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...

Sabah MACC arrests two company owners for fraud in million ringgit project

MACC arrested two company owners believed to have used fake documents for the purpose of cheating to secure maintenance work amounting to over RM1.1 million.— Malay Mail photo TAWAU (Aug 7): Two company owners believed to have used fake documents for the purpose of cheating to secure maintenance work amounting to more than RM1.1 million, were...

Sabah cops nab addict who hid in bushes for three hours

KOTA KINABALU: A suspected drug addict's attempt to evade police by hiding in some bushes failed when he was found and eventually arrested. Police were conducting a major anti-crime operation dubbed Ops Sarang Bersepadu at the Kg Lembaga Padi squatter area in Inanam. Kota Kinabalu police chief Asst Comm Mohd Zaidi Abdullah said the suspect was among...

Liew wants urgent upgrade of KK airport facilities after chaotic congestion

KOTA KINABALU: Datuk Christina Liew has called on Malaysia Airports Sdn Bhd (MASB) to upgrade facilities at the Kota Kinabalu International Airport (KKIA) with urgency. The Sabah Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister made the call in the wake of chaotic scenes that ensued at the airport which could not cope with a large number of passengers...

Motorist killed, passengers hurt after car hits parked lorry in Keningau

KOTA KINABALU: A man was killed while his two passengers were hurt when their car rammed into the back of a parked lorry in Sabah’s interior Keningau district early Monday (July 31). Gerit Polong, 35, who was driving, died on the scene while his companions aged 19 and 25 were rushed to hospital following the 1am...