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July 06, 2026 Sabah

SANDAKAN: The State Government remains committed to improving education infrastructure, particularly at national-type Chinese schools, in line with the Sabah Maju Jaya agenda, Technical Advisor (Energy) to the Chief Minister, Datuk Jim Lim, said.

July 04, 2026 Sabah

Four held over alleged illegal electricity supply syndicate in Sandakan

SANDAKAN: Four non-citizens have been detained following a three-day integrated operation in several squatter settlements here that uncovered an alleged syndicate involved in electricity theft and the illegal distribution of electricity supply.

July 04, 2026 Sabah

Sabah reaffirms commitment to Chinese education

SANDAKAN: The Sabah Government remains committed to strengthening education infrastructure, particularly for national-type Chinese schools (SJKC), said Technical Advisor (Energy) to the Chief Minister, Datuk Jim Lim.

July 04, 2026 Sabah

Free tuition for 83 Sungai Manila SPM candidates

SANDAKAN: A total of 83 students from the Sungai Manila state constituency who will be sitting for the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination have enrolled in a free tuition programme initiated by the area’s State Assemblyman (ADUN), Datuk Hazem Mubarak Tun Musa.

July 01, 2026 Sabah

Sandakan Heritage Trail featured for Visit Malaysia 2026

SANDAKAN: The Sandakan Heritage Trail is being promoted as one of the town's key attractions under the Visit Malaysia 2026 campaign.

July 01, 2026 Sabah

Fire and Rescue Station for Gum-Gum folks

SANDAKAN: A Category C Fire and Rescue Station will be built in Gum-Gum under the first rolling plan of the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) to strengthen fire and rescue service coverage in the Sandakan district.

June 30, 2026 Sabah

Returning sun bears to the wild, step by step

SANDAKAN: The conservation efforts for sun bears in the Tabin Wildlife Reserve have now entered a more structured phase as the endangered animals undergo a phased release using a ‘soft release’ approach monitored with GPS technology to enhance their survival in the wild habitat.

June 29, 2026 Sabah

Apartment damaged in Sandakan fire

SANDAKAN: A third-floor apartment unit at Taman Villa Permai, Batu 5, was 50 per cent damaged in a fire on Monday afternoon.

June 28, 2026 Sabah

Oldest sun bear at Borneo Sun Bear Conservation Centre dies aged 33

SANDAKAN: The Borneo Sun Bear Conservation Centre (BSBCC) is mourning the loss of its oldest resident, Amaco, who has died at the age of 33.

June 27, 2026 Sabah

Nine stalls destroyed in Kampung Pening Lalat fire

SANDAKAN: Nine wooden stalls in a single row at Kampung Pening Lalat, Karamunting were destroyed in a fire on Saturday morning.

June 27, 2026 Sabah

Gum-Gum to get new fire station under 13MP

SANDAKAN: A Category C Fire and Rescue Station will be built in Gum-Gum under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) Rolling Plan 1 to strengthen emergency response coverage in the district.

June 27, 2026 Sabah

347 Sandakan residents receive Native land permits

SANDAKAN: A total of 347 residents of Kampung Sungai Batang, Batu 10, received Native Residential Reserve Land Lot Permits during a presentation ceremony held at the Sandakan Native Court, recently.

June 27, 2026 Sabah

Call for young generation to preserve Hakka heritage

SANDAKAN: The younger generation must play an active role in preserving Hakka culture by learning the language, understanding its history and participating in community activities, says Sandakan MP Vivian Wong.

June 25, 2026 Sabah

Pork price hike pressure

SANDAKAN: The continued rise in pork prices in Sabah remains a concern as Elopura State Assemblyman, Calvin Chong criticised remarks by Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Datuk Chan Foong Hin regarding the difference in live pig prices between Peninsular Malaysia and Sabah.

June 24, 2026 Sabah

Call for review of terminology on Sandakan dog registration tags

SANDAKAN: The wording used on dog registration tags issued under the Sandakan Municipal Council’s (MPS) animal licensing system has sparked public discussion, with Sandakan MP Vivian Wong calling for a review of the terminology used.

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