Crime & Safety news in Kota Kinabalu International Airport Kkia Kota Kinabalu Sabah
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Indonesian woman jailed for helping dispose of stolen gold ring in Kota Kinabalu
An undocumented Indonesian woman, Liana Bunganden, 48, was sentenced to nine months in jail by the Magistrate's Court in Kota Kinabalu for helping to dispose of a stolen gold ring at First Choice Gold Shop, Centre Point, on Aug 17. She pleaded guilty to the charge under Section 414 of the Penal Code. In a separate case, a man claimed trial for a similar offence involving stolen facial cleanser.
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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.
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Baby proboscis monkey freed from car bonnet at Kota Kinabalu airport
A baby proboscis monkey was found trapped in the bonnet of a family's car at Kota Kinabalu International Airport on Sept 4. Civil Defence personnel freed the animal after a 34-minute operation. The monkey was likely hit by the car during the family's journey from Labuan and will be handed to the Sabah Wildlife Department.
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Kota Kinabalu senior citizen faces 59 cheating charges over housing project scam
A 65-year-old man claimed trial in the Kota Kinabalu Sessions Court to 59 charges of cheating a 50-year-old victim out of RM50 to RM20,000 for a fake housing project investment. The alleged offences occurred at bank branches in Kota Kinabalu and Penampang between 2016 and 2021. The court granted him RM30,000 bail with conditions including passport surrender.
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Villagers seek compensation for pollution
The Kampung Monsok Tengah community in Tambunan, Sabah, has filed a compensation claim after construction waste from a bridge project polluted the river, killing thousands of fish including the valuable pelian fish. The tagal committee is demanding a meeting with the contractor to discuss compensation, including customary fines and environmental reparations.
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Penampang man arrested in connection with murder of girlfriend following misunderstanding
A 41-year-old man has been arrested in Penampang, Sabah, for the murder of his 44-year-old girlfriend, who died after being assaulted following a misunderstanding. Police are investigating under Section 302 of the Penal Code.
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18 illegals are jailed
The Sessions Court in Kota Kinabalu jailed 18 illegal immigrants for entering Sabah without valid passes. In a separate case, a Filipino man was sentenced to 10 months in jail and caning for illegal entry and re-entry after deportation.
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Man jailed for housebreaking, theft
A 34-year-old man was jailed a total of 31 months by the Magistrate's Court in Kota Kinabalu for two counts of housebreaking and theft in Penampang and Luyang. A second man, Wong Ming Teck, claimed trial for disposing of a stolen laptop linked to the case.
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Man charged with injuring three with knife
A 37-year-old man was charged in the Magistrate's Court in Kota Kinabalu with three counts of causing injury with a knife at Kg Muhibbah, Petagas, Putatan. In a separate case, two men were sentenced to seven months' jail for disposing of stolen gas cylinders in Jalan Kayu Madang.
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Crocodile captured in Kawang
Residents of Kampung Beringgis in Kawang, Papar, are relieved after the Wildlife Department captured a nine-foot female crocodile on Tuesday. However, they remain concerned as more crocodiles, including larger ones, are believed to be in the river.
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Ignoring Consumer Tribunal decision: Boss is fined RM2k
A travel agency director was fined RM2,000 by the Kota Kinabalu Magistrate's Court for ignoring a Consumer Claims Tribunal order to refund RM14,288.40. In a separate case, two men pleaded not guilty to charges of helping to dispose of stolen property.
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Nightclub owner fined for operating beyond permitted hours
In Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, a nightclub owner was fined RM3,000 for operating beyond permitted hours, and a 20-year-old man was fined RM2,000 for possessing unlicensed lottery slips. Both pleaded guilty in the Magistrate's Court.
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Safma provides immediate relief to Kampung Numbak fire victims
Sabah Fish Marketing Sdn Bhd (Safma) donated fish products to victims of a recent fire in Kampung Numbak, Karambunai. The aid was handed over to the community leader for distribution to affected households.
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Employers fined for hiring, sheltering illegal migrants
The Sessions Court in Kota Kinabalu fined two employers for employing foreign workers without valid travel documents. A man and a woman were also fined for allowing undocumented migrants to remain at their premises. The offences took place in areas around Kota Kinabalu and Keningau.
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Api-Api assemblyman urges DBKK to provide safe trolley routes before confiscations
Api-Api Assemblyman Loi Kok Liang has urged Kota Kinabalu City Hall (DBKK) to provide safe and practical trolley routes for traders at the Central Market before confiscating their trolleys. This follows a complaint from a food stall operator whose trolley was confiscated and a RM100 fee was required for its return. Loi also suggested upgrading the pedestrian bridge with a lift or ramp to help traders transport goods.
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Kampung Numbak fire: RM3,000 aid for each Malaysian family
The Sabah State Government announced RM3,000 in aid for each Malaysian family affected by the Kampung Numbak fire in Kota Kinabalu, along with materials worth RM20,000 to rebuild their homes. Chief Minister Hajiji Noor made the announcement while visiting victims at the Dewan Serbaguna Likas evacuation centre. He also commented that the planned US military base on Balabac Island in the Philippines should not concern Sabah.
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Six detained, RM2.58 million syabu seized
Police in Sabah dismantled two drug trafficking operations in Papar and Penampang, seizing 51.624 kg of syabu worth RM2.581 million and arresting six individuals. The first operation on August 19 in Papar led to four arrests, while the second on August 25 in Penampang resulted in two more arrests.
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Man held, suspected ecstasy worth RM20,150 seized
Police in Penampang, Sabah arrested a 31-year-old man and seized 1,060.39 grams of suspected ecstasy worth RM20,150. The suspect was arrested at an entertainment outlet and later found with more drugs at a separate location. He is being investigated under the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952.
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Sabah CM announces RM3,000 aid for each household hit by Kota Kinabalu fire
A fire in Kampung Lok Buta, Numbak, Kota Kinabalu destroyed over 200 homes and killed three children. Chief Minister Hajiji Noor announced RM3,000 aid for each affected Malaysian household and visited victims at the Likas Multipurpose Hall relief centre.
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Over 130 displaced in Kampung Numbak fire
A fire in Kampung Numbak, Kota Kinabalu, destroyed 202 stilt houses, killing three children and displacing over 130 residents who are now at evacuation centres.
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Three children killed in fire destroying over 200 homes across three villages
A fire swept through over 200 houses in three villages in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, early Sunday morning, killing three children. The Sabah Fire and Rescue Department is verifying the number of houses involved and the status of the victims.
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New Customs Director-General calls on TYT
Newly-appointed Customs Director-General Datuk Amran Ahmad paid a courtesy call on Sabah Head of State Tun Musa Aman at Istana Seri Kinabalu in Kota Kinabalu. The visit was to introduce himself, update on the department's initiatives, and inform about the retirement of the Sabah Customs Director.
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Ewon warns parents over mule accounts
Deputy Chief Minister III Datuk Ewon Benedick urged parents to educate their children, especially teenagers, about the dangers of mule account syndicates at the Digital Parenting Programme in Penampang, Sabah. He highlighted the legal risks of allowing others to use bank accounts and the importance of digital safety.