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UMS offers 6,171 undergraduate places for 2026/2027 session
Universiti Malaysia Sabah has offered 6,171 undergraduate places for the 2026/2027 session, with registration starting today. A total of 5,251 students registered at the Kota Kinabalu campus, 698 at the Labuan international campus and 222 at the Sandakan campus. The intake includes 3,380 B40 students, 14 disabled students, eight Orang Asli, 15 athletes and 215 international students from 12 countries.
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Sabah police visit retirees at Batu 12 with welfare aid
Sabah police carried out welfare visits and handed out aid to retired officers at Batu 12 in Sandakan on Thursday. Deputy Police Commissioner Datuk Mohd Azhar Hamin said the contributions recognise the retirees' service and urged ex-police associations to look after their members.
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CHERY Borneo Drive 2.0 takes TIGGO PHEV across Sabah
CHERY Borneo Drive 2.0 saw TIGGO PHEV models travel over 734 km from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau over three days from 29 to 31 July 2026. The journey through Kundasang, Sandakan and Lahad Datu highlighted the plug-in hybrid technology's capabilities in various road conditions. Participants also visited the Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre and attended technology talks in several towns.
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Beluran APM captures python found in wardrobe at Kampung Kolapis Darat home
A one-metre reticulated python was captured by the Beluran Civil Defence Force (APM) after it was found inside a wardrobe at a house in Kampung Kolapis Darat. The APM received a call at 8am and the snake was safely captured by 8.25am. The operation ended without incident.
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RM8m for temporary classrooms, hostels for SK Simpangan in Beluran
The Sabah state government has allocated RM8 million for temporary cabin classrooms and hostel facilities for SK Simpangan in Beluran. State minister Datuk James Ratib said the pupils are currently sharing a compound with SMK Simpangan Paitan. He also requested accommodation for about 30 teachers and hostels to improve the school's attendance rate.
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Borneo Bird Run returns to Sepilok on Nov 8 after seven years
The Borneo Bird Run will return to the Rainforest Discovery Centre (RDC) in Sepilok on November 8 after a seven-year hiatus. The fourth edition offers a 12km trail run and a 2km fun run, with online registration open until September 30.
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Sabah minister urges free drinking water for all state schools
Sabah's Education Minister Datuk James Ratib has called on the state government to provide free clean drinking water to students in all 1,300 schools across Sabah, especially in rural and island areas. He made the call during a visit to school construction sites in Beluran, citing students' financial constraints in buying drinks.
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Fruiting season, not haze, keeps Sepilok orang utan from feeding platform
A check at the Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre in Sandakan found operations normal despite the haze, with fewer orang utan appearing at the feeding platform. A ranger said the main reason is the fruiting season inside the forest, which provides abundant food, not the hazy weather. Visitors still saw a mother orang utan with her baby near the walkway.
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High fertilizer costs squeeze oil palm smallholders in Sabah
Oil palm smallholders in Kampung Kasih Sayang, Bukit Garam, Kinabatangan, Sabah, are under pressure from persistently high fertilizer prices, which have risen from RM55 for a 50kg bag to RM120 for a 60kg bag. Reduced fertilizer use is feared to affect crop yields over the next two to three years, potentially impacting Sabah's palm oil output, which contributes 22.1 percent of the national total.
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Sabah minister urges immediate repair of SMK Beluran electrical wiring after fire
Sabah's Education, Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Datuk James Ratib has urged the Sabah Education Department to expedite electrical wiring repairs at SMK Beluran. The repairs are needed after an April fire disrupted power to Blocks B and C, affecting about 60 percent of the school's supply. Students have been studying without electricity for five months, and the minister stressed urgency as SPM and STPM candidates prepare for exams.
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Beluran Gagasan Rakyat recruits ex-rivals into pro-tem committee
The Beluran division of Parti Gagasan Rakyat Sabah has added several former political rivals to its pro-tem committee. Division Chief Datuk James Ratib said the new members include former leaders from Bersatu, STAR, Umno and Warisan, who joined voluntarily. The announcement was made after a formation meeting in Sandakan on Sunday.
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Shila Amzah says no plans to slow down after 25 years in music industry
Shila Amzah, speaking after headlining Sepilok Jazz 2026 in Sandakan, said she has no intention of slowing down after 25 years in the music industry. Her packed September schedule includes trips to Kota Kinabalu, Kuala Lumpur, and Hangzhou, China, as she continues touring and working on a Mandarin album.
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Shila Amzah headlines Sepilok Jazz 2026 in Sandakan, calls it a dream come true
Shila Amzah headlined the Sepilok Jazz 2026 festival at the Rainforest Discovery Centre in Sandakan on Saturday. The two-day event featured 18 bands and over 100 musicians. Shila said the festival allowed her to explore jazz, a genre she has long wanted to perform.
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Sepilok Jazz 2026 draws 3,000 to Sandakan rainforest venue
About 3,000 people attended the two-night Sepilok Jazz 2026 festival at the Rainforest Discovery Centre in Sandakan, Sabah, from Friday. The event featured 18 bands and over 100 musicians, including Shila Amzah and Jeremy Monteiro, and has grown steadily since its 2022 debut.
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Sabah minister backs Sepilok Jazz as international tourism draw, conservation fundraiser
State Tourism Minister Datuk Jafry Arifin said Sepilok Jazz, now in its fifth edition, has the potential to become an international tourism product for Sabah. The festival, held at the Rainforest Discovery Centre in Sandakan, raises funds for sea turtle conservation on Libaran Island and provides training for local musicians.
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Sepilok Jazz in Sandakan blends music with turtle conservation mission
Sepilok Jazz was held on September 4 and 5 at the Rainforest Discovery Centre in Sepilok, Sandakan. The event used jazz music as a medium to promote the conservation of turtles at Pulau Libaran. Proceeds from ticket sales will go towards turtle conservation programs on the island.
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Sepilok Jazz adds new beat each year
Sepilok Jazz music director Cheong Kok An discusses the festival's growth since 2022, highlighting new additions for 2026 such as the Big Band Symposium and expanded youth initiatives like the Bakat Sepilok Jazz competition. The festival, held in Sepilok near Sandakan, aims to promote conservation through music and nurture young talent in Sabah.
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Shila Amzah to headline Sepilok Jazz with intimate, jazz-influenced set
Shila Amzah is set to headline Sepilok Jazz 2026 in Sandakan, Sabah, this weekend, where she plans to reinterpret her familiar songs in a more intimate, jazz-influenced style. She discusses her evolving approach to performance, emphasizing connection and storytelling over vocal spectacle, and appreciates the festival's blend of music, conservation, and young talent.
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Janet Lee brings Shanghai jazz to Sepilok
Malaysian jazz vocalist Janet Lee will perform at the Sepilok Jazz 2026 festival at the Rainforest Discovery Centre in Sepilok, Sandakan, Sabah, on September 4 and 5. Her multilingual set will feature Shanghai jazz and songs from her albums, and she expressed excitement about returning to Sandakan and supporting the festival's environmental advocacy.