Abang Jo — one of the most influential Malaysian politicians

There was a time when he ‘disappeared’ from the house which prompted his security personnel to make several calls to find him. They later found that their boss, Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, was actually surveying the surrounding area on his own or at his favourite outdoor area or dining […]

Fond recollections of an ex-Sabah forester

BY EMIN MADI Datuk Seri Rahim Ismail is probably one of the few Malaysian politicians who have a sound knowledge of forestry matters and are passionate about forest conservation, having served 22 years with the Sabah Forestry Department (SFD). Even after joining Umno in 1991 and participating actively in politics, this former state Agriculture and […]