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Borneo Post
14-07-2025
- Politics
- Borneo Post
Jeffrey: Sabah should emulate Sarawak in increasing seats
Jeffrey (seated, second row, right) attending the special screening of the scam awareness film Oppa. KOTA KINABALU (July 14): Sabah should follow in the footsteps of Sarawak in adding more constituency seats, said Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Seri Dr Jeffrey Kitingan. He reminded that during the formation of Malaysia, a formula had been established where 65 percent of the country's parliamentary seats were allocated to West Malaysia, with the remainder divided between Sabah, Sarawak and Singapore. However, following Singapore's exit from Malaysia, Jeffrey said the allocation has become lopsided, with West Malaysia now holding nearly 75 percent of the seats — effectively giving it more than a two-thirds representation in Parliament. 'This contravenes the conditions outlined under paragraph 6 of the Inter-Governmental Committee (IGC),' he said. Although the proposal to increase Sabah's constituency seats has not been formally raised in State Cabinet meetings, Jeffrey said the idea has been circulating, and he intends to bring it up in the next meeting. 'Before we increase parliamentary seats in Sabah, we first need to identify and increase the state seats. 'For example, if we want 14 new parliamentary seats, we would need at least 28 new state seats. Although this is just my personal view and calculation, I believe Sabah should follow Sarawak's example,' he said. Jeffrey, who is also Parti Solidariti Tanah Airku (STAR) president, shared this after officiating a special free screening of the scam awareness film Oppa, sponsored by STAR Luyang and Persatuan Inspirasi Sabah at a hotel here yesterday. Around 1,000 people — including students, enforcement agencies, and members of the public — attended the two-day screening of the locally produced film, which highlights the dangers of modern-day scams. Also present were Persatuan Inspirasi Sabah chairwoman Eliza Jane, the movie's producer Captain Denil, and Women Entrepreneurs Consortium founder Prof Dr Liana Lim.
Daily Express
14-07-2025
- Politics
- Daily Express
Time to add up to 17 more seats: Jeffrey
Published on: Monday, July 14, 2025 Published on: Mon, Jul 14, 2025 By: Iskandar Dzulkifli Text Size: Jeffrey said the proposal serves as a stepping stone to increase the number of parliamentary seats in Sabah in the future, particularly in the Borneo region. Kota Kinabalu: Parti Solidariti Tanah Air Ku (Star) has proposed adding 14 to 17 new State Legislative Assembly (DUN) seats in Sabah. Party President Datuk Seri Dr Jeffrey Kitingan said this follows the recent approval of additional DUN seats in Sarawak and Sabah should take similar action. 'Since Sarawak has started (passed the Bill to add DUN seats), we should do the same thing. I will raise this issue at the coming Cabinet meeting. 'My estimate is that between 14 and 17 new seats need to be added,' he said when met at the 'Oppa' Film Screening on Scam Awareness at the Marina Club, Sunday. Also present was Luyang Star Division Chief Eliza Leong, who is also Persatuan Inspirasi Sabah President who organised the event. Jeffrey, who is also Deputy Chief Minister, said the proposal serves as a stepping stone to increase the number of parliamentary seats in Sabah in the future, particularly in the Borneo region. He noted that Sabah and Sarawak currently have 25 and 31 parliamentary seats respectively, representing about 25 per cent of the total 222 parliamentary seats. 'This means Peninsular Malaysia already has more than a two-thirds advantage (in parliament), while Sabah-Sarawak only have 56 parliamentary seats and we have agreed to change this situation. 'Before that, we need to first increase the number of DUN seats in Sabah and we expect an addition of around 34 new parliamentary seats (in Sabah), in my opinion,' he said. In another development, Jeffrey hopes the Technical Meeting on the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) scheduled for today (July 14) will reach a resolution on the issue of returning 40 per cent net revenue to Sabah. He said this should be fulfilled as stipulated in the Federal Constitution and implemented, but the matter has been dragging on for more than 40 years without the required five-yearly review. 'The 40 per cent net revenue is not about petroleum royalty, this involves revenue from all sources such as business and so on obtained from Sabah and the Federation. 'Sixty per cent belongs to the Federal Government, while 40 per cent returns to us (Sabah) and the Federal Government must determine an appropriate amount (for that 40 per cent) and Sabah will also present the amount based on records,' he said. 'Therefore, I hope the MA63 Technical Meeting will reach a resolution on this 40 per cent issue and subsequently implement it as stipulated in the Constitution,' he said. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
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GMA Network
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
5 ways Lee Jun Hyuk disarmed his Filipino fans at his 'Let Me In' fan meeting in Manila
Lee Jun Hyuk held his first fan meeting, 'Let Me In' in Manila this weekend and he definitely did not disappoint his fans. From his "City Hunter" days to his recent hit drama "Love Scout," this fan meeting was a truly rewarding experience for his fans. 1. Lee Jun Hyuk connected with his Filipino fans Fans were thrilled when he greeted them with 'Kumusta po kayo? Ako si Lee Jun Hyuk,' upon entering the stage. According to the South Korean Oppa, this is his second time visiting the Philippines. He was first in the country for the 2023 Asia Artist Awards. When asked if he had a chance to see anything beautiful upon arriving here in the country, Lee Jun Hyuk said while looking at the fans, 'Yes. I guess this is the most beautiful view that I've seen right now. Looking at you guys, I feel so much happy and I think this is the most beautiful view ever.' 2. Lee Jun Hyuk gave the ultimate fan service Lee Jun Hyuk was not shy about giving away handshakes and hugs while re-enacting scenes from "Love Scout," where he played the perfect secretary Yoo Eunho to CEO Kang Ji Yoon (Han Ji Min). In one of the re-enactments, Lee Jun Hyuk did not only shield the fan from the sun (or harsh light in the venue) but even playfully carried her, drawing screams of excitement from the crowd. 3. He was playful with the fans Of course there were games and Lee Jun Hyuk made sure fans would win! When they failed the mini chair stacking game on the first try, he made sure that the time limit will be extended to one minute! During the pingpong ball game, he signed some of the balls and threw them towards the enthusiastic fans. How can you not love him? 4. Lee Jun Hyuk was an angel Where other actors would've shied away due to strict management rules, Lee Jun Hyuk gave in to the request of several fans to have a selca (selfie) with him. During the segment where Lee Jun Hyuk read messages from his fans, he called on those who requested for a selfie onstage and gamely posed with them, giving his fans a memory of a lifetime. 5. Lee Jun Hyuk may be a star but he's still humble There's no denying that Lee Jun Hyuk is very good looking and has gained a lot of accolades but during the fan meeting, there are times when he appeared shy when receiving praises, saying 'I really don't know how to handle these compliments. My mom has to see this.' He was also humble when he was praised for being able to do scenes in one take because he can memorize everything. Lee Jun Hyuk's Let Me In fan meeting will make its next stops in Taipei, Taiwan on July 6, and in Seoul, South Korea on July 12. — LA, GMA Integrated News
Time of India
05-06-2025
- Time of India
Smuggled North Korean phone reveals a chilling surveillance system
Smuggled North Korean phone reveals a chilling surveillance system Team TOI Plus Jun 5, 2025, 22:47 IST IST From replacing 'Oppa' with 'Comrade' to labeling South Korea a 'puppet state', a smuggled phone uncovers how Pyongyang has turned everyday tech into a tool of total control At first glance, it looks like any other budget smartphone — touchscreen interface, Android-style icons, even a familiar camera app. But this device smuggled out of North Korea in late 2024 tells a darker story. Beneath the façade of consumer tech lies a meticulously engineered surveillance tool, designed not to connect users to the world but to keep them firmly walled inside Pyongyang's ideological fortress.
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First Post
01-06-2025
- Politics
- First Post
'South Korea' autocorrects to 'puppet state': North Korea's insane measures to enforce propaganda on phones
As you type 'South Korea' in a North Korean mobile, it auto-corrects to 'puppet state'. The phone takes screenshots every five minutes and stores them in a folder inaccessible to the users read more In North Korea, you can't type words in your mobile phone that are closely associated with the South In an era of information explosion, North Koreans' access to the global internet is still non-existent, and the key to this solid firewall is the state's control of personal mobile phones. Now, a detailed report around a phone smuggled out of the country has revealed insane measures that the regime of dictator Kim Jong Un enforces to insulate its people from the influence of South Korean culture. Wild autocorrections In North Korea, you can't type words in your mobile phone that are closely associated with the South, revealed a BBC report. One such word is 'South Korea' itself. The phone autocorrects it to 'puppet state', reflecting the state's official line in which Seoul is considered a vassal state of the US. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Similarly, as you type 'Oppa', a warning flashes on the mobile screen, saying the word can only be used for siblings. In the Korean language, the word literally means 'elder brother' but is mostly used to refer to 'boyfriends' in South Korea. As you type 'Oppa', North Korean phones will automatically change it to 'Comrade'. Random screenshots The surveillance and control measures are not limited to the keyboard. The phones take screenshots every five minutes and store them in a folder inaccessible to the users. They can only be accessed by the authorities, allowing them to monitor user activity in detail. In North Korea, communication devices like radios and smartphones are preset to receive only state propaganda and are sealed to prevent any alterations. Modifying these devices to access external content is considered a severe criminal offence. A recent report, based on testimonies from 649 North Korean defectors, reveals that Kim Jong Un's regime has intensified its efforts to combat 'Western influence' and the influx of outside information. Officials frequently inspect mobile phones for names, language, and slang indicative of exposure to South Korean culture. Additionally, Kim has banned K-pop and K-dramas—South Korean music and television dramas that have gained global popularity—to limit foreign cultural influence.
