖民地官員──安東尼．蘭姆的不朽傳承》（The Last Colonial Officer of North Borneo—The Enduring Legacy of Anthony Lamb）將於2026年7月15日（星期三）在亞庇艾美酒店（Le Méridien Kota Kinabalu）隆重發布。當天正是安東尼．蘭姆原本應迎來的88歲冥壽，別具紀念意義。
Charlotte Dance Studio 圓滿完成 2026 年 CSTD COMDANCE 古典芭蕾考試 Charlotte Dance Studio（夏洛特舞蹈學院）欣然宣布，2026 年 CSTD COMDANCE 古典芭蕾考試已於 2026 年 6 月 20 日至 23 日，一連四天在 Metro Town 校區圓滿舉行。 今年共有 109 位學生 參與考試，從初級到高級級別，每位學生都以認真的態度、自信的表現及扎實的舞蹈技巧，展現了長時間努力學習的成果，也為自己的舞蹈旅程留下珍貴的一頁。 The Commonwealth Society of Teachers of Dancing，簡稱 CSTD Comdance是國際知名的舞蹈考試機構，以嚴謹的考核制度及完善的教學大綱享譽全球。透過國際認證考試，學生除了提升舞蹈技巧、藝術修養及舞台自信，更能獲得國際認可的舞蹈資格，為未來舞蹈發展奠定穩固基礎。 今年，Charlotte Dance Studio 十分榮幸邀請到 Ms. Mabel Cheung 擔任考官。Ms. Mabel 擁有豐富的國際教學與考試經驗，並以專業、細心及充滿鼓勵的評核方式，讓每位學生都能在輕鬆而充滿信心的氛圍下完成考試，也為師生們留下深刻而美好的回憶。 Charlotte Dance Studio 校長Charlotte 老師 表示： 「能夠邀請 Ms. Mabel Cheung 擔任今年的考官，是我們莫大的榮幸。她專業且充滿鼓勵的評核方式，不僅肯定了學生們的努力，也激勵他們勇敢展現自己。我們相信，每一次考試都不只是追求成績，更是培養紀律、毅力與自信的重要歷程。期待孩子們未來持續成長，在舞蹈道路上不斷突破自己。」 Charlotte Dance Studio 衷心祝賀所有順利完成考試的學生，也誠摯感謝一路以來支持孩子們的家長、教師團隊及所有支持者。 未來，我們將持續秉持 「啟發、培育、成就每一位孩子心中的舞者夢想」 的教育理念，陪伴更多孩子在舞蹈中成長，發掘潛能，綻放自信。
Untuk makluman tuan/puan, tindakan penguatkuasaan telah dilaksanakan dengan mengeluarkan kompaun di bawah Undang-Undang Kecil (UUK) Penjaja serta Undang-Undang Kecil (UUK) Anti Sampah Sarap.
Penjaja telah diarahkan agar menghentikan operasi serta-merta dan diberikan amaran agar tidak menjalankan perniagaan di kawasan tersebut.
Likas Assemblyman Tham Yun Fook said he has received numerous complaints from members of the public and business operators since the Federal Government announced the implementation of the BUDI Diesel Subsidy Scheme last month and imposed a limit of 200 litres of subsidised diesel per month for diesel-powered vehicles.
He pointed out that although the BUDI Diesel Subsidy Scheme allows company-owned diesel vehicles to apply for and purchase subsidised diesel, many businesses in Sabah have been excluded from the subsidy mechanism in practice, preventing them from enjoying the benefits they are entitled to.
“The issue is that many sole proprietorships in Sabah are not registered with the Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM), but instead operate legally under business licences issued by local authorities. However, the BUDI Diesel Subsidy system appears to be linked only to the SSM database, resulting in legitimate businesses operating under local authority licences and their diesel vehicles being unrecognised by the system.”
He said that in reality, the owners of these sole proprietorships and the registered owners of the vehicles are often the same individuals. Yet, solely because of differences in registration systems, they have been excluded from the subsidy scheme.
“This situation is clearly unreasonable and highly unfair to law-abiding small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Many SMEs rely heavily on diesel vehicles for their daily operations. Without access to subsidised diesel, their operating costs will increase significantly, placing additional financial burdens on them.”
Tham also highlighted the frustration faced by affected business owners who have been passed back and forth between government departments without any clear resolution.
“Some business owners who approached the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) for assistance were told to visit the Road Transport Department (JPJ) to amend their commercial vehicle registration details. However, when they went to JPJ, they were informed that the matter fell under KPDN’s jurisdiction. Even more disappointing was that some JPJ officers responded poorly, stating that the inability to obtain the subsidy was not the department’s responsibility.”
Tham said he had personally raised the matter with the Director of KPDN Sabah and was assured that the issue would be addressed promptly.
“However, to this day, the system and procedures remain unchanged, and affected business owners are still unable to apply for the subsidy. Therefore, I urge the Ministry of Finance to take immediate action to resolve the system integration and data-matching issues so that all eligible businesses can receive the diesel subsidy they rightfully deserve.”
He stressed that Sabah has a vastly different geographical and economic landscape from Peninsular Malaysia, and that the Federal Government should not adopt a one-size-fits-all approach when formulating subsidy policies.
“The Government must take into account Sabah’s unique geographical conditions, long-distance transportation requirements, and infrastructure challenges in designing a subsidy mechanism that better reflects the realities on the ground in Sabah.”
At the same time, he questioned the Sabah State Government’s position regarding the implementation of the BUDI Diesel Subsidy Scheme in Sabah.
“Why has the State Government not clearly voiced its objections to the policy despite the widespread concerns raised by the people? Why has it not actively conveyed the difficulties faced by Sabahans to the Federal Government?”
He further noted that the current Minister of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living is himself a Sabahan leader.
“With so many complaints and concerns being raised by the people of Sabah, why has the Minister not stood up and strongly represented Sabah’s interests by urging the Federal Government to review and adjust this policy in order to reduce the burden on the people and businesses?”
Tham emphasised that the Government should focus more resources and effort on combating diesel smuggling and strengthening enforcement operations, rather than restricting the ability of legitimate businesses and ordinary citizens to purchase diesel, thereby creating unnecessary inconvenience and hardship.
