Stepfather sentenced to 36 years for assaulting stepdaughters – A 40-year-old man from Keningau was sentenced to 36 years in prison and 22 strokes of the cane for sexually assaulting his stepdaughters from a young age. The court dismissed his plea for leniency, noting the long-lasting trauma inflicted on the victims.
Former mayor held in money laundering probe – A former mayor of Kuching and three others were arrested in a money laundering investigation linked to a broadcasting company. Police seized documents and are probing tender fraud and criminal breach of trust. The suspects face charges under multiple financial crime laws.
High court acquits two in meth trafficking case – Two men accused of trafficking over 5kg of meth in 2017 were acquitted after the Kota Kinabalu High Court ruled the prosecution failed to prove its case. Defence lawyers raised doubts over evidence linking the drugs to the accused.
Flash floods cause havoc in Sandakan – Heavy rains since Thursday morning caused flash floods across Sandakan, submerging roads and trapping vehicles. Firemen rescued a woman and her children in Batu 12 Jalan Labuk and assisted students trapped in a flooded school minibus. Fallen trees and mudslides were also reported. Floodwaters receded later in the evening.
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Findings on Lahad Datu specialist’s death next month – The Health Ministry will release findings on the Lahad Datu specialist’s death next month after the federal cabinet approval. The victim’s family alleges workplace bullying contributed to her death. The ministry has pledged transparency in the investigation.
Sogit sought over caricature of Sabah Governor- Sabah Native leaders plan to impose sogit on Fahmi Reza over a controversial caricature of Tun Musa Aman. They say in Keningau the image insulted Sabah’s dignity, especially among the Kadazandusun and Murut communities. Legal action under Sabah’s Native Court is underway.
MCA eyes Sabah elections for comeback – MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong confirmed the party’s plans to contest the upcoming Sabah election, urging members to intensify preparations. Speaking in Seremban, he emphasized MCA’s commitment to Barisan Nasional’s cooperative spirit.
Landslide damages Kundasang homestay – Heavy rains triggered a landslide that damaged Syameen’s Homestay in Kundasang, Ranau. Fire officials advised nearby residents to relocate for safety. No injuries were reported.
