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Floods: 245 evacuated in Tawau

KOTA KINABALU: Tawau became the latest district in Sabah to be declared a flood disaster zone, with 245 displaced victims from 55 families.

Pangolin still in danger despite reduced threat in Sabah

KOTA KINABALU: Threats against the protected pangolin, including poaching, have reduced in Sabah, but it doesn't mean these species are safe now.

Displaced families seek refuge as rains continue

KOTA KINABALU: Flood relief centres in Pitas, Paitan and Kota Marudu continue to register new victims, with the number increasing to 4,652 people from 1,799 families.

Flood situation worsens in northern Sabah as evacuees rise to 4,761

KOTA KINABALU: Floodwaters continued to inundate villages across northern Sabah on Saturday (Feb 21), forcing nearly 5,000 people from their homes as evacuation centres filled up by evening.

Fire razes 10 houses in Kota Belud, families moved to relief centre

KOTA BELUD: What began as a quiet Saturday (Feb 21) morning on the third day of Ramadan turned into heartbreak for 10 families in Kampung Melangkap Kapa when a fire tore through their homes, leaving them with little but the clothes they were wearing.

Sabah flood evacuees increase to 4,652 in northern districts

KOTA KINABALU: Flood relief centres in Pitas, Paitan and Kota Marudu continue to register new victims with the number increasing to 4,652 people from 1,799 families.

3,685 flee homes as floods worsen in Sabah

KOTA KINABALU: The number of flood victims in Sabah rose to 3,685 people from 1,593 families as of 8am on Saturday (Feb 21), up from 406 people from 124 families from Friday afternoon.

Customers opt for familiar tastes at Satok bazaar

KUCHING: Traditional kuih remains a popular choice for buka puasa, despite the increasing variety of modern snacks and desserts.

Hajiji urges flood victims to prioritise safety

KOTA KINABALU: Flood victims statewide, especially in the worst hit areas of Paitan, Kota Marudu, Pitas and Sandakan, are urged to refrain from taking any risks and to put safety as a priority.

Paitan hit hardest by floods 

KOTA KINABALU: Houses, buildings and vehicles were damaged while livestock as well as pets were killed following floods in the interior Paitan district.