Sabah agencies told to speed up projects addressing basic needs
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah must quickly resolve persistent problems involving water and electricity supply, roads, flooding and other basic needs by fast-tracking high-impact, low-cost projects, says Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor.
Air quality drops in Sarawak, Selangor on Aug 10
PETALING JAYA: Air quality has deteriorated in several parts of the country, with 10 areas recording unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings amid worsening haze conditions.
Expert: Grasslands is best option to curb human-elephant conflict
KOTA KINABALU: Creating grassland tracts is the best option for mitigating human-elephant conflict on Sabah's east coast, says conservationist Datuk Dr John Payne.
Hajiji: Sabah will continue to press on with claim for 40% of Federal revenue
KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah government will continue pursuing its constitutional entitlement to 40% of Federal revenue derived from the state, says Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor.
Eight areas in Sarawak, Johan Setia in Selangor record unhealthy API
KUALA LUMPUR: Eight areas in Sarawak and one in Selangor have Air Pollution Index (API) readings at unhealthy levels as of 6pm on Sunday (Aug 9), according to the Air Pollution Index Management System (Apims).
Warisan in talks for local Sabah alliance for general election
KOTA KINABALU: Parti Warisan has held informal talks with Sabah STAR and KDM to form a local party bloc for the next general election, says Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal.
Driver's panic during driver switch caused SUV to crash into KKIA departure hall, says police
KOTA KINABALU: Police say that the SUV that crashed into the departure hall of Kota Kinabalu International Airport (KKIA) on Thursday (Aug 8) was caused by a 66-year-old woman accidentally stepping on the accelerator while trying to switch driver seats with her son.
Over 11 tonnes of ketum powder found in Tuaran
KOTA KINABALU: More than 11 tonnes of processed ketum powder believed to be ready for distribution locally were seized at premises in Tuaran, about 40km from here.
Teen drowns while swimming at beach in Tuaran
KOTA KINABALU: A 15-year-old girl drowned while her friend, also 15, was rescued after they were swept away while swimming at Tanjung Badak Beach in Tuaran on Saturday (Aug 8) afternoon.
Melaka polls: Zahid leaves door open for seat swaps
KOTA KINABALU: The door remains open for Barisan Nasional to swap seats for the Melaka state elections, says its chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
