
Increase in flood victims in Sabah, more than 400 people evacuated to PPS
MetMalaysia warns of thunderstorms and heavy rain in Kuala Penyu and Beaufort, interior areas of Sabah.
Tue Jul 02 2024

Thousands ordered to flee while they can as bushfire burns in Australia's south
State Premier Jacinta Allan said more than 1,000 firefighters were on the ground, supported by 24 aircraft and more than 100 vehicles.
Thu Feb 22 2024

All flood victims in Beaufort, Sabah allowed to return home
All 134 flood victims from 46 families housed at the relief centre have been allowed to return home.
Wed Sep 27 2023

Teacher with stage 4 cancer graduates with PhD, aims to inspire his students
A teacher from Beaufort was determined to complete his PhD degree in order to be an inspiration to his students, even after being diagnosed with stage four lymphoma.
Wed Nov 30 2022

63 flood victims still at PPS in Sabah
METMalaysia predicts thunderstorms in one or two areas, especially in the interior, in the afternoon and night in the state today.
Fri Nov 04 2022

Number of flood victims in Sabah remains at 528 people
The three flood-affected districts are Tenom, Beaufort and Kunak.
Thu Nov 03 2022

SAR activated for missing 18-month-old girl in Beaufort
The Sabah JBPM has activated a SAR operation for an 18-month-old girl who is believed to have wandered into the woods and fallen into a river near Kampung Batu 66 in Beaufort, this morning.
Sat Jul 09 2022

Sabah floods: 1,958 victims housed at 17 shelters in Tenom, Beaufort
A total of 1,958 people from 733 families affected by the floods in Tenom and Beaufort are housed at 17 temporary evacuation centres (PPS).
Thu May 12 2022

COVID: Family meal, funeral wake spark two clusters in Sabah
The two new COVID-19 clusters have been traced back to community events where those in attendance failed to comply with the SOP.
Fri Oct 22 2021

Heavy rain forecast in Sabah, Labuan from tomorrow until Tuesday - MET Malaysia
The areas involved in Sabah are the interiors of Sipitang, Tenom, Kuala Penyu and Beaufort, apart from the West Coast and Kudat.
Sun Sep 19 2021

Sabah records 45 COVID-19 deaths Tuesday - Masidi
COVID-19 positive cases rose to 2,107 yesterday compared with 1,844 reported Monday, although cases in Kota Kinabalu dropped by 61.
Wed Sep 08 2021

75 flood evacuees still at PPS in Beaufort
About 25 families are at the PPS at Dewan Datuk Seri Panglima Dun Banir.
Sun Sep 05 2021

Number of flood victims in Sabah increases to 96 people
The number of flood evacuees in the state continued to rise to 96 people from 31 families as of 8 am today.
Sat Sep 04 2021

Lajim Ukin laid to rest in Kampung Kebatu, Beaufort
Amanah Ikhtiar Malaysia (AIM) executive chairman, Datuk Seri Lajim Ukin, 66, who died from COVID-19, was laid to rest at the Muslim burial ground in Kampung Kebatu, here, at 1.50 pm today.
Sun Aug 29 2021

AIM executive chairman Lajim Ukin dies of COVID-19
Amanah Ikhtiar Malaysia (AIM) executive chairman Datuk Seri Lajim Ukin died of COVID-19 at the KPJ Specialist Hospital here this morning.
Sun Aug 29 2021

At least 137 Gazans killed in Israeli attacks since ceasefire
According to the Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor , Israel has been killing an average of seven Palestinians every two days.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Malaysia strengthens semiconductor supply chain with ASEAN member countries - Liew
Malaysia does not intend to compete with neighbouring countries or other ASEAN member states in its efforts to strengthen supply chains.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Six men arrested for alleged misappropriation of subsidised cooking oil in Semenyih
Six men, including five foreigners in their 30s, were arrested for alleged misappropriation of subsidised cooking oil.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Hamas says new round of Gaza ceasefire talks has begun
expressing optimism that the talks could lead to "tangible progress"
Wed Mar 12 2025

Ukraine says ready to accept 30-day ceasefire with Russia
Ukraine conveyed its readiness to accept a 30-day ceasefire with Russia, as delegations from Kyiv and Washington met in Saudi Arabia.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Musk's SpaceX agrees Starlink cooperation with Airtel in India
Tech billionaire Elon Musk plans to enter the Indian internet market with his Starlink satellite system, reported German news agency dpa.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Trump announces higher steel and aluminium tariffs for Canada
US President Donald Trump plans to impose additional high tariffs on steel and aluminium imports from Canada.
Wed Mar 12 2025
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[COLUMNIST] The futility of resisting English: A barrier to national progress
Promoting Malay language doesn't mean disparaging or undermining other languages, we can uplift it without diminishing others.
Wed Mar 12 2025

What is driving the bloodshed in Syria?
The violence has pitted the Islamist-led government's security forces against fighters from Assad's Alawite minority.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Only seven countries met WHO air quality standards in 2024, data shows
Only Australia, New Zealand, the Bahamas, Barbados, Grenada, Estonia and Iceland made the grade, according to IQAir.
Wed Mar 12 2025