News near Kota Kinabalu
9 stories within reach of Kota Kinabalu, published in the last 3 days and gathered from Malaysian news sources.
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Sabah and Selangor hunt for advantage, two A1 League clubs test Super League teams
The FA Cup round of 16 continues with four matches tonight, including a top clash between Sabah FC and Selangor FC at Likas Stadium. Melaka FC hosts Penang FC, while lower-league Kelantan City FC and Star City FC face Super League sides Negeri Sembilan FC and Kedah FA respectively.
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Dense schedule tests Sabah FC squad depth
Sabah FC coach Juan Torres Garrido is worried about his small squad as they face three intense matches in seven days, starting with an FA Cup clash against Selangor FC at Likas Stadium. Despite two wins, he stresses the need for players to stay fit and hopes for a positive result at home.
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RM120.43 million drugs to be disposed, Sabah JSJN continues fight against syndicates
Sabah police will dispose of drugs worth RM120.43 million from 5,732 investigation papers. The disposal will occur in Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan. Ops Bayu operations have led to 41 arrests, and cooperation with AKPS at KKIA has resulted in 50 cases and 36 arrests since July 2025.
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Numbak fire tragedy: Each KIR to receive RM3,000 aid - Hajiji
The Sabah government announced RM3,000 aid for each head of household affected by the fire that destroyed about 200 homes and claimed three lives in Kampung Lok Buta, Numbak, Kota Kinabalu.
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Two relief centres opened after Kota Kinabalu fire tragedy leaves 200 victims homeless
Two temporary relief centres have been opened in Kota Kinabalu to house about 200 victims left homeless by a fire tragedy. The centres are located at Dewan Kampung Likas and Dewan Damai.
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Three children killed as massive Kota Kinabalu fire razes over 200 squatter houses
A massive fire in Kota Kinabalu destroyed over 200 squatter houses, tragically killing three children. The blaze swept through three villages, prompting a large emergency response.
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Early morning fire in Kota Kinabalu squatter area, 39 personnel deployed to contain blaze
A fire broke out at stilt houses in a squatter area in Kampung Numbak, Kota Kinabalu, early this morning. Firefighters deployed 39 personnel to contain the blaze, which affected the local community.
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GRS to lead seat talks, Hajiji says coalition preparing machinery ahead of GE16
Sabah Chief Minister Hajiji Noor announced that Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) will lead seat negotiations and prepare its election machinery ahead of the 16th general election (GE16). The coalition aims to strengthen its position and ensure readiness for the upcoming polls.
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Sabah CM Hajiji announces RM3,000 aid for each household hit by Kota Kinabalu fire
A fire in Kampung Lok Buta, Kota Kinabalu destroyed over 200 homes and killed three children. The Sabah government announced RM3,000 aid for each affected Malaysian household, with additional support for rebuilding and basic necessities.