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BMW seized in Tuaran over expired licence and road tax
A BMW was seized at Jalan Lintas-Inanam in Tuaran during a JPJ Sabah patrol on Tuesday after the driver was found without a valid Competent Driving Licence and the vehicle's Motor Vehicle Licence had expired. The car was taken to the Telipok Enforcement Station, and summonses were issued to both the driver and the owner.
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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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112 Catholics confirmed at St Peter Claver parish celebration in Ranau
The St Peter Claver Ranau Parish Day in Ranau, Sabah, saw 112 Catholics receive the Sacrament of Confirmation. Archbishop John Wong Soo Kau led the Mass and blessed a new statue of St Peter Claver. The event also included a fellowship feast and various activities.
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Sabah groups urged to use AI, social media to preserve indigenous languages
At a ceremony in Kampung Tagaroh, Kota Marudu, Sabah Deputy Chief Minister III Datuk Ewon Benedick advised ethnic associations to use AI and social media to preserve indigenous languages and cultures. The United Sabah Tindal Organisation is working on a trilingual dictionary and documenting customs to prevent the Dusun Tindal language from disappearing.
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Sabah Parks to probe Croatian climber's permitless Mount Kinabalu entry
Sabah Parks will investigate how a Croatian tourist entered the Mount Kinabalu area without a permit via an unofficial village route. The investigation follows a search and rescue operation for the injured 46-year-old climber, Mauro Persic, who was located alive but had yet to be brought out safely.
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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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Kota Marudu named Sabah's fruit planting hub with RM450,000 state grant
The Sabah government has designated Kota Marudu as a one-stop centre for fruit planting materials to serve farmers across the northern part of the state. State Minister Datuk Jamawi Jaafar announced an allocation of RM450,000 to upgrade the existing facility. He made the announcement while launching the Kitchen Garden Roadshow Programme in Kota Marudu, which is the eighth parliamentary constituency to host the initiative.
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Woman fined RM100 for failing to explain RM1,029 scam-linked deposit
A 22-year-old woman was fined RM100 by the Magistrate's Court in Ranau, Sabah, after being found with RM1,029 in her bank account that was believed to be proceeds from a scam. The money was traced to a 16-year-old complainant who paid it for a motorcycle advertised on TikTok but never received. The woman, Nurullisa binti Kasman, failed to provide a reasonable explanation for the funds.
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Ranau driver fined RM5,500 for careless driving that injured motorcyclist
A 58-year-old driver was fined RM5,500 by the Magistrate's Court in Ranau after pleading guilty to careless driving. The incident occurred on May 2, 2026, along the Ranau-Telupid road when the driver turned into the path of a motorcycle, injuring its 17-year-old rider.
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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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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 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.