The Borneo Post (Sabah)
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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Sabah strengthens energy security, resilience drive
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah’s energy transition initiatives will help the state address energy supply security challenges and rising global oil prices driven by ongoing Middle East crisis, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor. He said the...
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RM4.06 bln Sabah rural water projects approved
KOTA KINABALU: The federal Ministry of Rural and Regional Development (KKDW) has approved 83 new and existing projects under the Sabah Rural Water Supply (BALB) project for this year, involving a total allocation of RM4.06 billion, with RM143 million...
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TYT, CM join coordination meeting with federal representatives
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor and his wife, Datin Seri Panglima Datuk Juliah Salag attended a meeting involving federal department heads and federal statutory bodies at the Sabah Federal Government Administration...
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TotalEnergies eyes Sabah energy investment
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah welcomes TotalEnergies’ interest in establishing a longterm presence in the state and strengthening the state’s position in the regional energy sector. According to Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor, Sabah offers...
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CM: Prioritise urgent projects in Sabah
KOTA KINABALU: Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor wants priority to be given to urgent projects, as well as those that can be implemented immediately and deliver quick benefits to the people, particularly projects under educational...
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Sabah boosts tourism with Murut centre
TENOM: The Sabah Government is further strengthening its heritage-based tourism sector through the development of the Sabah Murut Cultural Centre (PKMST) here, which will feature architectural structures inspired by the Murut community. The project,...
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Unsafe school forces Beluran pupils’ relocation
KOTA KINABALU: The Ministry of Education (MoE) has assured that immediate measures are being taken to address safety concerns and access to education at SK Balaban Jaya in Beluran, following reports of pupils attending classes in temporary and...
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Sabah boosts rice supply, caps purchases
TELUPID: The Sabah government has moved to increase rice supply and tighten enforcement on wholesalers in a bid to stabilise the market following panic buying. Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Industry Minister Datuk Jamawi Jaafar said drastic measures...
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Blue economy anchors Sabah growth drive
KOTA KINABALU: The Blue Economy is set to emerge as a key strategic driver under Sabah Maju Jaya 2.0 (SMJ 2.0), aimed at transforming the state’s economic structure towards high-value, inclusive and sustainable growth. Chief Minister Datuk Seri...
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Rail studies headed to State Cabinet
KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Railway Department (JKNS) is conducting two key studies on state railway services, said Deputy Chief Minister III and Industrial Development, Entrepreneurship and Transport Minister Datuk Ewon Benedick. He said the studies...
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Sabah strengthens education sector through collaboration
KOTA KINABALU: Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor received a courtesy call from a delegation from the Sabah Education Department at his office in Menara Kinabalu on Monday. The delegation was led by State Education Director Datuk Raisin...
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National Heart Institute to open Sabah hospital at 10-acre Likas site
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah will soon have its own National Heart Institute (IJN) Hospital, which will be built on a 10-acre site in Likas. This follows the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Yayasan Sabah Group investment arm Innoprise...
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Sabah energy stable, diesel reliance persists
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah’s gas-dominated energy supply structure has enabled the state to remain stable amid the global energy crisis following geopolitical conflict in West Asia, although its reliance on diesel for part of its electricity capacity remains...
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Six leakages tactics identified nationwide
PASIR MAS: The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) has identified six main modus operandi behind the leakage of controlled goods, including petrol and diesel. Its minister, Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali, said the six modus operandi were...
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Sabah rice supply stable, no shortage
KOTA KINABALU: Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Food Security Datuk Chan Foong Hin has assured that rice supply in Sabah remains sufficient and under control, urging the public to stay calm and avoid panic buying. Chan said he was briefed on the...
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ESSCOM operation nets RM680,250 seizures
SEMPORNA: A total of 28 illegal immigrants were arrested including RM680,250 worth of confiscated goods and compounds in a two-day integrated operation coordinated by the Eastern Sabah Security Command (ESSCOM) here that began on Wednesday. ESSCOM...
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STB to form crisis unit amid uncertainties
KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Tourism Board (STB) will establish a dedicated crisis response unit to safeguard the state’s tourism industry amid growing global uncertainties, particularly the ongoing Middle East conflict and rising operational costs. The...
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Police shoot dead suspect after fatal shooting of younger brother in Tenom
TENOM: A man was shot dead by police after he allegedly shot and killed his younger brother with a bakakuk (homemade shotgun) in an incident at Kampung Kangkawang at Jalan Kemabong here on Sunday. Tenom District Police Chief Supt Azmir Abd Razak said...
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State birthday reflects Sabah sovereignty, unity
KOTA KINABALU: The official birthday celebration of the Yang Di-Pertua Negeri Sabah is not merely an annual tradition, as it also signifies the state’s sovereignty. According to Head of State Tun Musa Aman, the event reflects the appreciation for the...
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IGP, CJ head list of Sabah state awards recipients
KOTA KINABALU: Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail and Chief Justice of Malaysia Datuk Seri Utama Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh, as well as corporate figure Datuk Abdul Farish Abd Rashid head the list of Sabah state awards in...
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Sabah claim dismissed as election rhetoric
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor has dismissed renewed calls from the Philippines’ claim over Sabah, describing such remarks as recurring rhetoric often raised ahead of elections. He said the matter had long been...
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Ewon: Sabah deserves diesel subsidy
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah is entitled to receive diesel subsidies given that the state is among the country’s main producers of oil and gas (O&G), said Datuk Ewon Benedick. The Deputy Chief Minister III and Minister of Industrial Development,...
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Le Méridien presents commemorative cake for Tun Musa’s 75th birthday
KOTA KINABALU: Le Méridien Kota Kinabalu presented a specially crafted commemorative cake in conjunction with the 75th official birthday celebration of Sabah’s Governor Tun Musa Aman. The cake, unveiled on Thursday, was inspired by the “Bantal...
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Sabah Police Gallery honours force sacrifices
KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah government has pledged continued support for police personnel, recognising them as key strategic partners in the state’s security and development. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor said state security is the...
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No fuel shortage in Sabah, says minister
KOTA KINABALU: Minister of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali has assured consumers there is no shortage of fuel supply in Sabah. Thus, he urged the public to remain calm and avoid panic buying. “The current supply of...
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Aidilfitri greets travellers at KKIA
KOTA KINABALU: Tourism Malaysia on Monday welcomed both domestic and international visitors with a vibrant Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration at Kota Kinabalu International Airport (KKIA) in conjunction with Visit Malaysia Year 2026 (VM2026). The main...
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Hari Raya Aidilfitri
The management and staff of THE BORNEO POST wish all our readers and advertisers Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri. We are taking a break today & tomorrow. Your favourite newspaper will be available as usual on Tuesday and you can stay updated on the...
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Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri
The management and staff of THE BORNEO POST wish all our readers and advertisers Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri. We are taking a break today & tomorrow. Your favourite newspaper will be available as usual on Tuesday and you can stay updated on the...
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Chongqing route boosts Sabah tourism growth
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah welcomed its first direct flight from Chongqing on Thursday with the arrival of Chongqing Airlines’ inaugural service, linking the southwestern China city to Kota Kinabalu. Flight OQ2193 landed at Kota Kinabalu International...
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AIDILFITRI PREPARATIONS
Trader, Syakila Sed, 22, is taking the opportunity to earn an income by selling ketupat casings along the road divider at Jalan Pryer here, in conjunction with preparations for the upcoming Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration. A survey on Wednesday found...
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Sabah cops smash drug syndicates
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah police have dismantled two separate drug trafficking syndicates with seizures of over RM2.6 million at Kota Kinabalu International Airport (KKIA) and in Tawau. Sabah police commissioner Datuk Jauteh Dikun said the drugs totalling...
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Rice supply sufficient, prices remain stable
KOTA KINABALU: The supply of subsidised rice in Sabah is sufficient, with prices remaining stable following checks at several supermarkets around the state capital. A survey found no signs of large-scale panic buying, while prices remained unchanged...
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Solar project boosts Sabah’s green energy push
TUARAN: The Sabah government aims to reduce reliance on conventional energy sources and transition towards a more diversified, sustainable and environmentally friendly energy system. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor said the move is in...
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State govt to give RM10,000 aid to victim’s family
KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah government will provide cash assistance of RM10,000 to the family of a senior citizen who perished in a landslide in Sandakan early Wednesday. Home Affairs and Research secretary Datuk Awang Shahminan Sahari said Sandakan...
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Security vital for Sabah’s SMJ 2.0 push
KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah government will not compromise on strengthening security as it seeks to drive economic growth under the Sabah Maju Jaya (SMJ) 2.0 development plan and ensure the well-being of the people, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima...
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Illegal sand mining raid nets excavator, lorry
KOTA BELUD: The Sabah Lands and Surveys Department seized an excavator and lorry during an operation at Kampung Pintasan, Kota Belud on March 5. According to the department’s director Chua Ming Ling, the department’s enforcement team raided the area...
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MMEA nabs duo for suspected fish bombing in Kunak
LAHAD DATU: A pump boat suspected of engaging in fishing bombing activity in Kunak waters was detained by Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) personnel early yesterday. Lahad Datu MMEA director Dzulfikhar Ali said the boat was spotted by a...
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Statewide crackdown on illegal cigarette sellers
KOTA KINABALU: The government will not tolerate illegal cigarette sellers operating in areas under local authorities across Sabah, particularly those who behave aggressively or like gangsters. Assistant Minister of Local Government and Housing Datuk...
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