King gives out contributions to 100 asnaf individuals, the disabled at Sipitang event

KOTA KINABALU: Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah and Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah presented contributions to 100 individuals from the asnaf (tithe recipients) group and the disabled during their stop at Sipitang on Thursday (Sept 7). The King and Queen were accompanied by Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji...

Sabah needs political stability, unity to ensure progress, says King

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah needs political stability and strong unity among the people to ensure the state's progress, says Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah. His Majesty said this was important for a large state like Sabah, without which it would be difficult to realise its development. Al-Sultan Abdullah said during the ‘Kembara Kenali Borneo’...

Royal visit to Sabah should inspire govt leaders to visit, learn, says Karamunting rep

KOTA KINABALU: The King and Queen’s visit to Sabah as well as His Majesty’s willingness to drive around the state, should be emulated by ministers, says Karamunting assemblyman George Hiew Vun Zin. He said Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah’s willingness to go behind the wheel himself shows a strong urge to want...

Sabah leg of King, Queen’s Kembara Kenali Borneo tour ends today

PENAMPANG: The fifth day of the King and Queen's Kembara Kenali Borneo marks the end of the Sabah leg of the tour. Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah and Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah are scheduled to have breakfast with the people and visit the Kadazandusun Cultural Association (KDCA) here...

Tourist drowns, eight others saved after boat capsizes off Semporna

KOTA KINABALU: A foreign tourist drowned while eight others were rescued after their boat capsized off Sabah’s east coast Semporna district on Monday (Sept 4). The incident occurred in Timba-Timba Island waters at about 10.10am. Semporna police chief Supt Mohd Farhan Lee Abdullah said they had detained four men, a local aged 22 and three foreigners aged...

Sabah govt wants developers to provide more affordable housing

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah housing developers must help the state government in its efforts to provide affordable housing for the people, says Deputy Chief Minister II Datuk Dr Joachim Gunsalam. He said the government was ready to discuss a mechanism that allows industry players to build high-end and luxury houses as well as affordable houses. It was hoped...

‘Kembara Kenali Borneo’ tour realises King’s dream to be with people in Sabah and Sarawak

KUALA LUMPUR: The "Kembara Kenali Borneo” tour is a dream come true for Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah and Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah in getting to know Malaysians living in the interior areas of Sabah and Sarawak. The first-ever tour there by a head of state is a...

Rhinos’ man of the moment is mercurial Machado

PETALING JAYA: Looks like Sabah are warming up to the goals and ways of Ramon Machado, who is proving to be one of the signings of the second transfer window. The 32-year-old striker was truly on song against Negri Sembilan when he scored two goals in the 13th and 29th minutes to help the Rhinos win...

No food poisoning outbreak in Semporna, says Shafie

KOTA KINABALU: There is no major food poisoning outbreak in Semporna despite reports of several cases at a resort in Kapalai recently, says Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal. The Semporna MP said only a few cases were reported at the resort and immediate action was taken to address the matter. "Compound notices were issued to the resort...

Absurd for Yong to propose peninsula-based parties sit out Sabah polls, says Bung

KOTA KINABALU: It is absurd for Sabah Progressive Party (SAPP) president Datuk Seri Yong Teck Lee to propose that peninsula-based parties should sit out the next state polls, says Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin “Malaysia is a democratic country and allows for all registered parties to contest in any state,” said the Sabah Umno chairman in...