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Malaysia Day 2026 celebration at BCCK Kuching on Sept 16
The Malaysia Day 2026 celebration will be held at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching in Sarawak on Sept 16, the Communications Ministry said. The programme includes a multi-faith thanksgiving on Sept 14, a Muslim thanksgiving at the State Mosque on Sept 15, and a main event featuring a pulut kuning cutting and the signing of the Malaysia Proclamation Book by the Prime Minister, Sarawak Premier and Sabah Chief Minister.
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Chinese Culture Grand Garden closes in Kota Kinabalu, drawing 400 students
The 2026 Chinese Culture Grand Garden programme concluded at Kian Kok Middle School in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, with a closing ceremony. The event, which attracted nearly 400 students from various parts of Sabah, featured activities such as calligraphy, lantern-making, and martial arts. Organizers donated teaching materials to the school for future cultural education.
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Sabah activist and ex-Bersih vice-chair Beverly Joeman dies at 56 after leukaemia battle
Human rights advocate Edlyn Beverly Joeman, former Bersih Sabah vice-chairperson, died today at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Kota Kinabalu. She was 56 and had been battling acute myeloid leukaemia. Tributes from Bersih and fellow activists remember her as a champion for justice and Indigenous communities.
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US Navy musician's rendition of 'Original Sabahan' wins over Sabahans at PP26 launch
A US Navy musician, Jasmine Rodriguez, has gone viral in Sabah for her performance of the local song 'Original Sabahan' at the launch of Pacific Partnership 2026 in Kota Kinabalu. The event also featured a joint performance with the Malaysian military band and a community health engagement that benefited hundreds of locals.
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Sal Priadi and Raim Laode to hold first joint concert in Kota Kinabalu
The Melodi Malam 3.0: Pria Terhebat concert will take place at the Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC) on October 2. Indonesian singers Sal Priadi and Raim Laode will share a stage for the first time in Kota Kinabalu. Tickets are priced at RM229 and available through the official platform.