News near Kota Kinabalu
24 stories within reach of Kota Kinabalu, published in the last 30 days and gathered from Malaysian news sources.
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Sabah CM Hajiji announces RM3,000 aid for each household hit by Kota Kinabalu fire
Sabah Chief Minister Hajiji Noor announced RM3,000 aid for each Malaysian household head affected by the Kota Kinabalu fire. The assistance aims to help victims recover from the incident.
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Numbak fire tragedy: Each household head to receive RM3,000 aid - Hajiji
The Sabah government announced RM3,000 aid for each household head 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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Zara Qairina inquest: Handwriting on loose sheets matches mysterious 'Wina'
The inquest into the death of Zara Qairina Mahathir in Kota Kinabalu heard that handwriting on loose sheets matches that of the mysterious 'Wina', a key figure in the case. The findings were presented during the coroner's proceedings.
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Zara Qairina inquest: Forensic examiner finds multiple writers in student's journals
A forensic examiner testified at the inquest into Zara Qairina Mahathir's death that multiple writers contributed to her journals, raising questions about the authenticity of the entries. The finding adds complexity to the investigation into the student's death in Kota Kinabalu.
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Calls grow for Sabah to widen pork imports beyond Denmark and France as prices climb to RM18 per kg
Pork prices in Sabah have risen to RM17.50-RM18 per kg, prompting calls for the state to diversify pork imports beyond Denmark and France to stabilize supply and prices.
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Sabah to upgrade SICC-Menera Kinabalu stretch, ditch permanent bridge plan
The Sabah state government plans to upgrade the road stretch from Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC) to Menera Kinabalu, abandoning a previous permanent bridge plan. The upgrade aims to improve traffic flow and infrastructure in the area.
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Coroner walks out during Zara Qairina inquest after saying ‘Am I not fair enough?’ twice
A coroner walked out of the inquest into Zara Qairina Mahathir's death after repeatedly asking 'Am I not fair enough?' The incident occurred during proceedings in Kota Kinabalu, highlighting tensions in the court.
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Ex-Sabah women and children’s hospital director sues successor, top official over removal
The former director of Sabah Women and Children's Hospital is suing her successor and a top official over her removal. The lawsuit alleges wrongful removal and seeks legal redress.
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Sabah records biggest unemployment drop as MYFutureJobs efforts yield over 71,000 job placements
KOTA KINABALU, Aug 23 — Sabah’s unemployment rate declined to 5.5 per cent in the first quarter of 2026 from...
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Sabah Heart Centre given top priority, Dzulkefly concedes staffing shortage remains a challenge
KOTA KINABALU, Aug 17 — Construction of the RM125 million Sabah Heart Centre is expected to begin in the third qua...
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Ministry defends transfer of Sabah hospital director amid ongoing sexual harassment probe
KOTA KINABALU, Aug 17 — The Health Ministry’s decision to remove a Sabah hospital director from his post and...
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Future of Likas Wetlands, one of world’s only two city mangrove Ramsar sites, hangs in balance with mega project next door
KOTA KINABALU, Aug 17 — The Likas Wetlands – only two of its kind in the world located within a city and enj...
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Sabah hospital sexual harassment case: MOH moves director out, complainant under treatment, PSD to decide next step
KOTA KINABALU, Aug 15 — The Health Ministry has completed its internal investigation into an alleged sexual harass...
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MOH to reopen four training institutes next year amid critical nurse shortage
KOTA KINABALU, Aug 15 — The Ministry of Health (MOH) is strengthening three key strategies under the country&rsquo...
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If you’re naughty, we will know it, mayor warns as Kota Kinabalu adds 1,600 CCTV cameras to catch vandals
KOTA KINABALU, Aug 15 — A total of 1,600 closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras will be installed across the cit...
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Hop on, KK: BAS.MY pink buses expand eight routes, easing commutes across the city
KOTA KINABALU, Aug 14 — After four months of operation on its initial two routes, Kota Kinabalu’s new fixed-...
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Landfill lunches? Sabah group asks Kota Kinabalu City Hall to clarify packed food claims
KOTA KINABALU, Aug 14 — The Sabah Environment Action Group (SEAG) is seeking a clarification from City Hall (DBKK)...
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No water, no stay: KK hotels hit by cancellations amid supply cuts since Aug 8
KOTA KINABLAU, Aug 14 — A water supply disruption in the State Capital has affected 14 hotels since Wednesday (Aug...
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Paid to remove bad luck, lost a fortune instead: Police say ritual scam cost Sabah victims RM600,000
KOTA KINABALU, Aug 14 — Police have detained 12 people, including seven Chinese women, over an alleged “Chin...
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Kota Kinabalu airport security needs a closer look, Sabah rep says after string of overseas drug arrests
KOTA KINABALU, Aug 12 — The relevant agencies have been called on to undertake a comprehensive security audit of K...