Drought hits 150,000 Papar folk
JPBD said 42 villages, seven schools, seven housing estates, and three places of worship in the district were also affected by the disaster.
Fri Mar 15 2024
Paparazzi dispute Meghan and Harry's claims about 'near catastrophic' car chase
Photographers at the scene of an alleged "near catastrophic" car chase involving Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, have disputed the royal couple's account of the incident
Fri May 19 2023
Bad weather: Woman killed by falling tree, tidal water overflows in Sabah
Bad weather with continuous heavy rain lashed various parts of Sabah resulting in a woman being crushed to death by a falling tree in Papar.
Thu Dec 22 2022
Police tracking seven fugitives from Papar Immigration Detention Centre
Bartholomew said the detainees were believed to have escaped from the centre through the toilet ceiling before cutting the grill fence.
Wed Nov 10 2021
Five localities placed under EMCO from Friday - DPM
Four localities in Sabah and one in Sarawak will come under the Enhanced Movement Control Order (EMCO) from this Friday until July 29, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said.
Wed Jul 14 2021
EMCO in five localities in Sabah from July 12
The Enhanced Movement Control Order (EMCO) will be enforced in five localities in Sabah, including three in Kota Kinabalu from July 12 to July 25.
Sat Jul 10 2021
Police tracking down two men who crashed through roadblock
Both men are believed to have stolen telecommunication cables worth about RM100,000 involving at least 10 cases.
Thu Jul 08 2021
COVID-19: Teacher, pregnant woman index cases of new clusters in Sabah
Sabah Health Department has detected two new COVID-19 clusters, Kebagu cluster here and Papar as well as Tanjong Kapor cluster in Semporna involving a teacher and a pregnant woman as index cases.
Wed May 12 2021
While the West is dismantling hydroelectric dams, Malaysia is constructing two
No displacement of Orang Asli or environmental impact on flora and fauna & there would be power generation via the solar farm.
Fri Apr 16 2021
Flood situation: Sabah worsens, Johor unchanged, Sarawak and Pahang improves
In Sabah, Kota Kinabalu, Penampang, Putatan, Tuaran and Papar are the latest districts hit by floods this morning.
Sun Jan 17 2021
Two houses affected in landslide on hillside in Papar
If the rain continues, there will be more landslides in the nearby area.
Tue Nov 10 2020
Five Papar PTS officers test positive for COVID-19
Kota Kinabalu remained the highest number of cases at 557 with 434 cases are from the Kepayan prison clusters.
Sun Oct 25 2020
CMCO at four red zones in Sabah and Selangor from October 9
The government has agreed to enforce the Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) in Sandakan, Papar and Tuaran in Sabah and Klang, Selangor from October 9, 2020.
Wed Oct 07 2020
Police turn away over 100 people trying to enter Sabah illegally
The police turned away over 100 people suspected to be dual citizenship holders from a neighbouring country who were apparently coming to Sabah to vote in the state election today.
Sat Sep 26 2020
Mositun aspires to modernise paddy cultivation sector in Limbahau
The Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS) candidate for Limbahau Datuk Johnny Mositun intends to work towards strengthening agricultural development particularly in paddy cultivation in the area.
Tue Sep 22 2020
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS
The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid
Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
Fri Oct 18 2024
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024