News near Jalan Bubul
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Shafie urges faster seat increase for Sabah, Sarawak
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.
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Shafie: RM1.5b Sabah grant must reach the grassroots
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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Warisan to set 'red line' on Sabah rights in any future pact, says Shafie
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.
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Shafie urges review of airline fees to curb rising airfares
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.
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TAGS records 134 sexual harassment complaints, 90 resolved in eight months
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.
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Lions Clubs bring aid to 1,300 Mabul Island residents
Three Lions Clubs in Sabah teamed up for the Mabul Island Project 4.0, marking National Day by bringing aid and community services to more than 1,300 residents of the island. The programme covered vision screening, food baskets, medical and dental care, education support and environmental efforts including three recycling bins.
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Pesta Igal-Igal in Semporna to empower Bajau community through tourism
A community-led initiative called Pesta Igal-Igal has been developed in Semporna to address environmental degradation and promote local cultural heritage in the marine tourism sector. The project, a collaboration between Kopsi and NGO Future Alam Borneo, aims to involve the Bajau community in marine stewardship and experiential tourism.
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Sabah spends over RM1b on water supply, says Hajiji
Chief Minister Hajiji Noor said the Sabah government has spent over RM1 billion to address water supply problems, including replacing ageing and stolen pipes. He spoke after launching a commercial project in Semporna, where he also highlighted the need for development beyond Kota Kinabalu.
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Sabah CM launches LPPB commercial project phases in Semporna
Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor launched Phase 1 and broke ground for Phases 2 and 3 of an LPPB commercial project at Jalan Bubul in Semporna. He said development must be intensified across all Sabah districts according to local needs, not just from the perspective of Kota Kinabalu. He also suggested the developer consider building a recreational jetty to add value to the site.