STAN calls on Federal Government to establish Air Connectivity Fund
SANDAKAN: The Sandakan Tourism Association (STAN) has called on the Federal Government to establish an Air Connectivity Fund (ACF) under Budget 2027 to strengthen air links, boost tourism and support economic growth, particularly in Sabah.STAN president Teo Chee Kim said the proposed fund could provide targeted incentives to airlines, including joint marketing support and operating-cost subsidies, to reduce the financial risks of launching new routes.Speaking during an interview with SandakanFM on the Federal Budget 2027 on Thursday,...
Likas RTB’s RM125m project to benefit scores of residents
By JOHN TAMBANAN
INANAM: The RM125 million Likas River Flood Mitigation Project (RTB), encompassing the Kolombong and Inanam areas, stands poised to deliver substantial advantages to hundreds of thousands of residents by significantly reducing flood risk exposure.Nickho Unui, Community Development Leader (PPM) for Inanam State Constituency, emphasized that this substantial allocation demonstrates the government's unwavering commitment to resolving the persistent flooding challenges that have long constrained the local community.According to him, the project implementation...
KPDN seizes 27,495 packs of suspected fake playing cards worth RM55,000
SANDAKAN: The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) seized 27,495 packs of suspected counterfeit branded playing cards worth an estimated RM55,079.20 during simultaneous raids on three business premises here on October 7.The operation, conducted at about noon, involved three enforcement teams from the KPDN Sandakan branch. Representatives of the trademark owners were also present to help verify the authenticity of the seized products.“Traders must comply with all laws and regulations enforced by KPDN and ensure...
Muzium Mini Hakka pelihara warisan Sabah — Hajiji
Oleh JOHN TAMBANAN
TUARAN: Muzium Mini Hakka yang baharu akan membantu memelihara dan mempromosikan warisan masyarakat Hakka yang kaya di Sabah, kata Ketua Menteri, Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor.“Ini merupakan inisiatif yang amat penting dan tepat pada masanya. Muzium ini berpotensi menjadi pusat rujukan serta tempat penyimpanan khazanah sejarah dan budaya Hakka,” katanya.Ucapan beliau dibacakan oleh Pembantu Menteri kepada Ketua Menteri, Datuk Ceasar Mandela Malakun, pada majlis perasmian bangunan baharu Persatuan Hakka Daerah Tuaran dan...
REMAJA MAUT DIPERCAYAI TERKENA RENJATAN ELEKTRIK
Oleh FARDY BUNGGA
KOTA KINABALU: Seorang remaja lelaki berusia 18 tahun maut dipercayai terkena renjatan elektrik ketika cuba melarikan diri daripada pemeriksaan polis di kawasan Perindustrian Nounton, Inanam, di sini, awal pagi semalam.Dalam kejadian kira-kira jam 4 pagi itu, mangsa dikatakan melarikan diri bersama dua rakannya selepas menyedari kehadiran polis yang tiba di lokasi susulan laporan orang awam.Ketua Polis Daerah Kota Kinabalu, Asisten Komisioner Shahrudin Mat Husain berkata, sepasukan Unit Kereta Peronda Polis (MPV)...
MARITIM MALAYSIA RAMPAS MINUMAN KERAS SELUDUP BERNILAI RM270,000
Oleh FARDY BUNGGA
LABUAN: Agensi Penguatkuasaan Maritim Malaysia (Maritim Malaysia) merampas 600 karton minuman beralkohol pelbagai jenama bernilai RM270,000 dalam operasi di Sungai Melikai, Menumbok, semalam.Dalam operasi kira-kira jam 1.45 pagi itu, tiga lelaki dipercayai terbabit dalam kegiatan penyeludupan berjaya melarikan diri dengan meninggalkan bot kargo serta dua lori yang membawa minuman berkenaan.Pengarah Maritim Zon Labuan, Kapten Maritim Izwanhadi Idros berkata, operasi itu dijalankan hasil maklumat risikan berhubung kegiatan membawa barangan disyaki tidak berkastam...
Belanjawan Negara 2027 ringankan beban rakyat
KOTA KINABALU: Belanjawan Negara 2027 disifatkan sebagai belanjawan komprehensif yang dapat meringankan beban kewangan rakyat dan mencerminkan kekukuhan ekonomi negara.Ketua Menteri Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Haji Noor berkata, beliau melihat belanjawan itu memberi manfaat kepada seluruh rakyat Malaysia menerusi pengurangan cukai serta pemberian insentif kepada penjawat awam, golongan peniaga dan semua lapisan masyarakat.“Ia juga membuktikan kekukuhan ekonomi dan kedudukan kewangan negara kita, walaupun berdepan dengan kesan krisis yang sedang berlaku di Asia Barat,” katanya selepas menyaksikan siaran...
Safety measures stepped up after crocodile sighting at Sapi Island
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah Parks has stepped up monitoring and control measures at Sapi Island following the sighting of a crocodile in the waters off Pantai B, Tunku Abdul Rahman Park (TTAR), on October 5.Sabah Parks is conducting joint patrols with the Sabah Wildlife Department (SWD) as part of the measures.All tourism operators conducting water activities, including scuba diving, snorkeling and sea walking, have been instructed to check the activity areas before allowing tourists to enter the water.Swimming...
Sandakan port users demand urgent solution to equipment breakdown
By JAMES LEONG
SANDAKAN: Port users are demanding an immediate solution to the prolonged breakdown of equipment at Sandakan Port, warning that continued disruptions could cause heavy financial losses and hurt the local economy.The Sandakan Forwarders Association (SFA), Sabah Shipping Agents Association and Sandakan Lorry Hire Transportation Association discussed the issue at a meeting yesterday.SFA chairman and Sandakan Lorry Hire Transportation Association deputy chairman Chong Thien Ming said Sabah Ports Sdn Bhd had informed...
14 students arrested over brawl in Tawau
TAWAU: Police have arrested 14 male students, aged between 12 and 14, to assist investigations into a brawl involving a group of students at Taman Ambar playground, Jalan Kuhara, here.OCPD ACP Rosdi Mat Jusoh said police received a report on the incident at about 6.00 pm on Oct 6.He said officers from the District Criminal Investigation Division arrested the 14 students on Oct 7 following probe and efforts to identify those involved.“Preliminary investigations found that the incident...
