KOTA KINABALU: Sabah’s air quality is not affected by the Mount Ruang volcanic eruption, said state Health Department director Datuk Dr Asits Sanna. He said after conducting a risk assessment, they found that there is no need to mask up when outdoors, but urged those with respiratory problems and related illness to seek medical attention … Read more
KOTA KINABALU: Police in Sabah’s east coast Sandakan district are on the hunt for a man who was seen in a viral video opening a car door to snatch a handbag of a elderly woman who just parked the car. The man, whose car was parked alongside the woman’s car, was seen driving away while … Read more
KOTA KINABALU: Leaders who play up religious and racial sentiments are the cause of disunity in the country, says a Sabah Umno leader. State Umno information chief Datuk Suhaimi Nasir said the actions of these leaders should be condemned as they are causing chaos in a diverse community. “There are some leaders who try to … Read more
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah Barisan Nasional (BN) believes the party’s central leadership will make the right decision over possible partners for the next state elections. Its chairman, Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin, expressed optimism that BN leadership would do its best to achieve victory in the 17th Sabah election. Bung, who is also a Lamag assemblyman, … Read more
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah offers peninsular Malaysians a reason to explore budget-friendly vacation options, given the increasing expense of international travel. State Assistant Tourism, Culture, and Environment Minister Datuk Joniston Bangkuai said that choosing Sabah as a holiday destination is not only affordable but also crucial in fostering national integration. “Travellers from Peninsular Malaysia not only … Read more
KOTA KINABALU: Parti Amanah Nasional (Amanah) is hoping to contest in the upcoming Sabah election like any other party, says Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu (pic). The Amanah president said being part of Pakatan Harapan, the party stood a chance to vie for seats as much as other component parties in the coalition. The state government … Read more
KOTA KINABALU: A police report has been lodged over alleged toxic waste pollution at the controversial gold mine in Sabah’s east coast Tawau district. Acting Tawau police chief Supt Champin Piuh confirmed that the report was lodged on Monday (March 4) morning by an employee of the company which owns the land at Bukit Mintri … Read more
SIBU: Commercial crime, which involves huge losses, is a cause for concern in Sarawak. “A form of crime that is quite worrying of late is commercial crime or fraud involving thousands and even millions of ringgit in losses. “The police, through the Sarawak Commercial Crime Investigation Department, is responsible for investigating commercial crime cases such … Read more
KOTA KINABALU: A Sabah minister has taken the Federal Land Commissioner’s office in the state to task over an apparent lack of urgency in acquiring land for critical infrastructure needs like rural clinics. Sabah Community Development and People’s Well-being Minister Datuk said 23 health clinic projects in the state had experienced problems over the years … Read more
KOTA KINABALU: Police had to fire 12 shots at a crocodile to force it to release the remains of a 48-year-old man who was reported missing at a Kinabatangan river. Indonesian Roberto Martinus was reported missing and feared mauled by a crocodile on Wednesday (Feb 7) morning when he went fishing at the river at … Read more
