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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called for a comprehensive investigation into a tragic electrocution incident in Sabah that claimed the lives of three police officers in Kampung Weston, Beaufort.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has directed an immediate, transparent investigation into the electrocution deaths of three police officers in Beaufort, Sabah. The incident has prompted urgent safety reviews to prevent future tragedies.
Three police officers were found dead in what authorities believe was an electrocution incident in Beaufort, Sabah on Wednesday. Emergency services responded to the scene, with investigations ongoing into the circumstances.
Sabah's government is pushing for the remaining RM900 million of a promised RM1.5 billion special grant under the Malaysia Agreement 1963, with a key federal meeting scheduled to address the outstanding payment and grant computation methodology.
Two Filipino men have each received four-month jail sentences in Kota Kinabalu after admitting to illegal entry into Sabah. The men were initially detained during an investigation into the murder of a 10-year-old girl.
The Sabah Water Department disconnected 43 illegal pipe connections during a coordinated enforcement operation in Sandakan's Kampung Mangkalinau area, with one arrest and multiple seizures across utilities and contraband.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested the president of a Sabah-based NGO accused of misappropriating RM2 million earmarked for a cultural hall construction, marking another significant graft case in the state.
Datin Seri Zizie Izette Abdul Samad has been acquitted of abetting her late husband, former Kinabatangan MP Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin, in a corruption case involving RM2.8 million, ending a seven-year legal battle.
Malaysia's Higher Education Ministry is accepting applications for new academic programmes across Sabah's public universities, polytechnics and community colleges to expand educational options and reduce student dependence on Peninsular campuses.
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission has launched a major cybersecurity awareness initiative in rural Sook, Sabah, equipping communities with skills to combat digital scams and protect vulnerable groups online.
Authorities in Tawau have arrested a 66-year-old man and secured a seven-day remand in connection with the alleged rape of a 15-year-old girl with disabilities, highlighting ongoing concerns about vulnerable youth protection.
Malaysia's Home Ministry disclosed that 3,640 citizenship applications remain unresolved in Sabah as of May 2025, with only 10 approved to date. The government is implementing streamlined procedures and expanding access to registration services.
Malaysia's Essential Goods Distribution Programme has demonstrated effectiveness in standardising prices for controlled items across rural and remote areas, with significant cost reductions reported in regions like Sabah's Pulau Libaran.
A 10-year-old girl from Kota Kinabalu who vanished in mid-July has been discovered dead. Authorities have arrested two men and are treating the incident as a homicide investigation.
During the inquest into Zara Qairina Mahathir's death, a psychiatrist informed the coroner's court in Kota Kinabalu that the deceased's mother, Noraidah Lamat, required emotional support to navigate the legal proceedings.
Police in Tawau arrested two women following a physical confrontation at a restaurant in Bandar Fajar. The incident highlights ongoing public order concerns in the eastern Sabah city.
Malaysia's Health Ministry will appoint 560 permanent medical officers to Sabah beginning October, targeting a state grappling with 256 vacant doctor positions. However, only half are expected to accept postings.
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Tawau police have arrested 10 teenage boys in connection with the alleged assault of four students, after a video of the incident circulated widely on social media platforms, prompting concerns about youth violence in Sabah.
Agrobank has secured over RM8 million in financing applications through on-the-ground engagement sessions with hawkers and small traders, expanding its grassroots outreach initiative from the Klang Valley into Sabah.
Sabah's Youth Development Minister Datuk Nizam Abu Bakar Titingan has stressed the urgency of strengthening digital literacy nationwide, citing alarming complaint figures from the east coast region where online threats ranked second among reported issues.
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Residents of Kg Betangga Highland in Sipitang, Sabah, have lodged complaints with authorities demanding investigations into what they claim is unauthorised land encroachment affecting their community.