Petronas to Host Oil & Gas Career Day in Sabah – Petronas will host its third Oil and Gas Career Day this Saturday at the Sabah International Convention Centre, offering over 700 job opportunities across various sectors. The event, held in collaboration with Perkeso Sabah and the Sabah Human Resource Development Department, aims to connect graduates and school leavers with industry players. Visitors can also attend talks on career tips, resume writing, and interview techniques from experienced professionals.
Lumadan residents benefit from Socso Scheme– Lumadan Assemblyman Datuk Ruslan Muharam is covering 10% of contributions for 200 residents registered under the Self-Employed Social Security Scheme (SKSPS) in Lumadan. The move ensures self-employed individuals like farmers and traders receive accident protection, with plans to expand the program to housewives through the E-Suri scheme.
Company fined RM20,000 for illegal power theft– Kembara Kini Sdn Bhd was fined RM20,000 for bypassing Sabah Electricity’s meters to power its commercial operations. The offence, which caused losses of over RM33,000, endangered public safety at the Borneo Ant House in Kg Kindu.
MP calls for faster slope repairs in Sandakan – MP Vivian Wong urged the Federal and State governments to speed up infrastructure repairs in Sandakan, where slope failures threaten motorist safety. She highlighted delays at Jalan Lalang and Jalan Bukit and called for immediate coordination to approve repair budgets and road upgrades.
Ex-cop arrested for robbery in Lahad Datu– A 39-year-old former auxiliary police officer was arrested for impersonating a cop and robbing residents of Felda Sahabat 6. Police seized police attire and an air rifle from the suspect, who was previously involved in extortion cases.
Sabah hotels oppose licence fee hike – Hotel associations in Sabah are urging the State Cabinet to intervene after City Hall proposed increasing licence fees by up to 10,000%. The Malaysia Budget Hotel Association (MyBHA) Sabah Chapter says the hike is excessive and could force businesses to shut down amid ongoing economic challenges.
KKIA expansion set to begin in Q3 2025 – The RM442.3 million expansion of Kota Kinabalu International Airport (KKIA) will start in Q3 2025, increasing passenger capacity from nine to 12 million annually. Malaysia Airports will also introduce QR code Immigration clearance systems in Sabah as part of the upgrade.
Media urged to help protect Sarawak’s MA63 rights -Sarawak Local Government Minister Datuk Michael Tiang has called on the media to play a key role in spreading accurate information on Sarawak’s rights under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63). Speaking in Sibu, he warned that misinformation on social media could undermine efforts to safeguard these rights and urged mainstream media to be a “beacon of truth.”
Sabah deports 132 Filipinos, including children -Sabah Immigration authorities deported 132 Filipinos on Tuesday from Sandakan to Lahad Datu before their return to the Philippines. Meanwhile, seven Pakistanis and one Indian were deported via air after completing jail terms for immigration offences. All deportees covered their own travel costs.
Malaysia blocks 3,682 piracy websites -The Domestic Trade Ministry has blocked nearly 3,700 piracy websites since 2021 in collaboration with MCMC and internet service providers. Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali said the Cyber Copyright Enforcement Programme (CyCORE) is strengthening efforts to curb digital piracy, protecting local creative works from illegal exploitation.
Teen electrocuted while installing telecom line in Sabah -A 19-year-old man died after being electrocuted while installing a telecommunication line near an electricity pole in Kampung Sinoko, Membakut, on Tuesday. The Sabah Fire and Rescue Department confirmed he was pronounced dead at the hospital after being taken there by a colleague.
Trawler seized in Kunak for repeated fishing violation – A trawler and its four crew members were detained near Pulau Maganting, Kunak, for breaching fishing distance regulations. The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) said the vessel, previously fined for a similar offence, was found operating less than 1.5 nautical miles from land. The catch, valued at RM90,000, was seized.
