1. Human-centric theme: where this article focus more on the issues that is directly can affect the human life such as floods, poverty and the need for the involvement of a community. But, this artcile is based on expert analysis and structural problems and not in personal stories.

2. In depth analysis: This article does go beyond on reporting the interconnected root causes such as bad construction, poor upkeep,waste pollution, deforestation, as well as, the necessary but challenging balance between economic development which is the oil palm protection of the environment.

3. Factual and ethical : it have citing a name expert, Dr. Joseph Tangah and have given a specific statistics, for example, the forest loss figures.

4. Timeless and evergreen: The topis have shown us that the Sabah's drainage have been long term challenge in Sabah and across developing regions, which have giving the analysing lasting relevance.

5. Resonant ending: As for the ending, it is functional and positive, which they focusing on the call to action and the importance of working with the community.

• But, this article that we have found in the local newspaper which is the (Daily Express) does not have the characteristics which is the creative storytelling, controlled subjectivity and flexible structure.