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Papar schoolgirl Zara Qairina's death ignites nationwide outcry for justice and anti-bullying reform

KOTA KINABALU, Aug. 16 -- A month after 13-year-old schoolgirl Zara Qairina Mahathir was found unconscious on the ground floor of her dormitory in Papar, tens of thousands have rallied nationwide in a... Read More


Paradise under pressure: Semporna's tourism boom bites back

SEMPORNA, Aug. 15 -- Once a rugged coastal town, Semporna has transformed into a thriving hub for tourists, with thousands arriving daily to explore the pristine islands off Sabah's east coast. An es... Read More


Lawyers: Injuries found on Zara Qairina after exhumation, awaiting full report before revealing more

KOTA KINABALU, Aug. 12 -- Lawyers representing the family of 13-year-old schoolgirl Zara Qairina Mahathir said the post-mortem following the exhumation of her body revealed signs of injury. In a stat... Read More


Hajiji pledges stability through GRS-Pakatan cooperation as Sabah polls loom

KOTA KINABALU, Aug. 12 -- Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor has reiterated that the Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) supreme council has agreed to maintain its current formula of cooperation with Pakat... Read More


'No stone must be left unturned': Sabah governor orders full probe into 13-year-old Zara Qairina's death

KOTA KINABALU, Aug. 11 -- Head of State Yang diPertua Negeri Sabah Tun Musa Aman said he has ordered a comprehensive and transparent investigation into the circumstances surrounding the passing of 13-... Read More


Across Sabah, crowds chant 'justice for Zara' as rallies spread following outcry over probe into 13-year-old's death

KOTA KINABALU, Aug. 9 -- Thousands of people gathered on the streets of major towns across Sabah last night to demand justice for Form One student Zara Qairina Mahathir, whose death has sparked a nati... Read More


PM Anwar: Pakatan not taking sides in political 'love triangle' conflict in Sabah

KOTA KINABALU, Aug. 3 -- Pakatan Harapan (PH) will not take sides in the political "love triangle" involving Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) and Barisan Nasional (BN), said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar... Read More


'Every inch of Sabah will be defended': Anwar denies deal over disputed Sulawesi waters

KOTA KINABALU, Aug. 2 -- Sabah's rights will be protected in ongoing negotiations with Indonesia over the disputed Ambalat maritime zone, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Anwar dismissed... Read More


Anwar vows no cover-up in Zara Qairina death investigation

KOTA KINABALU, Aug. 2 -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has vowed that no individual - regardless of rank or political ties - will be shielded from the investigation into the death of student... Read More


Kota Kinabalu City Hall proposes rebuilding historic community landmark after fire

KOTA KINABALU, Aug. 1 -- Kota Kinabalu City Hall (DBKK) will propose to the state government that the historic Kota Kinabalu Community Hall be rebuilt rather than demolished, following a fire that des... Read More