Government & Policy news in Mount Kinabalu Sabah
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Gagasan Rakyat coordinator: Sabah, Sarawak seat increase must be implemented, not just promised
A Parti Gagasan Rakyat Sabah coordinator in Tambunan said the proposed increase in parliamentary seats for Sabah and Sarawak must be turned into concrete action rather than remain a political promise. Datuk Victor P. Paut said the matter has been awaited for decades and should be considered in the context of MA63, adding that Sabahans do not want it to be a gimmick.
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Numbak fire victims allowed to rebuild homes, says Kota Kinabalu mayor
Fire victims in three villages in Numbak, Kota Kinabalu, have been allowed to rebuild their houses, according to Mayor Datuk Seri Dr Sabin Samitah. He said City Hall and the State Government are reorganising the area to ensure houses are rebuilt on properly arranged plots, and that only eligible people will be allowed to stay. The announcement came after Sabah Yang Dipertua Negeri Tun Musa Aman visited the victims at Damai Multipurpose Hall and presented aid to 110 heads of households.
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Gagasan Rakyat Ranau division restructured, Masidi named pro tem chief
Parti Gagasan Rakyat Sabah has announced a new leadership line-up for its Ranau division, covering the state seats of Karanaan, Kundasang and Paginatan. Deputy Chief Minister II Masidi Manjun will lead the division as pro tem chief as the party prepares for the next general election.
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Sabah interfaith gathering at Kota Kinabalu Gurdwara draws over 100 for National Day prayers
More than 100 people attended the annual 'Doa Sayangi Malaysia' gathering at the Kota Kinabalu Gurdwara in Sabah on Sunday. Organised by the Kinabalu Singh Sabha Association and the Sabah State Cultural Board, the event featured prayers for national harmony and unity. Speakers highlighted the importance of racial unity and mutual respect among Malaysia's diverse communities.
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National programme for Muslim converts to be held in Sabah from Sept 3-5
The National Ijtimak Amal Islami Mualaf Madani (IJMAM) will be held in Sabah from Sept 3 to 5, bringing together about 400 converts from across Malaysia. The programme includes religious competitions and sporting events, and will be officiated by the Chief Minister.
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BIMP-EAGA business delegates meet Sabah Chief Minister to discuss trade, tourism
Delegates from the BIMP-EAGA Business Council met Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor at Menara Kinabalu in Kota Kinabalu on Friday. The meeting, held alongside the Sabah International Expo 2026, focused on exploring trade and tourism opportunities in the state.
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PBS must strengthen position within GRS: Joachim
PBS President Joachim Gunsalam urged the party to strengthen its position within GRS and prepare for GE16, while continuing to fight for Sabah's 40 per cent revenue entitlement. He spoke at a ceremony for the PBS Kundasang Division committee in Ranau.
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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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MoU in Tuaran to develop standards for Sabah native customary governance
The Sabah Native Indigenous Customary Community Organisation Sunduan Nabalu and Ipec Bureau signed an MoU in Tuaran to develop standards and competency certification for the Sabah native customary governance ecosystem. The initiative aims to preserve heritage and traditional knowledge without interfering with the jurisdiction of official institutions like the Native Courts.