Crime & Safety news in Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu Sabah

4 stories within reach of Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu Sabah, published in the last 7 days and gathered from Malaysian news sources.

1. Kampung Numbak fire: RM3,000 aid for each Malaysian family

   17 hours ago Daily Express Sabah Kampung Numbak, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah 12.6 km

   The Sabah State Government announced RM3,000 in aid for each Malaysian family affected by the Kampung Numbak fire in Kota Kinabalu, along with materials worth RM20,000 to rebuild their homes. Chief Minister Hajiji Noor made the announcement while visiting victims at the Dewan Serbaguna Likas evacuation centre. He also commented that the planned US military base on Balabac Island in the Philippines should not concern Sabah.

2. Man held with 1kg suspected ecstasy

   12 hours ago Daily Express Sabah Penampang, Sabah 13.9 km

   Police in Penampang, Sabah arrested a 31-year-old man and seized over 1 kg of suspected ecstasy powder worth RM20,150.

3. Sabah nabs RM6.14 million in drugs in three August ops

   1 day ago The Sun Penampang, Sabah 13.9 km

   Sabah police seized over 100kg of drugs worth RM6.14 million in three separate operations in Kudat, Papar and Penampang during August. The largest seizure was 50kg of methamphetamine in Penampang, and several suspects have been arrested and charged.

4. Man held, suspected ecstasy worth RM20,150 seized

   1 day ago Daily Express Sabah Penampang, Sabah 13.9 km

   Police in Penampang, Sabah arrested a 31-year-old man and seized 1,060.39 grams of suspected ecstasy worth RM20,150. The suspect was arrested at an entertainment outlet and later found with more drugs at a separate location. He is being investigated under the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952.