KOTA KINABALU: The Sarawak Premier getting pulled into the water crisis at Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) is an embarrassing reflection of the Sabah government’s failure to address basic infrastructure issues, says Sabah Umno. Its strategic communications director Datu Rosman Datu Ahir Zaman said it was a “tamparan besar” (major blow) to the credibility of the Gabungan...
KOTA KINABALU: Recent viral claims suggesting that the Electrical Certification System (ECoS) imposes excessive fees for generator registration are not accurate, says National Consumer Foundation Malaysia (Sabah Chapter) chairman David Chan. "These allegations have caused unnecessary panic among the public, but after an internal review and direct clarification with ECoS, we can confirm that the claims...
KOTA KINABALU: A spontaneous idea by an educationist from a remote Sabah college has gained international acclaim. Dr Mohd Sirhajwan Idek, a teacher at Keningau Vocational College (KVC), realised while reading research articles for his academic growth that students could also produce scholarly work. After sharing his idea with colleagues, they started a mission to enhance students'...
KOTA KINABALU: A total of 647 flood evacuees from 204 families in Sabah are still being sheltered at four relief centres as of Wednesday (May 7) morning. The state disaster management committee secretariat, in a statement, said 325 people from 103 families are housed at two temporary relief centres in the Sook district, 208 at Sekolah...
KOTA KINABALU: The number of flood evacuees in Sabah remained unchanged at 695, comprising 217 families, as of 8am Tuesday. The Sabah Disaster Management Committee Secretariat, in a statement on Tuesday (May 6), said that 325 individuals from 103 families are currently sheltering at two temporary evacuation centres in the Sook district. The temporary evacuation centres are...
KOTA KINABALU: The cultural and lion dance community in Sabah is mourning the loss of 24-year-old Hambali Latip from the Leong Sin Sports Association Sandakan, who died on Thursday (May 1) after a training accident left him in a coma for five months. Hambali, who joined the association in 2019 and served as the tail performer...
KUALA LUMPUR: Thunderstorms, heavy rain, and strong winds are expected in several parts of Malaysia, with warnings in effect until 6pm on Wednesday (April 30), said the Malaysian Meteorological Department in a post on its Facebook page. In Perak, the affected districts include Larut, Matang Dan Selama, Kuala Kangsar, Kinta, Kampar, Batang Padang, and Muallim. Kelantan's Kuala...
KOTA KINABALU: Borneo Cement Sabah (BCS) chairman Datuk Masiung Banah has defended the decision to build a RM1.2bil cement and clinker plant in the remote forests of Tongod. He said it was a practical and environmentally conscious move that will bring economic growth to one of Malaysia’s poorest districts. “What is the problem with building a cement...
KOTA KINABALU: A water supply disruption hit the ongoing session of the Sabah legislative assembly amid complaints by assemblymen about water woes in their respective constituencies. The issue was immediately highlighted by assemblymen in the house as the water taps went dry in the toilets at the Sabah Assembly building on Wednesday (April 16). The situation also...
KOTA KINABALU: While many scammers are adopting artificial intelligence to carry out their crimes, three men in Tawau opted for a more "traditional" method – pukau, or hypnosis – to make off with their victim's money. The incident took place on Wednesday (March 19) at a 24-hour convenience store on Jalan Haji Karim in Fajar, according...
