Haze will hurt tourism – Masidi
KOTA KINABALU: The prevailing haze in Sabah is not only affecting public health but also the economy, including tourism, said Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Environment Datuk Masidi Manjun.“The last...
View ArticleVictim, accused had problems before murder, says sister
KOTA KINABALU: The trial of police inspector Ahmad Rizal for murder at the High Court here yesterday heard that the accused and the victim, Kartini Borhan, were having problems before the latter was...
View ArticleKeep wood in Sabah to spur furniture devt – MTIB
KOTA KINABALU: The Malaysian Timber Industry Board (MTIB) has proposed that the Special Tasks Ministry come up with a new policy to develop the furniture industry in Sabah.Its chairman Datuk Wilfred...
View ArticlePairin urged to quit over fatal train-car crash
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah DAP chairman and Kota Kinabalu member of parliament Jimmy Wong has urged Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Joseph Pairin Kitingan to resign as Minister of Infrastructure Development...
View ArticleRM38.96 mln disbursed to Sabah, Labuan schools
KOTA KINABALU: A total of RM38.96 million was disbursed to 168 national-type Chinese vernacular primary schools (SJKC) and missionary schools in Sabah and Labuan under Budget 2013.Deputy Education...
View ArticleIllegals know back doors, willing to risk lives – DG
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah is working closely with neighbouring countries to further improve the border control to stop bids by foreigners to enter the state illegally.Eastern Sabah Security Command Director...
View ArticleCabinet members to declare assets to CM
KOTA KINABALU: Members of the Sabah State Cabinet will submit the personal asset declarations directly to Chief Minister Datuk Seri Musa Aman.Musa, who is also Sabah Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman,...
View ArticleRecall, reissue all ICs in Sabah – Dompok
KOTA KINABALU: Former federal minister Tan Sri Bernard Dompok yesterday called for all-out efforts to be made to strike off all Malaysian documents obtained unconstitutionally by immigrants.The United...
View ArticleBuild flyover to prevent more railway accidents – DAP
KOTA KINABALU: Democratic Action Party (DAP) Sabah has urged the government to consider building a flyover from Lintas Road to the entrance of Kota Kinabalu International Airport (KKIA) to prevent...
View ArticleComplaints on house defects fall on dead ears, claims owner
KOTA KINABALU: One of the house owners at Taman Luyang Perdana yesterday lodged a complaint about the defects in his house to Api-Api assemblywoman Christina Liew.Albert Maria Lim said he had been...
View ArticleCop killed as motorbike hit by car
PAPAR: A policeman was killed when the motorcycle he was riding was hit by a car at Kinarut-Papar road, near Bukit Melinsung at about 3pm yesterday.The victim, identified as Corporal Elis Ampanatan,...
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Minibus driver killed, 4WD driver badly hurt
Fire and Rescue personnel removing the driver’s body from the minibus at Km 16, Keningau-Apin-Apin Road yesterday.KENINGAU: A minibus driver was killed while the driver of a four-wheel drive vehicle...
View ArticleGovt appreciates teachers’ role – Yahya
KOTA KINABALU: The government appreciates the role of teachers in building up human capital, promoting racial harmony and elevating the quality of education in the country to a world class level.Deputy...
View ArticleKeningau API highest at 101
KOTA KINABALU: The Air Pollutant Index (API) reading for Keningau was recorded as the highest at 101 at 5pm yesterday, according to statistics from the Department of Environment. This was followed by...
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Two students killed in motorbike-car crash
The wrecked Honda EX5 motorbike of the victims at the scene.PUTATAN: Two 17-year-old female students from SMK Tansau were yesterday killed when the motorcycle they were riding collided with a Toyota...
View Article50% ferry subsidy for lorries to be scrapped
LABUAN: Labuan Consumer Movement Council chairperson Hajah Fauziah Datuk Mohd Din yesterday announced that the 50 per cent subsidy provided for commercial lorries (Menumbok-Labuan) may cease...
View ArticleKK French’ip to help attract more French tourists
KOTA KINABALU: Collaborative effort is needed between France and the state of Sabah to develop the French language and culture in the state in order to attract French tourists to Sabah.KK French...
View ArticleNo reason to get melodramatic
KOTA KINABALU: Opposition assemblymen should not portray themselves as helpless victims bullied by Barisan Nasional assemblymen during the recent State Legislative Assembly sitting.Kiulu assemblyman...
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Kopeks disburses RM2.52 mln to help pay ‘Ah Long’ debts
Hajiji (second left) receiving a memento from Maznah and Angkui after launching the Kopeks annual general meeting.KOTA KINABALU: Many lower paid state and federal civil servants in Sabah have resorted...
View ArticleHealth Ministry sets sop for high-risk situations
TAWAU: The Health Ministry will set a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) that must be complied by its staff when performing duties at high-risk prone areas such as the incidence of terrorist intrusion...
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