What's happening around Penampang Sabah
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North Borneo Open Karate-Do Championship continues to gain traction
The third North Borneo Open Karate-Do Championship concluded in Penampang, Sabah, attracting over 1,200 participants from several countries. Organizers highlighted its growth and its role in sports tourism, and voiced support for including karate in the Malaysian Schools Sports Council calendar.
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Safa women maintain their winning streak
Sabah FA women's team defeated Selangor FC 3-1 at Penampang Stadium to remain unbeaten at the top of the National Women's League. Goals from Mai-Lisa Atis, Delainey Varela-Keen and Sebin An secured the victory.
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Tenants frustrated over prolonged air-conditioning woes
Tenants at a shopping mall in Donggongon, Penampang, are frustrated over air-conditioning problems that have persisted for almost a month, affecting their businesses. They claim repeated complaints to management have not resolved the issue, and some have been asked to pay additional fees. The management has not responded to requests for comment.
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Six detained, RM2.58 million syabu seized
Police in Sabah dismantled two drug trafficking operations in Papar and Penampang, seizing 51.624 kg of syabu worth RM2.581 million and arresting six individuals. The first operation on August 19 in Papar led to four arrests, while the second on August 25 in Penampang resulted in two more arrests.
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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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Ewon warns parents over mule accounts
Deputy Chief Minister III Datuk Ewon Benedick urged parents to educate their children, especially teenagers, about the dangers of mule account syndicates at the Digital Parenting Programme in Penampang, Sabah. He highlighted the legal risks of allowing others to use bank accounts and the importance of digital safety.