Minor quake hits Sabah
MetMalaysia says tremors could have been felt in several areas of Sabah.
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56 foreigners, one local remanded over Labuan scam operation
They are believed to have targeted victims in South Korea.
After 36 years as Serian MP, Richard Riot eyes 9th term
The 74-year-old says he's still in good health and capable of representing the parliamentary constituency.
BN’s decision to contest Johor polls solo not unusual, says Salleh
The Sabah Umno treasurer and former chief minister says BN’s federal cooperation with PH is mainly because the political reality requires a governing majority.
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Warisan veep sounds the alarm over abuse of visa-free entry
Junz Wong says there is growing concern among Sabahans about foreigners openly doing business at competitive prices while holding social visit passes.
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Rare plant found in Tawau confirmed as new species
Now known as Ardisia condensiflora, the plant species was identified by a researcher of Universiti Malaysia Sabah in collaboration with a Singapore Botanic Gardens researcher.
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Sarawak seeks revival of 3 rural air services
State transport minister Lee Kim Shin says the flights from Kuching to Sibu, Bintulu and Miri should be carried out as a public service.
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Court acquits 3 men in Sarawak murder trial
Judicial Commissioner Zaleha Yusuf Pan rules that the prosecution had failed to establish a prima facie case against the trio.
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7 students nabbed over assault of schoolgirl in Kota Kinabalu
Police say the six girls and one boy were arrested around 3pm today.
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PM’s recognition of Sabah rights boosts GRS development push
GRS secretary-general Armizan Mohd Ali says the state government is confident Putrajaya will agree to an upward revision of the state’s revenue claim this year.
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Respecting other faiths doesn’t weaken ours, says ex-Sabah CM
The true essence of living in harmony is embracing differences in beliefs while remaining united by mutual respect and shared humanity, says Salleh Said Keruak.
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Sibu inches closer to city status as council reserves hit RM47mil
Sibu Municipal Council chairman Clarence Ting says the local authority is just RM3 million short of the RM50 million reserve requirement needed for the township to qualify for city status.
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Flights to Sabah, Sarawak capped at RM499 for Gawai, Kaamatan
Transport minister Loke Siew Fook says the government will absorb the difference between the ceiling fare and the actual ticket price as rising fuel costs push airfares higher.
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Contempt proceedings against Shafie to begin on July 29
The Warisan president is alleged to have uttered remarks on the ongoing inquest into the death of Zara Qairina Mahathir.
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Arrest warrants issued for 41 Chinese nationals linked to online scam syndicate
The accused, who were among 80 charged in Tawau, Sabah, are believed to have fled or returned to their home country, while their bailors also failed to appear.
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Hold parliamentary, state polls separately, says Sarawak DAP chief
Chong Chieng Jen says separate elections will give voters two chances to voice their demands.
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Sarawak to keep 6mil hectares as permanent forest reserves
An additional 1 million hectares will be gazetted as totally protected areas, says deputy premier Awang Tengah Ali Hasan.
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Umno must accept smaller role in Sabah, says former CM
Salleh Said Keruak says the party no longer plays a dominant role and should instead serve as a supporting force in the state government.