A new hall for Membakut, the new district in Sabah

Full district status: Hajiji signing the commemoration plaque while Membakut district officer Ibrahim Terki (right) looks on.

KOTA KINABALU: Membakut, which is known for its river cruises and fireflies, has been elevated to a full Sabah district.

And to usher in the achievement, Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor has pledged to reward the district, about 95km southwest of the state capital, with a new community hall.