Pitas, Kota Marudu latest districts to be hit by floods in Sabah
Pitas and Kota Marudu are the latest districts being hit by floods, with 79 people from 21 families, being evacuated to three PPS in Pitas.
Wed Jan 25 2023
GE15: PKDM's Wetron Bahanda wins Kota Marudu seat
PKDM's Wetrom Bahanda has won the Kota Marudu seat with a majority of 8,174 votes, defeating four-term incumbent, Dr Maximus Ongkili.
Sun Nov 20 2022
Challengers need to show they can match my achievements - Maximus
Four-term Kota Marudu MP Dr Maximus Ongkili said he has contributed tremendously to the constituency and those trying to unseat him would have a lot to do to prove themselves.
Wed Nov 16 2022
GE15: MUDA contesting in Kota Marudu
MUDA nominates Shahrizal Denci as the candidate for the Kota Marudu parliamentary seat in the 15th General Election.
Mon Oct 31 2022
GE15: Bandau assemblyman as Warisan's candidate in Kota Marudu not finalised - Mohd Shafie
Warisan welcomes Bandau assemblyman Datuk Wetrom Bahanda to join the party but putting him as its candidate in Kota Marudu in the GE15 is not yet finalised.
Sun Oct 16 2022
RM108.51 mln in flood aid for Sabah - Ismail Sabri
From the amount, RM90.86 mln will be allocated to repair public infrastructure damaged by the recent floods, including roads and bridges.
Sat Jan 08 2022
Four localities in Sabah under EMCO from Sept 3 - MKN
Four localities in Sabah will be placed under Enhanced Movement Control Order (EMCO) from Friday (Sept 3) to Sept 16, said National Security Council (MKN) director-general Datuk Rodzi Md Saad.
Wed Sep 01 2021
EMCO in Sabah, Sarawak villages from tomorrow - Ismail Sabri
The decision was made following a risk assessment conducted by various agencies under the MCO technical committee as well as the advice of the Ministry of Health (MOH).
Mon Feb 22 2021
Immediate repair of roads, bridges damaged by floods in Sabah - Bung Moktar
Bung Moktar said continuous heavy rain were the cause of many damaged roads and bridges especially in Pitas district.
Fri Jan 15 2021
Flood victims in Sabah rise sharply to 746 as at 8 pm
The total number victims evacuated to the PPS at SK Sikuati, SMK Tandek and Kampung Kusilad hall were being updated now.
Tue Jan 12 2021
Kota Marudu Hospital to treat COVID-19 cases in Sabah - Health DG
The Kota Marudu Hospital in Sabah has become another hospital designated to treat COVID-19 cases in the state, bringing the total number to seven, said Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham.
Sun Oct 11 2020
Ongkili urges locals in Kota Marudu to join cooperatives
Energy, Green Technology and Water Minister Datuk Seri Dr Maximus Ongkili has urged local communities in Kota Marudu to participate in cooperatives to improve and uplift their economic status.
Fri Feb 24 2017
Education Dept closes 22 schools in Kota Marudu, Pitas
The Sabah Education Department has directed 22 schools in Kota Marudu and Pitas to close due to flood.
Wed Jan 18 2017
Kota Marudu police confirm Maria Chin's arrest
The Bersih leader's arrest today is on suspicion of distributing leaflets to the public in Pekan Langkon.
Sat Oct 29 2016
BN to continue developing, transforming rural areas
Barisan Nasional (BN) will continue to develop and transforma the rural sector, including areas that are held by the opposition.
Sat Feb 08 2014
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024