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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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Matta Fair offers discounts, exciting prizes
The Matta Fair Sabah 2026 will be held at the Sabah International Convention Centre in Kota Kinabalu from Sept 18 to 20, offering travel packages with discounts up to 80 percent and prizes for visitors.
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Sabah aims to produce more competitive entrepreneurs
The Sabah state government is committed to strengthening its entrepreneurship ecosystem to create more competitive entrepreneurs. Chief Minister Hajiji Noor said this at the Sabah International Business Luncheon Talk (SIBLT2026) in Kota Kinabalu, emphasizing Sabah's potential as a gateway to regional and global markets.
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Pan Gon fumes as Selangor blow lead twice in Likas thriller
Sabah and Selangor drew 2-2 in the first leg of their FA Cup first-round tie at Likas Stadium. Selangor coach Kim Pan Gon was frustrated after his team surrendered the lead twice, while Sabah coach Juan Torres Garrido felt his side should have won. The return leg will be at MBPJ Stadium.
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North Borneo Open Karate-Do Championship continues to gain traction
The third North Borneo Open Karate-Do Championship concluded in Penampang, Sabah, attracting over 1,200 participants from several countries. Organizers highlighted its growth and its role in sports tourism, and voiced support for including karate in the Malaysian Schools Sports Council calendar.
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Kota Kinabalu crowned the overall champions
Kota Kinabalu Table Tennis Team won the overall championship at the 2nd Sabah Unity and Veteran Table Tennis Championship 2026, held at SB Ping Pong Hall in Sunny Garden. They scored 61 points, beating Papar and Sandakan.
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Not easy facing Sabah - Pan-gon
Selangor FC coach Kim Pan-gon admitted his team's 2-2 draw against Sabah FC in the first leg of the Piala FA Round of 16 at Stadium Likas, Kota Kinabalu, was a difficult result. He stressed the need for better preparation for the second leg on September 9 to secure a place in the quarter-finals.
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Don't be afraid to face Selangor - Garrido
Sabah FC drew 2-2 with Selangor FC in the first leg of the Piala FA Round of 16 at Stadium Likas in Kota Kinabalu. Coach Juan Torres Garrido said his team should have scored more goals and is confident they can perform well in the second leg at Stadium MBPJ Petaling Jaya on September 9.
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Sabah and Selangor share spoils in Likas
Sabah FC and Selangor FC drew 2-2 in the first leg of the FA Cup Round of 16 at Stadium Likas in Kota Kinabalu. Sabah took the lead through Dane James Ingham, but Selangor equalized and later went ahead before Abdul Halim Saari scored the equalizer. The second leg will be played at Selangor's home ground on September 9.
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IEEE International Conference on Power Systems Technology (PowerCon) 2026
IEEE International Conference on Power Systems Technology (PowerCon) 2026. 11 October to 14 October 2026, at Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu.
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11th Malaysia Conference on Healthy Ageing 2026 (MCHA 2026)
11th Malaysia Conference on Healthy Ageing 2026 (MCHA 2026). 10 September to 12 September 2026, at Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC), Kota Kinabalu.
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18th International Conference of Asian Academy of Preventive Dentistry (ICAAPD) 2026
18th International Conference of Asian Academy of Preventive Dentistry (ICAAPD) 2026. 30 September to 3 October 2026, at Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC), Kota Kinabalu.
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Six Sabah air quality stations record unhealthy API readings due to haze
All six air quality monitoring stations in Sabah recorded unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings on Sept 2, with Kota Kinabalu at 172 and Politeknik at 178. The haze is believed to have originated from forest and peatland fires in Kalimantan, Indonesia, with 943 active hotspots detected there. Sabah's DOE director urged the public to avoid open burning and report any incidents.
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More direct Sabah-Indonesia flights sought to boost connectivity
Sabah Chief Minister Hajiji Noor met the new Indonesian Consul in Tawau, Dino Nurwahyudin, at Menara Kinabalu in Kota Kinabalu. The meeting focused on strengthening bilateral ties, with the consul hoping for more direct flights between Indonesia and Sabah.
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Japanese investment firm sees growth potential in Sabah's key sectors
A deputy director of Nihon M&A Centre Malaysia said Sabah's growth potential in energy, agriculture, fisheries and tourism could attract Japanese companies. He was speaking at the CEO Masterclass 2026 at the Sabah International Convention Centre in Kota Kinabalu. He advised local businesses to strengthen their fundamentals to seize investment opportunities.
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KTC Mega Sale in Kota Kinabalu records RM2 million in half-day sales
Kim Teck Cheong Holdings Group's three-day KTC Mega Sale in Kota Kinabalu generated about RM2 million in sales within half a day on its third day. The company's executive director said full-day sales could reach RM2.5 million, with discounts up to 80 percent on household goods.
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400 Sabah students explore Chinese culture at event
About 400 students from across Sabah gathered at Kian Kok Middle School in Kota Kinabalu for the opening of the 2026 Chinese Culture Land programme, a week-long cultural exchange running until Sept 6. The event features activities such as calligraphy, martial arts, and shadow puppetry.
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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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TVET grads record 95.5pc employability rate
Deputy Human Resources Minister Datuk Khairul Firdaus Akbar Khan said TVET graduates have a 95.5 per cent employability rate, showing the field is no longer seen as second-tier. He spoke at the 29th ADTEC JTM Convocation for the Borneo Region in Kota Kinabalu, which celebrated 704 graduates from campuses in Kota Kinabalu, Sandakan and Labuan.
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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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US encourages tourists to visit Sabah as security improves
The United States is encouraging tourists to visit Sabah following improved security, with its embassy in Malaysia lowering its travel advisory for the region. The announcement was made at the launch of the Freedom 250 campaign in Kota Kinabalu, a three-day event celebrating American independence.