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Sabah Edition
CCTV Surveillance Network to Enhance Kota Kinabalu’s Safety
KOTA KINABALU: Over 1,500 AI-powered CCTV cameras will be installed across the city this year to improve safety and monitor high-risk areas. The initiative, led by Mayor Datuk Seri Dr Sabin Samitah, is expected to address theft, property damage, and enhance public cleanliness.
Worker Injured in Train-Trolley Collision in Tenom
KOTA KINABALU: A contract worker suffered minor injuries when a modified railway trolley collided with a train in Tenom. Sabah Works Minister Datuk Shahelmey Yahya stressed the importance of following safety procedures for such transport.
Sabah Deports Over 150 Undocumented Indonesians
KOTA KINABALU: A total of 165 Indonesians, including children, were repatriated via Tawau Ferry Terminal. Sabah Immigration Director Datuk Sitti Saleha Habib Yussof said they were blacklisted for entering Sabah illegally.
Jeffrey Kitingan: Maffi Faces RM25 Million Budget Deficit
KOTA KINABALU: Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Seri Jeffrey Kitingan revealed a funding shortfall in the Agriculture Ministry despite increased allocations, citing insufficient federal funds for critical projects like agricultural road upgrades.
Forestry Department Warns Public Against Scam Letters
SANDAKAN: Scammers have been forging documents in the name of Sabah Forestry Department to solicit services. Chief Conservator Datuk Frederick Kugan advised the public to verify suspicious correspondence.
Bornean Elephant Sanctuary Privatisation questioned
KOTA KINABALU: Warisan’s Dr Daud Yusof expressed concerns over reports of privatising the Bornean Elephant Sanctuary, urging transparency in decisions affecting biodiversity conservation.
Industrial Ministry Boosts Investor Confidence in Sabah
KOTA KINABALU: Datuk Phoong Jin Zhe prioritised resolving investor issues, fast-tracking projects like Kibing Group’s new investment in Kimanis, and promoting Sabah internationally.
Teacher Jailed for Rape in Kota Marudu
KOTA KINABALU: A 55-year-old teacher was sentenced to 12 years’ jail and three strokes of the cane for raping a teenage girl in 2022.
Companies Charged with Smuggling Vietnamese Rice
KOTA KINABALU: Two companies pleaded not guilty to smuggling over 166,000 sacks of rice worth RM9.3 million at Sepanggar Port in 2018. Pre-trial management is set for March 6.
Sarawak Edition
Record RM121 Million Jackpot Shared by 60 Winners
KUCHING: Malaysia’s largest jackpot of RM121.7 million was shared among over 60 winners from Negeri Sembilan and Selangor.
Illegal Waste Dumping Stops Roro Bin Service in Miri
MIRI: Miri City Council ended Roro bin services due to misuse. Mayor Adam Yii urged residents to report illegal dumping and utilise bulk waste services responsibly.
Kapit Authorities Inspect Landslide-Prone Areas
KAPIT: Officials inspected landslide-hit homes in Jalan Airport and Taman Bletih, advising residents to remain patient while awaiting long-term solutions.
Mukah Man Points Imitation Pistol at ATM
SIBU: A mentally unstable man brandished a fake pistol at a Mukah bank, prompting police action. He will undergo psychiatric evaluation.
Sarawak Energy Reconnects Flood-Hit Areas in Niah
MIRI: Electricity was restored to three longhouses and a school after floodwaters receded. Authorities continue monitoring the situation.
Two Car Salesmen Placed on Peace Bond for Brawl
KUCHING: A dispute over workplace gossip and sales rivalry led to a street fight. Both men were placed on a six-month peace bond.
Sarawak Government Allocates RM2.5 Million for Medical Aid
KUCHING: Since 2021, Sarawak disbursed RM2.5 million in medical aid for low- and middle-income families, with 79 cases approved last year.
Northern Coastal Highway to Kick Off in 2025
LIMBANG: The Sarawak-Sabah Link Road Phase 2 and Northern Coastal Highway will begin construction this year, boosting connectivity and economic growth.
Businesses Urged to Embrace Tech for Growth
KUCHING: The Sarawak Business Federation launched a foreign worker app to simplify hiring and urged businesses to adapt to rapid technological advancements.
