Sabah govt to ensure damaged reefs off Mabul Island restored
The Sabah Tourism, Culture and Environment Ministry will ensure that the coral reefs in the waters off Mabul Island, which have been damaged after being hit by a barge, undergo a restoration process.
Sat Jun 26 2021
Boat sinks off Semporna: One rescued, another missing
A man has been reported missing while his friend was found safe after their boat sank in heavy seas off Pulau Mabul, near here, yesterday.
Sun Jul 05 2020
Chinese couple in Semporna kayaking incident found safe
Datuk DCP Wan Abdul Bari Wan Abdul Khalid said Qin Yiping, 28, and her boyfriend Zhao Zhe, 26, were found around 9pm.
Sat Apr 22 2017
Kidnapped marine policeman released today
Marine policeman Lance Corporal Zakia Aleip kidnapped by an armed group in Pulau Mabul, Semporna in July last year, was released today.
Sat Mar 07 2015
Sabah police identifying cross border criminal suspect
Police are investigating to confirm if the arrest included one suspect who is involved in the kidnapping of Constable Zakia Aleip in July.
Sat Dec 06 2014
Police finalising release of abducted constable - Sabah Police Chief
The marine police constable was held captive by the armed men who abducted him from a resort in Pulau Mabul, Semporna, in July.
Sun Oct 05 2014
Kidnapped policeman expected to be freed before Aidilfitri - IGP
Marine policeman who was kidnapped by a group of terrorists at a holiday resort on Mabul Island last Saturday is expected to be released before Hari Raya Aidilfitri, said IGP.
Wed Jul 16 2014
Nur Misuari believed to be mastermind behind latest Mabul Island incursion - Home Ministry
It is believed that the invasion and kidnapping by Nur Misuari is aimed at raising funds to revive his military wings.
Wed Jul 16 2014
PM's wife appeals for release of kidnapped constable Zakia Aleip
Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor today appealed for the release of constable Zakia Aleip, 26, who was kidnapped by a group of armed from a resort in Pulau Mabul last Saturday.
Tue Jul 15 2014
Hero cop killed in Mabul attack buried with full honours
More than 200 people comprising family members, close friends and members of the police force attended the funeral to pay their last respects to Ab Rajah.
Mon Jul 14 2014
Abducted marine policeman still alive, location unknown - IGP
Police Constable Zakia Aliep had reportedly contacted his wife last night to inform her that he was safe but still held by his captors.
Mon Jul 14 2014
PM orders ESSCom to review its security system
Datuk Seri Najib Razak has ordered the Eastern Sabah Security Command (ESSCom) to study its security system following the recent ambush at Pulau Mabul, Semporna, Sabah last night.
Sun Jul 13 2014
Revenge motive for ambush in Pulau Mabul - Zahid Hamidi
The ambush in Pulau Mabul which killed a marine policeman is motivated by revenge and anger due to tightened control of Sabah waters by Eastern Sabah Security Command (ESSCom).
Sun Jul 13 2014
Shootout in Mabul island - one cop dead, another kidnapped
A police officer was killed and another kidnapped in a shootout at the Mabul Island resort, Sabah on Saturday night.
Sun Jul 13 2014
Protecting our turtle paradise
Apart from friendly turtles, the island of Mabul in Semporna, Sabah is fast gaining popularity among travellers for its beauty and diverse underwater marine life
Sun Dec 01 2013
UN says Taliban detained journalists over 250 times in Afghanistan since takeover
The Taliban-led foreign ministry denies having arrested that number of journalists and added that those arrested had committed a crime.
Wed Nov 27 2024
TikTok becoming app of choice for criminals promoting investment scams - Police
Many users continue to be tricked and scammed even though police have repeatedly issued warnings about scams proliferating on social media.
Wed Nov 27 2024
MOE’s mental health screening identifies students with emotional challenges
Deputy Minister of Education says, those identified with severe emotional issues undergo screening twice a year.
Wed Nov 27 2024
Israel, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire brokered by US and France, to take effect Wednesday
Israel will gradually withdraw its forces over 60 days as Lebanon's army takes control of territory near its border with Israel to ensure that Hezbollah does not rebuild its infrastructure there.
Wed Nov 27 2024
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024