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July 18, 2026 Sabah

Man dies after suspected electric shock in Sook

KENINGAU: A man was found dead on the pavement outside a business premises at LS Supermarket, Sook town, early Saturday, believed to have suffered an electric shock while attempting to cut an electrical cable.

July 18, 2026 Sabah

500 Sekalong villagers to benefit from Madani project

MENUMBOK: About 500 residents of Kampung Sekalong will benefit from the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living's (KPDN) Madani Adopted Village Project, aimed at improving basic infrastructure and community wellbeing.

July 18, 2026 Sabah

MyKad may be used to buy subsidised cooking oil

KUALA PENYU: Consumers may soon be able to use their MyKad to purchase subsidised one-kilogramme packet cooking oil under a proposal by the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) to strengthen targeted subsidies and curb leakages.

July 18, 2026 Sabah

Base calls for review of diesel subsidy system in Sabah

Kota Kinabalu: Borneo Advocacy for Social Empowerment (Base) has urged the Federal Government to review the implementation of the Subsidised Diesel Control System (SKDS) in Sabah, saying rising logistics costs are contributing to higher prices of essential goods.

July 18, 2026 Sabah

National Training Week 2026 launched in Sabah

SANDAKAN: National Training Week (NTW) 2026 was launched in Sandakan on Saturday, making Sabah the first state in Borneo to host the national skills development initiative since its introduction in 2023.

July 18, 2026 Sabah

State backs support for special needs children

KENINGAU: The State Government will continue supporting efforts to expand access to education, early intervention and support services for children with special educational needs, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor.

July 18, 2026 Sabah

Haji Cilik Simulation Programme nurtures well-rounded children

Kota Kinabalu: The ninth Haji Cilik Simulation Programme is expected to continue growing to help nurture children who excel academically while possessing strong religious knowledge.

July 18, 2026 Sabah

Incomplete child abuse info stumbling block

Kota Kinabalu: Members of the public reporting suspected child abuse must provide the child’s full name and complete address, as incomplete information can delay rescue efforts and place the child at greater risk.

July 18, 2026 Sabah

Idahan group wins fest awards

LAHAD DATU: The Sabah Idahan Ethnic Association (Peis) achieved a proud milestone after clinching four major accolades at the 2026 Borneo Festival of Ideas (BFOI), held at Tun Mustapha Hall, here, recently.

July 18, 2026 Sabah

4,500 for Malaysia-China Run

Kota Kinabalu: About 4,500 people have registered for the JOM! Malaysia-China Friendship Run 2026, with race kit collection scheduled from July 17 to 19 at the Malaysia-China Friendship Association Sabah office in Kolombong.

July 18, 2026 Sabah

Building Sabah’s future starts with STEM education

SABAH has taken an important step towards building a stronger future by proposing the establishment of 25 Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Centres throughout the state, with a total investment of RM195 million. .

July 18, 2026 Sabah

Amazed church, temple and mosque co-exist

Kota Kinabalu: A mosque, a church and a temple standing within the same area in Tawau became the image American travel creator Terry Pernell repeatedly returned to when explaining why Sabah holds a special place in his heart.

July 18, 2026 Sabah

Seek Skim Jaminan Kredit Perumahan if unable to obtain home loan

Kota Kinabalu: Sabahans who face difficulties securing housing loans through conventional channels are urged to apply under the Skim Jaminan Kredit Perumahan (SJKP), a Federal Government initiative under the Ministry of Housing and Local Government, to help them own their dream homes.

July 18, 2026 Sabah

MRSM Ranau among 4 best

Kota Kinabalu: MRSM Ranau has been named the Best Mara Educational Institution 2026 after delivering outstanding results in the 2025 Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination, an achievement that also placed it among the country’s top four MRSMs.

July 18, 2026 Sabah

RM2,000 poorer for slapping pal

Kota Kinabalu: A 63-year-old contractor was fined RM2,000 or one month’s jail by the Magistrate’s Court on Friday for slapping an acquaintance following a business investment dispute dating back about two decades.

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