UiTM probed over mosque seminar for non-Muslim students -The Higher Education Ministry is investigating claims that non-Muslim Bumiputera students were forced to attend an Islamic seminar at UiTM. Deputy Minister Datuk Mustapha Sakmud said a report is pending.
Kunak-Tawau road repairs start today – Repairs on the damaged Kunak-Tawau road begin today after complaints from PKR’s Djapri Kudosat and consumer group leader Nordin Thani. The stretch between Km 5 and Km 8 has over 10 potholes.
Sabah lists 799 flood-prone areas – The Sabah Fire and Rescue Department has identified 799 flood-prone areas statewide, with Penampang, Sipitang, Tenom, and Beaufort among the worst-hit districts.
UiTM probed over Mosque seminar for non-Muslim students – The Higher Education Ministry is investigating claims that non-Muslim Bumiputera students were forced to attend an Islamic seminar at UiTM. Deputy Minister Datuk Mustapha Sakmud said a report is pending.
Kunak-Tawau road repairs start today – Repairs on the damaged Kunak-Tawau road begin today after complaints from PKR’s Djapri Kudosat and consumer group leader Nordin Thani. The stretch between Km 5 and Km 8 has over 10 potholes.
Sabah lists 799 flood-prone areas – The Sabah Fire and Rescue Department has identified 799 flood-prone areas statewide, with Penampang, Sipitang, Tenom, and Beaufort among the worst-hit districts.
Masiung urged to report ‘whistleblower’ over corruption claims – Kuamut assemblyman Datuk Masiung Banah has been urged to file a report against the “whistleblower” behind the “Corrupt YBs” video to clear his name. Sabah Umno election director Jeffery Nor Mohamed said Masiung must take decisive action if he believes the allegations were aimed at sabotaging the state government.
UMS students plan dialogue on protests, democracy -Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) students are planning an open dialogue with the Chief Minister’s Department to discuss demonstrations and democracy. The event will be co-organised with Pertubuhan Lima Generasi (PLG) Sabah and aims to invite government representatives, NGOs, and the public to engage in discussions.
Fake cop caught in Lahad Datu with police gear and air rifle = A former auxiliary policeman in Lahad Datu has been arrested for posing as a cop to rob people in Felda Sahabat. Lahad Datu police chief ACP Dzulbaharin Ismail said the 39-year-old suspect was caught during a raid on Sunday.
Environmentalists save 170 turtle eggs from poachers and erosion – Two turtles landed on Pom-Pom Island earlier this week, laying a total of 170 eggs that were relocated to a hatchery by conservationists from the Tropical Research and Conservation Centre (TRACC). In 2024, TRACC relocated 7,662 turtle eggs, with over 5,000 hatchlings successfully released into the wild.
Sarawak launches green methanol project to support clean energy – Sarawak is pushing its clean energy agenda with the launch of a green methanol project by Sarawak Petchem Sdn Bhd. Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg said the plant in Tanjung Kidurong, Bintulu, will produce methanol for marine fuel to reduce carbon emissions.
Cop pleads not guilty to bribery charges in drug trafficking case – A police sergeant in Kudat has pleaded not guilty to accepting a RM1,800 bribe to overlook a drug trafficking case in 2021. Sjn Zakaria Mohd Jasni, 41, is accused of receiving the money in exchange for not taking action against a suspected drug trafficker.
Sandakan man caught smuggling cooking oil, petrol worth RM146,000 – A 36-year-old man was arrested in Sandakan for attempting to smuggle cooking oil and petrol to a neighbouring country. Marine police seized a three-tonne lorry and a 4WD loaded with 2,482 packets of cooking oil and 300 litres of petrol during a raid on Sunday. Sabah Marine Police Commander ACP Mohd Nazri Ibrahim said the total seizure was valued at RM146,717.
