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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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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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Man charged with injuring three with knife
A 37-year-old man was charged in the Magistrate's Court in Kota Kinabalu with three counts of causing injury with a knife at Kg Muhibbah, Petagas, Putatan. In a separate case, two men were sentenced to seven months' jail for disposing of stolen gas cylinders in Jalan Kayu Madang.
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Matta Fair offers discounts, exciting prizes
The Matta Fair Sabah 2026 will be held at the Sabah International Convention Centre in Kota Kinabalu from Sept 18 to 20, offering travel packages with discounts up to 80 percent and prizes for visitors.
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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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Crocodile captured in Kawang
Residents of Kampung Beringgis in Kawang, Papar, are relieved after the Wildlife Department captured a nine-foot female crocodile on Tuesday. However, they remain concerned as more crocodiles, including larger ones, are believed to be in the river.
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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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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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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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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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IEEE International Conference on Power Systems Technology (PowerCon) 2026
IEEE International Conference on Power Systems Technology (PowerCon) 2026. 11 October to 14 October 2026, at Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu.
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11th Malaysia Conference on Healthy Ageing 2026 (MCHA 2026)
11th Malaysia Conference on Healthy Ageing 2026 (MCHA 2026). 10 September to 12 September 2026, at Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC), Kota Kinabalu.
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18th International Conference of Asian Academy of Preventive Dentistry (ICAAPD) 2026
18th International Conference of Asian Academy of Preventive Dentistry (ICAAPD) 2026. 30 September to 3 October 2026, at Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC), Kota Kinabalu.
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Six Sabah air quality stations record unhealthy API readings due to haze
All six air quality monitoring stations in Sabah recorded unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings on Sept 2, with Kota Kinabalu at 172 and Politeknik at 178. The haze is believed to have originated from forest and peatland fires in Kalimantan, Indonesia, with 943 active hotspots detected there. Sabah's DOE director urged the public to avoid open burning and report any incidents.
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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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Japanese investment firm sees growth potential in Sabah's key sectors
A deputy director of Nihon M&A Centre Malaysia said Sabah's growth potential in energy, agriculture, fisheries and tourism could attract Japanese companies. He was speaking at the CEO Masterclass 2026 at the Sabah International Convention Centre in Kota Kinabalu. He advised local businesses to strengthen their fundamentals to seize investment opportunities.
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KTC Mega Sale in Kota Kinabalu records RM2 million in half-day sales
Kim Teck Cheong Holdings Group's three-day KTC Mega Sale in Kota Kinabalu generated about RM2 million in sales within half a day on its third day. The company's executive director said full-day sales could reach RM2.5 million, with discounts up to 80 percent on household goods.
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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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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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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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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.