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Former Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal has announced his intention to appeal a contempt conviction while expressing respect for the court's decision, signalling his determination to pursue legal remedies through higher courts.
Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal, former Sabah chief minister, has been sentenced to five weeks' imprisonment after being found guilty of contempt of court regarding comments made during proceedings related to Zara Qairina Mahathir's death inquest.
A Sabah assemblyman has called for a constitutional amendment to grant the Native Court the same legal standing as the Syariah Court, arguing the institution deserves recognition under the Malaysia Agreement 1963.
The president of Pertubuhan Rungus Bersatu Sabah has entered a not guilty plea to Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission charges tied to a RM2 million cultural heritage project, marking a significant moment in ongoing scrutiny of project management in the state.
Sabah's state assembly has approved amendments to the Sabah Ports Authority Enactment 1981, updating ministerial responsibilities following a cabinet reshuffle that transferred port affairs oversight from public works to industrial development.
Sabah has doubled down on protecting its immigration autonomy, rejecting any erosion of constitutional rights under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 as the federal government implements its new border control agency.
The Sabah State Legislative Assembly has approved a RM1.61 billion supplementary supply allocation for 2026, with funds directed towards statutory contributions, operational costs, and development initiatives across multiple government priorities.
Sabah's Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Haji Noor announced the state is collaborating with the Finance Ministry to refine the targeted diesel subsidy mechanism after its rollout on July 1, with a federal-state meeting scheduled for July 17.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has confirmed that the previous Warisan-led Sabah government previously endorsed rising special grant allocations for the state, with amounts nearly doubling from RM53.4 million in 2020–2021 to RM106.8 million in 2024.