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July 06, 2026 Sabah

Sabah IEM reaffirms support for infrastructure agenda

Kota Kinabalu: The Sabah branch of the Institution of Engineers Malaysia (IEM) reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the Government’s infrastructure development agenda during a courtesy call on Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Mustapha Sakmud, on Monday.

July 06, 2026 Sabah

Make safeguarding kids a culture: Kinabalu International School

Kota Kinabalu: Organisations working with children must move beyond treating safeguarding as a compliance exercise and instead embed it as a culture that guides every decision, policy and action, said Kinabalu International School (KIS) Principal Sam Gipson.

July 06, 2026 Sabah

Sabah hospital records milestone with successful twin separation

Kota Kinabalu: Sabah Women and Children's Hospital (HWKKS) has successfully performed the separation surgery of pygopagus conjoined twins, marking a historic medical achievement in the State, according to the State Health Department.

July 06, 2026 Sabah

Minister urges parents to choose registered childcare centres

Kota Kinabalu: Women, Health and People’s Wellbeing Minister Datuk Julita Majungki has urged parents to send their children to registered childcare centres to safeguard their safety and wellbeing, while highlighting the need to expand childcare capacity in Sabah.

July 06, 2026 Sabah

Take action on every complaint, says Masidi

Kota Kinabalu: Sabah Deputy Chief Minister II and Minister of Finance Datuk Seri Masidi Manjun stressed that every public complaint raised through media channels should be investigated and acted upon promptly without waiting for further instructions, as a demonstration of the Government’s commitment to delivering efficient, responsive and accountable public services.

July 06, 2026 Sabah

What it takes for women to succeed

Kota Kinabalu: Women should seize new business opportunities and strengthen their entrepreneurial knowledge to remain competitive in an increasingly challenging business environment, said Sabah Women’s Advisory Council (MPWS) Chairman Datuk Dr Rosmawati Lasuki.

July 06, 2026 Sabah

‘Warisan contradicts itself on Sabah grant’

Kota Kinabalu: Community activist Aksyah Nasrah claims Parliament records on the Sabah Special Grant contradict Warisan Deputy President Datuk Darell Leiking’s criticism of the Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) government.

July 06, 2026 Sabah

Hope for Star City project

Kota Kinabalu: The High Court here on Friday ruled in favour of Skyrich Development Sdn Bhd in a dispute over the Sale of Shares Agreement linked to the stalled Star City Project here.

July 06, 2026 Sabah

Monthly Citra Budaya to lure tourists

Kota Kinabalu: Kota Kinabalu City Hall (DBKK), with support from the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Environment Sabah (KePKAS), officially launched Citra Budaya Kota Kinabalu – “KK Culture On Stage 2026”, a cultural showcase designed to highlight Sabah’s rich heritage in conjunction with Visit Malaysia Year 2026 and in preparation for Visit Sabah Year 2027.

July 06, 2026 Sabah

Too early to count savings: Amir Hamzah

Kota Kinabalu: Finance Minister II Senator Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah said it is too early to say how much has been saved from plugging diesel subsidy leakages under Budi Diesel, though early dealer feedback shows a drop in sales volume.

July 06, 2026 Sabah

Why tourism sector excluded: Amir Hamzah

Kota Kinabalu: Finance Minister II Amir Hamzah said tourists will not be included under the government’s diesel subsidy scheme, noting that the subsidy is meant for Malaysians and not foreign visitors.

July 05, 2026 Sabah

Budi Diesel quota to be reviewed based on usage data

Kota Kinabalu: Finance Minister II Senator Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said the Budi Diesel subsidy quota will be reviewed based on usage data rather than a fixed schedule.

July 05, 2026 Sabah

Sabah eyes health, TCM growth at RCEP meet

Kota Kinabalu: Sabah is set to tap vast regional opportunities in traditional medicine, pharmaceuticals and wellness tourism at a major upcoming international conference — aligning closely with the Sabah Maju Jaya 2.0 agenda.

July 05, 2026 Sabah

Free coffee to cheer up families of QEH patients

Kota Kinabalu: What began as a moment of compassion turned into an act of kindness for Sharon Voo, 36, after she saw patients and their families sitting in hospital hallways, waiting for hours beside loved ones admitted for treatment, or queuing to collect medicine and attend medical reviews.

July 05, 2026 Sabah

Closing park at 7pm is too early: Joggers

KOTA KINABALU: The reopening of Perdana Park in Tanjung Aru drew a steady stream of joggers on its first day after a two year closure, with visitors taking advantage of free parking currently offered until further notice.

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