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Gagasan Rakyat Ranau division restructured, Masidi named pro tem chief
Parti Gagasan Rakyat Sabah has announced a new leadership line-up for its Ranau division, covering the state seats of Karanaan, Kundasang and Paginatan. Deputy Chief Minister II Masidi Manjun will lead the division as pro tem chief as the party prepares for the next general election.
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Stolen Proton Saga found after UMS student house break-in
A Proton Saga stolen during a break-in at a house occupied by female Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) students in Kota Kinabalu was recovered hours later at a waste disposal area in Kingfisher. Two laptops and keys were also stolen. Police confirmed the students were safe and no arrests have been made.
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Sabah health dept runs food safety drive on Mount Kinabalu trail
The Sabah State Health Department held a three-day food safety expedition on Mount Kinabalu from Sept 2 to 4. The program included inspections and education for food handlers, guides, and porters. Two establishments, Sutera Sanctuary Lodge and Mountain Torq, received the Clean and Safe (BeSS) recognition.
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Missing Croatian climber on Mount Kinabalu found alive after two-day search
A 46-year-old Croatian climber, Mauro Persic, who went missing on Mount Kinabalu was found alive on Monday after a two-day search and rescue operation. He had sustained several injuries, including a swollen heel, suspected rib fractures, and a deep calf wound. Rescuers from the Ranau Fire and Rescue Station and the STORM team coordinated with Sabah Parks to locate him after he had used an unmanaged village trail.
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Ministers to study housing affected Numbak fire students in school hostels
Ministers Datuk Mustapha Sakmud and Fadhlina Sidek will consider a proposal to house students displaced by the Kampung Numbak fire in school hostels. The fire on Aug 30 destroyed about 200 stilt houses and killed three children. Affected students will receive RM300 each from a government fund.
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Man, 23, found dead at house in Kota Belud; police classify as sudden death
A 23-year-old man was found dead at a house in Kota Belud today. Police received a report at 4.20pm and the man was pronounced dead by a medical officer at Kota Belud Hospital. Initial investigations found no criminal element and the case is classified as sudden death.
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Unhealthy air recorded at three Sabah monitoring stations
Three air quality monitoring stations in Sabah recorded unhealthy API readings on Monday afternoon, with the highest at Politeknik Kota Kinabalu at 156. The Sabah Department of Environment attributed the haze to transboundary fires in Kalimantan and reminded the public that open burning is prohibited.
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Ranau futsal tournament aims to steer youth away from drugs
An anti-drug futsal championship was held in Ranau, Sabah, on Sept 5 to engage youth in positive activities. Sixteen local teams competed in the event, which was organized by the Ranau Anti-Drug Squad with several partner groups. The initiative highlights sports as a tool for drug prevention and youth development.
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CIS says Sabah cement supply to fully recover by mid-September after plant repairs
Cement Industries (Sabah) Sdn Bhd says the cement supply disruption in Sabah will be fully resolved by mid-September. The shortage was caused by repair and maintenance works at its plant in Teluk Sepangar, near Kota Kinabalu, which have now been completed. The company is ramping up production and sourcing more raw materials to meet demand.
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Fallen trees and minor landslide block Ranau-Telupid road, vehicles stranded
Several trees fell and blocked both lanes of the Ranau-Telupid road in Sabah during heavy rain on Monday night, stranding many vehicles. The Telupid Civil Defence Force team was deployed to clear the trees and a minor landslide, completing the operation just after midnight.
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Sabah interfaith gathering at Kota Kinabalu Gurdwara draws over 100 for National Day prayers
More than 100 people attended the annual 'Doa Sayangi Malaysia' gathering at the Kota Kinabalu Gurdwara in Sabah on Sunday. Organised by the Kinabalu Singh Sabha Association and the Sabah State Cultural Board, the event featured prayers for national harmony and unity. Speakers highlighted the importance of racial unity and mutual respect among Malaysia's diverse communities.
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Sabah cement supply to recover by mid-September after plant repairs
Cement supply in Sabah is expected to return to normal by mid-September. This follows the completion of repair and maintenance works at the Cement Industries (Sabah) plant in Teluk Sepangar, which had caused a supply disruption.
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Sabah CM calls for more hospitals, specialists to improve healthcare access
Sabah Chief Minister Hajiji Noor said the state government wants improved healthcare facilities and more specialist doctors to serve its population. He spoke at the Borneo Zone Tobats (Reject Illegal Medicines) Roadshow in Tuaran, where he also mentioned a planned heart hospital in Kota Kinabalu.
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Health Ministry tightens air cargo controls with customs, border agency to fight drug smuggling
Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad announced a strategic collaboration between the Health Ministry, Royal Malaysian Customs Department and the Border Control and Protection Agency to tighten controls on cargo and air entry points to combat illegal medicine smuggling. He spoke at the Kembara TOBaTS Borneo Zone program in Tuaran, Sabah, which was officiated by Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor. Nationwide seizures of illegal medicines reached RM132.4 million from 2023 to 2025, with Sabah accounting for nearly RM4.507 million.
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Three arrested after brawl in Kota Belud caught on video
Police in Kota Belud arrested three men on Tuesday in connection with a public brawl that was filmed and shared on social media. The incident occurred in front of a grocery store, and police are still looking for three other suspects. The case is being investigated under Section 148 of the Penal Code for rioting.
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Pacific Partnership 2026 opens in Kota Kinabalu with cultural performances
The Pacific Partnership 2026 mission was officially opened at Dewan Mengkabong, Intan Sabah Campus, near Kota Kinabalu, with musical performances by the Pacific Partnership Band and the Malaysian Armed Forces Band. The multilateral, humanitarian-focused mission involving Malaysia and the US will run from Sept 2 to 15, featuring infrastructure repairs, health activities, and disaster management exercises.
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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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Deputy minister: Military assets, surveillance to be strengthened in northern Sabah
The Defence Ministry is strengthening military assets and surveillance in northern Sabah, partly in response to developments on Balabac Island in the Philippines. Deputy Defence Minister Adly Zahari said plans include new naval, air and land assets, with some already deployed.
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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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Fire destroys two homes in Kampung Mangkadait, Ranau, leaves families homeless
A fire in Kampung Mangkadait, Ranau, destroyed two houses and belongings on Wednesday afternoon, leaving two families homeless. The Fire and Rescue Department received the call at 2.45pm and dispatched a team, but villagers had mostly extinguished the blaze with tap water before they arrived.
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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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Elderly driver fined RM5,000 for careless driving on Ranau-Telupid road
A 77-year-old man, Lim Jet Cheng, was fined RM5,000 by the Magistrate's Court in Ranau for careless driving. The offence occurred on April 7, 2026, at KM53 of Jalan Ranau-Telupid, where his Isuzu D-Max collided with a Nissan lorry. He was charged under Section 43(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.
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Ranau woman fined RM80 for holding funds from online loan scam
A 22-year-old woman in Ranau was fined RM80 or jailed three days after RM4,321 linked to an alleged fraudulent online loan scheme was found in her Agrobank account. The court was told the money belonged to a man who was deceived into making payments for a loan that was never released.
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Man fined RM2,000 for not carrying IC during police check in Manggatal
A 41-year-old man was fined RM2,000 by the Magistrate's Court in Kota Kinabalu for failing to produce his identity card during a police inspection in Manggatal town on Aug 18. In a separate case, an undocumented man was jailed three months for possessing tools without a reasonable explanation.