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Sabah will install 10 high-capacity water tanks at Puncak Gloxinia housing complex in Papar to alleviate persistent supply disruptions affecting over 1,200 residential units, part of broader infrastructure upgrades.
Sabah will press for the remaining RM900 million of its RM1.5 billion special grant under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 during a federal meeting on Monday, following an interim payment of RM600 million last year.
Former Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal has been sentenced to five weeks' imprisonment for contempt of court stemming from statements made concerning the inquest into the death of Zara Qairina Mahathir.
The Sabah Water Department disconnected 43 illegal pipe connections during a coordinated operation in Sandakan's Kampung Mangkalinau, resulting in one arrest and the seizure of two water pump units.
The Malaysian government has greenlit a RM1.7 billion initiative to replace 1,800 kilometres of deteriorating water infrastructure, focusing on asbestos-cement pipes that have surpassed their functional lifespan and contribute to significant water loss.
Malaysia's Jualan MADANI KUSKOP programme is expanding across Sabah's rural communities to improve access to essential goods at reduced prices, with the government channelling substantial subsidies and discounts to support vulnerable populations.
Malaysia's Defence Ministry conducted a three-day awareness tour in Pulau Banggi, engaging local communities, students, and enforcement agencies to boost defence literacy in the strategically important border region.
Malaysia's communications regulator has resolved 941 of 987 internet coverage complaints in Sabah over five months, while 5G deployment accelerates with coverage reaching nearly 70% in urban areas under two service providers.
Six female students appeared in Kota Kinabalu's Court for Children, facing rioting charges connected to an incident outside a secondary school that sparked viral social media attention.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested a Sabah-based NGO president over allegations of RM2 million fund misappropriation. The detention marks another high-profile corruption case in the state.
Malaysia's National Training Week 2026 officially launches in Sandakan tomorrow, delivering thousands of free training courses spanning AI, digital marketing, trades, and wellness to citizens across all demographics and employment backgrounds.
The MCMC has launched a Safe Internet Campaign Carnival in Sook district, Sabah, equipping rural communities with digital literacy skills to counter cyber threats and online fraud.
Police in Sabah have arrested a 66-year-old man and secured a seven-day remand order in connection with the alleged rape of a 15-year-old girl with disabilities in Tawau.
Malaysia's Home Ministry disclosed that 3,640 citizenship applications remain pending in Sabah as of May 31, with only 10 approved. Deputy minister announces procedural reforms and expanded late registration services.
A 10-year-old girl who disappeared from Kota Kinabalu on July 13 has been found dead, prompting police to launch a murder investigation. Two men have been arrested in relation to the incident.
Malaysia's federal government has disbursed RM1.2 billion in land compensation for the Sabah Pan Borneo Highway Phase 1 Project, Deputy Works Minister Ahmad Maslan announced in parliament.
A convicted member of the notorious Geng Upik organised crime syndicate appeared before Kota Kinabalu Sessions Court today, facing nine money laundering charges involving more than RM800,000.
Sabah police have arrested four individuals suspected of cyberbullying and threatening a 16-year-old schoolgirl in Membakut. The case highlights growing concerns over online harassment targeting minors in Malaysia.
Police in Tawau have arrested two women following a physical altercation at a Bandar Fajar restaurant. The incident has drawn attention to public order issues in the Sabah town.
Malaysia's Health Ministry will post 560 permanent medical officers to Sabah from October 2026, though officials expect only half to accept, as the state grapples with a severe physician shortage.
Sabah's Youth Development Minister Datuk Nizam Abu Bakar Titingan has emphasised the urgency of strengthening digital literacy programmes to counter escalating online threats, citing significant complaint figures from the state's east coast region.
Agrobank has collected financing applications exceeding RM8 million from traders at Kota Kinabalu's Api-Api Night Market, signalling renewed momentum in the government's push to extend capital access to small businesses across Sabah.
Police arrested a 38-year-old man at a Kota Kinabalu hotel in connection with a serious parang attack in Lawas. The suspect had fled to the capital after injuring another man with the traditional blade weapon.
Malaysia's Health Ministry will require Product Registration Holders to report medicine supply disruptions from July 1, establishing a public database to enhance pharmaceutical security amid global supply chain vulnerabilities.
During coroner's proceedings in Kota Kinabalu, Noraidah Lamat revealed deep regret about enrolling her late daughter Zara Qairinah Mahathir at SMKA Tun Datu Mustapha, raising questions about school safety and parental decision-making.