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May 13, 2026 Sabah

Sabah defers AKPS implementation over immigration rights concerns

Kota Kinabalu: Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor (pic) said the Sabah Government has deferred the policy and implementation of the Malaysia Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) in Sabah following concerns over possible erosion of the State’s powers and special immigration rights.

May 13, 2026 Sabah

Three enforcement assistants detained over alleged RM10,000 bribery scheme

Kota Kinabalu: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has detained three state enforcement assistants suspected of soliciting and receiving about RM10,000 in bribes in exchange for not taking action against lorries belonging to a hardware and transport company for various traffic offences.

May 13, 2026 Sabah

Filipino jailed for illegal membership: Secret group based in Manila

Kota Kinabalu: A 25-year-old Filipino was on Tuesday jailed three months for displaying the symbol of an unlawful society.

May 13, 2026 Sabah

Man granted DNAA in underage rape case

Kota Kinabalu: A 25-year-old man was granted a discharge not amounting to an acquittal (DNAA) from a charge of raping his underage niece.

May 13, 2026 Sabah

Navigation lights, reflective markings: What DBKK and Ministry must ensure for maritime safety

Kota Kinabalu: The recent boat collision near Mengalum Island has highlighted broader maritime safety concerns affecting many coastal and island routes in Sabah, particularly involving small passenger and fishing boats operating at night or during poor weather conditions.

May 13, 2026 Sabah

Liane crowned KK City Unduk Ngadau

Kota Kinabalu: Liane Melve Grace Lias emerged champion of the 2026 Kota Kinabalu City Unduk Ngadau final after defeating 14 other contestants at the event held here on Sunday.

May 13, 2026 Sabah

3,000 attend DBKK Kaamatan

Kota Kinabalu: Some 3,000 visitors attended the 2026 Kota Kinabalu City (DBKK) Level Kaamatan Festival celebration, which took place in a lively atmosphere as an important platform for preserving the State’s cultural heritage.

May 13, 2026 Sabah

‘Sabah can’t achieve 40pc success alone’

Kota Kinabalu: Sabah needs the support of West Malaysians and Sarawakians in claiming its entitled constitutional and legal right to 40 per cent of federal tax revenue collection from the state as agreed under the Malaysia Agreement 1963.

May 13, 2026 Sabah

Petrol subsidy withdrawal could worsen costs: Phoong

Kota Kinabalu: Sabah Democratic Action Party Chairman and Senator Phoong Jin Zhe said the Federal Government’s plan to remove RON95 fuel subsidy for T15 and T20 income groups could worsen cost pressures, distort implementation and backfire on the wider economy. .

May 13, 2026 Sabah

142 Sabah pilgrims depart for Holy Land

Kota Kinabalu: Consistent and disciplined savings with Lembaga Tabung Haji from an early stage have been among the key factors enabling Sabah pilgrims to be chosen as “Guests of Allah” for this year’s haj season.

May 13, 2026 Sabah

Address concerns raised by immigration union over Act: KDM

Kota Kinabalu: Parti Kesejahteraan Demokratik Masyarakat (KDM) Secretary-General Willie Jude Junaidi urged the Federal and Sabah governments to address concerns raised by the Kesatuan Perkhidmatan Pegawai Imigresen Sabah (KPPIS).

May 13, 2026 Sabah

Event organisers must enhance safety measures: LDP

Kota Kinabalu: Poor visibility due to inadequate street lighting may have been a factor in the hit-and-run incident where a Borneo International Marathon participant and Rela personnel were injured, according to Liberal Democratic Party Supreme Council member Eric Lau. .

May 13, 2026 Sabah

Sabah entering new growth phase

Kota Kinabalu: Sabah has been allocated a development ceiling of RM12.02 billion under the 13th Malaysia Plan, covering 1,173 programmes and projects in the largest such allocation in Sabah’s history.

May 13, 2026 Sabah

Interim action plan to address port congestion

Kota Kinabalu: The Sabah Government is moving forward with an interim action plan to address port congestion and the broader economic impact arising from the ongoing Middle East crisis, said Deputy Chief Minister III Datuk Ewon Benedick.

May 13, 2026 Sabah

RM2.43 billion for federal road projects in Sabah this year

Kota Kinabalu: The Federal Government through its Works Ministry has allocated RM2.43 billion for federal road projects in Sabah this year under the 13th Malaysia Plan's first rolling plan.

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