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Man fined RM25 for indecent behaviour towards girl, 16
A man was fined RM25 by the Magistrate's Court in Ranau, Sabah, after pleading guilty to behaving indecently towards a 16-year-old girl at a KFC parking area in Ranau. The incident occurred on April 20, 2025.
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Two held, 27 bottles of ketum water seized
Police in Ranau, Sabah arrested two local men in separate raids and seized 27 bottles of ketum water during an anti-drug operation in a village. The suspects are being investigated under the Poisons Act 1952.
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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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Sabah has potential to grow camping tourism
The third Jom Camping 2026 event at Kiulu Adventure Centre in Sabah attracted about 75 participants. Officials and organizers highlighted Sabah's potential for camping tourism, citing its natural attractions, while noting challenges like higher airfares and fees.
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Nightclub owner fined for operating beyond permitted hours
In Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, a nightclub owner was fined RM3,000 for operating beyond permitted hours, and a 20-year-old man was fined RM2,000 for possessing unlicensed lottery slips. Both pleaded guilty in the Magistrate's Court.
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Safma provides immediate relief to Kampung Numbak fire victims
Sabah Fish Marketing Sdn Bhd (Safma) donated fish products to victims of a recent fire in Kampung Numbak, Karambunai. The aid was handed over to the community leader for distribution to affected households.
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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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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.
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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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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.
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Nine students injured after school bus carrying 36 crashes in Sabah
Nine students from SM Sains Sabah were injured when their school bus crashed on the Kota Belud-Kundasang road in Sabah. The accident occurred at the Simpang Tiga junction and all victims were taken to Kota Belud Hospital for treatment.
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Projects on track
The Chief Minister of Sabah visited the site of the 20.8 km Serusop-Pituru Pan Borneo Highway project in Tuaran. The project is on track, with the 682-metre bridge over Sungai Sulaman expected to be completed by December next year and the full highway by July 2028.
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Transboundary haze, squatter fire push Sabah air quality to unhealthy level
Sabah's air quality deteriorated on Sunday due to transboundary haze from Kalimantan and a local squatter settlement fire in Kota Kinabalu. One monitoring station recorded an unhealthy API reading of 142, while other areas remained at moderate levels. The Sabah Environment Department is stepping up enforcement against open burning.
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Over 130 displaced in Kampung Numbak fire
A fire in Kampung Numbak, Kota Kinabalu, destroyed 202 stilt houses, killing three children and displacing over 130 residents who are now at evacuation centres.
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Serusop–Pituru Pan Borneo package on track, Sungai Sulaman bridge ready by Dec 2027
Construction of the 20.8-kilometre Serusop–Pituru Pan Borneo Highway package (WP09) in Tuaran, Sabah is progressing well. The 682-metre bridge across Sungai Sulaman is scheduled for completion by December 2026, with the overall RM465 million package slated for completion in July 2028. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor visited the site on Sunday to inspect progress.
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Duo fined for causing hurt
The Ranau Magistrates' Court fined two individuals a total of RM3,800 in two separate cases of voluntarily causing hurt. The incidents occurred in Pekan Ranau and Kampung Muhibbah, Kundasang.
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Man fined RM1,700 for illegal lottery
A 51-year-old man was fined RM1,700 by a court in Ranau, Sabah, for possessing a slip with four-digit numbers linked to an unlicensed public lottery. The offence occurred in September 2024 near Block C of Bangunan Koisaan in Pekan Ranau.