SEA Games 2013, Day 1

My first day in Myanmar would not involve Floorball as training only starts on Sunday. So I will write about my experience here, minus the sports. 

Contrary to what most people think, Yangon is not the capital of Myanmar. It was, but they have since changed it to Nay Pi Taw, the city hosting the 27th SEA Games. It took me quite a while to wonder why would they host the games in a province 6 hours away from Yangon. But it all makes sense now. 

We were the first team to arrive at Yangon Airport at 7.50am (9.20am Malaysian time), 30th of November 2013. Upon arrival, we were greeted by receptionists in traditional costumes. "Magindala" means welcome in their local language. They have an accent like the Thais, and their hand gestures are somewhat similar (palms against each other in front of the chest, and a slight bow). Each and everyone of us were greeted by 6 receptionists, and for 3 seconds, we felt like a footballers heading to play an international friendly game. 

We went through the "diplomats" counter, and got our passports stamped. Was relieved I didn't have an issue with my old and new passport. We got a surprising welcome note then. There were a few ladies, probably 2 heads shorter than me, waiting at the carousels. When I picked up my bags, they immediately stood in and helped me carry my bags before placing them on the trolleys. Well, it was awkward but I'd appreciate the gesture though.

At the waiting station for our pick up bus, we decided to grab a few group pictures. The next thing we know, the locals had their smartphones and tablets out, snapping as many pictures of us as they could. Second time feeling a boss. We had a police escort out of Yangon. Thank you Mr Policeman for riding solo and clearing the roads for us.

Throughout the 6 hours ride, I managed to grasp and imagine the Myanmar culture. The locals are warm, kind, friendly, and helpful. They are very beautiful people. Their innocence, smile and warmth,  These locals however, are generally very poor. I did not see big cars and houses, or even nice and well kept houses along the way to Nay Pi Taw. Most houses have long grown weed, and dirty walls. The roads, are probably worse than those in Sabah. If you watch wartime movies, you'd probably be able to paint an imaginary image. 

We arrived at the village and waited a few hours to get our papers processed. Security was tight. We went through body and bag searches. Great effort to ensure the athletes are safe. Dinner, was accustomed to our Malaysian taste buds. Rice, fried noodles, mixed vegetables, stewed beef, sweet and sour chicken and fish. There were refrigerators everywhere stoked with water bottles and 100plus. 

Day 2 continues....

A Malaysia Day greeting

As appeared on Malaysiakini: http://www.malaysiakini.com/letters/241354

On this auspicious golden jubilee, I would like to pray for a better Malaysia. A place where racism, crime and corruption is rejected, a place where democracy, accountability and equality is upheld. A dream too far fetched?

I woke up to a normal Monday, apart from it being a public holiday. I woke up realising the last Chinese New Year and Hari Raya made a better mark. Well, apart from greetings of Selamat Hari Malaysia seen on Facebook statuses, or tweets, what else do we see that indicates it is Malaysia Day? So where is the excitement for this very special day? This is supposed to be Malaysia's birthday!

Well maybe, just maybe, Malaysians are bitter and have a resentment towards what is happening to this country. But let's take a moment to think, what did Malaysia do wrong? We are holding a grudge against the wrong party. The resentment and anger, should be directed towards those who messed up the country instead. Malaysia on the other hand, has done nothing wrong. This land instead, has blessed so many people in abundance. It is rich in natural resources, and is such a beautiful place to be.

We wake up on the dawn of Malaysia Day, knowing Malaysia is 50 years old, but what do we have that is worth being proud of?

We are known to be a country of multi-ethnicity, but are we really moving forward as a country without being racially polarised, or is it just a myth? Two days ago, the deputy prime minister said "we should not be apologetic to other races". What a Malaysia Day gift! This speaks volume. Try saying this in America or UK, or maybe just across the causeway in Singapore, I can assure you no matter what the context of the statement is, you'll be shunned out immediately! Lucky for our DPM, this is Malaysia. 

After 57 years of independence, we still see the federal government setting out education policies based on the need to win elections. See, that is where the chunk of problems lie. In a developed country, education is a tool to empower the next generation to bring the country to greater heights. In Malaysia however, the government uses it as a tool to fish for votes. We have seen flip flop policies, in particular the use of English language in our education system. What is there to bicker about, my dear education ministers? English is a global language, you cannot deny that. And the only way to move forward globally, is to adapt to the use of the English language. Protecting the national language, or mother tongue for that matter, does not come at the expense of depriving the use of English.

What has happened to East Malaysia after 50 years of "Malaysia"? Sabah and Sarawak, is unique in a sense that it makes up two thirds of Malaysia. Sabah and Sarawak did not join Malaysia, instead, they together with Malaya, formed Malaysia. But are they in terms of development, really on par after 50 years? These states have for the past half a century, contribute a big chunk to Malaysia's economy through natural resources like petroleum, timber, rubber, palm oil, and even tourism. But does the development there reflect such contributions?

I remember visiting the interior once. And a friend's relative asked, "belajar di KL?" I answered "ya", and I was given a lecture on how blessed and lucky I am. Another friend from Sabah, now working in Kuala Lumpur, was asked "kau kerja di KL bah kan?" And for that matter, she was these villagers' person to look up to. My point here is, KL has become such a prestigious place in the hearts of these rural folks, and to even set foot in KL, would mean so much to them. You can be selling banana fritters or nasi lemak in KL, and dare I say, these folks will still look up to you. Now why is that so? 

And lastly, before I end, I would just like us to ponder, where is Malaysia in our hearts? Who else can be proud of Malaysia, if not us Malaysians? To those who dream on migrating, or already have the ability and means to migrate, please stay in Malaysia. There is no place like home. We may be in despair, we may be broken, we may be in shame. But who else will turn things round and return Malaysia's glory, if all the talents leaves? The only change Malaysia can get, is when Malaysians themselves decide to change. 

-tweet me at @adrianlimcheeen 

Negaraku before movies at the cinema?

As appeared on Malaysiakini: http://www.malaysiakini.com/letters/239366

Fancy standing up for 6 minutes before a movie at the cinemas? Starting next Wednesday, a 6 minutes clip comprising of Negaraku and 2 other Merdeka Day songs will be played before any movies in the cinema starts, whether it be GSC, MBO, Cathay, or any other cinemas. Action will be taken against anyone found disrespecting the national anthem. Mind you, disrespecting includes texting, chit chatting, and remaining seated during the 6 minutes.

Noble intentions
I can see the government's noble intention. It certainly creates the Merdeka Day mood and atmosphere, but then, how far can patriotism be instilled through this practice? I suggest the government do a research, and be clean and honest with the answer. Take US and England as an example. Why are its citizens proud of their flag, their country and their national anthem? See, in these countries, it's a culture, whether they sing the national anthem or not, they feel proud of their country. You can't force the people to be proud of something they find "not right". 51% of Malaysians who voted for Pakatan Rakyat during the 13th General Elections are sick of the mess in this country. You cannot expect these people to be proud of the country after singing the national anthem, considering their despise towards the mess. Can you?

Corruption
Just look at the corruption indexes spearheaded by the police, government officials and ministers. Businesses lose out because of corruption. Instead of incentives to improve and compete, corruption becomes the driving force in contracts and tenders. Ever come across tales of high ranking officials in governmental agencies who either don't work, or work slowly when there's no under table money? I am sure you have. Even the government has been relying on handouts and cash to win the past elections.

Crime
Look at escalating crime rates. Burglars are carrying out their activities rampantly. Theft is on the rise. And mind you, this does not only happen to normal civilians, even Ministers, police chiefs, the deputy prime minister, a Menteri Besar, and a Tan Sri became victims themselves; These are high ranking personnels who have CCTVs and proper security measures at their home. Gangsters, prominent businessmen, NGOs and even corporate leaders, you name it, not spared from the wild wild west shooting style; The recently concluded Altantuya Shaaribu murder trial also raised much questions. No answers as to how she entered the country, got shot twice and then exploded into bits and pieces; Tech Beng Hock died while in MACC custody. Court judgement was an open verdict. So, how safe do you feel in Malaysia? If it is still hard to comprehend, just try walking through the streets of Sinsuran or Kampung Air at 11pm.

Inflation
The rising cost of living. Yes this happens everywhere in the world, but that should not be an excuse to allow the continuation of inflation. Statistics by the World Bank showed that Malaysia is one of the leading countries in terms of rising cost of living. Consumers are losing out because spending power is becoming weaker and weaker. On the other hand, government politicians are spending like there is no tomorrow. Corporate and conglomerates with political connections are forever expanding and raking in millions and billions in profits.

Religious tension
Religious tensions caused by monkey politicians who want to score cheap political points. Where is the religious tolerance that Najib preached to the Arab world? The likes of Ibrahim Ali, forever indispensable to UMNO and untouchable by the authorities despite inciting hatred against other religions. So much so for 1Malaysia?

Racism
Racism championed by right wing groups and irresponsible parties. Yet again, where is 1Malaysia? 2 bloggers who posted a picture of a pork dish initially denied bail by the court. A politician, specifically Zulu Noordin, who mocked the Indians, got away without being charged. Ibrahim Ali who suggested burning bibles got scotch free. Even the PM himself, blamed his loss on the Chinese. The next day, Utusan ran a headline asking "Apa lagi Cina Mahu?" What happened to teachers asking students to go back to China or India. Where is the consistency in charges and disciplinary actions?

Education system
Flip flop education policies by the forever problematic education ministers. They say youths are the future of the nation, and yes I agree. Parents are responsible at home, whereas at school, the education system plays an important and fundamental role in shaping tomorrow's society. Few years back we witnessed a U-turn decision with regards to the teaching of science and maths. Much resources were invested in preparing English to be used as the medium for teaching science and maths, few years later, the policy was abolished. The respective ministers, in order to gain political mileage, is suggesting that he is prepared to use students and teachers as his political pawns. Now, we see them trying to make Islamic civilization a compulsory subject for University students.

50 or 56 years old?
The worst part is, Merdeka is around the corner, yet many still disregard the fact that Malaysia is 50 years old, and not 56 years old. Even politicians from both ends cannot decide where do they stand and try to avoid making a stand. History tells you that Malaya gained independence in 1957, whereas Sabah and Sarawak agreed to join Malaya to form Malaysia in 1963. So Malaysia is in fact 50 years old, unless your definition of Malaysia does not include the two resource rich states East Malaysian states. You cannot change history, can you?

So tell me, will singing the national anthem solve all these problems? Yes, I will stand for the six minutes because I love my country, but I wish that as I stand and sing, I can be proud of what my country has achieved. I want to feel proud of the country, the system, and things other countries do not have. But will that happen in the near future? As I have always shared with my friends, at this point in time, "I love my country, but not the system".

Boxing gloves disguised as kids gloves?

Coming back to my prodigal page, it's been months since I left here here idling.. Feel like a bum. But never mind, I am back despite having my final paper tomorrow.

A cheeky and witty title in reference to theStar's latest article by Wong Chun Wai.

With regards to an article I stumbled upon, I would like to ask Wong Chun Wai, group editor in chief for theStar to show us, how are the police's hands tied. His latest article "Off with kids glove" (http://www.thestar.com.my/Opinion/Columnists/On-The-Beat/) seem to suggest that the police have not enough powers and statutes to conduct arrests, thus the escalating rise in crime. As far as I am concerned, the two repealed Acts are the Emergency Ordinance and Internal Security Act. So he must be referring to either one. So please Chun Wai, how can the Emergency Ordinance Act or ISA combat the current crimes. You mean you will use the EO or ISA to arrest the suspected gunmen and robbers? Can you tell us which particular section allows you to arrest these criminals for what they did? Or he's probably suggesting that these criminals caused racial disharmony? Lol 

Just so he knows, EO was enacted under Tun Razak's time as PM. It was a tool to put a stop to the racial riots, of course he was also alleged to misuse it at times. EO provides for an indefinite term of detention without trial. So, normally political foes will end up being caught instead. 

It's funny, how Chun Wai does not understand the use of such laws. But well, we all know where he's coming from- theStar. See, the problem with these people, they can't get their heads right. To them, power means indefinite power. Power means everything. They want to catch you, for the sake of catching you(that's what I interpret at least). So now, these people are calling for new laws to allow detention without trial.

But hey, you all know what it means, if it comes from BN, or its cronies. We all know who ends up victims of these draconian acts. It's merely cloaked in the name of national security. But you know, the people who possess real threats are the ones "defending" national security or ***** supremacy. 

Response to the 10 things Anwar must do by P Gunasegaram

Ha! I am writing again. Found something rather noble in an author's article that was published on Lim Kit Siang's blog. Link: http://blog.limkitsiang.com/2013/05/20/10-things-anwar-must-do/#more-24235. Forgive me, if you find these rather rhetoric. But I too, have my own sets of opinions. Here is why not all 10 things proposed by P Gunasegaram can be fulfilled.

1. Accept the election results or challenge it in court soon
Yes. No doubt to this. I have to support this fully. Social democracy must be maintained in a way that does not jeopardize national security. Malaysia practices the rule of law. Although some might argue that this is rather theoretical instead of what is happening in real life. If there is something fishy about the results, challenge it in court. I believe Anwar has faith in the judiciary system. He has been using the courts extensively to sue numerous parties. And of course, he's won a large chunk of the cases. I cannot agree to Adam Adli's actions by taking it to the streets. Demonstration is a way to voice your opinion, but this does not mean everything can be done via demonstration. Overthrow the government via street demonstration? Hell no. Will never say yes to that.

2. Stop the 505 rallies
I do not see a problem with these rallies per se. These rallies is strategical, but I don't think Pakatan Rakyat in anyway believes that this will overthrow the government. Since the elections are over, buckle up, prepare for the next one. The good thing about these rallies though, is that it brings Malaysians together. It's like a big gathering where political leaders address their supporters. And of course, for strategical reasons, Pakatan Rakyat needs to continuously gauge their support and keep the momentum going. So, are these 505 rallies are aimed at overthrowing the government? Bullcrap. I say the hidden agenda is to keep the fire burning.

3. Focus on the next elections
Of course PR has to focus on the 14th GE. They must pick themselves up and set sight on the next quest. The pertinent question remains: What will Pakatan Rakyat do in terms of strategy?

4. Devise a strategy for Sabah and Sarawak
Again, I have to stress the importance of this 2 Borneo states. Anwar needs a strategy. This is PR's battleground. PR lost the previous elections because there weren't extensive preparations in Eastern Malaysia. Yes the urban swing is obvious, but believe me, the political culture in East Malaysia is note the same in East Malaysia. You can rely on ceramahs and rallies but not in Eastern Malaysia. Just compare the swing in seats. Semenanjung seats remained the same compared to GE12. It means the voters are more or less decided. Yes you held your rallies and ceramahs, but they are already decided. Now, focus on East Malaysia.

5. Think about reaching more the rural areas
East Malaysia has strong local sentiments. They are generally defensive as things dubbed as 'Malayan'. This is not good for PR. So if you want to reach out to local Sabahans and Sarawakians, devise something to make the locals feel they are not colonized by West Malaysians.

6. Announce candidates list for the next elections now
I simply think this wont work. Yes it might be a bona fide suggestion. But, the repercussions to this is much greater. This is not a charity programme or school project. This is politics. A strategical reason to hold on till the last minute is two fold. Firstly, you are preventing internal sabotages. Secondly, you are trying to get as much populist support possible. Politics is politics. Pakatan Rakyat may be better than Barisan Nasional, but they are no saints either. There are still people striding on the political tsunami to gain personal interests.

7. Announce a full shadow cabinet at federal and state level
Yes this is important. Because people can judge by the capabilities of the shadow ministers. And it helps different people to focus on different issues, which ultimately gives check and balance its maximum impact. But, there's always a 'but'. The reason I think, this is not done, is because of favoritism to certain parties. For example, I'm the blue eyed boy of a certain leader, I will be given maximum exposure by party machineries and party resources. And of course, you're trying to prevent attacks from BN themselves when you dont announce a shadow cabinet. So this is a huge step to democracy and competition that PR has always been trumpeting. Will Anwar do this in the near future? I strongly doubt so.

8. Spell out in one clear voice how you will be different
I think it has been clear. Pas wants Hudud. DAP wants Malaysian Malaysia. It is nothing uncommon to have a different set of agendas. PR has always said that what is their common goal will only be implemented. If you still say that Pakatan Rakyat's message is not clear, it's either you purposely don't get it, or you're disillusioned by BN's propaganda.

9. Make a clear stance on corruption and education
Couldnt agree that PR has not been clear with the latter bit. What is PR's education framework or policy or plans? Even I dont know. They have criticised a lot, but have npt given a suggestion to solve it; They have said things about corruption, but not too much. Most probably because many in Pkr itself are ex UMNO members, so it might backfire. But if Anwar needs to be firm on this. Lose the war, but win the battle. You might lose the influence of discontented UMNO members, but dont forget that there are much more voters out there.

10. Work with the government where you can
There are times where PR should take a bold move in supporting certain strategies. For example, there are certain economical plans that might benefit Malaysians at large. It is therefore unwise and certainly a selfish move, to oppose for the sake of opposing.

My article submitted to Poskod.my

I would like to write on issues relating to Sabah and Sarawak. I am a Malaysian, as much as I am a Sabahan. I take to heart things concerning Sabah especially, because that is where I come from, and where I grew up. It is disheartening, and hurtful, when our brothers and sisters from other parts of Malaysia disregard issues pertaining East Malaysians. From political leaders to acquaintances, East Malaysia tends to be disregarded at many a time. I do not wish to condemn anyone, because this in my opinion is inappropriate, instead I would like to have a chance on a wider platform, to convey my message to a wider range of audience, reminding the importance of this two Borneo states. The previous concluded general elections can be one of my reference points. Political leaders battled it out in Malaya, and it is proven costly to the opposition pact.


My article:

What is Malaysia? When I say Malaya, Sabah and Sarawak, what comes into your mind?

I put pen to paper, my grievous concerns towards the ignorance of Sabah and Sarawak from Malaysia’s political scene. What is the status of Sabah and Sarawak? I believe many Malaysians assume that Sabah and Sarawak are one of the thirteen states in Malaysia. Well, I cannot blame this blissful ignorance or misinformation because of the distorted facts in ourSejarah textbooks during high school days.

​So what is Sabah and Sarawak’s actual status? A bit of history: Malaya received independence in 1957. Be mindful, Malaya received Independence, not Sabah and Sarawak. The two Borneo states, received independence in 1963, the very same time Malaysia was formed. So how old is Malaysia? In fact, Malaysia is only 50 years old. Important to know that Sabah, Sarawak and Malaya, are 3 equal partners in forming Malaysia, and this is stipulated in the Malaysian Agreement 1963(MA63) and 20 points Declaration. So, this means that Sabah, Sarawak and Malaya are partners each worth 33.3%.

​I am a Sabahan, born and bred there, studying in West Malaysia now. But do you know what is most pathetic? ​

​What happened to Sabah and Sarawak? They are by far the most undeveloped and poorest states. This is in spite being blessed with petroleum, natural gas, timber, palm oil, and so much more natural resources. The woes of Sabah and Sarawak are the least on BN’s list of concerns. If Pakatan Rakyat walks the talk, go and help the states of Borneo. They are kingmakers.

People talk about the problems of Bangladeshis in Peninsular Malaysia. Yes you have the right to complain. But if we are talking about a real change, take a look at Sabah. 40% of the population are not genuine Sabahans. This figure was announced by NRD, not PakatanRakyat. It's statistic given by a government agency. We talk about Bangladeshis getting ICs, and talk about the need to rectify this. I humbly think, we should try looking at Sabah.Cybertroopers and Malaysians who fight for a better country should put more effort in East Malaysia.

I am so proud of the level of racial tolerance achieved by Sabahans, so proud of how friendly Sabahans are, so proud of what Sabah and its people have to offer. We have mountains, seas, greens. We have a mixture of at least 7 major races- Chinese, Malays,Kadazan, Dusun, Murut, Indian, Bajau and of course many more indigenous races. We all live peacefully without racism. We can all sit down in either a mamak or a Chinese restaurant or even a malay restaurant without any problems. Anyone who has ever been to Sabah can vouch all these for me.

Economically, we are also one of the biggest petroleum producers in Malaysia, if not in South East Asia. BUT, what happened to Sabah? We don't have proper roads. Goodness, it is 2013 now. That is why the richer you are in Sabah, the bigger 4-wheel drive you'd need; Do not talk about blackouts, many don't even have access to electricity. What bullcrap is this? Living without electricity in the 21st century! Water? Forget about free water. Folks in the rural areas cannot even have access to clean water let alone free water. They rely very much on rainwater and water from rivers. 

So why did Pakatan Rakyat fail to overthrow the government? In my humble opinion, Anwar's biggest mistake in the recently concluded General Elections, is his failure to address the woes of East Malaysians. If you compare the seats won in 2008 and 2013, there's not much of a swing in Peninsular. What does this show? This shows that West Malaysians have more or less made up their minds. So if you want a real change, try investing time and putmore effort on East Malaysia. Trying to win votes in West Malaysia is like fishing in a sea with very little fishes left. A bigger impact can be done, if you focus on Sabah and Sarawak.

You cannot blame the people in the rural areas of Sabah for voting BN back into power. They know nothing else apart from the blue colored weighing scale. We scoff at the BR1M, BB1M, BL1M or whatever other brim brom brum. We city folks are exposed and we are well informed. RM250 or RM500 may be little to some of us. It's a different situation out there. Imagine your whole life being in the jungle, no water, no electricity, no car, no KFC, no McDonald's, no Adidas, no Nike, no Puma, no LV, no Burberry, no G-Shock. You have nothing, and the only way to feed your family is by finding food from the wild. If you lived through this, you would agree RM500 is a hell lot of money. It can be enough to feed a family of 5 for a whole month. These folks are therefore so grateful. Our job, is not to blame them, but help them, show them the light, and educate them.

So folks, I invite you to Borneo. If you really want to UBAH something in Malaysia, come to Sabah and contribute. As to Pakatan Rakyat leaders, the ball is in your hands, you decide how you want it played. Please help me spread this. I am a Malaysian, as much as I am a Sabahan.

(Repost) What is CHANGE?

What is Change? From worse to better? Or Change because its a trend to Change? 

It's saddening at times, seeing people talk about the problems of Bangladeshis in Peninsular Malaysia. Yes you have the right to complain. But if are talking about a real change, take a look and Sabah. 40% of the population there are not genuine Sabahans. This figure was announced by NRD, not Pakatan Rakyat. It's stafistic given by a government agency. We talk about seeing Bangladeshis getting ICs, and talk about the need to rectify this. I humbly think, you should try looking at Sabah before taking a further step. Cybertroopers and Malaysians who fight for a better country should put more effort in East Malaysia.

In my humble opinion, Anwar's biggest mistake this GE13, is failing to address the woes of East Malaysians. If you compare the seats won in 2008 and 2013, there's not much of a swing in Peninsular. What does this show? This shows that West Malaysians have more or less made up their minds. So if you want a real Change, try investing time and put effort in East Malaysia. Trying to win votes in West Malaysia is like fishing in a sea with very little fishes left. A bigger impact can be done, if you focus on Sabah and Sarawak.

I am a Sabahan, born and bred there, studying in West Malaysia now. But you know what's the most patethic part?

I'm so proud of the level of racial tolerance achieved by Sabahans, so proud of how friendly Sabahans are, so proud of what Sabah and its people have to offer. We have mountains, seas, greens. We have a mixture of at least 7 major races- Chinese, Malays, Kadazan, Dusun, Murut, Indian, Bajau and of course many more indigenous races. We all live peacefully without racism. Anyone who has ever been to Sabah can vouch all these for me. Economically, we are also one of the biggest petroleum producers in Malaysia, if not in South East Asia. BUT, what happened to Sabah? We don't have proper roads. Goodness, it's 2013 now. The richer you are in Sabah, the bigger 4-wheel drive you'd need because of the road conditions; Don't talk about blackouts, many don't even have access to electricity. What bullcrap is this? Living without electricity in the 21st century! Water? Forget about free water. Folks in the rural cant even have access to clean water, thus they rely very much on rainwater and water from rivers.

You cannot blame the people in the rural areas for voting BN back into power. They know nothing else apart from the blue colored weighing scale. We scoff at the BR1M, BB1M, BL1M or whatever other brim brom brum. We city folks are exposed and we are well informed. RM250 or RM500 may be little to some of us. It's a different situation out there. Imagine your whole life being in the jungle, no water, no electricity, no car, no KFC, no McDonald's, no Adidas, no Nike, no Puma, no LV, no Burberry, no G-Shock. You have nothing, and the only way to feed your family is by finding food from the wild. If you lived through this, you would agree RM500 is a hell lot of money. It can be enough to feed a family of 5 for a whole month. These folks are therefore so grateful. Our job, is not to blame them, but help them, show them the light, and educate them.

So folks, if you really want to UBAH something in Malaysia, come to Sabah and contribute. Please help me spread this. I am a Malaysian, as much as I am a Sabahan.