KOTA KINABALU: Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil was granted an audience by the Yang di-Pertua Negeri of Sabah Tun Juhar Mahiruddin at Istana Seri Kinabalu here Monday (June 10) to present the instrument of royal invitation to the Coronation of His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia. Fahmi, who is also the chairman of the Special Committee...
KOTA KINABALU: A villager in Kiulu district's Kampung Ranap kept a cool head and managed to get his family out of the house just before a landslide hit it on Monday (June 3) evening. Half the house was damaged in the incident, Abel George said when interviewed on Tuesday (June 4). “It had been raining non-stop since...
Did you know that tea is the second most consumed beverage in the world? It loses only to the “elixir of life” – aka water. May 21 has been designated by the United Nations (UN) as International Tea Day since 2019. We’re a few days late to the celebration this year, but better late than never,...
KOTA KINABALU: A teenager, who was earlier rescued from drowning at TMEC Recreation Centre in Ulu Kimanis, Papar, died, after six hours of battling for his life on Sunday. The victim, Muhamad Haiqal Irwan, 18, was pronounced dead at 7:30pm while receiving treatment at the Papar district hospital. Kimanis Fire and Rescue Services Station chief Mohd Johainin...
KOTA KINABALU: Quick action by staff of the Kota Marudu Hospital along Jalan Lotong prevented fire from spreading in its operating room Monday morning. Sabah Fire and Rescue Services Department Senior Assistant Fire Comm Mohd Ishak Amran said that a team of nine men were dispatched to the scene after receiving a distress call at 10.02am. The...
Rows of black velvet outfits hang from the walls and shelves, all hand-sewn by Broidie Paul, or more affectionately known as “Puan Odie” by her customers. Among these, a mannequin modelling a frilly dress stood out. Already a peculiarity, since Broidie’s focus was on the Kadazandusun traditional costumes – long-sleeved blouses and knee-length skirts are the...
KOTA KINABALU: Sabahans must stay united in its pursuit of the return of 40% of federal revenue earned from the state, says Datuk Seri Dr Joachim Gunsalam. The Parti Bersatu Sabah deputy president said the party has never wavered in its quest to claim what rightly belongs to the state. "It is also worth recognising that PBS...
KOTA KINABALU: A collaborative council has been formed by five associations to better protect children’s safety in Sabah. The Sabah Kindergarten Association, CHILD Sabah, Advocates for Non-Discrimination and Access to Knowledge, Partners of Community Organisations in Sabah, and Persatuan Perkhidmatan Taska Sabah signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for this purpose. Association chairman Sonia Chin said the...
KOTA KINABALU: A man died after falling from a building on Jalan Apas in Tawau. According to Tawau OCPD Asst Comm Jasmin Hussin, the victim – whose identity had yet to be ascertained – was naked. Prior to the incident at noon on Sunday (May 12), the victim was reportedly seen wandering in front of a fast...
KINABATANGAN: The federal government has been giving priority in allocation to Sabah as the Rural and Regional Development Ministry channelled funds to the ministry's agencies as well as also through Sabah Land Development Board (SLDB) and Sabah Rubber Industry Board, said Deputy Prime Minister Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. Ahmad Zahid who is also...
