Putrajaya to prevent future disputes over Sabah blue economy
SANDAKAN: Putrajaya wants to address any potential legal and jurisdictional conflicts over Sabah's emerging blue economy before any disputes can develop.
Annual WAK Festival has potential to become major regional event, says Sarawak tourism minister
KUCHING: The annual WAK Festival has the potential to become a major regional event in the years ahead as it keeps growing in size and scope, says Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah.
Four remanded in Sabah over RM900,000 land sale bribery plot
KOTA KINABALU: A former customary officer, a civil servant, and two land brokers have been remanded over their alleged involvement in an RM900,000 bribery scheme involving unauthorised land sales.
National Day, Sabah Day celebrations to reinforce unity, strengthen love for state, country
KOTA KINABALU: The state-level National Day and Sabah Day celebrations on Aug 31 are expected to reflect the people's confidence in Sabah's future while strengthening the spirit of unity and love for the state and the country.
Haze: Schools in nine Sarawak districts closed for two days
KUCHING: Schools under the Kuching, Padawan, Serian, Samarahan, Bau, Lundu, Sri Aman, Lubok Antu and Simunjan district education offices have been ordered to close temporarily for two days starting Thursday (Aug 20) due to the haze.
Sabah suffers RM17.3mil loss from telco vandalism since 2025
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah recorded approximately RM17.3mil in telecommunications losses due to damage and vandalism between 2025 and June 2026, said State Education, Science, Technology, and Innovation Minister Datuk James Ratib (pic).
Yayasan PETRONAS Launches Sipitang STEM Hub To Empower Sabah Educators
KOTA KINABALU: Yayasan PETRONAS has launched a dedicated Program Duta Guru (PDG) STEM Hub at the Sipitang Teacher Activity Centre (Pusat Kegiatan Guru) to enhance Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education across Sabah.
Haze in Sarawak to persist as transboundary smoke drifts from Kalimantan
KUCHING: Hazy conditions in Sarawak are expected to persist over the coming days, driven by transboundary smoke from regional biomass burning, says the state Natural Resources and Environment Board (NREB).
Freedom of expression no excuse to insult royal institutions, says Sabah activist
KOTA KINABALU: Freedom of expression must not be misused to insult the royal institution or the state monarchy, says Sabah community activist Mohd Zaki Susanto.
Lower palm oil yields loom as Sabah growers cut fertiliser
SANDAKAN: Since March, Gino Lo has cut fertiliser use on his 80-acre oil palm plantation by a quarter, knowing the decision could come back to hurt future harvests.
