Car workshop destroyed in Sandakan fire, no casualties reported
SANDAKAN: A car repair workshop was completely destroyed in a fire incident at Kampung Sandala, Batu 13, on Sunday.The Sandakan Fire and Rescue station deployed 12 personnel to the location upon receiving a distress call at 3.24pm. The team arrived within 25 minutes despite the incident site being 19km from the fire station.Firemen used one hose reel line with water supply from the fire engine. The blaze was brought under control within 29 minutes of firefighting operations...
Simplify scientific reports for public understanding
By WU VUIDE
KOTA KINABALU: Researchers must translate complex scientific reports into forms that can be understood by the general public and park management.This is because scientific communication bridges the gap between discovery and practical application, said Chairman of the Sabah Parks Board of Trustees, Datuk Peter Lintar.“We must ensure that knowledge from research does not remain locked in laboratories and journal papers but is applied for the benefit of society and decision-makers,” he...
UMNO Libaran continues to rise with renewed fighting spirit – Zahid
SANDAKAN: UMNO President, Datuk Seri Dr. Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, is confident that UMNO Libaran can once again become a pillar of the people's strength ahead of the 17th Sabah State Election (PRN).As Deputy Prime Minister, he stated that his visit to the Libaran Division brings great hope for UMNO Sabah to rise and strengthen the state's political stability while restoring public confidence in the party's struggle.Ahmad Zahid acknowledged the high morale displayed during the meeting, the extraordinary...
Lelaki pukul isteri ditahan
Oleh FARDY BUNGGA
TAWAU: Seorang lelaki ditahan selepas disyaki memukul isterinya menggunakan objek keras dalam kejadian di rumah pekerja ladang di Kalabakan, di sini, semalam.Dalam kejadian itu, mangsa dilaporkan mengalami kecederaan di muka dan badan akibat diserang suaminya yang juga seorang warga asing.Ketua Polis Daerah Tawau, Asisten Komisioner Jasmin Hussin berkata, pihaknya menerima laporan daripada mangsa yang tampil membuat aduan di balai polis.“Siasatan awal mendapati kejadian berlaku ketika suspek berada di rumah sebelum berlaku...
GRS jamin kestabilan politik, ekonomi Sabah
TELUPID: Kerajaan Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) mampu menjamin kestabilan politik di negeri ini kerana ia merupakan gabungan lapan parti tempatan yang berfokus kepada pembangunan Sabah, kata Timbalan Ketua Menteri II, Datuk Seri Dr. Joachim Gunsalam.Beliau berkata, kestabilan politik itu telah menjadi pemangkin utama kepada pertumbuhan ekonomi negeri sejak GRS mengambil alih tampuk pemerintahan.“GRS mesti terus mentadbir negeri ini demi kesinambungan kepada peningkatan ekonomi secara menyeluruh,” katanya.Beliau, yang juga Pemangku Presiden Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS) berkata demikian semasa...
Penduduk Tawau rayu, selesaikan segera masalah air sejak tiga hari lalu
Oleh JOHN TAMBANAN
TAWAU : Masalah paras air sungai rendah serta kerja-kerja pembaikan paip bocor merupakan punca penduduk Tawau kini berhadapan dengan krisis air yang berlarutan dialami sejak tiga hari lalu.Presiden Parti Harapan Rakyat Sabah (Harapan Rakyat), Tan Sri Liew Yun Fah berkata, pihaknya banyak menerima aduan serta panggilan memaklumkan berkaitan masalah air yang kini sudah berlarutan sejak beberapa hari berlaku di sekitar Tawau.Katanya, penduduk Tawau terpaksa bergantung sepenuhnya kepada bekalan ‘air mineral’ sebagai...
Sabah to strengthen agriculture sector to ensure food security
By WU VUIDE
KOTA KINABALU: The State Government remains committed to ensuring the agriculture sector continues to be a key driver of growth and a catalyst for a more dynamic and resilient Sabah economy.Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor said the agriculture sector is not only the third-largest contributor to the state’s economy but also plays a critical role in ensuring the country’s food security.“This sector contributes RM12.2 billion or 14.5 per cent to...
Down memory lane for 70 senior singers
KOTA KINABALU: A nostalgic memory will be brought to life as 70 senior citizens compete in the Voice in the Shadows – Our Concert.A 4D stage will be set up to offer the audience a mini concert atmosphere on August 17 at the Putera Ballroom in Bukit Padang.The countdown to the competition began yesterday, with singers of yesteryear from Sabah, Sarawak and Peninsular Malaysia taking part.A preliminary round will be held on August 16 to shortlist the...
JCI Sandakan, St. Mary Secondary School empower 36 student librarians at leadership camp
SANDAKAN: JCI Sandakan and St. Mary Secondary School successfully co-hosted a dynamic leadership camp for 36 student librarians this week. The programme aimed to cultivate leadership skills, boost confidence, and foster teamwork through interactive sessions and experiential learning.Led by JCI Sandakan vice president Kael Lau and organising chairman Kenny Lee, the camp featured engaging workshops by trainers Michael Chang and Lau Kay Cheng. Activities focused on self-discovery, goal-setting, and collaborative problem-solving.In his address, Lau emphasized the importance...
St. Mary’s School Class of ’71 celebrates 54 years of friendship
KOTA KINABALU: Like pages from a cherished yearbook come to life, the silver-haired graduates of St. Mary's School, Sandakan - turned back time during their unforgettable 54th anniversary reunion. The echoes of their childhood laughter, first heard between 1961-1971, resounded once more as they gathered from across the globe, proving that true friendship knows neither distance nor decades.After COVID-19 stole their 50th anniversary and fate took their beloved chairman, this reunion became more than an event -...
