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Sabah minister to table proposal for dedicated motorcycle racing circuit
Sabah Education, Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Datuk James Ratib said he will bring a proposal for a dedicated motorcycle racing circuit to the State Cabinet, following a request from Sabah MotoDay 9.0 organisers. He spoke after officiating the two-day event at the Kota Kinabalu Sports Complex in Likas, which drew about 70,000 people. Organisers said possible locations include Tawau, Kalabakan, Tuaran and Kimanis, though the final decision rests with the authorities.
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Sakmud: More Sabah, Sarawak seats needed to uphold MA63
Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Sabah and Sarawak) Mustapha Sakmud said increasing parliamentary seats for Sabah and Sarawak is about upholding the spirit of MA63, not just adding numbers. He said the Election Commission will study the increase, which needs a two-thirds majority in Parliament. He spoke after officiating a National Day and Malaysia Day programme at Kg Lapasan in Kota Kinabalu.
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Numbak fire victims allowed to rebuild homes, says Kota Kinabalu mayor
Fire victims in three villages in Numbak, Kota Kinabalu, have been allowed to rebuild their houses, according to Mayor Datuk Seri Dr Sabin Samitah. He said City Hall and the State Government are reorganising the area to ensure houses are rebuilt on properly arranged plots, and that only eligible people will be allowed to stay. The announcement came after Sabah Yang Dipertua Negeri Tun Musa Aman visited the victims at Damai Multipurpose Hall and presented aid to 110 heads of households.