Sabah's 'Kongsi Raya' event a celebration of unity, says Hajiji
KOTA KINABALU: A three-day carnival held here ahead of Chinese New Year and Hari Raya Aidilfitri is not merely a combination of festive celebrations but a manifestation of mutual respect, togetherness and affection that has long been part of the way of life for the people of Sabah, says Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor.
Restaurant manager nabbed for hiring Chinese nationals without work permits
KOTA KINABALU: A local woman was arrested for allegedly employing nine Chinese nationals without valid work permits at a restaurant in Labuan.
New minister names forest protection as top 100-day KPI
KOTA KINABALU: Forest protection operations are among the 100-day Key Performance Indicators (KPI) set by newly appointed Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Datuk Seri Arthur Joseph Kurup to underscore the urgency of safeguarding the country's biodiversity.
Sabah firms urged to meet global standards to compete internationally
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah companies must enhance compliance with international standards for their products and services to penetrate international markets and compete globally, says Deputy Chief Minister III Datuk Ewon Benedick.
RM22mil boost for Sabah rubber smallholders under new Risda initiatives
KOTA KINABALU: The government, through the Rubber Industry Smallholders Development Authority (Risda), has allocated RM22.308mil to assist Sabah's rubber smallholders through comprehensive development initiatives.
Three men nabbed with 25kg ketum, 18g syabu
KOTA KINABALU: Three men were arrested in two separate operations in the east coast Lahad Datu district following the seizure of 25 kilograms of suspected ketum powder and 18.84g of syabu (methamphetamine).
MMEA seizes seven Filipino fishing vessels off Kudat
KOTA KINABALU: Seven foreign fishing vessels manned by Filipino nationals in Malaysian waters around Sabah's northern Kudat area were seized by the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA).
Teen claims he doesn’t know seriousness of sexual offences
KOTA KINABALU: A teenager has claimed trial to charges of sodomising and molesting his 11-year-old step-sister, saying he did not know the seriousness of the offences.
Don't force Sabahans to pay more for unstable power supply, says Shafie
KOTA KINABALU: Sabahans should not be asked to pay more for unstable electricity supply, says Parti Warisan.
PETRONAS subsidiaries allowed to seek judicial review of RM120mil in financial penalties from S'wak
KUCHING: The High Court here has granted leave to five PETRONAS subsidiaries to seek a judicial review over RM120mil in financial penalties issued by the Sarawak gas distribution director and state Utility and Telecommunications Minister
