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May 13, 2026 Sabah

Fined RM5,000 for mosquito breeding offence

PAPAR: A 47-year-old tyre collection centre owner was fined RM5,000 or six months’ jail by the Magistrate’s Court, here, after pleading guilty to allowing conditions that could breed disease-carrying insects.

May 12, 2026 Sabah

Papar parade celebrates faith, culture and growth

PAPAR: A total of 48 temples participated in a parade to celebrate the 13th Sabah Taoism Festival and the Mazu’s birthday here on Saturday. .

May 08, 2026 Sabah

Public warned against scammers using Armizan’s name

PAPAR: The public has been reminded to remain vigilant against scammers impersonating Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister and Papar Member of Parliament Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali, his personal assistants or representatives for fraudulent activities.

May 05, 2026 Sabah

Lok Kawi road upgrade to resolve traffic woes

PAPAR: Traffic congestion along the Sabindo–Kinarut route is set to be resolved with the implementation of the Lok Kawi Road Upgrading Project, stretching from the Sabindo roundabout to SMK Kinarut, which has now commenced.

May 05, 2026 Sabah

GRS may table motion on 40pc at Assembly

PAPAR: Sabah’s rights issues, including the 40pc revenue entitlement, should not be turned into theatrics for political gains, says Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali.

May 04, 2026 Sabah

'Claims against GRS on 40pc motion misleading'

PAPAR: Allegations by Kapayan assemblyman Chin Tek Ming linking the Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) government to the rejection of a private member’s motion on Sabah’s 40 per cent entitlement have been described as an attempt to cover up past mistakes by the previous Warisan administration.

May 04, 2026 Sabah

Lok Kawi road upgrade to ease Sabindo–Kinarut congestion

PAPAR: Traffic congestion along the Sabindo–Kinarut route is expected to be eased with the commencement of the Lok Kawi Road Upgrading Project from the Sabindo roundabout to SMK Kinarut.

May 03, 2026 Sabah

RM559.8 million to improve food security

PAPAR: The State Government has allocated a total of RM559.85 million to the State’s Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Industry (Maffi) this year to improve food security and the self-sufficiency rate (SSR).

May 01, 2026 Sabah

Gelvia Vanessa crowned UNK Papar 2026

PAPAR: Gelvia Vanessa Jenny emerged as the winner of Unduk Ngadau Kaamatan (UNK) Papar 2026 after outshining 16 other finalists in Friday’s finals.

May 01, 2026 Sabah

RM559.85m allocated to boost Sabah food security

PAPAR: A total of RM559.85 million has been allocated this year to the Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Industry Ministry (Maffi) to enhance food security and the State Self-Sufficiency Ratio (SSR) in Sabah, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor.

April 27, 2026 Sabah

Up to 70pc discounts at 58 Bataras outlets from April 15 until June 30

PAPAR: Consumers in Sabah and FT Labuan now have the opportunity buying a range of essential goods at lower prices with discounts of up to 70 per cent only at 58 outlets of Bataras supermarkets including here.

April 27, 2026 Sabah

Land transporters must register for diesel subsidy

PAPAR: The land freight transport sectors in Sabah, Sarawak and Federal Territory of Labuan are advised to register online under the Subsidised Diesel Control System (SKDS) to enjoy the subsidy which will begin on May 4, 2026.

April 11, 2026 Sabah

Push for better elderly care

PAPAR: The State Ministry of Women, Health and People’s Wellbeing will engage directly with relevant agencies to ensure the most basic needs of elderly residents in Sabah’s care homes are met without further delay.

April 08, 2026 Sabah

Elderly homes in Sabah still face challenges, says Julita

PAPAR: Elderly care homes in Sabah continue to face operational constraints despite receiving government assistance, prompting calls for stronger coordination and broader support, said Datuk Julita Majungki.

April 05, 2026 Sabah

Fishing curbs affecting Papar coastal fishermen

PAPAR: Coastal fishermen in Papar are appealing to the Government and relevant agencies to exercise discretion to allow them to continue fishing in the Pulau Tiga National Park waters.

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