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Abang Johari pays courtesy call on Musa Aman at Istana Seri Kinabalu
Sarawak Premier Abang Johari Tun Openg called on Sabah Head of State Tun Musa Aman at Istana Seri Kinabalu in Kota Kinabalu on Friday, presenting a souvenir during the visit. Earlier the same day he attended the Malaysia Agreement 1963 Implementation Action Council meeting at the Sabah International Convention Centre.
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Federal government agrees to raise Sabah, Sarawak parliamentary seats
The MTPMA63 meeting in Kota Kinabalu decided that the ratio of Sabah and Sarawak parliamentary seats will be increased from the current position. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said a constitutional amendment is needed and the mechanism and final ratio have yet to be detailed. Sabah currently has 25 seats and Sarawak 31, making 56 of the 222 Dewan Rakyat seats.
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PGBM Sabah proposes biography of Tun Musa
The Malaysian Headteachers' Association (PGBM) Sabah Branch has proposed publishing a biographical book on Sabah Head of State Tun Musa Aman, aimed at school pupils. The proposal was discussed during a courtesy call at Istana Seri Kinabalu on Thursday, which also covered education in Sabah. Army and MIC Sabah delegations also made courtesy calls on the same day.
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Fadhlina: MA63 commitment to Sabah, Sarawak must not be seasonal
PKR Wanita chief Fadhlina Sidek said the commitment to the Malaysia Agreement 1963 for Sabah and Sarawak must be consistent rather than raised only during elections. She said education issues raised by both states, including teacher recruitment and dilapidated schools, have been resolved together. Earlier, she attended the MTPMA63 meeting chaired by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim at the Sabah International Convention Centre in Kota Kinabalu.
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Abang Johari pays courtesy visit to Musa Aman at Istana Seri Kinabalu
Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg paid a courtesy visit to Sabah Yang di-Pertua Negeri Tun Musa Aman at Istana Seri Kinabalu in Kota Kinabalu on Sept 11. The two leaders discussed longstanding ties and cooperation between Sabah and Sarawak. Abang Johari was in the state for the MA63 Implementation Action Council Meeting chaired by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.
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Anwar wants MA63 made a national narrative
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim wants the implementation of the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) to become part of the national narrative rather than being seen only as a Sabah and Sarawak issue. He said this after chairing the 2026 MA63 Implementation Action Council meeting at the Sabah International Convention Centre in Kota Kinabalu today. Sabah Chief Minister Hajiji Noor and Sarawak Premier Abang Johari Tun Openg were present, with Abang Johari backing the proposal.
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Sabah-level Malaysia Day celebration moved to SICC due to haze
The Sabah-level Malaysia Day celebration on Sept 16 has been moved to the Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC) in Kota Kinabalu because of haze. State Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Jafry Ariffin said the change was agreed by the State Cabinet to ensure the event proceeds, and it will start at 8pm simultaneously with the national celebration in Kuching, Sarawak.
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Anwar arrives in Kota Kinabalu for two-day Sabah visit, to chair MA63 meeting tomorrow
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim arrived at Kota Kinabalu International Airport at 6.45pm today for a two-day official visit to Sabah. Tomorrow he is scheduled to chair the 2026 Malaysia Agreement 1963 Implementation Action Council (MTPMA63) meeting at the Sabah International Convention Centre, focusing on MA63 implementation and the interests of Sabah and Sarawak. The visit also includes Friday prayers at Masjid Jamek Kampung Likas and a stop at the temporary relief centre for Kampung Numbak fire victims at Dewan Serbaguna Damai.
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Abang Johari arrives in Kota Kinabalu for MA63 meeting chaired by Anwar
Sarawak Premier Abang Johari Tun Openg arrived in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah today for programmes tied to the MA63 Implementation Action Council (MTPMA63) Meeting No. 1 of 2026. He is due at a dinner with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Sabah leaders at The Magellan Sutera Resort tonight, and at the MTPMA63 meeting tomorrow at the Sabah International Convention Centre, chaired by Anwar. Sabah will be represented by Chief Minister Hajiji Noor.
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Jafry: Sabah Malaysia Day celebration to reflect on nation's formation
Sabah's state-level Malaysia Day celebration will be a platform to reflect on the formation of Malaysia and strengthen unity, said Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Jafry Ariffin. He said this after leading a courtesy call on Sabah Head of State Tun Musa Aman at Istana Seri Kinabalu in Kota Kinabalu on Wednesday to brief the Governor on preparations.
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PM Anwar to chair MA63 council meeting in Kota Kinabalu on Friday
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim will chair the MA63 Implementation Action Council meeting at the Sabah International Convention Centre in Kota Kinabalu this Friday, September 11. The meeting will be attended by Sarawak Premier Abang Johari and hosted by Sabah Chief Minister Hajiji Noor, and will discuss matters related to the implementation of the Malaysia Agreement 1963.
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PM Anwar to chair MA63 implementation meeting in Sabah on Friday
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will chair the MA63 Implementation Action Meeting at the Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC) this Friday. The meeting will be attended by Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg and Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor to discuss matters related to the agreement.
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Yong urges Sabah Heritage Council to restore fire-damaged KK Community Centre
Former Sabah Chief Minister Yong Teck Lee has called on the Sabah Heritage Council to immediately restore the fire-damaged Kota Kinabalu Community Centre. He noted the building remains dilapidated over a year after the fire and is a gazetted heritage site. Yong is asking the council and ministry to reveal their conservation plan.
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PM Anwar to chair MA63 council meeting in Kota Kinabalu on Friday
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim will chair the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) Implementation Action Council meeting at the Sabah International Convention Centre in Kota Kinabalu this Friday. The meeting will be attended by Sarawak Premier Abang Johari and Sabah Chief Minister Hajiji Noor, with Sabah hosting the session.
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Sabah allocates RM8.24 million to Jhewa for women's empowerment programmes
The Sabah state government has allocated RM8.24 million to the Sabah Women Affairs Department (Jhewa) for women's empowerment programmes this year. Chief Minister Hajiji Noor announced the funding at the State-Level Women's Day Celebration in Kota Kinabalu, highlighting initiatives like Jhewa Bizbloom for single mothers and B40 women.
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Sabah allocates RM8.24 million to women's department for empowerment programmes
The Sabah government has allocated RM8.24 million to the State Women's Affairs Department (JHEWA) for women's empowerment programmes this year. Chief Minister Hajiji Noor announced the funding at the state-level Women's Day celebration in Kota Kinabalu, saying it will cover economic initiatives, entrepreneurial training, and leadership development.
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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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Hajiji: Sabah-US friendship spans generations, from Peace Corps to conservation
Chief Minister Hajiji Noor said Sabah-US ties have been strengthened through generations of people-to-people connections, including students, businesses and humanitarian teams. His speech was delivered at the Freedom 250 Sabah Reception in Kota Kinabalu, marking the 250th anniversary of US independence. US officials also highlighted exchange programmes and cooperation in conservation and security.
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Hajiji promotes Sabah's Blue Economy at SIE2026 dinner
Chief Minister Hajiji Noor has called on investors at the Sabah International Expo 2026 to explore opportunities in Sabah's Blue Economy. His speech, delivered by Deputy Chief Minister Masidi Manjun, highlighted sectors like sustainable fisheries, marine biotechnology, and maritime services.
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Sabah aims to produce more competitive entrepreneurs
The Sabah state government is committed to strengthening its entrepreneurship ecosystem to create more competitive entrepreneurs. Chief Minister Hajiji Noor said this at the Sabah International Business Luncheon Talk (SIBLT2026) in Kota Kinabalu, emphasizing Sabah's potential as a gateway to regional and global markets.
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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.