Flood victims in Sabah surge as conditions improve in Sarawak and Johor

KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 1,783 flood victims remain in temporary relief centres across three states, with the number in Sabah rising on Wednesday morning (Jan 7). In SABAH, the number of flood victims rose slightly to 1,450 from 512 families in 10 relief centres, up from 1,429 people from 504 families on Tuesday night (Jan...

Homestays in Sabah must get permits within three months or risk closure, says state Tourism Ministry

KOTA KINABALU: Homestays and any form of unlicensed accommodations must get their permits within three months or face closure, said the Sabah Tourism, Culture and Environment Ministry. Its assistant minister Dr Andi Md Shamsureezal Mohd Sainal said this decision was made following a task force meeting held in Semporna district on Tuesday. He said among the main...

Bung’s son among four candidates identified for Kinabatangan, Lamag, says Sabah Umno chief

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah Umno has identified four potential candidates for the Kinabatangan parliamentary and Lamag state seat by-elections, its chairman Datuk Jafry Ariffin said. He did not discount the possibility of fielding Kinabatangan Umno youth chief Naim Kurniawan, the son of the late Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin whose death on Dec 5 will see by-elections...

Meeting on Sabah’s return of 40% revenue scheduled for Dec 19, says Hajiji

KOTA KINABALU: A meeting to further discuss the return of 40 percent of Sabah's revenue between the state and Federal governments is expected to take place this Friday (Dec 19). In relation to this, Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor urged all parties to remain patient, particularly regarding the payment formula mechanism and other issues enshrined...

State rights, 40% revenue claim, infrastructure in the spotlight at Sabah assembly

KOTA KINABALU: Issues on state rights, appeals to the Federal Government to retract its intention to file a partial appeal on the 40% revenue claim as well as infrastructure and utility development were in the spotlight at Monday’s (Dec 15) Sabah Budget debate session. Matters regarding fair funding for all state seats regardless of whether they...

Those found guilty of corruption must face the music, says PM

KOTA KINABALU: If you are found to be guilty of corruption, you must accept the consequences of your actions, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Prime Minister said this message is always stressed to his staff. “I told my staff – if you are found guilty, you must face the music. Full investigations and bring them (the...

MACC to probe alleged bribery involving Albert Tei, Shamsul Iskandar

PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Anti Corruption Commission will investigate claims that businessman Albert Tei bribed Datuk Seri Shamsul Iskandar Mohd Akin. MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said both Tei and Shamsul Iskandar will be summoned soon to provide statements. He added that other relevant parties will also be called to assist in gathering evidence. “The public...

Sabah polls: BN, GRS newcomers lean on classic door-to-door campaigning in Papar

PAPAR: As the 17th Sabah State Election campaign enters its seventh day on Friday (Nov 21), two first-time candidates in Papar continue to rely on a classic approach, going from door to door to meet voters in person. Although the method may seem old-fashioned in the digital age, both candidates believe the approach allows them to...

Sabah polls: Bung turns up the heat in Pantai Dalit in a ‘must-win’ battle for Barisan

KOTA KINABALU: Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin is campaigning vigorously in Pantai Dalit in Tuaran in a bid to reclaim what was taken from Sabah Barisan Nasional. The Sabah Barisan chairman said its incumbent, Datuk Jasnih Daya, won the seat on its ticket in 2020 but left the coalition when the situation became difficult. "Jasnih and our...