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EC sets Jan 24 polling day for Kinabatangan, Lamag by-elections

KOTA KINABALU, Dec. 16 -- The Election Commission (EC) has fixed January 24, 2026, as polling day for the dual by-elections for the Kinabatangan parliamentary seat and the Sabah state seat of Lamag, f... Read More


Sabah's untapped wealth: RM30b a year possible if constitutional entitlements honoured, says Jeffrey Kitingan

KOTA KINABALU, Dec. 15 -- Sabah's annual revenue could exceed RM30 billion if all constitutional entitlements owed to the state are fully implemented and collected, said Parti Solidariti Tanah Airku (... Read More


Saifuddin Nasution: Sabah poll outcome signals voters' preference for local parties aligned with federal govt

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 13 -- Detailed polling-stream analysis of the recent Sabah state election shows that voters strongly favoured local parties, but preferred those aligned with the federal government,... Read More


Special Branch keeping tabs on Korean 'cult', no immediate security concerns detected, says home minister

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 13 -- Police Special Branch is aware of and monitoring the activities of a so-called "cult" originating from South Korea, which has so far not been deemed a national security threat... Read More


Despite earlier stance to stay in Sabah Opposition, Jeffrey Kitingan says Star grassroots now back GRS support

KOTA KINABALU, Dec. 12 -- Parti Solidariti Tanah Airku (Star) president Datuk Seri Jeffrey Kitingan has defended his decision to support the Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) government, saying it reflects ... Read More


Malaysia's first large-scale wind turbine project to kick off soon in Sabah, says SEC

KOTA KINABALU, Dec. 11 -- Sabah Energy Corporation Sdn Bhd (SEC) is set to embark on Malaysia's first utility-scale wind turbine project believed to be in the northern district of Kudat. SEC group ch... Read More


Sabah hails Paris court's annulment of US$14.9b 'Final Award', calls ruling a major win for Malaysia

KOTA KINABALU, Dec. 10 -- Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor hails the Paris Court of Appeal's decision to annul the US$14.9 billion (RM61.2 billion) "Final Award" in favour of the self-proclaimed ... Read More


Businessman Albert Tei to stand trial in April 2026 over alleged bribery of two former Sabah assemblymen involving RM350,000

KOTA KINABALU, Dec. 9 -- Businessman Datuk Albert Tei Jiann Cheing will start trial in April next year over allegations that he offered a total of RM350,000 in bribes to two former assemblymen in rela... Read More


EC: Kinabatangan, Lamag by-election dates to be set on Dec 16 following Bung Moktar's death

KOTA KINABALU, Dec. 9 -- The Election Commission (EC) will hold a special meeting on December 16 to determine the key dates for the dual by-elections in the parliamentary seat of Kinabatangan and the ... Read More


Sabah BN chairman Bung Moktar dies at 66 after lung, kidney complications

KOTA KINABALU, Dec. 5 -- Sabah Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman and six-term Kinabatangan MP Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin has died after undergoing treatment for a severe lung infection. He was 66. His... Read More