The Borneo Post (Sabah)
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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Sabah seeks lower ESSZone advisories
KOTA KINABALU: Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor wants the positive security developments in the Eastern Sabah Security Zone (ESSZone) to be communicated more effectively to foreign missions, including embassies and high commissions in...
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PROTUNe companies record RM1.4m sales
KOTA KINABALU: Young Entrepreneurs Programme (PROTUNe) companies recorded total sales of RM1.4 million and net profits of RM380,098.41 throughout the nine-month 2025 programme, reflecting the potential of the initiative in developing creative,...
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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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