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90 artificial reefs deployed in waters off Papar

KOTA KINABALU: Ninety artificial reefs were deployed in waters off Papar, expected to enhance marine resources in the area and benefit local fishing communities.

No plans to have anti-doping lab in Sarawak to test athletes, says minister

KUCHING: There are no plans for Sarawak to have an anti-doping laboratory to test athletes for banned performance enhancing drugs despite the state planning to co-host a number of international sporting competitions in the years ahead, says Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah.

Man found elecrocuted in Lahad Datu water village

KOTA KINABALU: A man was found dead amongst trash and electric cables at a water village in Kg Puyut, Lahad Datu, Wednesday (Sept 23) afternoon.

Tourist from China drowns while snorkelling off Megalum Island

KOTA KINABALU: A tourist from China has drowned while snorkelling in waters off Pulau Mengalum here.

Elephant calf hurt by trap needs urgent help, say Sabah rangers

KOTA KINABALU: An elephant calf, believed to have been hurt by a trap, might not survive much longer if no one comes forward to help it, say rangers.

Man suffers burns after escaping house fire in Lahad Datu

KOTA KINABALU: A 40-year-old man sustained body burns after running through his burning home to escape a fire at Kampung Tabanak in Lahad Datu on Wednesday (Sept 23).

Inanam rep urges comprehensive flood mitigation plan for Kolombong

KOTA KINABALU: A complete and comprehensive plan is urgently needed to address long-term flood mitigation in suburban Kolombong following repeated inundations during heavy downpours, says Inanam assemblyman Edna Majimbun.

Mastery of science and technology a necessity, no longer an option, says Hajiji

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah wants to produce a generation of technology users that are capable of understanding technology, developing solutions, creating value and producing innovations suited to the State's unique characteristics and needs.

Sarawak targets 30% highly skilled workers by 2030

KUCHING: Sarawak is stepping up efforts to meet its target of 30% highly-skilled workers in its workforce by 2030, says Datuk Seri Roland Sagah.

Tribunal orders ex-Sabah hospital director to pay RM10,000 to woman in sexual harassment case

KOTA KINABALU: A former Sabah hospital director was ordered by the Sexual Harassment Tribunal (TAGS) to pay RM10,000 in compensation to a woman who lodged a sexual harassment report against him recently.