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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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Safa women maintain their winning streak
Sabah FA women's team defeated Selangor FC 3-1 at Penampang Stadium to remain unbeaten at the top of the National Women's League. Goals from Mai-Lisa Atis, Delainey Varela-Keen and Sebin An secured the victory.
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Ching Byn and Kelly win International 470 Open title
Chia Ching Byn and Kelly Yin won the International 470 Open title at the 31st Merdeka Day Open Regatta 2026, held at the Kinabalu Yacht Club in Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu. The event also saw victories in ILCA, Optimist, Windsurf, and Stand-Up Paddle categories, with 59 participants total.
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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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Avoid outdoor activities, advises Sabah State Disaster Management Committee
The Sabah State Disaster Management Committee advised vulnerable groups to avoid outdoor activities after several areas recorded unhealthy Air Pollutant Index readings, with Kota Kinabalu at 177. The advisory includes wearing masks, staying hydrated, and avoiding open burning.
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Sabah FC squad depth worries coach Garrido
Sabah FC coach Juan Garrido is concerned about his squad's depth ahead of their FA Cup last-16 match against Selangor FC at Stadium Likas. He is worried about the limited squad size given the congested fixture schedule. The match is scheduled for tomorrow night.
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Sabah FC vs Selangor FC clash to be the focus tomorrow night
Four FA Cup round-of-16 matches are scheduled for tomorrow, with the highlight being the clash between Super League giants Sabah FC and Selangor FC at Stadium Likas in Kota Kinabalu. Other matches include Melaka FC vs Penang FC, Kelantan City FC vs Negeri Sembilan FC, and Kedah FA vs Star City FC.
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SFC coach prioritises recovery ahead of FA Cup tie against Sabah
Selangor FC coach Kim Pan-gon says his team's focus is on player recovery after a run of three consecutive away matches. They face Sabah FC in the FA Cup last-16 at Stadium Likas on Tuesday night. Selangor won 3-0 against Terengganu FC on August 28, while Sabah beat Penang FC 2-0 on the same date.
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SICC Marks Sabah Day with Local Culture, Entrepreneurs
The Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC) in Kota Kinabalu celebrated Sabah Day with a special luncheon and community tamu, showcasing local food, culture, and entrepreneurship. The event provided a platform for local entrepreneurs and artisans to promote their products, with SICC CEO Datuk Rosmawati Lasuki emphasizing the importance of supporting local businesses.
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Sabah urges outdoor limits as four districts record unhealthy air quality
The Sabah State Disaster Management Committee has advised residents, especially vulnerable groups, to limit outdoor activities due to unhealthy air quality. Kota Kinabalu recorded the highest API reading at 171, with Kimanis, Keningau and Tawau also registering unhealthy levels as of 8am today.
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Tenants frustrated over prolonged air-conditioning woes
Tenants at a shopping mall in Donggongon, Penampang, are frustrated over air-conditioning problems that have persisted for almost a month, affecting their businesses. They claim repeated complaints to management have not resolved the issue, and some have been asked to pay additional fees. The management has not responded to requests for comment.
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Unhealthy air quality in four Sabah areas
Air quality in four Sabah areas reached unhealthy levels as of 6pm, with Kota Kinabalu recording the highest API of 154. The Sabah Environment Department attributed the haze to transboundary smoke from forest and peatland fires in Kalimantan, and is stepping up enforcement patrols.
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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.
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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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Regional Airway Meeting (RAM) 2026
Regional Airway Meeting (RAM) 2026. 25 September to 27 September 2026, at Hilton Kota Kinabalu.
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8th IEEE International Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Engineering and Technology (IICAIET 2026)
8th IEEE International Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Engineering and Technology (IICAIET 2026). 9 September to 11 September 2026, at Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC), Kota Kinabalu.