News near Sabah International Convention Centre Kota Kinabalu Sabah
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Lack of inter-border trade holding BIMP-EAGA back
At the third BIMP-EAGA Trade, Investment and Halal Industry Conference in Kota Kinabalu, business leaders called for greater cross-border collaboration to unlock the region's potential. The event also saw the launch of the BIMP-EAGA Halal Trade Handbook 2026.
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Employers fined for hiring, sheltering illegal migrants
The Sessions Court in Kota Kinabalu fined two employers for employing foreign workers without valid travel documents. A man and a woman were also fined for allowing undocumented migrants to remain at their premises. The offences took place in areas around Kota Kinabalu and Keningau.
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TVET grads record 95.5pc employability rate
Deputy Human Resources Minister Datuk Khairul Firdaus Akbar Khan said TVET graduates have a 95.5 per cent employability rate, showing the field is no longer seen as second-tier. He spoke at the 29th ADTEC JTM Convocation for the Borneo Region in Kota Kinabalu, which celebrated 704 graduates from campuses in Kota Kinabalu, Sandakan and Labuan.
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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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Kota Kinabalu Journalists Association marks 35 years of service to Sabah media
The Kota Kinabalu Journalists Association (KKJA) celebrated its 35th anniversary with its annual Press Night at the Putera Ballroom in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, on Monday. The event, coinciding with National Day and Sabah Day celebrations, was attended by media fraternity members and community leaders.
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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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18 illegals are jailed
The Sessions Court in Kota Kinabalu jailed 18 illegal immigrants for entering Sabah without valid passes. In a separate case, a Filipino man was sentenced to 10 months in jail and caning for illegal entry and re-entry after deportation.
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Man jailed for housebreaking, theft
A 34-year-old man was jailed a total of 31 months by the Magistrate's Court in Kota Kinabalu for two counts of housebreaking and theft in Penampang and Luyang. A second man, Wong Ming Teck, claimed trial for disposing of a stolen laptop linked to the case.
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Pan Gon fumes as Selangor blow lead twice in Likas thriller
Sabah and Selangor drew 2-2 in the first leg of their FA Cup first-round tie at Likas Stadium. Selangor coach Kim Pan Gon was frustrated after his team surrendered the lead twice, while Sabah coach Juan Torres Garrido felt his side should have won. The return leg will be at MBPJ Stadium.
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Not easy facing Sabah - Pan-gon
Selangor FC coach Kim Pan-gon admitted his team's 2-2 draw against Sabah FC in the first leg of the Piala FA Round of 16 at Stadium Likas, Kota Kinabalu, was a difficult result. He stressed the need for better preparation for the second leg on September 9 to secure a place in the quarter-finals.
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Don't be afraid to face Selangor - Garrido
Sabah FC drew 2-2 with Selangor FC in the first leg of the Piala FA Round of 16 at Stadium Likas in Kota Kinabalu. Coach Juan Torres Garrido said his team should have scored more goals and is confident they can perform well in the second leg at Stadium MBPJ Petaling Jaya on September 9.
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Sabah and Selangor share spoils in Likas
Sabah FC and Selangor FC drew 2-2 in the first leg of the FA Cup Round of 16 at Stadium Likas in Kota Kinabalu. Sabah took the lead through Dane James Ingham, but Selangor equalized and later went ahead before Abdul Halim Saari scored the equalizer. The second leg will be played at Selangor's home ground on September 9.
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Sabah FC squad depth worries coach Garrido
Sabah FC coach Juan Garrido is concerned about his squad's depth ahead of their FA Cup last-16 match against Selangor FC at Stadium Likas. He is worried about the limited squad size given the congested fixture schedule. The match is scheduled for tomorrow night.
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Sabah FC vs Selangor FC clash to be the focus tomorrow night
Four FA Cup round-of-16 matches are scheduled for tomorrow, with the highlight being the clash between Super League giants Sabah FC and Selangor FC at Stadium Likas in Kota Kinabalu. Other matches include Melaka FC vs Penang FC, Kelantan City FC vs Negeri Sembilan FC, and Kedah FA vs Star City FC.
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400 Sabah students explore Chinese culture at event
About 400 students from across Sabah gathered at Kian Kok Middle School in Kota Kinabalu for the opening of the 2026 Chinese Culture Land programme, a week-long cultural exchange running until Sept 6. The event features activities such as calligraphy, martial arts, and shadow puppetry.
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Kota Kinabalu crowned the overall champions
Kota Kinabalu Table Tennis Team won the overall championship at the 2nd Sabah Unity and Veteran Table Tennis Championship 2026, held at SB Ping Pong Hall in Sunny Garden. They scored 61 points, beating Papar and Sandakan.
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Ignoring Consumer Tribunal decision: Boss is fined RM2k
A travel agency director was fined RM2,000 by the Kota Kinabalu Magistrate's Court for ignoring a Consumer Claims Tribunal order to refund RM14,288.40. In a separate case, two men pleaded not guilty to charges of helping to dispose of stolen property.
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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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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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New Customs Director-General calls on TYT
Newly-appointed Customs Director-General Datuk Amran Ahmad paid a courtesy call on Sabah Head of State Tun Musa Aman at Istana Seri Kinabalu in Kota Kinabalu. The visit was to introduce himself, update on the department's initiatives, and inform about the retirement of the Sabah Customs Director.
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Sabah explores strategic bilateral cooperation with Saudi Arabia, Finland
Sabah Chief Minister Hajiji Noor met with the ambassadors of Saudi Arabia and Finland at Menara Kinabalu to discuss bilateral cooperation in sustainable development, technology, and the green economy, aiming to attract investments to the state.
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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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A taste of America in the heart of KK
Sabah joined celebrations for 250 years of American independence with the Freedom 250 Fun Run and the Great American Sabah State Fair at Padang Merdeka in Kota Kinabalu. The event featured 40 vendors, food, games, and performances, with US Embassy officials and Harley-Davidson riders taking part.
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Regional Airway Meeting (RAM) 2026
Regional Airway Meeting (RAM) 2026. 25 September to 27 September 2026, at Hilton Kota Kinabalu.