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1. Psychiatrist defends diary assessment in Zara Qairina inquest

   6 days ago Berita Harian Mahkamah Koroner, Kota Kinabalu 5.8 km

   At the Coroner's Court in Kota Kinabalu, forensic psychiatrist Dr Chua Sze Hung testified that he also considered positive aspects in the diary of the late Zara Qairina Mahathir. He explained that numerical scoring is not helpful in psychological assessment and stressed the importance of understanding contextual details. Dr Chua also acknowledged that it is impossible to eliminate 100 percent of bias in witness testimony.

2. Chinese Culture Grand Garden closes in Kota Kinabalu, drawing 400 students

   6 days ago Daily Express Sabah Kian Kok Middle School, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah 6.1 km

   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.

3. Fire destroys non-permanent house in Kampung Contoh Petagas, Putatan

   6 days ago Daily Express Sabah Kampung Contoh Petagas, Putatan, Sabah 3.5 km

   A non-permanent house at Kampung Contoh Petagas in Putatan was destroyed in an early morning fire on Wednesday. The Sabah Fire and Rescue Department received the alert at 4.56am and brought the blaze under control within six minutes. No casualties were reported.

4. 3rd MGS - GeoSS Geotechnical Engineering Conference 2026

   11 Nov – 12 Nov MyCEB Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC), Kota Kinabalu 8.2 km

   3rd MGS - GeoSS Geotechnical Engineering Conference 2026. 11 November to 12 November 2026, at Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC), Kota Kinabalu.

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6. Sabah Hospitality Expo 2026 (SOHEX 2026)

   20 Nov – 22 Nov MyCEB Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC), Kota Kinabalu 8.2 km

   Sabah Hospitality Expo 2026 (SOHEX 2026). 20 November to 22 November 2026, at Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC), Kota Kinabalu.

7. IEEE International Conference on Power Systems Technology (PowerCon) 2026

   11 Oct – 14 Oct MyCEB Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu, Sabah 6 km

   IEEE International Conference on Power Systems Technology (PowerCon) 2026. 11 October to 14 October 2026, at Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu.

8. 18th International Conference of Asian Academy of Preventive Dentistry (ICAAPD) 2026

   30 Sep – 3 Oct MyCEB Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC), Kota Kinabalu 8.2 km

   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.

9. Regional Airway Meeting (RAM) 2026

   25 Sep – 27 Sep MyCEB Hilton Kota Kinabalu, Sabah 5.5 km

   Regional Airway Meeting (RAM) 2026. 25 September to 27 September 2026, at Hilton Kota Kinabalu.