News near Hotel Seafest Semporna Sabah

1. Nancy Shukri launches AAGS X EVAW programme in Semporna

   8 hours ago Borneo Post Hotel Seafest, Semporna, Sabah

   Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri launched the Zero Tolerance for Violence Semporna: AAGS X EVAW programme at Hotel Seafest, Semporna. She stressed that violence, abuse and sexual harassment against women must not be normalised and that all segments of society must play their part.

2. Sexual harassment tribunal records 134 complaints, 90 resolved

   9 hours ago Daily Express Sabah Semporna, Sabah

   Malaysia's Sexual Harassment Tribunal Agency recorded 134 complaints over two years, resolving 90, the women's ministry said. Minister Nancy Shukri said four men filed cases this year and 4,646 domestic violence cases were reported nationwide up to July, including 424 in Sabah. She spoke after launching an anti-violence programme in Semporna.

3. Shafie urges faster seat increase for Sabah, Sarawak

   3 days ago Daily Express Sabah Semporna, Sabah

   Parti Warisan president Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal has called for the proposed increase in parliamentary seats for Sabah and Sarawak to be expedited to strengthen their representation in the Dewan Rakyat. He said Sabah currently holds 25 parliamentary seats and Sarawak 31, and wants a more balanced share in line with the one-third principle raised in MA63 discussions. He spoke after officiating the ninth Warisan Semporna Division annual general meeting on Saturday.

4. Shafie: RM1.5b Sabah grant must reach the grassroots

   3 days ago Daily Express Sabah Semporna, Sabah

   Parti Warisan president Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal said the Federal Government's immediate increase of Sabah's special grant to RM1.5 billion must translate into tangible benefits for the people. Speaking in Semporna after officiating the party's ninth Semporna Division annual general meeting, he said the amount matters less than whether it reaches the grassroots and addresses basic needs like water and electricity, and that MA63 rights including the 40pc net revenue entitlement must be given serious attention.

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6. Warisan to set 'red line' on Sabah rights in any future pact, says Shafie

   4 days ago Daily Express Sabah Semporna, Sabah

   Parti Warisan will insist on a clear 'red line' to safeguard Sabah's rights and interests in any political cooperation ahead of the next general election, its president Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal said. Speaking after officiating the Semporna Warisan division's annual general meeting on Friday, he said the party remains open to working with others but will not let Sabah's entitlements be compromised.

7. Shafie urges review of airline fees to curb rising airfares

   4 days ago Daily Express Sabah Semporna, Sabah

   Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal has called on the government to review airline operating cost components such as landing charges to ease the burden on carriers and curb ticket price hikes. Speaking in Semporna, the Warisan president warned that high airfares could hurt Sabah's tourism sector by pushing travellers to other destinations.

8. TAGS records 134 sexual harassment complaints, 90 resolved in eight months

   5 days ago Astro Awani Semporna, Sabah

   Malaysia's Anti-Sexual Harassment Tribunal (TAGS) recorded 134 complaints in the first eight months of this year, with 90 resolved. Women, Family and Community Development Minister Nancy Shukri said the figure covers only complaints received at KPWKM counters, and noted 4,646 domestic violence cases nationwide up to July, including 424 in Sabah. She spoke after launching an anti-sexual harassment advocacy programme in Semporna.