![Traumatic Monday school journey for students, teachers as jetty collapses in Semporna Traumatic Monday school journey for students, teachers as jetty collapses in Semporna](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/71675077900_JetirobohSemporna.jpg)
Traumatic Monday school journey for students, teachers as jetty collapses in Semporna
It was a highly traumatic Monday morning for school children and teachers when the pier of the Pulau Pababag jetty collapsed this morning.
Mon Jan 30 2023
![Six including five civil servants nabbed for soliciting bribe in Semporna Six including five civil servants nabbed for soliciting bribe in Semporna](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/51648474385_DatukSKarunanithy.jpg)
Six including five civil servants nabbed for soliciting bribe in Semporna
MACC arrested six men, including five civil servants, on suspicion of soliciting bribes not to take action in a subsidised cooking oil-related case in Semporna last night.
Thu Jan 12 2023
![GE15: Mohd Shafie still undecided on defending Semporna parliamentary seat GE15: Mohd Shafie still undecided on defending Semporna parliamentary seat](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/81665302906_ShafieBugaya.jpg)
GE15: Mohd Shafie still undecided on defending Semporna parliamentary seat
Mohd Shafie has held the Semporna parliamentary seat since GE9 in 1995 when he was with UMNO, and GE14 in 2018 with Warisan.
Mon Oct 17 2022
![Curfew in ESSZone waters extended until Oct 7 Curfew in ESSZone waters extended until Oct 7](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/61659000534_DatukIdrisAbdullah.jpg)
Curfew in ESSZone waters extended until Oct 7
Idris Abdullah said the curfew from 6 pm to 6 am involved the waters of Beluran, Sandakan, Kinabatangan, Lahad Datu, Kunak, Semporna and Tawau.
Wed Sep 21 2022
![Mohd Shafie wins unopposed as Warisan president Mohd Shafie wins unopposed as Warisan president](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/51660563222_ShafieApdalWaris.jpg)
Mohd Shafie wins unopposed as Warisan president
Semporna MP Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal has won the Warisan president post unopposed, said Warisan secretary-general, Loretto Padua Jr.
Mon Aug 15 2022
![Semporna Alternative School helps minors overcome glue-sniffing habit Semporna Alternative School helps minors overcome glue-sniffing habit](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/41654677737_TBSEMPORNA.jpg)
Semporna Alternative School helps minors overcome glue-sniffing habit
The activists' goal is to gradually rehabilitate these children and help them quit their habit of sniffing glue.
Wed Jun 08 2022
![Two drowned, six others rescued after jetty collapse in Semporna Two drowned, six others rescued after jetty collapse in Semporna](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/61651558053_JetiCollapse.jpg)
Two drowned, six others rescued after jetty collapse in Semporna
Two youths drowned after the wooden jetty they were on with six others in Kampung Gading-Gading near Semporna, collapsed yesterday.
Tue May 03 2022
![900 homeless after settlement fire in Semporna 900 homeless after settlement fire in Semporna](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/71650513032_kebakaran.jpg)
900 homeless after settlement fire in Semporna
The residents lost their homes in a fire late last night involving about 100 temporary settlement homes in Kampung Bangau-Bangau.
Thu Apr 21 2022
![Semporna boat tragedy: Five victims buried last night Semporna boat tragedy: Five victims buried last night](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/71650118391_TBTRAGEDIBOT.jpg)
Semporna boat tragedy: Five victims buried last night
The bodies of five family members who died after their boat sank in the waters of Kampung Tandoan, Pulau Timbun Mata on Thursday, were safely buried in one grave last night.
Sat Apr 16 2022
![Capsized boat incident: Last two victims found Capsized boat incident: Last two victims found](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/71650087555_botkaram.jpg)
Capsized boat incident: Last two victims found
The bodies of the last two victims of the boat capsize incident in the waters off Kampung Tandoan, Pulau Timbun Mata on Thursday, were found floating near the scene this morning.
Sat Apr 16 2022
![Semporna police arrest skipper of capsized boat Semporna police arrest skipper of capsized boat](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/51650027287_TBAPMM.jpg)
Semporna police arrest skipper of capsized boat
Police today arrested the 64-year-old skipper of the pump boat which capsized near the waters of Kampung Tandoan, Pulau Timbun Matas here last night, resulting in the drowning of five people.
Fri Apr 15 2022
![Five drowned in boat capsize in Semporna, Sabah Five drowned in boat capsize in Semporna, Sabah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/81650000018_BOTKARAMLIBATKAN.jpg)
Five drowned in boat capsize in Semporna, Sabah
Five individuals were found drowned when a pump boat carrying 20 passengers capsized off Pulau Tandoan, Timbun Mata near Semporna late yesterday.
Fri Apr 15 2022
![Ahmad Ebadey - Michael Jackson's impersonator from Sabah Ahmad Ebadey - Michael Jackson's impersonator from Sabah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/41646531031_AhmadEbadeyAhmadS.jpg)
Ahmad Ebadey - Michael Jackson's impersonator from Sabah
Ahmad Ebadey said he studied Michael's singing and dance style since the age of nine.
Sun Mar 06 2022
![Tun Sakaran responsible for uplifting socio-economy, education of Sabah people Tun Sakaran responsible for uplifting socio-economy, education of Sabah people](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/71629881067_TBTUNSKAKARAN.jpg)
Tun Sakaran responsible for uplifting socio-economy, education of Sabah people
Sakaran, 91, who was the eighth Yang Dipertua Negeri of Sabah, died at Gleaneagles Hospital at 5.30 am due to COVID-19.
Mon Aug 30 2021
![Former Sabah governor Tun Sakaran Dandai dies Former Sabah governor Tun Sakaran Dandai dies](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/81630279696_TBBELASUNGKAWATUNSAK.jpg)
Former Sabah governor Tun Sakaran Dandai dies
Sakaran was admitted to the hospital for suspected COVID-19 infection on Aug 18 before being warded in the ICU unit over the past five days.
Mon Aug 30 2021
![US military plane deporting Indian immigrants lands in India US military plane deporting Indian immigrants lands in India](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/41738754452_USmilitaryplane.jpg)
US military plane deporting Indian immigrants lands in India
The Trump administration has increasingly turned to the military to help carry out its immigration agenda.
Wed Feb 05 2025
![Trump's Gaza plan for 'Riviera of the Middle East' triggers international condemnation Trump's Gaza plan for 'Riviera of the Middle East' triggers international condemnation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/81736117245_tbGazaStripdestro.jpg)
Trump's Gaza plan for 'Riviera of the Middle East' triggers international condemnation
Countries from Russia, China, Spain, Ireland and the UK say they continue to support the two-state solution.
Wed Feb 05 2025
![US Postal Service suspends inbound parcels from China, Hong Kong US Postal Service suspends inbound parcels from China, Hong Kong](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51738752791_UnitedStatesPostal.jpg)
US Postal Service suspends inbound parcels from China, Hong Kong
Trump's crackdown on de minimis would make the products sold by the likes of Shein and Temu more expensive.
Wed Feb 05 2025
![US plan to take over Gaza: Malaysia's stance on Palestine unchanged - PM US plan to take over Gaza: Malaysia's stance on Palestine unchanged - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51738751876_AnwarIbrahimACCCI.jpg)
US plan to take over Gaza: Malaysia's stance on Palestine unchanged - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says Malaysia's stance remains the same as that of other Islamic countries.
Wed Feb 05 2025
![US freezes funding for security mission tackling Haiti's gangs US freezes funding for security mission tackling Haiti's gangs](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81738750569_haitiflag.jpg)
US freezes funding for security mission tackling Haiti's gangs
More than $13 million in US funding for an international security force helping fight armed gangs in Haiti has been frozen, the UN says.
Wed Feb 05 2025
![Over 40,000 civil servants at high risk of mental health issues - Zaliha Over 40,000 civil servants at high risk of mental health issues - Zaliha](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61738751180_ZalihaMustafa.jpg)
Over 40,000 civil servants at high risk of mental health issues - Zaliha
A total of 44,901 civil servants were screened under Public Service Psychological Health Digital Profiling System, says Dr Zaliha Mustafa.
Wed Feb 05 2025
![India's Modi takes 'holy dips' at Maha Kumbh, week after stampede killed dozens India's Modi takes 'holy dips' at Maha Kumbh, week after stampede killed dozens](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61738745483_NarendraModi.jpg)
India's Modi takes 'holy dips' at Maha Kumbh, week after stampede killed dozens
Security personnel stood in the water nearby while thousands of people crowded the banks to watch the prime minister perform the rituals.
Wed Feb 05 2025
![Philippine Congress endorses impeachment complaint against vice president Philippine Congress endorses impeachment complaint against vice president](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71738753244_PhilippineVicePre.jpg)
Philippine Congress endorses impeachment complaint against vice president
Vice President Sara Duterte would be the Philippines' second most senior official to face removal from office.
Wed Feb 05 2025
![What is a sovereign wealth fund? What is a sovereign wealth fund?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/81694412465_USDollar.jpg)
What is a sovereign wealth fund?
Sovereign wealth funds are investment vehicles owned by countries.
Wed Feb 05 2025
![[COLUMNIST] Rising above Trump tariffs: How a resilient global economy outlasts US protectionism [COLUMNIST] Rising above Trump tariffs: How a resilient global economy outlasts US protectionism](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-10/51728873693_EMIR.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Rising above Trump tariffs: How a resilient global economy outlasts US protectionism
The current alarm over Trumps tariff threats overlooks a key point: global markets are resilient and adaptable.
Wed Feb 05 2025