Sabah

Anwar hails Brunei Sultan’s unwavering support, pledges to strengthen Malaysia-Brunei ties

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Anwar hails Brunei Sultan’s unwavering support, pledges to strengthen Malaysia-Brunei ties

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Visiting Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim highlighted the profound significance of the personal rapport demonstrated by Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei, stating that this bond will be carefully cultivated to strengthen the ties between Malaysia and Brunei. Anwar expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the Sultan for the warm relationship, recalling … Read more

KK poised to become major transit hub, says Tony Fernandes

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KK poised to become major transit hub, says Tony Fernandes

KOTA KINABALU: The city is being positioned as the next major transit hub, with ambitious plans to turn Sabah’s capital into a key stopover for international travellers. Over the past two decades, AirAsia has brought nearly 80 million passengers to Sabah, according to Capital A Bhd chief executive officer Tan Sri Tony Fernandes. “We want … Read more

MACC detains contractor for submitting false claim of RM12,500

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MACC detains contractor for submitting false claim of RM12,500

KOTA KINABALU: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has detained a contractor suspected of submitting a claim containing false details regarding the supply of corporate attire for a district education office worth RM12,500. According to a source, the man in his 40s was detained at 3pm on Friday (Aug 9) at the Sabah MACC office. Preliminary … Read more

Indonesian jailed two years for using fake MyKad for 20 years

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Indonesian jailed two years for using fake MyKad for 20 years

KOTA KINABALU: A man who has been walking around with a fake identity card for 20 years has been sent to spend two years behind bars by the Magistrate’s Court here, on Friday. Razlan Yusuf pleaded guilty to using the MyKad which is registered under another person’s name before Magistrate Lovely Natasha Charles. The 49-year-old, … Read more

SDBank hid RM5bil in bad loans through creative accounting, says Masidi

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SDBank hid RM5bil in bad loans through creative accounting, says Masidi

KOTA KINABALU: Decades of creative accounting at state-owned Sabah Development Bank (SDBank) hid losses through non-performing loans (NPLs) amounting to over RM5bil, says state Finance Minister Datuk Seri Masidi Manjun. In a detailed and stunning disclosure at the state assembly here on Wednesday (July 10), Masidi said the NPLs made up 75% of the total … Read more

Take care of fish stocks, release immature fish for the future, Kitingan advises fishermen

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Take care of fish stocks, release immature fish for the future, Kitingan advises fishermen

KOTA KINABALU: Take care of our fish and food stocks and practice catch and release, says Datuk Seri Dr Jeffrey Kitingan. The Sabah Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Industry Minister said those who love to fish must learn to not harvest all sizes of fish they catch, but instead release the smaller ones to mature before … Read more

In Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, it’s hard to tell genuine street art from advertisements

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In Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, it’s hard to tell genuine street art from advertisements

Most of them pay homage to Sabah, and there is no shortage of inspiration in this fiercely independent state, home to more than a dozen indigenous groups and numerous endangered species, including pygmy elephants – although not to tigers, a creature that almost crept into the mural that covers one side of the Toojou Hotel. … Read more

Malaysia defends eviction of sea nomads, citing security concerns

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Malaysia defends eviction of sea nomads, citing security concerns

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian authorities defended their decision to evict hundreds of sea nomads from their homes off the coast of Sabah state this week, saying it was aimed at boosting security and combating cross-border crime. More than 500 people from the Bajau Laut, a mostly stateless sea-faring community who live on rickety houseboats or coastal … Read more

PETRONAS unveils Kaamatan film | The Star

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PETRONAS unveils Kaamatan film | The Star

KOTA KINABALU: Inspired by the spirit of Kaamatan and picturesque Kampung Kiau, nestled in the valleys of Mount Kinabalu, a PETRONAS short film highlights the role of unity and tradition in fostering community harmony. Titled “Linundus Do Koubasanan”, which translates from the Dusun dialect to “the beauty of tradition”, the film narrates the story of … Read more

I never plotted for Sabah to secede from Malaysia, says Jeffrey Kitingan

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I never plotted for Sabah to secede from Malaysia, says Jeffrey Kitingan

KOTA KINABALU: Thirty-three years after being detained for 26 months under the now-repealed Internal Security Act (ISA), Datuk Seri Dr Jeffrey Kitingan insists there was never a plot for Sabah to secede from Malaysia. Kitingan claimed that his detention from May 13, 1991 under the ISA was politically motivated by the federal government led by … Read more