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Sabah man jailed for not carrying IC; another fined for stolen goods
A 51-year-old man was sentenced to six months in jail by the Kota Kinabalu Magistrate's Court for failing to produce his identity card during a police raid in Penampang. In a separate case, a 28-year-old driver was fined RM3,000 for retaining stolen welding equipment in Putatan.
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Psychiatrist defends diary assessment in Zara Qairina inquest
At the Coroner's Court in Kota Kinabalu, forensic psychiatrist Dr Chua Sze Hung testified that he also considered positive aspects in the diary of the late Zara Qairina Mahathir. He explained that numerical scoring is not helpful in psychological assessment and stressed the importance of understanding contextual details. Dr Chua also acknowledged that it is impossible to eliminate 100 percent of bias in witness testimony.
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Chinese Culture Grand Garden closes in Kota Kinabalu, drawing 400 students
The 2026 Chinese Culture Grand Garden programme concluded at Kian Kok Middle School in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, with a closing ceremony. The event, which attracted nearly 400 students from various parts of Sabah, featured activities such as calligraphy, lantern-making, and martial arts. Organizers donated teaching materials to the school for future cultural education.
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Fire destroys non-permanent house in Kampung Contoh Petagas, Putatan
A non-permanent house at Kampung Contoh Petagas in Putatan was destroyed in an early morning fire on Wednesday. The Sabah Fire and Rescue Department received the alert at 4.56am and brought the blaze under control within six minutes. No casualties were reported.
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Kota Kinabalu residents seek dialogue with developer over parking lot relocation
Residents of a residential complex in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, are appealing to the developer, Asian Pac Holdings Berhad, for a dialogue over the relocation of their parking lots to the 5th floor of an adjacent shopping mall, effective 1 June. The residents claim the decision was made without prior discussion. The group chairman has said he will review the complaint letter.
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Cat rescued from flat roof by civil defence team in Tuaran
A cat that fell from a fifth-floor flat at Taman Sri Rugading in Tuaran was rescued by the Malaysian Civil Defence Force (APM). The team received an emergency call at 9.26am and successfully removed the 1.5kg cat from a zinc roof on the fourth floor without serious injury. The operation was completed at 10.57am and the cat was returned to its owner.
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Sabah land department postpones demolition of Kinabatangan farmers' land after appeal
Farmers from Kampung Sungai Pahu-Lokan in Kinabatangan, Sabah, have received a reprieve after the Sabah Lands and Surveys Department agreed to postpone a planned demolition of their land. The postponement follows an appeal by land claimants and a gathering outside the department's office in Kota Kinabalu. A dialogue between the farmers, MHO, and the department is scheduled for next week.
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Ideas Playground 2026 education fair set for Nov 7-8 at SICC in Kota Kinabalu
The Ideas Playground 2026 event, supported by Sabah's Ministry of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation, will be held on November 7-8 at the Sabah International Convention Centre in Kota Kinabalu. The two-day programme aims to expose young Sabahans, especially those from rural areas, to various industries and future career opportunities through activities, exhibitions, and competitions.
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Kota Kinabalu City Hall and conservation group form task force to protect wetland
Kota Kinabalu City Hall (DBKK) and the Sabah Wetlands Conservation Society (SWCS) have formed a Joint Mangrove Clean-Up Task Force to tackle pollution threatening the Kota Kinabalu Wetland Ramsar Site. SWCS President Datuk Zainie Abdul Aucasa identified eateries, workshops and squatter settlements as the main pollution sources, and clarified that recent demolitions were part of a larger, recurring effort to address the issue.
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Doctor urges trust, community focus for disaster preparedness in Malaysia
Dr Mexmollen Marcus, who was stranded on Mount Kinabalu during the 2015 earthquake, called for better inter-agency trust and community involvement in disaster preparedness. He was speaking at the Pacific Partnership 2026 Symposium in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.
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R.A.C.E to Zero Regional Series Sabah Edition
R.A.C.E to Zero Regional Series Sabah Edition. 10 September 2026, at Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu.
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Sabah Hospitality Expo 2026 (SOHEX 2026)
Sabah Hospitality Expo 2026 (SOHEX 2026). 20 November to 22 November 2026, at Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC), Kota Kinabalu.
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3rd MGS - GeoSS Geotechnical Engineering Conference 2026
3rd MGS - GeoSS Geotechnical Engineering Conference 2026. 11 November to 12 November 2026, at Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC), Kota Kinabalu.
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Yayasan Sabah Group to host Silam Coast conservation research seminar in Kota Kinabalu
The Yayasan Sabah Group will hold a scientific survey seminar and research direction workshop for the Silam Coast Conservation Area from Sept 8 to 10 at Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu. The event, expected to be officiated by Assistant Minister Datuk Joniston Bangkuai, will gather over 80 participants from research institutions, government agencies and NGOs to strengthen conservation and development efforts.
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Three sentenced in Kota Kinabalu court for cable theft, gambling, entering vehicle
A 47-year-old man was fined and jailed by the Magistrate's Court in Kota Kinabalu for possessing stolen copper cables. In separate cases, a woman was fined for online gambling and a man was fined for entering a vehicle without a satisfactory reason.
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Interfaith prayer gathering for Malaysia held at Kota Kinabalu Gurdwara
More than 100 people from various faiths gathered at the Kota Kinabalu Gurdwara in Sabah for a 'Doa Sayangi Malaysia' prayer event. The gathering, held as part of National Day celebrations, aimed to pray for national harmony, stability, and economic growth. The event was hosted by the Kinabalu Singh Sabha Association and the Sabah Cultural Board.
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Teen motorcyclist dies after crashing into road barrier in Beaufort
A teenage boy died on Sunday night after his motorcycle crashed into a road barrier along Jalan Kampung Betanduk towards Kota Klias in Beaufort, Sabah. Police received a report at 8.14pm and confirmed the victim died at the scene. In separate incidents, police detained a man for drug possession in Kampung Nukahan and a woman for illegal gambling in Papar.
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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 FC lose 2-0 to Kuching City in first Borneo Derby at Likas Stadium
Kuching City FC defeated Sabah FC 2-0 in the first Borneo Derby of the season at Likas Stadium in Kota Kinabalu on Saturday. Ajdin Mujagic scored both goals in the first half, capitalizing on defensive errors by Sabah FC. Despite a strong second-half performance, Sabah FC failed to convert their chances.
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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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Sabah activist and ex-Bersih vice-chair Beverly Joeman dies at 56 after leukaemia battle
Human rights advocate Edlyn Beverly Joeman, former Bersih Sabah vice-chairperson, died today at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Kota Kinabalu. She was 56 and had been battling acute myeloid leukaemia. Tributes from Bersih and fellow activists remember her as a champion for justice and Indigenous communities.
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Two bus workers brawl at Inanam Terminal over passengers
Two bus company workers brawled at the Inanam Bus Terminal in Kota Kinabalu last Friday. The fight was believed to have been caused by a dispute over getting passengers. Both men, aged 38 and 37, have been detained by police to assist in the investigation.
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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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Father tells coroner's court daughter would have been in permanent coma had she survived
The father of Zara Qairina Mahathir testified at the Kota Kinabalu coroner's court that doctors told him his daughter would have remained in a permanent coma had she survived. He described her critical injuries and his experience at Queen Elizabeth Hospital before she died on July 17 last year. The inquest into the 13-year-old's death continues.