Australia defended Sabah during confrontation – commander
KOTA KINABALU: Australia stood by Malaysia during the Indonesian Confrontation in 1964 not only by providing defence but also building bridges, roads and schools which had contributed to the...
View ArticleAustralia’s ex-servicemen welcomed like kings
Ranjit (third left) talks to the veterans.KOTA KINABALU: Veterans from the 7th Field Squadron, Operation Granite, Royal Australian Engineers 1964 were back in Sabah for a trip down memory lane, exactly...
View ArticleRelease RCI findings to the public – SAPP Youth
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah Progressive Party (SAPP) Youth has demanded that the findings of the Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) on the Sabah illegal immigrants issue be made public.A peaceful gathering to...
View Article9,249 houses built for needy since 2010
Radin (centre) and PBS members at the PBS branch annual general meeting on Saturday.TENOM: Rural Development Minister Datuk Radin Malleh said the state government had built 9,249 houses under the...
View ArticleStandardizing prices of essential goods ‘doable’– MP
KOTA KINABALU: Urban Wellbeing, Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Abdul Rahman Dahlan yesterday said standardizing the price of essential goods between Sabah, Sarawak and Peninsular Malaysia...
View ArticleAssemblyman to meet LPPB over eviction of squatters
KOTA KINABALU: Matunggong assemblyman Datuk Jelani Hamdan will be meeting with Sabah Housing and Town Development Board (LPPB) chairman Datuk Rubin Balang to try and resolve the problems faced by local...
View ArticlePKR leaders, members must obey Anwar, says Jelani
KOTA KINABALU: The sacking of Selangor Menteri Besar Tan Sri Khalid Ibrahim from Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) did not come as a surprise to former PKR Sabah vice chairman Datuk Jelani Hamdan.Jelani when...
View ArticleVegetable wholesaler killed, family injured
Both vehicles are damaged in the accident.KOTA BELUD: A vegetable wholesaler was killed on the spot when he lost control of his Isuzu four-wheel drive and collided with a Toyota four-wheel drive.The...
View ArticlePetronas told to stop expanding in Sabah if not profitable
KOTA KINABALU: If Petronas finds that it is not profitable to operate in Sabah, the national petroleum company should stop expanding in the state, Matunggong assemblyman Datuk Jelani Hamdan said.Jelani...
View ArticlePhilanthropist sets up addiction treatment facility
Dr Ghulam (left) and Premkumar when met at the training venue.KOTA KINABALU: Philanthropist and educationist Datuk Seri Panglima Dr Haji Ghulam Mohd bin Sayeed has embarked on another mission to save...
View ArticlePeople in KK live in peace and harmony – Mayor
Madingkir (second left) and Betty Wong (right) cutting a ribbon to symbolize the launching of the contest here, yesterday.KOTA KINABALU: Kota Kinabalu City Mayor Datuk Abidin Madingkir said the people...
View ArticleUmno KK leaders authorised to resolve Sembulan issue
Sabah Umno chief Datuk Seri Musa Haji Aman (seated third left) flanked by Kota Kinabalu Umno head Datuk Faisyal Hamdan Diego (right) and Kota Kinabalu Umno deputy head Datuk Seruji Abdul Karim in a...
View ArticleCity Hall says it gets nod to trim Gaya Street trees
No shade for the hawkers and visitors at the Sunday market along Gaya Street. –Photo by James TseuKOTA KINABALU: Trees along the popular Gaya Street in the state capital have become ‘bald’.The trees,...
View Article42 calls received from policeman Zakia Aleip since kidnap – Sabah Police...
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah Police Commissioner Datuk Jalaluddin Abdul Rahman said a total of 42 calls were received from marine police personnel, Police Constable Zakia Aleip since he was kidnapped in Pulau...
View ArticleRelevant depts, agencies asked to disseminate information on GST
KOTA KINABALU: Relevant government departments and agencies are asked to intensify efforts to jointly inform and explain the implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST), which will be enforced...
View ArticleSeven houses, car destroyed in fires
KOTA KINABALU: Seven houses and a car were destroyed in two separate fires in Petagas and Kepayan here yesterday.Fire and Rescue Services personnel putting out the fire at Kampung Peringatan in Petagas...
View ArticleA different Rhythm of Kinabalu show this year
KOTA KINABALU: The Department of Arts and Culture (JKKN) Sabah will for the third year running, organise the ‘Rhythm of Kinabalu’ programme on September 13 and 14, at its premises in Jalan...
View ArticleDAP asks about promise to review water rates
KOTA KINABALU: Kapayan assemblyman Dr Edwin Bosi has reminded the government of its promised plan to study and adjust the water rates in Sabah.“I remember this assurance from the Minister of...
View ArticleGroup draws up self determination petition for Sarawak and Sabah
KUCHING: A coalition of NGOs, politicians and activists from Sarawak and Sabah have drawn up a petition recently, addressing it to the United Nations (UN) secretary-general to re-open the issue of...
View ArticleGaya Street tree trimming right move – Wildlife Dept
KOTA KINABALU: City Hall has done the right thing in trimming the tree branches at Gaya Street as it could help control the bird population and thereby reduce the risk of diseases transmitted by these...
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