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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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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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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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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.
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Zara Qairina's father testifies police told him of death threat report against him
At the Coroner's Court in Kota Kinabalu, the father of the late Zara Qairina Mahathir testified that police informed him his ex-wife had allegedly lodged a report against him over a death threat. Mahathir Mohd Hashim, the 80th deponent, said he was questioned about how he allegedly hit and tortured Zara. The inquest into Zara's death, who was found under her dormitory building in July 2025, resumes on Sept 9.
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PM Anwar to chair MA63 implementation council meeting in Kota Kinabalu on Friday
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim will chair the MA63 Implementation Action Council meeting at the Sabah International Convention Centre in Kota Kinabalu this Friday. The meeting will be attended by Sarawak Premier Abang Johari and Sabah Chief Minister Hajiji Noor, with Sabah hosting the session.
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Yong urges Sabah Heritage Council to restore fire-damaged KK Community Centre
Former Sabah Chief Minister Yong Teck Lee has called on the Sabah Heritage Council to immediately restore the fire-damaged Kota Kinabalu Community Centre. He noted the building remains dilapidated over a year after the fire and is a gazetted heritage site. Yong is asking the council and ministry to reveal their conservation plan.
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Sabah MY-FOLUR programme targets 200,000ha for restoration
Over 80 village heads and agency representatives gathered at Bingkor Community Hall in Keningau, Sabah, for a MY-FOLUR programme workshop on sustainable land management. The initiative aims to restore and sustainably manage about 200,000 hectares across Sabah, with Nabawan, Keningau, Sook and Tenom as key areas.
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Lions Club Kota Kinabalu trains single mothers in massage and baking
The Lions Club of Kota Kinabalu City, with PITSA, launched an initiative to empower single mothers with practical skills. Two workshops were held in Kota Kinabalu: a massage therapy training at the Palliative Care Centre and a baking workshop at the Cheshire Home Centre. The club also recalled past projects that provided ovens and sewing machines to participants.
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Jetama showcases water, energy products at Sabah International Expo 2026
Jetama Sdn Bhd and its subsidiaries participated in the Sabah International Expo 2026 (SIE2026) held from 4 to 6 September at the Sabah International Convention Centre in Kota Kinabalu. The expo was officially opened by Deputy Chief Minister III Datuk Ewon Benedick, and targets RM10 million in sales with around 10,000 visitors expected.
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Zara Qairina's father tells coroner he last saw her in 2017 in Sipitang
The Coroner's Court in Kota Kinabalu heard testimony from the father of the late Zara Qairina, who said he last met his daughter around 2017 in Sipitang. Mahathir, the 80th witness, told the court he had not lived with Zara and her mother since then, only contacting them by phone. He also said he was in Beaufort when he received a message on July 16, 2025, that Zara was in the emergency unit.
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Inquest: Zara Qairina's father says he was never asked for autopsy consent
The father of Zara Qairina Mahathir testified at the coroner's inquest in Kota Kinabalu that he was never asked for consent to perform an autopsy on his daughter. He described being at Queen Elizabeth Hospital when her death was confirmed and his observations of her injuries. The 13-year-old was found unconscious at her school's hostel before being pronounced dead at the hospital.
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Karamunsing residents demand halt to apartment project, allege secret rezoning
Residents of Jalan Sang Kancil in Karamunsing, Kota Kinabalu, are demanding a stop to the construction of a four-storey apartment block, claiming the area's rezoning from low-density residential to high-density was done secretly. They allege the development was approved without proper public consultation and are calling for a review of the technical and legal issues.