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PM Anwar to chair MA63 implementation 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. 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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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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Ranau futsal tournament aims to steer youth away from drugs
An anti-drug futsal championship was held in Ranau, Sabah, on Sept 5 to engage youth in positive activities. Sixteen local teams competed in the event, which was organized by the Ranau Anti-Drug Squad with several partner groups. The initiative highlights sports as a tool for drug prevention and youth development.
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Lions Club Kota Kinabalu trains single mothers in massage and baking
The Lions Club of Kota Kinabalu City, with PITSA, launched an initiative to empower single mothers with practical skills. Two workshops were held in Kota Kinabalu: a massage therapy training at the Palliative Care Centre and a baking workshop at the Cheshire Home Centre. The club also recalled past projects that provided ovens and sewing machines to participants.
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Jetama showcases water, energy products at Sabah International Expo 2026
Jetama Sdn Bhd and its subsidiaries participated in the Sabah International Expo 2026 (SIE2026) held from 4 to 6 September at the Sabah International Convention Centre in Kota Kinabalu. The expo was officially opened by Deputy Chief Minister III Datuk Ewon Benedick, and targets RM10 million in sales with around 10,000 visitors expected.
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Inquest: Zara Qairina's father says he was never asked for autopsy consent
The father of Zara Qairina Mahathir testified at the coroner's inquest in Kota Kinabalu that he was never asked for consent to perform an autopsy on his daughter. He described being at Queen Elizabeth Hospital when her death was confirmed and his observations of her injuries. The 13-year-old was found unconscious at her school's hostel before being pronounced dead at the hospital.
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Karamunsing residents demand halt to apartment project, allege secret rezoning
Residents of Jalan Sang Kancil in Karamunsing, Kota Kinabalu, are demanding a stop to the construction of a four-storey apartment block, claiming the area's rezoning from low-density residential to high-density was done secretly. They allege the development was approved without proper public consultation and are calling for a review of the technical and legal issues.
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CIS says Sabah cement supply to fully recover by mid-September after plant repairs
Cement Industries (Sabah) Sdn Bhd says the cement supply disruption in Sabah will be fully resolved by mid-September. The shortage was caused by repair and maintenance works at its plant in Teluk Sepangar, near Kota Kinabalu, which have now been completed. The company is ramping up production and sourcing more raw materials to meet demand.
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Fallen trees and minor landslide block Ranau-Telupid road, vehicles stranded
Several trees fell and blocked both lanes of the Ranau-Telupid road in Sabah during heavy rain on Monday night, stranding many vehicles. The Telupid Civil Defence Force team was deployed to clear the trees and a minor landslide, completing the operation just after midnight.
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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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Sabah interfaith gathering at Kota Kinabalu Gurdwara draws over 100 for National Day prayers
More than 100 people attended the annual 'Doa Sayangi Malaysia' gathering at the Kota Kinabalu Gurdwara in Sabah on Sunday. Organised by the Kinabalu Singh Sabha Association and the Sabah State Cultural Board, the event featured prayers for national harmony and unity. Speakers highlighted the importance of racial unity and mutual respect among Malaysia's diverse communities.
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Kota Kinabalu, Kimanis API readings remain unhealthy at 157 and 151
Kota Kinabalu and Kimanis in Sabah recorded unhealthy Air Pollutant Index readings of 157 and 151 as of 5pm Sunday. The Sabah Department of Environment attributes the haze to transboundary fires in Kalimantan, while patrols found no major local fires.
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Kota Kinabalu resident lodges police report over Sunday renovation noise
A resident of a luxury serviced residence in Kota Kinabalu has lodged a police report over renovation work being carried out on a Sunday. The resident, Tony Koh, said the noise from the work, which he believes is coming from a nearby shopping mall's parking lot, disturbed his rest and that of other residents. He hopes the developer and mall management will stop such work on Sundays.
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Sabah education official urges bullying victims to report incidents, seek help
At an anti-bullying programme in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah State Education Department deputy director Muddin Beting urged students facing bullying to report incidents to teachers, parents and authorities. He stressed that victims must stand firm on truth and justice to prevent others from suffering the same fate. The event was organised by the National Consumer Action Council (MTPN) Sabah.
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Aidil praises Kuching City's focus after 2-0 win over Sabah
Kuching City FC beat Sabah FC 2-0 in a Super League match at Likas Stadium, Kota Kinabalu, last night. Striker Ajdin Mujagic scored two long-range goals in the 4th and 21st minutes. Coach Aidil Sharin Sahak praised his players' focus and commitment following a 0-0 draw against Kelantan in the FA Cup previously.
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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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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.
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Kota Kinabalu condo owners protest developer fencing off parking lots
Owners of 631 units at The Loft Residences KK Times Square in Kota Kinabalu are protesting the developer's decision to fence off parking lots on levels 1 to 3, which they have used for over a decade. They claim the lots will become premium parking for Imago Mall and that they still have not received their strata titles.
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Sabah FC coach blames Kuching City's long-range goals for 0-2 home defeat
Sabah FC lost 0-2 to Kuching City FC at Stadium Likas in Kota Kinabalu. Coach Juan Torres Garrido attributed the defeat to the individual brilliance of Kuching City's Ajdin Mujagic, who scored two long-range goals. Despite creating chances in the second half, Sabah FC failed to score.
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Mujagic double sinks Sabah in Borneo Derby; Negri Sembilan fight back for draw
Ajdin Mujagic scored twice against his former club as Kuching City beat Sabah 2-0 in the Borneo Derby at Likas Stadium. Elsewhere, Akhyar Rashid's late double earned Negri Sembilan a 2-2 draw with Star City, while Terengganu and Penang played out a goalless draw.
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Sabah cement supply to recover by mid-September after plant repairs
Cement supply in Sabah is expected to return to normal by mid-September. This follows the completion of repair and maintenance works at the Cement Industries (Sabah) plant in Teluk Sepangar, which had caused a supply disruption.
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Selangor coach demands defensive fix ahead of Melaka clash
Selangor head coach Kim Pan Gon has called for defensive improvement ahead of their Super League match against Melaka at the MBPJ Stadium. The Red Giants conceded twice in a 2-2 FA Cup draw with Sabah, and Pan Gon wants to correct the errors. Melaka will be looking to bounce back from a 1-0 FA Cup defeat to Penang.
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blō Hair Studio opens at Jesselton Twin Tower in Kota Kinabalu
blō Hair Studio has opened at Jesselton Twin Tower in Kota Kinabalu, offering hair cutting, styling and scalp care services. The opening event featured scalp checks, complimentary GHD styling, and goodie bags for guests.
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Sabah API readings hit unhealthy levels in Kota Kinabalu and Kimanis due to haze
Two air quality monitoring stations in Sabah recorded unhealthy API readings on Sept 5, with Kota Kinabalu at 157 and Kimanis at 170. The haze is believed to originate from forest and peatland fires in Kalimantan, carried by winds across Borneo. The Sabah Department of Environment is on high alert and continuing patrols against open burning.