Dept wants merrier Merdeka Month
KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Information Department wants to make this year’s Merdeka Month a merrier and patriotic affair, with more Malaysians hoisting Jalur Gemilang at their homes, workplaces and...
View ArticleBoy dozes off as mum locked out of car
KOTA KINABALU: A mother, who went to withdraw money from a bank, found herself locked out of her own vehicle when her young son fell asleep in the passenger’s seat, oblivious to his frantic mother and...
View ArticleRoadshow for 10 millionaires – at 10 Damansara Heights
KOTA KINABALU: Be one of the first to own a luxury bungalow in 10 Damansara Heights, Kuala Lumpur and attend the preview at Suria Sabah here from today until July 27 (Sunday) from 10am to 9pm.Helmed by...
View ArticleSecurity remains a priority despite inconvenience – Shafie
SEMPORNA: Though the dusk-to-dawn curfew has inconvenienced fishermen and fishing boats, security remains a priority and strict tough measures need to be taken, saidRural and Regional Development...
View ArticleFire destroys school building in Nabawan
NABAWAN: Fire destroyed a wooden block belonging to SK Lotong Sapulut here early yesterday morning.Keningau District Fire and Rescue Department chief Janil Jaya, who confirmed the incident, said the...
View ArticleTourists feel safe with military presence
SEMPORNA: Tourists are still coming to the east coast of Sabah for vacation despite the spate of abduction cases in the area.Shafie (second left) sharing a light moment with Brian Bodholt (right), his...
View ArticleMan caught with 1kg of cannabis in Papar
KOTA KINABALU: A local man may be facing the mandatory death sentence after he was caught possessing one kilogramme of cannabis believed to be worth more than RM3,000 during a raid in Papar, last...
View ArticleSingle mothers rising in Sabah
Zainaba ShukorKOTA KINABALU: The number of single mothers and children growing up without the stability of family life is on the rise in Sabah.Karambunai Single Mother’s Association president Zainaba...
View ArticleNational security top priority in curfew order — Shafie
SEMPORNA: National security was the top priority of the authorities when it issued the curfew order in several districts on the East Coast of Sabah, said Rural and Regional Development Minister Datuk...
View ArticleSESB ensures uninterrupted power supply in Sabah during raya
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah Electricity Sdn Bhd (SESB) has deployed more than 500 staff on rotational duty round the clock to handle any power disruption during the Aidilfitri, which is expected to fall on...
View Article8,500 turtle eggs seized in Sandakan
The confiscated turtle eggs.SANDAKAN: The Marine Operations Force (MOF) here confiscated 8,500 turtle eggs worth RM12,000 at Nunuyan Island waters, on Friday.According to Deputy Commander of MOF...
View ArticleMayor to look into clealiness woes at Segama – MCA KK
KOTA KINABALU: MCA KK Women has expressed regret over how a 60-year-old woman was allegedly treated by DAP leaders and party members as reported by local newspapers yesterday.According to its chief, Dr...
View ArticleKKJA Press Night 2014 postponed
KOTA KINABALU: The Kota Kinabalu Journalists Association (KKJA) Press Night 2014 has been postponed as a mark of respect for the victims of the MH17 crash tragedy.The annual event for KKJA members and...
View ArticleFocus on 30 black areas
PUTATAN: Sabah police have identified 30 locations in 20 districts as ‘black areas’ which will be given attention during its Ops Selamat V which will be held in conjunction with the Hari Raya...
View ArticleThree arrested for drunk driving
A motorist undergoing a breatherlyser test.KOTA KINABALU: Police detained three individuals for driving when under the influence of alcohol on Friday night.The three were detained during an operation...
View ArticleLess Ramadan bazaar visitors on last day of fasting
KOTA KINABALU: The turnout at the Ramadan bazaars in the city on the last day of the fasting month yesterday seemed lesser than usual.More than half the number of stalls were not operating and only a...
View ArticleDriver held after hot pursuit by police
KOTA KINABALU: A 42-year-old driver of a Honda car, in an attempt to evade police inspection, led police on a 10-kilometre pursuit that ended with the car crashing into a road divider at Jalan...
View ArticleGovt striving to improve security, says Musa
KOTA KINABALU: Security, especially that affecting the state, is a serious matter, Chief Minister Datuk Seri Musa Aman said.“It should, however, not be used by certain groups to gain political mileage...
View ArticleBus operators to get credit for zero accident
Herdiansah (right) presenting a road safety message to a bus driver, witnessed by Donald (second right).KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Road Safety Department (RSD) will give recognition to any public...
View ArticleKit Siang officiates four protem DAP branches
KOTA KINABALU: DAP national advisor Lim Kit Siang on Saturday officiated four protem party branches.The four protem branches are Pekan Inanam (Inanam), SK Moyog and SK Babagon (Moyog) and SK Bahang...
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