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Shafie–Kitingan appearance at Kaamatan event sparks talk of political pact

KOTA KINABALU: The presence of Parti Warisan president Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal at the Keningau Kaamatan festival officiated by Sabah STAR president Datuk Seri Dr Jeffrey Kitingan has fuelled speculation of a possible political pact between both parties.

Departures from GRS must strengthen, not weaken our resolve, says Hajiji

KOTA KINABALU: Leaders quitting Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) has only strengthened the coalition's resolve, not weakened it, says Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor.

Gagasan Rakyat restructures divisions ahead of GE

KOTA KINABALU: Parti Gagasan Rakyat Sabah said it restructured its divisions into 26 parliamentary-based units ahead of the coming general election.

Better Internet access for Sabah’s rural clinics under Madaninet

KOTA KINABALU: Beyond long distances and rugged terrain, rural healthcare workers in interior Sabah face another persistent challenge – unreliable Internet access that slows essential medical and administrative services.

Sabah DNA lab joins wildlife trafficking fight 

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah's fight against wildlife trafficking received a global boost after its forensic laboratory earned international accreditation to help prosecute traffickers.

Ex-forest ranger arrested for possessing wildlife parts worth over half a million ringgit

TUARAN: A retired forest ranger has been arrested after a raid on his house uncovered a collection of wildlife parts worth over half a million ringgit.

Sabah to tighten tourism safety standards to boost tourist confidence

SANDAKAN: Sabah is moving to strengthen safety standards across its tourism industry amid growing concerns over unlicensed operators and rising expectations from international travellers, says Datuk Khairul Firdaus Akbar Khan.

Shipping firms postpone Sapanggar congestion surcharge, says Ewon

KOTA KINABALU: Shipping companies are postponing their planned "congestion surcharge" at the Sapanggar Bay Container Port (SBCP) here following negotiations with the state, says Deputy Chief Minister III Datuk Ewon Benedick.

Man nabbed with exotic wildlife meat at Semporna resort

SEMPORNA: A 23-year-old man was arrested for possession of exotic animals and wildlife meat during an operation to inspect resorts here.

Sandakan hospital performs first complex jaw reconstruction surgery

SANDAKAN: Sabah's healthcare sector has recorded a major milestone after specialists from across the state came together at Hospital Duchess of Kent (HDOK) here to successfully perform the hospital's first complex "free flap" reconstructive surgery on a young man suffering from a massive jaw tumour.