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May 31, 2026 Sabah

Papar's Gelvia crowned State Unduk Ngadau Kaamatan 2026

PENAMPANG: Gelvia Vanessa Jenny (pic), representing Papar, was crowned State Unduk Ngadau Kaamatan (UNK) 2026 after outshining 52 other finalists during the grand final at the Kadazan Dusun Cultural Association (KDCA) Hall here on Sunday.

May 31, 2026 Sabah

Two teenage girls drown in Sandakan quarry pond

SANDAKAN: Two teenage girls drowned while swimming in a quarry pond at Kampung Gum-Gum here on Sunday afternoon.

May 31, 2026 Sabah

Federal Government urged to justify Sabah’s RM1.5b interim allocation

Kota Kinabalu: The Federal Government has been urged to explain the basis used in determining the RM1.5 billion interim allocation announced for Sabah while negotiations on the State’s 40 per cent revenue entitlement continue.

May 31, 2026 Sabah

Social media abuzz over alleged fight near KDCA

PENAMPANG: A video circulating on social media allegedly showing a fight involving several individuals near the KDCA grounds during the Kaamatan celebrations has sparked widespread reactions online.

May 31, 2026 Sabah

Nearly 1,000 tourists welcomed at KKIA for Kaamatan

Kota Kinabalu: Nearly 1,000 domestic and international visitors were welcomed at Kota Kinabalu International Airport (KKIA) on Saturday as part of a special Kaamatan Festival reception organised by Tourism Malaysia.

May 31, 2026 Sabah

Sabah Special Grant up nearly 28-fold in six years, says economist

Kota Kinabalu: The increase in Sabah’s Special Grant from RM53.4 million in 2020 to RM1.5 billion in 2026 demonstrates the effectiveness of the State Government’s negotiation strategy in pursuing the State’s financial rights, according to economist Dr Awang Faisal Assyiffa (pic)..

May 31, 2026 Sabah

Sabah BBC welcomes RM1.5 billion interim payment

Kota Kinabalu: Sabah Government Backbenchers Club (Sabah BBC) has expressed appreciation to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim for announcing an additional RM1.5 billion interim payment to the Sabah Government.

May 31, 2026 Sabah

Unity key to Sabah’s future success, says CM

PENAMPANG: Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor has called on Sabahans to continue strengthening unity and togetherness as key pillars for the State’s progress and sustainable development under the Sabah Maju Jaya (SMJ) 2.0 Roadmap.

May 31, 2026 Sabah

Minister urges public to uphold respect online

State Education, Science and Innovation Minister Datuk James Ratib (pic) has called on all parties to continue preserving Sabah’s image as a state known for tolerance, unity and harmony among its multi-racial and multi-religious communities.

May 31, 2026 Sabah

Two boats held for suspected fisheries offences

KUNAK: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) detained a purse seine fishing vessel and a pump boat in separate operations off Pulau Tabawan here on Saturday for suspected offences under the Fisheries Act 1985.

May 31, 2026 Sabah

Man arrested, ketum worth RM3,940 seized in Ranau raid

RANAU: A 23-year-old man was arrested and ketum products worth an estimated RM3,940 seized during a police raid in Kampung Kinapulidan here on Saturday night.

May 31, 2026 Sabah

Hajiji welcomes RM1.5 billion interim payment for Sabah

Kota Kinabalu: Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor (pic) has welcomed the RM1.5 billion interim payment of Sabah’s special grant announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Saturday.

May 30, 2026 Sabah

Sindumin assemblyman questions delays in implementing Sabah’s 40pc entitlement

Kota Kinabalu: Sindumin Assemblyman Yusri Pungut (pic) has questioned why Sabah’s 40 per cent constitutional entitlement continues to face delays despite repeated assurances from leaders across the political divide that the State’s rights should be implemented.

May 30, 2026 Sabah

Increased interim payment reflects commitment to Sabah, says AMK Chief

Kota Kinabalu: Sabah Angkatan Muda Keadilan (AMK) has welcomed the increase in Sabah’s interim Special Grant payment from RM600 million to RM1.5 billion announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Anwar Ibrahim.

May 30, 2026 Sabah

Jamawi hopes RM1.5 billion allocation will boost Sabah padi industry

PENAMPANG: State Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Industry Minister Datuk Jamawi Jaafar hopes part of the additional RM1.5 billion interim allocation announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will be channelled towards strengthening Sabah’s padi industry.

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