The Borneo Post (Sabah)
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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Jesselton Point facelift to boost arrivals
KOTA KINABALU: The upgraded Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal is expected to further strengthen Sabah’s tourism industry, particularly in island and marine tourism, as it continues to record rising passenger traffic. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima...
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Gagasan Rakyat fully prepared for GE16
KOTA KINABALU: Parti Gagasan Rakyat Sabah (Gagasan Rakyat) is fully prepared to face the 16th General Election (GE16) following a constitutional amendment to restructure its divisions according to the 26 parliamentary constituencies in Sabah and...
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SMEs eye RM95.9m export potential
KOTA KINABALU: The state government, through various initiatives to empower local entrepreneurs, has successfully enhanced the marketability of Sabah products in international markets, recording potential sales of RM95.9 million in 2025. Chief...
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Measures rolled out easing Sapangar congestion
KOTA KINABALU: The Industrial Development, Entrepreneurship and Transport Ministry (Mindet) has implemented eight interim action plans to address congestion at the Sapangar Bay Container Port (SBCP). The measures, approved by the State Cabinet on Feb...
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GRS remains committed to Sabah’s 40 pct entitlement — Joniston
KIULU: The Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS)-led state government remains committed to pursuing Sabah’s 40 per cent constitutional entitlement, and is making progress through continued engagement and cooperation with the federal government, said Assistant...
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Sabah defers border Act over autonomy concerns
KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah government has decided to defer the policy and implementation of the Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency Act 2024 (Act 860) (AKPS) in the state pending assurances that Sabah’s special rights and autonomous powers...
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Sabah secures record RM12.02 bln allocation
KOTA KINABALU: A total ceiling of RM12.02 billion has been approved for Sabah under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) to fund 1,173 programmes and projects - the largest development allocation in the state’s history. Chief Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor,...
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Former Luyang assemblyman takes on new role as senator
KOTA KINABALU: Former Luyang assemblyman Datuk Phoong Jin Zhe has pledged to continue championing Sabah’s rights and be a strong voice for the state, following his appointment as a senator in the Dewan Negara. The Sabah chairman of the Democratic...
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Sabah backs National Education Plan aspirations
KOTA KINABALU: The state government fully supports the aspirations behind the National Education Plan (RPM) 20262035, with emphasis on digital education and infrastructure, teachers’ well-being, Technical and vocational education and training (TVET) as...
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RM31 mln to transform remote Pulau Banggi
KUDAT: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Saturday announced a special allocation of more than RM31 million to drive development on Pulau Banggi, thus ensuring that the residents of Malaysia’s largest island are not left out of the national...
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Sabah welcomes federal youth sports initiatives
KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah government has welcomed the federal Youth and Sports Ministry’s commitment to introduce more youth and sports development initiatives in the state. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor said the initiatives would...
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Yayasan Sabah celebrates financial milestone amid strong sector performance
KOTA KINABALU: The Yayasan Sabah Group achieved a historic milestone in 2025 after recording a total pre-tax profit of RM683 million, a 17 per cent increase from RM586 million the previous year, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji...
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Hajiji pushes faster Pan Borneo coordination
SUKAU: Immediate coordination among relevant agencies is needed to ensure the Pan Borneo Highway project proceeds on schedule and avoids further delays, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor during a site inspection here. He visited the...
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Sabah studies revival of barter trade
SANDAKAN: The state government will study a proposal to revive barter trade between Sabah and the southern Philippines. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor acknowledged that his administration has received many proposals on the matter, but...
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RM559.85m strengthens Sabah food security drive
PAPAR: The Sabah state government has allocated RM559.85 million to the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Industry (MAFFI) this year to strengthen Sabah’s food security and raise its self-sufficiency ratio (SSR), said Chief Minister Datuk...
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Ebit Lew to enter defence on 11 sexual harassment charges
TENOM: The Magistrate’s Court here on Thursday ordered preacher Ebit Irawan Lew, or Ebit Lew, to enter his defence on 11 charges related to sexual harassment. Magistrate Nur Asyraf Zolhani said the court found that the prosecution had successfully...
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Sabah drives balanced growth with new industrial parks
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah is pressing ahead with plans to develop three new industrial parks while strengthening entrepreneurship and market access as part of a broader strategy to drive balanced and inclusive economic growth. State Industrial Development,...
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Sabah wants undisputed taxes paid first
KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah government is maintaining its stance that undisputed tax revenues should be paid first, even as negotiations with the federal government continue over other components still under discussion. Deputy Chief Minister and Finance...
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Sabah boosts food security to curb costs
KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah government will focus on food security to address medium- and long-term impacts, as the rising cost of living is most evident in food prices, said Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor. When replying to Datuk Seri Panglima Mohd...
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Sabah boosts tourism, preserves cultural heritage
KOTA KINABALU: The state government has allocated RM174.45 million to the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Environment (KePKAS) and its departments and agencies this year to strengthen the tourism industry and preserve Sabah’s cultural heritage. Chief...
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Anzac Day honours POWs, Sabah heroes
SANDAKAN: Anzac Day serves as a tribute not only to the prisoners of war (POWs) who suffered and perished during the Second World War (WWII) but also to the countless others, including local Sabahans, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji...
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Sabah, KPDN boost IP protection awareness
PUTRAJAYA: Sabah’s Ministry of Industrial Development, Entrepreneurship and Transport Ministry (Mindet) has formalised collaboration with the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) to strengthen intellectual property (IP)...
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Sabah boosts agriculture for food security
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah is strengthening its agriculture sector not only as an economic driver but also as a strategic buffer against rising living costs and global supply disruptions. Head of State Tun Musa Aman outlined a comprehensive strategy to...
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RM1,500 aid for Sandakan fire victims
SANDAKAN: The Federal Government on Wednesday announced a compassionate aid of RM1,500 for families affected by a major fire in Kampung Bahagia here early Sunday. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the financial assistance will be...
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Sabah Backbenchers urge decision on special grant
KOTA KINABALU: A firm decision must be urgently made on Sabah’s 40 per cent special grant. In making this call, Backbenchers Club (BBC) chairman Datuk Masiung Banah stressed that discussions and court processes should not drag on indefinitely. “A...
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RM2,000 aid disbursed to each household head
The Sabah government has channelled immediate assistance to victims of the fire in Kampung Bahagia, Batu Sapi, which destroyed nearly 1,000 houses early Sunday morning. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor said the state government deeply...
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1,000 homes razed, 9,007 residents displaced
SANDAKAN: A total of 9,007 residents were affected after about 1,000 houses were destroyed in a fire that broke out at the water village of Kampung Bahagia here early Sunday morning. District police chief ACP George Abd Rakman said police received a...
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Ignore opposition rhetoric — Hajiji
KOTA MARUDU: Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) is confident of securing the Kota Marudu parliamentary seat in the upcoming 16th General Election (GE16), says Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor. The GRS chairman said the confidence is driven by...
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