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Sabah Malaysia Day 2026 to focus on history and youth
The 2026 Sabah-level Malaysia Day celebration will include a Malaysia Day exhibition at Palm Square, Centre Point from Sept 9 to 11, ahead of the main event on Sept 16 at the Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC) in Kota Kinabalu. Assistant Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Dr Andi Md Shamsureezal Mohd Sainal said the celebration aims to help youths appreciate Malaysia's formation and Sabah's role, with 300 students from six higher education institutions invited.
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Malaysia Day 2026 celebration at BCCK Kuching on Sept 16
The Malaysia Day 2026 celebration will be held at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching in Sarawak on Sept 16, the Communications Ministry said. The programme includes a multi-faith thanksgiving on Sept 14, a Muslim thanksgiving at the State Mosque on Sept 15, and a main event featuring a pulut kuning cutting and the signing of the Malaysia Proclamation Book by the Prime Minister, Sarawak Premier and Sabah Chief Minister.
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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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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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US Navy musician's rendition of 'Original Sabahan' wins over Sabahans at PP26 launch
A US Navy musician, Jasmine Rodriguez, has gone viral in Sabah for her performance of the local song 'Original Sabahan' at the launch of Pacific Partnership 2026 in Kota Kinabalu. The event also featured a joint performance with the Malaysian military band and a community health engagement that benefited hundreds of locals.
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Sal Priadi and Raim Laode to hold first joint concert in Kota Kinabalu
The Melodi Malam 3.0: Pria Terhebat concert will take place at the Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC) on October 2. Indonesian singers Sal Priadi and Raim Laode will share a stage for the first time in Kota Kinabalu. Tickets are priced at RM229 and available through the official platform.
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1960s Tuaran Plate racing trophy returned to Sabah Turf Club
A silver racing plate from the 1960s, the Tuaran Plate, was returned to the Royal Sabah Turf Club in Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu. The plate was handed over by Patric Clarke, who had been entrusted with it by the original donor, Enid Lowe. The return is part of efforts to preserve Sabah's sporting history.
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Kota Kinabalu Journalists Association marks 35 years of service to Sabah media
The Kota Kinabalu Journalists Association (KKJA) celebrated its 35th anniversary with its annual Press Night at the Putera Ballroom in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, on Monday. The event, coinciding with National Day and Sabah Day celebrations, was attended by media fraternity members and community leaders.
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New KKIA Signage Becomes Popular Photo Spot
The newly installed signage at Kota Kinabalu International Airport has become a popular spot for travellers to take photos before departure, featuring Sabah's iconic sunset, Mount Kinabalu, and cultural motifs.
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50,000 join Sabah National Day celebration
About 50,000 people attended the Sabah 2026 National Day celebration at Dataran Bandaraya in Kota Kinabalu, featuring a parade of 173 contingents along Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens. The event included competition categories for schools, NGOs, ethnic associations, and government departments, with Head of State Tun Musa Aman and Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor in attendance.
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Musa, Hajiji attend National Day and Sabah Day celebration
The National Day and Sabah Day 2026 celebration was held at Dataran Bandaraya in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. Head of State Tun Musa Aman and Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor attended the event, which featured a guard of honour, flag raising, and cultural performances.