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Sabah to strengthen maritime border security
KOTA KINABALU: The state government wants the state’s maritime border security strengthened, particularly in Kudat, covering the waters around Banggi and Balambangan islands, following developments in military activities in nearby areas. Chief...
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Sabah taps sustainability for economic growth
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah is leveraging the sustainable use of its natural resources to attract investment, expand market access and create higher-value economic opportunities, says Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor. The Chief Minister said sustainability...
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Nabawan IPD project starts Jan 2027
NABAWAN: The construction of the Nabawan District Police Headquarters (IPD) and police housing, with an allocation ceiling of RM150 million, is expected to begin in January 2027, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor. He described the...
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SM Sung Siew, SM All Saints advance to Shell NXplorers nationals
KOTA KINABALU: Triangle from SM Sung Siew was crowned the state champion of the Shell NXplorers Malaysia 2026 Sabah Challenge while first runner-up went to Trecento Percento from SM All Saints. Both teams will go on to represent Sabah at the national...
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Sabah interests must come first
KUDAT: Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor has reminded Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) component parties to put Sabah’s interests and coalition unity above individual party ambitions, personal interests and political egos. He said Sabah’s...
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Hajiji urges districts to boost tourism
KOTA BELUD: All districts in Sabah should develop distinctive tourism products and experiences that showcase their respective strengths ahead of Visit Sabah 2027, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor. He said every district had its own...
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Three cars destroyed in Bundusan Square fire
PENAMPANG: Three cars were destroyed in a fire outside a car accessories shop at Bundusan Square here yesterday. Penampang Fire and Rescue Station chief Zeno Tinggalan said the vehicles comprised two compact cars and a sport utility vehicle...
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Tax incentives to boost ex-convict hiring
TAWAU: Tax incentives offered by the government could encourage more private companies to hire former prisoners, helping them reintegrate into society and rebuild their lives. Assistant Minister of Women, Health and People’s Wellbeing Datuk Rina...
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Sabah economy records six-year high
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah’s economy grew by 5.1 per cent in 2025, its strongest performance in six years, with gross domestic product (GDP) reaching RM88.8 billion, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor. He said the growth was supported by...
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Quality infrastructure key to rural Sabah growth
TENOM: Quality and resilient infrastructure development is essential to ensure the people have better access to basic amenities, particularly in Sabah’s rural and interior areas. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Dr Joachim Gunsalam said...
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Coastal cities must balance growth, conservation
KOTA KINABALU: Coastal cities must balance economic growth with environmental protection and strengthen their resilience to climate change, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor. He said coastal cities were significant centres of trade,...
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Sabah manufacturing investments hit RM7.6b
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah recorded RM7.6 billion in investmentsinthemanufacturing sector last year, reflecting strong industrial growth and investor confidence in the state. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor said 124 small and medium...
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Sabah to consider special healthcare initiative
TUARAN: The State Government will consider a proposal to introduce a special initiative to helpaddress challenges facing the healthcare sector in Sabah. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor said the proposal warranted consideration as there...
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National Covenant for a better life
KUALA LUMPUR: Budget 2027 tabled by the government yesterday focuses on easing the cost-of-living pressures faced by the people while building a fairer and stronger future for generations to come. It outlines eight key pillars, ranging from a...
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Security remains strong amid military activity
KUALA LUMPUR: The Defence Ministry has assured that Sabah’s sovereignty and security remain safeguarded despite increased military activity by the United States and the Philippines on Balabac Island, located near Malaysia’s national border. Deputy...
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SMJ Fellows build Sabah’s future leadership
KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Maju Jaya (SMJ) Fellows Programme serves as a nursery for Sabah’s future leaders by nurturing a generation capable of leading, driving the economy and shaping the direction of the state. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima...
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Sabah adopts OBI to combat corruption
KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah government has introduced and embraced a new paradigm through the Outcome-Based Integrity (OBI) aspiration as a formula for building a resilient and corruption-resistant administrative ecosystem. Chief Minister Datuk Seri...
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Dignified schemes urged for medical officers
KUALA LUMPUR: The Parliamentary Select Committee on Health has proposed that the Ministry of Health (MOH) review and consider the provision of dignified schemes or incentives for medical officers posted to serve in Sabah and Sarawak. Committee member...
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Islamic education shapes future leaders
KOTA KINABALU: Tahfiz education must go beyond Quranic memorisation. In pointing this out, Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor said it was also crucial for students of this Islamic educational institution to be equipped with academic...
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Collective effort to improve education
KOTA KINABALU: Ensuring Sabah children have access to quality education requires commitment and close cooperation from all quarters, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor. He said initiatives such as the Tuaran District Hakka...
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199 flood victims at three centres
PENAMPANG: A total of 199 people from 62 households have been affected by flooding in Penampang as of noon on Friday. According to the Sabah state disaster daily situation report, three temporary evacuation centres (PPS) remain operational, while one...
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Sabah hospitals record low reporting rate for incoming medical officers — MMA
KOTA KINABALU: Only 47 of 138 medical officers (MOs) from outside Sabah expected to report to hospitals across the state had reported for duty when the latest information was compiled, according to the Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) Sabah...
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Sabah eyes quality breeds for beef growth
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah is exploring efforts to secure high-quality cattle breeds to strengthen the state’s beef cattle industry, said Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Industry Minister Datuk Jamawi Jaafar. He said the initiative was being explored...
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Sabah tourism on track for target
KOTA BELUD: Sabah is on track to meet its target of four million visitors this year, having recorded about 2.6 million arrivals as of August, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor. “With a stronger fourthquarter performance, I believe...
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Joachim takes helm of PBS
KOTA KINABALU: Datuk Seri Panglima Dr Joachim Gunsalam has officially taken over as president of Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS), pledging to rejuvenate and modernise the 41-year-old party while maintaining its focus on Sabah’s rights and...
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No shortcuts for Sabah carbon projects
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah will not fast-track carbon projects that have yet to undergo proper scrutiny or allow them to be traded speculatively, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor. As Sabah moves to safeguard the credibility of the state’s...
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Hajiji: Sabah must shift from tech users
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah wants to nurture a generation that is not merely proficient in using technology, but capable of understanding it, developing solutions, creating value and producing innovations tailored to the state’s unique characteristics and...
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KKIS bridges Islamic learning, technical skills
KOTA MARUDU: The Kolej Kemahiran Islam Sabah (KKIS) at the USIA-AlBukhary Dakwah Training Centre in Kampung Marasinsim here is hailed as a timely and relevant addition to educational skills-training landscape in the state. Chief Minister Datuk Seri...
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Sabah power supply system improves
KOTAKINABALU : The electricity supply system performance in Sabah has improved noticeably since the state took over the regulatory control. In stating this, Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor said previously, Sabah had to wait for four to...
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Fleeing JPJ checks still face action
KOTA KINABALU: Drivers who flee from Road Transport Department (JPJ) inspections during enforcement operations can still face action, including when the incident is recorded and goes viral on social media. Sabah JPJ director Datuk Mohd Harris Ali said...
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Sandakan Port boosts efficiency
SANDAKAN: The Ministry of Industrial Development, Entrepreneurship and Transport (MINDET) will continue to monitor Suria Capital Holdings’ efforts to improve operational efficiency at Sandakan Port, said Deputy Chief Minister III Datuk Ewon...
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Sabah gas supply nearly doubles by 2030
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah’s gas supply is expected to nearly double from 700 million standard cubic feet per day (MMSCFD) to 1,350 MMSCFD by 2030. This will be driven by seven offshore development projects involving two international oil companies and four...
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Malaysia Day unites people as one
KUCHING: The annual Malaysia Day celebration continues to bring together Malaysians from diverse regions, races, cultures and faiths as one family. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor said the country’s diversity remained a source of...
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Malaysia Happy Day
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Different roots, one destiny: The Malaysia we are building
MALAYSIA Day is more than the commemoration of a historic date; it is a reminder of an extraordinary national journey – the coming together of diverse territories, communities, cultures and histories to build one federation and a shared future called...
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KK Central Market relocation proposed
KOTA KINABALU: The state government is proposing to relocate the KK Central Market out of the city centre, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor. He said Kota Kinabalu City Hall (DBKK) would prepare a working paper on the proposal to be...
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Motoring community must prioritise safety, discipline
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah Moto Day 9.0 is more than just a motoring event, as it also carries an important message for the motoring community to always prioritise discipline, safety, responsibility and sportsmanship, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima...
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Mother stabbed to death by own son
TAMBUNAN: A disagreement and stress following a divorce are believed to have driven a man to allegedly kill his own mother with a knife at Kampung Katagayan here on Thursday. Keningau district police chief Supt Erwansyah Abdul Basir said preliminary...
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Anwar pledges more seats for Borneo
KOTA KINABALU: The Federal Constitution will be amended to allow for greater representation of members of parliament from Sabah and Sarawak, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Prime Minister said this is in line with what was promised under the...
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Sexual harassment cases surge alarmingly
SEMPORNA: Sexual harassment cases in the country have shown an alarming trend, more than doubling over three years from 477 cases in 2022 to 1,083 cases last year. Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said the...
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DBKK, Sabah govt to regulate Numbak rebuilding
The Kota Kinabalu City Hall (DBKK) and Sabah government will ensure that only residents who had previously been allowed to build their houses in the Numbak area, which was razed by fire last month, will be allowed to rebuild their homes. Kota Kinabalu...
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Sabah won’t stop reclaiming MA63 rights
KUNAK: The Sabah government will continue pursuing outstanding claims and issues under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63), including the state’s entitlement to 40 per cent of its net revenue. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor said the...
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Numbak fire-hit students to get priority
KOTA KINABALU: Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Sabah and Sarawak) Datuk Mustapha Sakmud wants to ensure students sitting for major examinations who were affected by the recent Numbak fire to be given priority so they can focus on their...
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Nurture converts to strengthen ummah
KOTA KINABALU: Support must continue to be provided to Muslim converts through religious education, spiritual guidance, social and welfare assistance, economic development, as well as skills-training. This was highlighted by Chief Minister Datuk Seri...
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Sabah vows better healthcare access, facilities
TUARAN: The state government wants healthcare facilities in Sabah to be continuously improved upon to ensure people have access to fast, safe, quality and equitable healthcare services, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor. “An...
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Explore Sabah’s Blue Economy, investors told
Investors and business leaders participating in the Sabah International Expo (SIE2026) are encouraged to explore the opportunities offered by the state’s Blue Economy. In making the call, Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor said the Blue...
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Stronger Sabah-US ties
KOTA KINABALU: Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor has called for cooperation between Sabah and the United States (US) to be further strengthened through strategic partnerships based on mutual respect and shared interests. Hajiji emphasised that...
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CM receives new Indonesion Head of Consulate in Tawau
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor on Wednesday received a courtesy call from the Head of the Consulate of the Republic of Indonesia (KRI) in Tawau, Dino Nurwahyudin, at Menara Kinabalu here. The Chief Minister’s Office, in a...
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Cops seize over 51kg meth in August ops, arrest six
KOTA KINABALU: Separate police operations in Papar and Penampang last month led to the seizure of 51.624kg of methamphetamine worth RM2.581 million. The raids on Aug 19 and 25 respectively saw the arrest of six people, including two women, said Sabah...
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Aid for fire victims
KOTA KINABALU: Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor yesterday visited the victims of the Kampung Numbak fire, and handed over RM3,000 in assistance to each Malaysian head of household to help alleviate their burden. According to him, the aid...
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Three villages burned, 3 children die
KOTA KINABALU: Three children, including a brother and sister, were found dead after being burned in a fire involving three villages with stilt houses in Kampung Lok Buta, Kampung Lok Poring and Kampung Sabang Lama, Numbak Sepanggar near here yesterday...
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25 new divisional chiefs
KOTA KINABALU: Parti Gagasan Rakyat Sabah (Gagasan Rakyat) on Saturday announced the appointment of 25 new divisional chiefs (pro tem) following the restructuring of its divisions according to parliamentary constituencies. Chief Minister and Gagasan...
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Sabah needs more skilled local workers
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah needs more highly skilled local workers to ensure its people become the main drivers of the state’s economic growth and development, said Datuk James Ratib. The Education, Science, Technology and Innovation Minister said human...
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KPDN expands vehicle maintenance subsidy
PUTRAJAYA: Motorists can receive a RM70 subsidy for vehicle maintenance at 531 participating service centres and workshops nationwide under the expanded Servis Ihsan Madani (SIM) programme. Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd...
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RM4.15 mln beer smuggling attempts foiled
KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Customs Department has foiled nine attempts to smuggle beer worth RM4.15 million, including duties and taxes, through Sepanggar Port. The seizures, involving a total of 190,080 litres of beer, were made during enforcement...
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Safeguard unity and harmony
KOTA KINABALU: Sabahans have been urged to preserve the State’s unity and harmony by embracing mutual respect, wisdom and cooperation despite differences in race, religion and culture. Yang di-Pertua Negeri Sabah Tun Musa Aman said Sabah’s diversity...
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HPPNS celebration moves beyond KK
KOTA KINABALU: Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor has backed plans to take the 2026 State-level Sabah Farmers, Livestock Breeders and Fishermen’s Day (HPPNS) celebration to the districts, rather than holding it exclusively in Kota...
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Sabah needs more Child Friendly Cities
The Child Friendly City concept should be expanded to more districts in Sabah to ensure the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children are addressed comprehensively. Assistant Minister of Women, Health and People’s Wellbeing Datuk Rina Jainal said the...
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Six new railway halts now operational
KOTA KINABALU: Six new railway halts between Sembulan and Kinarut have been completed, said Deputy Chief Minister III Datuk Ewon Benedick. He said the six halts—KM 7.7 Kepayan, KM 8.1 KKIA, Taman Jumbo Petagas, Bukit Vor, Kg Lembising Putatan and Kem...
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RM500,000 boost for Sabah Aerospace TVET
KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah government has welcomed the approval of RM500,000 by the Human Resources Ministry (Kesuma) to support students pursuing Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in aerospace at the Mega Aerospace Centre (KKIP...
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Kota Kinabalu set for dual celebrations
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah will host a full-day programme for National Day and Sabah Day celebrations on Aug 31, with about 180 contingents expected to take part in the morning parade and thousands of people anticipated to gather at Dataran Bandaraya...
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Sabah’s Segaliud Lokan Forest Reserve proves environmental restoration and commercial forestry can coexist – KTS Group MD
KOTA KINABALU: A longterm commitment to forest management, backed by stable policy, secure tenure and strong regulatory oversight, has enabled the Segaliud Lokan Forest Reserve (SLFR) to demonstrate that environmental restoration and commercial...
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Malaysia, Indonesia step up haze cooperation
KOTA KINABALU: Malaysia and Indonesia are stepping up cooperation to monitor hotspots and prevent open burning as the region enters a hotter and drier period linked to El Nino, said Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Datuk Seri...
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Be responsive, integritydriven in administration
KENINGAU: Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor wants district officers (DOs) and assistant DOs to consistently practise a responsive, proactive and integrity-driven work culture, while being bold in adopting new approaches. He highlighted...
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Sabah blue economy eyed for Budget
TAWAU: Mechanisms for the blue economy being developed by the Sabah Government have the potential to be included in Budget 2027 to strengthen marine-based sectors and create new economic opportunities in the state. Second Finance Minister Datuk Seri...
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‘Defend human dignity, protect peace’
SANDAKAN: Peace must be protected by defending human dignity, resolving disputes without violence, and refusing to ignore the suffering of others, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor. “We must reject the hatred, dehumanisation and...
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Sabah eyes Tuaran expansion for Kinabalu Geopark
TUARAN: The Sabah government is studying a proposal to expand the Kinabalu Unesco Global Geopark (KUGGp) to include parts of Tuaran, following findings highlighting the district’s geological, ecological and cultural significance. Chief Minister Datuk...
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Sabah International Expo 2026 targets over 30,000 visitors
KOTA KINABALU: More than 30,000 trade visitors, delegates, members of the public and participants from 15 countries are expected at the Sabah International Expo 2026 (SIE2026), to be held here from Sept 2 to 6. The Malaysian International Chamber of...
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Musa: Sabah syariah reforms should include greater professionalism, accountability
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah’s syariah judicial system is undergoing significant transformation, with reforms in infrastructure, judicial appointments, and legislation aimed at strengthening the courts and making them more responsive to the needs of...
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Hajiji vows equal devt across Tuaran
TUARAN: Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor has reiterated his commitment to ensuring that all four state constituencies under the Tuaran parliamentary seat receive development on par with other areas in Sabah. As a chief minister from...
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Hajiji: Speed up projects for people
KOTA KINABALU: Some of the issues affecting the people raised during the recent Sabah State Legislative Assembly sitting must be resolved quickly through the implementation of high impact and low-cost “low-hanging fruit” projects, said Datuk Seri...
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Sabah seeks Tawau-Tarakan flights revival
TAWAU: The Sabah government is seeking to revive the Tawau-Tarakan flight route to Indonesia, which has been suspended since the COVID-19 pandemic, in a bid to boost the tourism and economic sectors of both regions. State Assistant Minister of...
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UCSF urged to attract more foreign students
KOTA KINABALU: University College Sabah Foundation (UCSF) should consider opening its doors to international students as part of efforts to enhance its global reputation, promote knowledge exchange and generate economic benefits for the local...
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AKPS busts RM3.42mln frozen meat scam
KOTA KINABALU: The Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) has seized 12 containers carrying frozen animal products worth an estimated RM3.42 million at Sepanggar Port. The seizure was the result of an enforcement operation targeting...
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