News near Bukit Padang Kota Kinabalu Sabah
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SCIB buys RM15.20m assets in Kolombong, plans Sabah office
Sarawak Consolidated Industries Bhd (SCIB) has acquired leasehold plots in Kolombong, Kota Kinabalu for RM15.20 million. The assets include rental-generating shop lots and land for future development, and the company plans to open a branch office in Sabah.
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Tawau, Tuaran, Sandakan record unhealthy API readings as haze from Kalimantan fires hits Sabah
Three air quality monitoring stations in Sabah recorded unhealthy API readings on Sept 4 due to transboundary haze from fires in Kalimantan. The Tuaran Polytechnic station recorded 151, Tawau 153, and Sandakan 120, while the DOE reported no local hotspots.
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SCIB unit buys three Kota Kinabalu land parcels for RM15.2m
SCIB's subsidiary, SCIB Ecobuild, is acquiring three leasehold parcels in Kolombong, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, for RM15.2 million. The purchase includes shoplots generating rental income and undeveloped land for future development. The acquisition is expected to be completed by the first quarter of 2027.
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Pacific Partnership completes upgrade of SK Babagon Toki in Inanam
An engineering project under Pacific Partnership 2026 has upgraded facilities at Sekolah Kebangsaan Babagon Toki in Inanam, Kota Kinabalu. The work, carried out from Aug 3 to Sept 4, involved personnel from Malaysia, the US, Australia and South Korea. The completed project was handed over at a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
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National programme for Muslim converts to be held in Sabah from Sept 3-5
The National Ijtimak Amal Islami Mualaf Madani (IJMAM) will be held in Sabah from Sept 3 to 5, bringing together about 400 converts from across Malaysia. The programme includes religious competitions and sporting events, and will be officiated by the Chief Minister.
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Indonesian woman jailed for helping dispose of stolen gold ring in Kota Kinabalu
An undocumented Indonesian woman, Liana Bunganden, 48, was sentenced to nine months in jail by the Magistrate's Court in Kota Kinabalu for helping to dispose of a stolen gold ring at First Choice Gold Shop, Centre Point, on Aug 17. She pleaded guilty to the charge under Section 414 of the Penal Code. In a separate case, a man claimed trial for a similar offence involving stolen facial cleanser.
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Baby proboscis monkey freed from car bonnet at Kota Kinabalu airport
A baby proboscis monkey was found trapped in the bonnet of a family's car at Kota Kinabalu International Airport on Sept 4. Civil Defence personnel freed the animal after a 34-minute operation. The monkey was likely hit by the car during the family's journey from Labuan and will be handed to the Sabah Wildlife Department.
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US Navy captain praises Sabah community after school renovation project
US Navy Captain Robert Reyes, commander of the Pacific Partnership 2026 mission, praised the warm welcome from the community in Sabah after a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the renovation of Babagon Toki Primary School. The project, completed over 25 days by engineers from the US, Malaysia, South Korea, and Australia, included new tiles, electrical improvements, and a new observation deck and gazebo for the school's 68 students.
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Kota Kinabalu senior citizen faces 59 cheating charges over housing project scam
A 65-year-old man claimed trial in the Kota Kinabalu Sessions Court to 59 charges of cheating a 50-year-old victim out of RM50 to RM20,000 for a fake housing project investment. The alleged offences occurred at bank branches in Kota Kinabalu and Penampang between 2016 and 2021. The court granted him RM30,000 bail with conditions including passport surrender.
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BIMP-EAGA business delegates meet Sabah Chief Minister to discuss trade, tourism
Delegates from the BIMP-EAGA Business Council met Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor at Menara Kinabalu in Kota Kinabalu on Friday. The meeting, held alongside the Sabah International Expo 2026, focused on exploring trade and tourism opportunities in the state.
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Sabah International Expo 2026 opens in Kota Kinabalu with 15 countries, targets RM10m in deals
The Sabah International Expo 2026 (SIE2026) opened in Kota Kinabalu, drawing participation from 15 countries and featuring 300 booths. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Ewon Benedick officiated the event, which targets about 10,000 visitors and potential business transactions of up to RM10 million.
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1960s Tuaran Plate racing trophy returned to Sabah Turf Club
A silver racing plate from the 1960s, the Tuaran Plate, was returned to the Royal Sabah Turf Club in Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu. The plate was handed over by Patric Clarke, who had been entrusted with it by the original donor, Enid Lowe. The return is part of efforts to preserve Sabah's sporting history.
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Hajiji: Sabah-US friendship spans generations, from Peace Corps to conservation
Chief Minister Hajiji Noor said Sabah-US ties have been strengthened through generations of people-to-people connections, including students, businesses and humanitarian teams. His speech was delivered at the Freedom 250 Sabah Reception in Kota Kinabalu, marking the 250th anniversary of US independence. US officials also highlighted exchange programmes and cooperation in conservation and security.
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Hajiji promotes Sabah's Blue Economy at SIE2026 dinner
Chief Minister Hajiji Noor has called on investors at the Sabah International Expo 2026 to explore opportunities in Sabah's Blue Economy. His speech, delivered by Deputy Chief Minister Masidi Manjun, highlighted sectors like sustainable fisheries, marine biotechnology, and maritime services.
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Five stations in Sabah record unhealthy API readings, haze suspected from cross-border fires
Five air quality monitoring stations in Sabah recorded unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings as of 5 pm today. The highest readings were at the Kota Kinabalu and Politeknik stations, both reaching 156. The Sabah Department of Environment (JAS) believes the haze is influenced by forest and peatland fires in Kalimantan.
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Sabah DOE records unhealthy API levels in four stations
Sabah's air quality deteriorated to unhealthy levels on Thursday due to transboundary haze from forest and peatland fires in Kalimantan, Indonesia. Four Department of Environment monitoring stations recorded unhealthy API readings, with Kota Kinabalu at 156, while the state director reminded the public that open burning is illegal.
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Micro-entrepreneurship to empower economic independence of deaf OKU in Sabah
A research project by Politeknik Kota Kinabalu, funded by the Ministry of Higher Education, is studying how micro-entrepreneurship can empower deaf OKU in Sabah's west coast. The nine-month study, involving 15-20 participants from Kota Kinabalu, Penampang, and Papar, aims to identify challenges and support needed for inclusive entrepreneurship. Findings were presented to the Sabah Society for the Deaf at its premises in Bukit Padang, Kota Kinabalu.
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A taste of America in the heart of KK
Sabah joined celebrations for 250 years of American independence with the Freedom 250 Fun Run and the Great American Sabah State Fair at Padang Merdeka in Kota Kinabalu. The event featured 40 vendors, food, games, and performances, with US Embassy officials and Harley-Davidson riders taking part.
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144 teams battle for honours at Ginger Cup 2.0
The Ginger Cup 2.0 Pickleball Tournament concluded at Re.Play Karamunsing in Kota Kinabalu, featuring 144 teams. Alex Sii Leong Fui and Lau Chuan Peng won the Men's Doubles, while Han Hui Nee secured two titles. The two-day event was held from Aug 30-31.
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Lack of inter-border trade holding BIMP-EAGA back
At the third BIMP-EAGA Trade, Investment and Halal Industry Conference in Kota Kinabalu, business leaders called for greater cross-border collaboration to unlock the region's potential. The event also saw the launch of the BIMP-EAGA Halal Trade Handbook 2026.
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Sigar and Usunan Bajau Samah among the icons
The 2026 Sabah Day celebrations in Kota Kinabalu featured a parade with six cultural icons, including the Sigar Penampang and Usunan Bajau Samah. The event also included a marching competition won by UiTM Cawangan Sabah's Komander Kesatria team, with over 10,000 participants from 173 contingents.
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Kota Kinabalu Journalists Association marks 35 years of service to Sabah media
The Kota Kinabalu Journalists Association (KKJA) celebrated its 35th anniversary with its annual Press Night at the Putera Ballroom in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, on Monday. The event, coinciding with National Day and Sabah Day celebrations, was attended by media fraternity members and community leaders.
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18 illegals are jailed
The Sessions Court in Kota Kinabalu jailed 18 illegal immigrants for entering Sabah without valid passes. In a separate case, a Filipino man was sentenced to 10 months in jail and caning for illegal entry and re-entry after deportation.
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Man jailed for housebreaking, theft
A 34-year-old man was jailed a total of 31 months by the Magistrate's Court in Kota Kinabalu for two counts of housebreaking and theft in Penampang and Luyang. A second man, Wong Ming Teck, claimed trial for disposing of a stolen laptop linked to the case.