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Two injured after 4WD skids, overturns near Kampung Tarat junction
KUCHING (June 3): A man sustained head injuries while another suffered minor injuries after their four-wheel drive vehicle skidded off the road at the Kampung Tarat junction along Jalan Kuching-Serian earlier this morning. The incident, classified as a self…
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White House: Trump, Xi will ‘likely’ talk this week
WASHINGTON (June 3): US President Donald Trump and China’s President Xi Jinping will likely hold a long-awaited call later this week, the White House said Monday, as trade tensions between the world’s two biggest economies ratchet back up. Trump reignited…
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Tourism Ministry eyes longhouse homestays to boost cultural tourism, rural economy
SIBU (June 3): The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (Motac) is exploring the potential of transforming longhouses into homestays, offering travellers a chance to experience the unique charm of Sarawak’s indigenous culture up close. Its minister, Dato…
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AI regulatory framework in the works, full report due by end of June
KUALA LUMPUR (June 3): A full report outlining Malaysia’s proposed regulatory framework for artificial intelligence (AI) is expected to be completed by the end of June, according to Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo. The report, currently being finalised…
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Fatal mistake: Hunter accidentally shoots, kills friend in Dalat after ‘mistaking him for wild boar’
DALAT (June 3): A 57-year-old man was accidentally shot and killed by his friend during a hunting trip at a plantation in Mudan, along Jalan Oya/Igan, yesterday. According to Dalat police chief DSP Saga Chunggat, the suspect claimed that he had mistaken the…
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AirAsia to train Sabah youth as pilots, engineers
KOTA KINABALU (June 3): AirAsia plans to collaborate with higher education institutions in Sabah to implement a training program aimed at producing pilots, engineers and aviation technical personnel. Group CEO of AirAsia, Tan Sri Tony Fernandes, said this…
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UMS water supply sufficient, says Shahelmey
PUTATAN (June 3): The amount of water entering the tank at Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) is sufficient, said Works Minister Datuk Shahelmey Yahya. Shahelmey said that he had asked the Water Department to keep records of the amount of water entering Tank…
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Govt urged to reconsider mandatory stamp duty on employment contracts
KOTA KINABALU (June 3): The Sabah Association of Professional Accountants (SAPA) expresses concern over the recent directive by the Inland Revenue Board (LHDN Malaysia) requiring all employment contracts to be stamped in accordance with the Stamp Act 1949.…
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CM: Security on Sabah’s east coast at the highest level
KOTA KINABALU (June 3): Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Haji Hajiji Haji Noor has given assurance that the security level on Sabah’s east coast remains at its highest, with no untoward incidents occurring in recent years. He made this statement during…
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Sabah Agro-Industrial Park takes off: Two lease deals signed
KOTA KINABALU (June 3): SAIP Sdn Bhd has taken a major step towards the commercialisation of the Sabah Agro-Industrial Park (SAIP) by signing two lease agreements. Three key facilities namely the Herbal Processing Facility (HPF), Product Launch Facility (PLF)…
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Waves destroy two homes, nine fall into sea in Sandakan
SANDAKAN (June 3): Two stilt houses in Kampung Bokara Jambatan 4 were severely damaged after being struck by strong waves early Tuesday morning. In the 6am incident, nine residents — six adults and three children — fell into the sea when the kitchen of one…
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Sabah starts preparation for ASEAN Travel Exchange
KOTA KINABALU (June 3): Preparations are underway for Sabah to host the two-day ASEAN Travel Exchange (ATE) 2025 this month, says Minister of Tourism, Culture and Environment Datuk Seri Christina Liew. ATE 2025 is a premier Business 2 Business (B2B) networking…
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Kian Kok Middle School’s Chinese Orchestra enthralls audience with ‘Traces’ concert
KOTA KINABALU (June 3): The Chinese orchestra of Kian Kok Middle School recently held a concert at the school hall, drawing an enthusiastic audience of parents, primary school students and Chinese music enthusiasts. It featured a rich and emotive musical…
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Officers trained to fight wildlife trafficking in Sabah
KOTA KINABALU (June 3): Sabah Parks, in collaboration with Justice for Wildlife Malaysia and Kota Kinabalu Working Group on Environment (KKCWGE), has successfully concluded a specialised four-day workshop from May 20 to 23, focused on wildlife crime investigation…
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PKAYS golf charity caps another successful fundraiser
KOTA KINABALU (June 3): A recent golf charity by Pertubuhan Jaringan Kebajikan Anak-Anak Yatim Sabah (PJKAYS) capped another successful fundraising event which is into its fifth series this year. Mayor of Kota Kinabalu City Hall (DBKK), Dato’ Sri Dr Hj Sabin…
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Implement federal-funded projects in Sabah according to schedule – Ewon
KOTA BELUD (June 3): Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister Datuk Ewon Benedick stated that all development projects in Sabah funded by the Federal Government must be carried out according to the schedule set. Ewon, who also serves as co-chairman…
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Sandakan water woes: Endless promises, few tangible results
SANDAKAN (June 3): The patron of Sandakan Indian Association (Baru), Taren Sunil Manoharan, has once again voiced deep disappointment over the ongoing water supply issues plaguing the residents of Sandakan, describing the situation as one marked by “endless…
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Pan Borneo Highway construction from Beaufort to Sipitang progressing despite setbacks
PUTATAN (June 3): Construction of the Pan Borneo Highway from Beaufort to Sipitang is progressing, with Package 1 expected to be completed by 2026, according to Sabah Works Minister Datuk Shahelmey Yahya. “Most of the road is completed, with only a few bridges…
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Sabah public service jobs demand AI, digital skills
KOTA KINABALU (June 3): Fierce competition in Sabah’s public service sector demands that the younger generation master new skills, particularly in technology and artificial intelligence (AI). Chairman of the Sabah State Public Service Commission (SPANS),…
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Organised crime accused wants to plead guilty
KOTA KINABALU (June 3): The High Court here on Tuesday adjourned to June 5 the case of a man charged with being a member of an organised crime group. Justice Datuk Dr Lim Hock Leng deferred the case involving Nelson Yen Yee Chung, 46, following a request…