Upko leader backs call for Sabah, Sarawak to secure one-third of parliamentary seats
PENAMPANG, Aug 12 — United Progressive Kinabalu Organisation (Upko) Putatan division chief Jason...
Government & Policy news in Putatan
16 stories within reach of Putatan, published in the last 30 days and gathered from Malaysian news sources.
Ewon, Donald retain Upko top posts
PENAMPANG, Aug 10 — Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Ewon Benedick has retained his position as president of the United...
Sabah-based KDM cuts ties with GRS govt, says it’s time to win back grassroots
KINARUT, Aug 15 — Parti Kesejahteraan Demokratik Masyarakat (KDM) today pulled its support for the Gabungan Rakyat...
Sabah CM Hajiji announces RM3,000 aid for each household hit by Kota Kinabalu fire
Sabah Chief Minister Hajiji Noor announced RM3,000 aid for each Malaysian household head affected by the Kota Kinabalu fire. The assistance aims to help victims recover from the incident.
Numbak fire tragedy: Each household head to receive RM3,000 aid - Hajiji
The Sabah government announced RM3,000 aid for each household head affected by the fire that destroyed about 200 homes and claimed three lives in Kampung Lok Buta, Numbak, Kota Kinabalu.
GRS to lead seat talks, Hajiji says coalition preparing machinery ahead of GE16
Sabah Chief Minister Hajiji Noor announced that Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) will lead seat negotiations and prepare its election machinery ahead of the 16th general election (GE16). The coalition aims to strengthen its position and ensure readiness for the upcoming polls.
Ex-Sabah women and children’s hospital director sues successor, top official over removal
The former director of Sabah Women and Children's Hospital is suing her successor and a top official over her removal. The lawsuit alleges wrongful removal and seeks legal redress.
Ministry defends transfer of Sabah hospital director amid ongoing sexual harassment probe
KOTA KINABALU, Aug 17 — The Health Ministry’s decision to remove a Sabah hospital director from his post and...
Hajiji: Sabah will use RM1.5b federal special grant for infrastructure and welfare
KOTA KINABALU, Aug 10 — All revenue received by Sabah from the Federal Government will be channelled back to the p...
Umno‑PAS pact not for Sabah, Salleh Keruak says politics driven by autonomy rights
KOTA KINABALU, Aug 9 — Any political understanding between Umno and PAS that may work in Peninsular Malaysia may n...
DAP congress set for Aug 16 showdown, stalled reforms and grassroots frustration to dominate agenda
KOTA KINABALU, Aug 9 — National DAP organising secretary Datuk Chan Foong Hin said concerns over the lack of progr...
Joachim Gunsalam elected PBS president unopposed as party sees record nominations
KOTA KINABALU, Aug 6 — Deputy Chief Minister I Datuk Seri Joachim Gunsalam has been elected as the new Parti...
Sabah proposes tourism be placed under Concurrent List in line with MA63
KOTA KINABALU, Aug 4 — The Sabah state government has proposed for tourism to be placed under the Concu...
‘Slander and forgery’: Warisan denies fake letter claiming unity government exit
KOTA KINABALU, Aug 3 — Parti Warisan (Warisan) has strongly denied a viral social media claim alleging that the pa...
Diesel subsidy improvements to be announced within a month, says Armizan
PAPAR, Aug 23 — The Federal government is expected to announce improvements to the diesel subsidy mechanism in les...
Armizan says new e‑commerce Bill will tighten platform and seller accountability
PAPAR, Aug 23 — The new law drafted to replace the existing Electronic Commerce Act 2006 is set to enhance the reg...