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Sabah disputes 'poorest state' tag

Sabah disputes 'poorest state' tag

The state EPU says some have ‘grossly misinterpreted’ World Bank data released last week.
S'pore's economy set to be bigger than M'sia's

S'pore's economy set to be bigger than M'sia's

The report is likely to set teeth a'grinding in Putrajaya as it does not really project a boleh picture of the nation when all is said and done.
Dept mulling over action on non-halal food case

Dept mulling over action on non-halal food case

Action on senior assistant who caned boy will depend on recommendations to be made by disciplinary committee.
World Bank confirms Sabah as M'sia's poorest state

World Bank confirms Sabah as M'sia's poorest state

It's likely to stay that way for a considerable length of time given current efforts in poverty eradication.
Caning furore: 'Apology okay, if teacher removed'

Caning furore: 'Apology okay, if teacher removed'


The mother of Basil Beginda, who was caned for bringing non-halal food to school, will accept an apology if the authorities meet her conditions.
Dismay over delayed flood relief

Dismay over delayed flood relief

Floods devastated six kampungs in Kota Belud, Sabah's rice bowl, and the farmers are still waiting for aid promised since January.

 

10-year-old caned over non-halal food in school

10-year-old caned over non-halal food in school

angela jabing A mother in Sarawak is incensed that her son was caned about 10 times for bringing non-halal food to school.
UMS debunks plagiarism, contract abuse charges

UMS debunks plagiarism, contract abuse charges

Universiti Malaysia Sabah has dismissed allegations in the local media that it tolerates plagiarism and is wasting public funds.

Jeffrey wants a strong message from Batu Sapi

Jeffrey wants a strong message from Batu Sapi

UPDATED 12.27PM Outgoing PKR veep is cautiously optimistic that the opposition will wrest victory from the jaws of the BN.
Abundance of orang utan nests in Deramakot

Abundance of orang utan nests in Deramakot

But the significant increase in orang utan detected may not mean a growing population as it could be due merely to greater visibility.
Suhakam disappointed over Sabah LSD absence

Suhakam disappointed over Sabah LSD absence

The department confirmed attendance for a seminar on communal land titles but bowed out at the last minute.
Suhakam takes up Sabah communal land titles issues

Suhakam takes up Sabah communal land titles issues

The Sabah government is finding out that the time of bending the public to its will is past as natives put up resistence to protect their land.
Squatter colony fire: Arson rumour quashed

Squatter colony fire: Arson rumour quashed

The Sepanggar Umno division says the fire that razed the colony in Kota Kinabalu last Monday was likely due to human negligence.
Ex-Sabah AG laments native switch to Malay

Ex-Sabah AG laments native switch to Malay

sabah DBP study finds 80 percent of the Dusuns, along with the Kadazans (urban Dusun) and the Muruts, no longer speak their native tongues.
DBP blamed for Malay language being laggard

DBP blamed for Malay language being laggard

A language activist in Sabah says its very guardian is the cause for its decline and static state and urgently needs revamping.
Jeffrey's M'sia Day sacrificial rooster returns to life

Jeffrey's M'sia Day sacrificial rooster returns to life

The wife of the cockerel’s owner, John Gitang, noticed it was still alive when she was about to prepare it for dinner.
MACC advisor explains himself over Taib Mahmud

MACC advisor explains himself over Taib Mahmud

Robert Phang says ‘alleged corruption’ case of Sarawak CM has never been raised in commission’s meetings he has attended.
MACC adviser wants action on website report

MACC adviser wants action on website report

Sabah website allegedly "passed off rumours of a court case in Hong Kong as the Gospel truth".
Jeffrey declines nomination for PKR VP

Jeffrey declines nomination for PKR VP

Kitingan said the party contest was a 'draining' process and a 'distraction' from the real issues of Sabah and Sarawak. [VIDEO INSIDE]

Authorities drag feet on Sabah illegal sand mining

Authorities drag feet on Sabah illegal sand mining

They are caught in the red tape rigmarole while fishermen fume over the encroachment of their fishing grounds.
Sabah acts on Sg Segaliud pollution woes

Sabah acts on Sg Segaliud pollution woes

A private firm has finally been appointed to follow-up on public complaints that the river stinks due to pollutants from various sources.
Batu Sapi PKR shortlists three candidates

Batu Sapi PKR shortlists three candidates

NONE The one who is picked tonight will have to be endorsed by the party's national leadership.
Sabah embarks on plans to save turtles

Sabah embarks on plans to save turtles

It plans to make mandatory for all fishing vessels in the state to install turtle excluder devices on trawl nets.
Sabah Wildlife Dept going after poachers

Sabah Wildlife Dept going after poachers

Even government officers were found using state vehicles for poaching.