Crime & Safety news in Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu Sabah
6 stories within reach of Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu Sabah, published in the last 7 days and gathered from Malaysian news sources.
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Kampung Numbak fire: RM3,000 aid for each Malaysian family
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.
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Man held with 1kg suspected ecstasy
Police in Penampang, Sabah arrested a 31-year-old man and seized over 1 kg of suspected ecstasy powder worth RM20,150.
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Sabah nabs RM6.14 million in drugs in three August ops
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.
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Man held, suspected ecstasy worth RM20,150 seized
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.
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Nine students injured in Kota Belud tour bus crash
Nine students from Sekolah Menengah Sains Sabah were injured in a tour bus accident at the Jalan Kota Belud-Kundasang T-junction in Kota Belud, Sabah, on Monday. The students sustained minor injuries and were taken to a medical facility. No fatalities were reported.
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Three detained following viral brawl video
Police in Kota Belud, Sabah arrested three men in connection with a brawl at a shop in Kampung Pengkalan Abai that went viral on social media. The fight, which involved six men, is believed to have started over a misunderstanding about cigarettes. Police are looking for three more suspects.