The Borneo Post (Sabah)
RM662,088 smuggled goods seized
The Royal Malaysian Customs Department (JKDM) Sabah seized subsidised controlled goods and untaxed cigarettes worth RM662,088.26 including tax in five cases throughout July. Sabah Customs director Dr Ahmad Taufik Sulaiman said two men in their 40s...
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329kg drugs seized
SEMPORNA: Police arrested a husband and wife after seizing 254.35 kilogrammes (kg) of syabu in a raid at an oil palm plantation in the district on July 13. Sabah Police Commissioner Datuk Jauteh Dikun said the raid, conducted at about 4am, was carried...
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Tawau water woes to end soon
TAWAU: The water supply issues affecting residents in this district are expected to be resolved once the RM450.5 million Phase III Tawau Water Supply Scheme project is completed, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor. He said the...
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Sabah secures 40 pct stake in FLNG
KALABAKAN: The Sabah government is expected to receive a 40 per cent stake in the floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) facility project in Sabah under an agreement to be signed with Petroliam Nasional Berhad (Petronas) soon, said Chief Minister Datuk...
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JKR diverts traffic following bridge closure in KK
KOTA KINABALU: A bridge at KM2.850 along Jalan Tun Fuad Stephen has been closed with immediate effect after a serious structural defect was discovered during an inspection by the Sabah Public Works Department (JKR). In a public notice issued on...
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Sabah allocates over RM100 mln scholarships
KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah government continues to strengthen its human capital development agenda by allocating more than RM100 million for the Sabah State Government Scholarship (BKNS) this year. The scholarship will benefit thousands of students...
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Shafie to appeal five-week jail sentence for contempt of court
KOTA KINABALU: Parti Warisan president Datuk Seri Panglima Mohd Shafie Apdal will appeal against his conviction for contempt of court after the Kota Kinabalu Sessions Court sentenced him to five weeks’ imprisonment on Wednesday. The court, however,...
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RM70.6 mln Lok KawiKinarut road upgrade
PAPAR: The RM70.6 million upgrading project for Lok Kawi Road from the Sabindo Roundabout to SMK Kinarut is expected to ease traffic congestion and enhance road safety along the rapidly developing Lok KawiPengalat-Papar corridor. Chief Minister Datuk...
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3 Tawau schools shut amid floods
TAWAU: Three schools in the district have been ordered to close temporarily following flooding in several areas caused by continuous rain since Saturday. The affected schools are Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Kuala Apas, SK Batu 22 and Sekolah Rendah Agama...
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Sabah increases aid for non-Muslim institutions to RM90 mln
SANDAKAN: Financial assistance for Chinese independent schools, mission schools and non-Muslim religious bodies in Sabah has more than doubled to RM90 million this year, up from RM43 million in 2020. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor said...
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Hajiji orders swift response to Tawau floods
KOTA KINABALU: Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor has directed the Sabah Disaster Command Centre to closely monitor the flood situation in Tawau after the district was declared a disaster zone following widespread flooding. The flooding,...
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BICAM widens justice access through mediation
KOTA KINABALU: The Borneo International Centre for Arbitration and Mediation has launched its Pro Bono Mediation Initiative to provide individuals and small businesses with greater access to professional dispute resolution services. The initiative was...
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Sabah Assembly passes nine Bills
KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah State Legislative Assembly passed nine Bills during its four-day sitting from July 20 to 23, including three new enactments, five amendment Bills and the Supplementary Supply Bill 2026, which provides an additional RM1.61...
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Sabah affirms firm stance on immigration autonomy
The Sabah state government is firm in its stance that the enforcement of the Malaysia Border Control and Protection Agency Act 2024 (Act 860) must not erode the state’s immigration autonomy, the State Legislative Assembly was told on...
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SMJE contributes RM89.461 million to Sabah govt
KOTA KINABALU: An RM89.461 million contribution from SMJ Energy Sdn Bhd’s (SMJE) to the Sabah government was presented at the State Legislative Assembly Building here on Monday, witnessed by Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor. During the...
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Sabah accelerates shift towards renewable energy
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah aims to raise renewable energy to 50 per cent of its generation capacity mix by 2035 under the Sabah Energy Roadmap and Master Plan 2040 (SE-RAMP 2040), said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor. Hajiji said this when...
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RM3.4 million frozen food seized
KOTA KINABALU: The seizure of 12 containers of frozen food worth an estimated RM3.4 million underscores the effectiveness of enforcement efforts to safeguard food security and consumer confidence, said Sabah Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Industry...
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Sabah intensifies support for special needs
KENINGAU: The Sabah government will continue to support efforts that strengthen collaborative networks which expand access to education, early intervention and support services for children with special educational needs, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri...
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Anwar slams resistance to national reforms
NILAI: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the biggest challenge in implementing national reforms stems not from a lack of technology or expertise, but from the reluctance of certain quarters to embrace change, including among members of the...
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Customs busts RM1.3 mln pangolin scales smuggling
SANDAKAN: The Royal Malaysian Customs Department (JKDM) Sabah has foiled an attempt to smuggle 100 kilogrammes of pangolin scales worth an estimated RM1.3 million, believed to have been destined for export through Sandakan Airport. The seizure was...
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‘Fuel subsidy system queries underway to meet Sabah’s realities’
RANAU: Improvements to the implementation of the Budi Diesel subsidy mechanism in Sabah are expected within the next two or three weeks following ongoing engagement sessions between the state state government and relevant federal...
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Sabah aims for STEM hub status
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah aims to become the leading Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education hub in East Malaysia through a proposal to establish a state-level STEM Centre here and 24 district branches statewide. Sabah Education,...
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Hajiji: Sabah open for business
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah welcomes serious investors to come and establish win-win partnerships, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor. According to him, Sabah’s economic transformation has been remarkable. “We have grown from an economy...
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Closer monitoring of PBT
TAWAU: The Sabah Ministry of Local Government and Housing (KKTP) does not rely solely on written reports but conducts onsite visits throughout the state to monitor the performance of local authority (PBT) councillors. Its Minister, Datuk Dr Mohd...
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Youth driving Sabah’s future together
TAWAU: Youth are no longer merely future leaders but have become idea generators, economic drivers, innovation leaders, community leaders and strategic partners of the government in shaping Sabah’s development, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji...
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Sabah renews affordable housing commitment
KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah government remains committed to ensuring every Sabahan has access to quality, affordable and sustainable housing, said State Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Dr Mohd Arifin Mohd Arif. He said the ministry would...
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Sabah pushes fairer diesel subsidy mechanism
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah is seeking federal refinements to the Budi Diesel subsidy mechanism to better reflect on-the-ground realities, particularly in rural areas and the food production sector. State Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Industry Minister...
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Domestic violence remains serious in Sabah
TAWAU: A total of 531 domestic violence cases have been recorded in Sabah so far this year, with more than 50 cases reported in Tawau alone, highlighting the continued seriousness of the issue. Assistant Minister of Women, Health and People’s...
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United civil service powers SMJ 2.0 success
KOTA KINABALU: The success of realising the aspiration of Sabah Maju Jaya (SMJ) 2.0 Development Plan lies in the strength, commitment and capability of the entire civil service to work as a well-coordinated team, said Sabah State Secretary Datuk...
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95 unregistered childcare centres in Sabah
KOTA KINABALU: Datuk Julita Majungki has urged parents to prioritise registered childcare centres (taska) to ensure the safety and wellbeing of their children, while stressing the urgent need to expand childcare capacity in Sabah. The Sabah Minister...
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22,000 additional quota applications approved
KOTA KINABALU: Nearly 200,000 owners of diesel-powered pickup trucks and jeeps have been approved for an additional 100 litres of subsidised diesel under the Budi Madani Diesel (Budi Diesel) programme, bringing their total entitlement to 300 litres per...
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SMJ 2.0 drives Sabah talent development
KOTA KINABALU: The state government remains committed to strengthening human capital development through the Sabah Maju Jaya (SMJ) 2.0 Roadmap, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor. “This will help produce a stronger pipeline of skilled...
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Masidi champions TVET for future careers
RANAU: Students should pursue fields with strong job market demand, particularly technical and vocational education and training (TVET) and skills-based courses increasingly sought by industry. In saying this, Sabah Deputy Chief Minister II Datuk Seri...
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Cops monitor KK rallies, remind legal compliance for public safety
KOTA KINABALU: Police have only received one notification for the planned ‘Bangkit Sabahan 2.0’ peaceful assembly scheduled to take place around Kota Kinabalu on this Saturday (July 4). However, no notification has been submitted by the organisers of...
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Blueprint to strengthen biodiversity governance
KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Government continues to strengthen biodiversity governance, the bioeconomy agenda and biotechnology through the implementation of the Sabah Biotechnology Action Blueprint 2024–2034, Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji...
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SMJ 2.0 drives workforce transformation
KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah government is committed to strengthening human capital development through the implementation of the Sabah Maju Jaya (SMJ) 2.0 Roadmap to produce more skilled workers capable of meeting the needs of future industries, including...
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Foreign tourism operators use local nominees
SEMPORNA: The Eastern Sabah Security Command (ESSCOM) has detected foreign tourism operators using local nominees for the operation of resorts, including accommodations, in Semporna. Its commander, Datuk Victor Sanjos said that the survey and initial...
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Regatta Lepa promotes Sabah culture
SEMPORNA: The lepa boats sailing majestically in the annual Lepa Regatta Lepa Festival in the waters of this district are not merely a symbol of maritime traditional aesthetics; instead, they serve as an important medium for introducing cultural...
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Regatta Lepa drives Sabah tourism
SEMPORNA: The State Government is planning various programmes under the Visit Sabah Year 2027 that will serve as a catalyst in strengthening Sabah’s brand as a world class tourism destination, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor. He...
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Sabah, S’wak strengthen partnership
KOTA KINABALU: Stronger collaboration between Sabah and Sarawak is essential to advancing Borneo’s industrial development, entrepreneurship and regional trade, said Sabah Deputy Chief Minister III Datuk Ewon Benedick. Ewon, who is also Sabah Minister...
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Sabah needs more maritime workers
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah continues to lag behind other states in terms of maritime workforce despite its vast coastline and natural advantages, said Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Ewon Benedick. The Minister of Industrial Development, Entrepreneurship and...
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RM24.2m smuggled cigarettes seized
TAWAU: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) thwarted an attempt to smuggle duty-unpaid cigarettes worth RM24.2 million during an operation in waters south of Pulau Sipadan, Semporna, on Tuesday. The operation, conducted under Op Sejahtera...
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BUDI Diesel system to curb leakage
KOTA KINABALU: Efforts to curb fuel smuggling through the implementation of the BUDI MADANI Diesel (BUDI Diesel) programme will enable diesel subsidies to be distributed more fairly while delivering greater benefits to eligible Malaysians, said Second...
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Diesel subsidy reform saves RM2b
PUTRAJAYA:The implementation of the BUDI MADANI Diesel programme (BUDI Diesel) at a subsidised price of RM2.10 per litre of diesel from July is expected to generate savings of up to RM2 billion annually through the reduction of fuel subsidy...
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Subsidised diesel price to drop
BINTULU: The MADANI Government will reduce the price of subsidised diesel for Malaysians to RM2.10 per litre starting July 2026, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He said this was implemented through the reform of targeted diesel subsidy...
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Upko urges unity among Sabah parties
RANAU: Stronger cooperation among Sabah-based local parties is essential to ensure development initiatives for the people in Ranau are implemented smoothly, said United Progressive Kinabalu Organisation (Upko) president Datuk Ewon Benedick. He called...
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121 illegal water connections cut off
KOTA KINABALU: A total of 121 illegal water pipe connections were disconnected during a largescale integrated enforcement operation conducted in two squatter settlements in Sepanggar here. The operation, carried out from 7am to 11am, was aimed at...
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Upko officially joins GRS coalition fold
KOTA KINABALU: The United Progressive Kinabalu Organisation (Upko) has officially joined Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) as a coalition member. Sabah Chief Minister and GRS chairman Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor said Upko’s application to join the...
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Hijrah demands mindset shift towards service
KOTA KINABALU: Muslims in Sabah have been urged to undertake a major transformation of mindset by migrating from a culture of blame to a culture of service and contribution for the advancement of the ummah. Yang Dipertua Negeri Tun Musa Aman said such...
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Sabah achieves zero hardcore poor households
TUARAN: Sabah has successfully reduced the number of hardcore poor household heads (KIR) to zero from the 10,825 recorded under the January 2026 baseline, Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor announced. He said data from the eKasih system as...
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Drug fight pays off in Sabah
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah recorded a 5.9 per cent reduction in the number of drug addicts detected in 2025, with 8,665 cases compared to 9,607 in 2024, Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor said. He said Sabah also recorded the lowest rate in the...
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Historic win for Sabah biodiversity
KOTA KINABALU: Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor said the proclamation of the Kinabatangan Biosphere Reserve, Sabah’s second after the Crocker Range Biosphere Reserve, marks a historic moment and a proud achievement for Sabah and...
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SSML powers devt across Sabah interior
SIPITANG: The implementation of the Sabah Southern MADANI Link (SSML) electricity grid project reflects the Federal Government’s commitment to ensuring that development and basic infrastructure reach communities in Sabah’s interior. Prime Minister...
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High Court quashes dismissal
KOTA KINABALU: The High Court here has quashed the decision of the Sabah Public Service Commission (SPANS) to dismiss a former Sabah Water Department (JANS) engineer just 11 days before he reached the mandatory retirement age. Judicial Commissioner...
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Sabah prioritises education, AI literacy
KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah government will continue to prioritise educational development through the strengthening of human capital, expansion of education assistance and enhancement of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), Science,...
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Stay calm, Hajiji tells Sabah east coast residents
KOTA KINABALU: Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor has advised people in Tawau, Kunak, Semporna and Lahad Datu to remain calm and follow instructions of the authorities in the wake of a tsunami warning following the 7.9 magnitude earthquake...
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Tourism blueprint to shape Sabah’s growth
TUARAN: The state government, through the Tourism, Culture and Environment Ministry, is currently drafting a comprehensive longterm Sabah Tourism Blueprint that is expected to be completed before the end of this year, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri...
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Ministry to table OGSE Roadmap to cabinet
KOTA KINABALU: The Ministry of Industrial Development and Entrepreneurship will table the Sabah Oil and Gas Services and Equipment (OGSE) 5Year Roadmap to the state cabinet, said its minister Datuk Ewon Benedick. Ewon, also Deputy Chief Minister, said...
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Sabah asserts greater control on energy wealth
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah is accelerating efforts to strengthen its position in the oil and gas sector through SMJ Energy, with a focus on expanding upstream activities, commercialising new discoveries and retaining more values from its natural resources,...
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Sabah charts bold OGSE growth path
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah is formulating a five-year Sabah Oil and Gas Services and Equipment (OGSE) Roadmap for 2026-2030 aimed at building a sustainable and competitive oil and gas services industry, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji...
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PBS strength rooted in unity, stability
KUDAT: Unity among members, political stability and integrity in leadership remain the three core principles underpinning Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS), said its acting president Datuk Seri Panglima Dr Joachim Gunsalam. He said these principles have...
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RM1.5 bln interim grant pending final talks
PENAMPANG: The interim special grant for Sabah has been increased to RM1.5 billion from RM600 million while discussions continue on the implementation of the state’s 40 per cent revenue entitlement under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63), Prime...
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Happy Kaamatan Festival
The management and staff of THE BORNEO POST wish all our readers and advertisers Happy Kaamatan Festival. We are taking a break 3-day break for Kaamatan Festival, Wesak Day and Yang Di-Pertuan Agong’s Birthday. Your favourite newspaper will be...
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Happy Kaamatan Festival
The management and staff of THE BORNEO POST wish all our readers and advertisers Happy Kaamatan Festival. We are taking a break 3-day break for Kaamatan Festival, Wesak Day and Yang Di-Pertuan Agong’s Birthday. Your favourite newspaper will be...
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Kaamatan Happy Festival
The management and staff of THE BORNEO POST wish all our readers and advertisers Happy Kaamatan Festival. We are taking a break 3-day break for Kaamatan Festival, Wesak Day and Yang Di-Pertuan Agong’s Birthday. Your favourite newspaper will be...
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Musa calls for unity during Kaamatan
KOTA KINABALU: Yang di-Pertua Negeri Sabah Tun Musa Aman has called on Sabahans to continue preserving the unity and harmony that have long defined the state, in conjunction with this year’s Pesta Kaamatan celebration. In his Kaamatan message, Musa...
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GRS: Sabah Special Grant review must proceed
KOTA KINABALU: Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) has maintained that the latest review of Sabah’s Special Grant under Articles 112C and 112D of the Federal Constitution must proceed this year despite the ongoing legal process involving the state’s 40 per...
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6,000 gather for Aidiladha prayers
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah Head of State Tun Musa Aman joined more than 6,000 worshippers in performing Aidiladha prayers at Masjid Negeri Sabah here on Wednesday. He arrived at about 7.20am and was received by Deputy Chief Minister II and State Finance...
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AKPS busts frozen chicken smuggling at Sepanggar
KOTA KINABALU: An attempt to smuggle frozen chicken by declaring it as potatoes and peas was exposed when the Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) seized 14 containers at the Sepanggar Port here recently. The seizure involved 404,232...
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Hajiji: Sabah defends nature, economy future
The state government remains a responsible custodian of Sabah’s environment while firmly defending its economic future, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor. “This is the balance Sabah seeks, and this is the future Sabah is building....
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IP initiative to empower local products
RANAU: Sabah is strengthening efforts to position local products as valuable intellectual property (IP) assets through strategic protection and commercialisation initiatives, said Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali. He...
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Sabah stays carbon-negative
SOOK: Sabah continues to maintain its status as a net carbon sink or carbon-negative state, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor. He said this was based on greenhouse gas inventory data and the latest reports. “This status is supported...
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Kaamatan, Gawai price controls start May 27
KOTA KINABALU: The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) will implement the Festive Season Maximum Price Scheme (SHMMP) for the Kaamatan Festival and Gawai Day celebrations from May 27 to June 4. Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali said the...
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Sabah refining major healthcare reforms
KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah government is refining several major healthcare sector reforms, including proposed amendments to the Public Health Ordinance (PHO), the adoption of the Registration of Pharmacists Act 1951 (Act 371), and the establishment of a...
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Sabah boosts Native Court
TONGOD: Sabah will continue strengthening its Native Court system through infrastructure development and improvements to its administration framework, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor. Hajiji said the initiative reflected the state...
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Ex-water director jailed, fined RM284.3 million
Former Sabah Water Department director Ag Mohd Tahir Mohd Talib has been sentenced to a total of 96 years’ jail and fined a total of RM284.3 million in default 78 months’ jail by the Sessions Court here for 12 counts of money laundering. His wife...
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