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18-foot crocodile caught in Sipitang river after threatening fishermen
An 18-foot male crocodile was captured by the Sabah Wildlife Department in Sungai Kg Banting, Sipitang, on Saturday evening. The reptile, which had nearly attacked a fisherman last month, died during the capture and will be buried near the village.
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Two held in separate Beaufort drug cases
Two men were arrested in separate drug cases in Beaufort, Sabah. One was caught with suspected syabu in Kampung Lupak, while another tested positive for drugs in a urine test.
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Lawas District Office displays EC notice on proposed Sarawak constituency changes
The Lawas District Office has put on public display the Election Commission's notice of proposed redelineation for Sarawak state constituencies. The notice, available for inspection from September 1 to 30, includes a proposal to add 17 new state seats and rename the Ba Kelalan constituency to Gunong Murud.
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Lawas teachers showcase Canva Code innovations
Ten teams of teachers from SK Agama (MIS) in Lawas showcased interactive teaching innovations built with Canva Code at the Canva Classroom Innovation Showcase 2026 on Aug 28. The event, which followed a two-month mentorship programme, saw Group 9 emerge as champion and win a RM1,000 cash prize.