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World Elephant Day draws over 500 to rally protection of Bornean elephants

KOTA KINABALU: More than 500 people in Sabah's central Tongod district have rallied behind efforts to protect the endangered Bornean elephant and find safer ways for humans and wildlife to coexist.

Crew flees ashore as MMEA nets RM45,000 blast fishing boat

KOTA KINABALU: A pump boat laden with 80kg of fish has been seized off Pulau Mengalung after its crew allegedly used explosives for blast fishing.

MPs call for fair formula on Borneo seats

PETALING JAYA: As Malaysia marks its 63rd anniversary, lawmakers back more Dewan Rakyat seats for Sabah and Sarawak to better serve vast rural consti­tuencies.

Sabah fights on for MA63 rights through federal cooperation, says Hajiji

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah will continue to pursue its rights and interests under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) through constitutional channels and close cooperation with the federal government, says Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor.

Anwar, Abang Johari witness official handover of Bintulu Port to Sarawak

KUCHING: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg witnessed the official handover of Bintulu Port to the Sarawak government from the federal government, marking a new chapter in the management of the strategic port.

KDM's sole assemblyman declares full support for party leadership

KOTA KINABALU: Parti KDM's sole state assemblyman Datuk Rusdin Riman, who has not been seen at party activities since the party withdrew its support for the state government, has come out to reaffirm his "unwavering" loyalty to the party.

Sabah divers spend M'sia Day clearing 110kg of marine debris from Sepanggar waters

KOTA KINABALU: Divers spent Malaysia Day cleaning up marine debris in Pulau Sepanggar waters here as part of efforts to promote awareness on ocean conservation.

Suspected fish-bombing boat seized with 80kg catch in Sabah

KOTA KINABALU: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) seized a pump boat carrying about 80kg of fish suspected to have been caught using explosives in waters off Pulau Mengalung, west of the city.

Malaysia Day Special Book a silent witness to unity of three regions, says archivist

KUCHING: The return of the Malaysia Day Celebration Special Book to Sarawak this year reflects the historical ties and harmony that have always remained strong among the peninsula, Sabah and Sarawak.

Kitingan urges all Sabah parties to take united stand on MA63 fulfilment

KOTA KINABALU: A special gathering at the historic Batu Sumpah (Oath Stone) in Sabah's interior Keningau to mark Malaysia Day saw a call to the state's political parties for a united stand on seeing all Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) promises fulfilled.