11 November 2025 KOTA KINABALU: Aspirasi meningkatkan kualiti penyampaian perkhidmatan awam di Sabah terus diperkasakan apabila Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) tampil sebagai penganjur utama Seminar Kualiti dan Inovasi 2025, yang menumpukan kepada usaha mempromosikan budaya kerja berasaskan inovasi dan tadbir urus baik. Program anjuran bersama Jabatan Perkhidmatan Awam Negeri (JPAN) dan Institut Latihan Sektor Awam Negeri (INSAN) itu menjadi medan perkongsian idea, pengalaman

Malehah (depan dua kanan) dan Mohamed Yazir (depan tepi kanan) menyempurnakan gimik perasmian Hari Terapi Cara Kerja Sedunia peringkat Negeri Sabah 2025. 11 November 2025 KOTA KINABALU: Hospital Universiti Malaysia Sabah (HUMS) bakal mencipta sejarah tersendiri apabila menjadi hospital pertama di Borneo yang menawarkan perkhidmatan Hippotherapy secara klinikal kepada kanak-kanak berkeperluan khas. Pengarah HUMS, Profesor Madya Dr. Hajah Malehah Datuk Mohd Noh, berkata perkhid

11 November 2025 PUTRAJAYA: The Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT), through the National Landscape Department (JLN), is actively implementing the Tuan Fuad Stephen Botanical Garden Development Project at Bukit Padang, Kota Kinabalu. The initiative forms part of the Government’s strategic effort to enhance green landscapes and strengthen biodiversity conservation in Sabah. The project reflects the Government’s commitment to developing botanical gardens as centres

11 November 2025 KOTA KINABALU: The beauty of Sabah’s flora and fauna, along with its diverse ethnic groups and cultural heritage, should be fully explored by writers and literary advocates to produce high-quality works. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor said this aligns with the State Government’s ongoing commitment to support the efforts of Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP) and local writers in expanding literary and reading culture activities across the state. “

11 November 2025 KOTA KINABALU: United Progressive Kinabalu Organisation (UPKO) Secretary-General Datuk Nelson W. Angang has cautioned that the Federal Government’s decision to file a partial appeal against the High Court’s judgment on Sabah’s 40 per cent entitlement could have wider legal consequences. He noted that while the Federal Attorney General (AG) stated the Government will only appeal certain parts of the judgment that are said to contain flaws, the very act of fili

11 November 2025 KOTA KINABALU: Kadar tambang bot penumpang bagi laluan Menumbok–Wilayah Persekutuan Labuan yang sebelum ini dinaikkan kepada RM12 kini dikembalikan kepada harga asal RM9, berkuat kuasa hari ini. Menteri Perdagangan Dalam Negeri dan Kos Sara Hidup (KPDN), Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali berkata, keputusan itu dicapai hasil dua siri pertemuan dengan agensi kerajaan berkaitan serta Persatuan Pengusaha Bot-Bot Laju Menumbok. Siri pertemuan itu bagi membincangkan isu kenai

11 November 2025 LAHAD DATU: Agensi Penguatkuasaan Maritim Malaysia (Maritim Malaysia) berjaya menahan dua vesel pukat jerut bilis dalam operasi berasingan di perairan Tabawan, Kunak, semalam. Kedua-dua vesel berkenaan ditahan sekitar pukul 3.30 petang di kedudukan kira-kira 0.5 batu nautika utara Pulau Tabawan. Pengarah Zon Maritim Lahad Datu, Komander Maritim Dzulfikhar Ali berkata, operasi dilakukan sepasukan anggota bot ronda Maritim Malaysia yang sedang melaksanakan Op P

11 November 2025 KOTA KINABALU: The State Government has expressed its heartfelt gratitude to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and the Federal Cabinet for their historic decision not to appeal the High Court ruling reaffirming Sabah’s constitutional right to the 40 per cent special grant. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor said the decision demonstrates that the Prime Minister understands the expectations and aspirations of the people of Sabah, and reflects

11 November 2025 KOTA KINABALU: Kerajaan Negeri menyampaikan penghargaan kepada Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim dan Jemaah Menteri Persekutuan atas keputusan bersejarah untuk tidak membuat rayuan terhadap keputusan Mahkamah Tinggi yang mengesahkan semula hak perlembagaan Sabah terhadap pemberian khas 40 peratus. Ketua Menteri Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor berkata, keputusan itu menunjukkan bahawa Perdana Menteri memahami harapan dan aspirasi rakyat Sabah, serta mencerminkan

11 November 2025 KUALA LUMPUR: The Federal Government will appeal against the deficiencies found in the Kota Kinabalu High Court’s judgment on Sabah’s 40 per cent revenue entitlement. According to a statement from the Attorney General’s Chambers, a Special Cabinet Meeting was convened to discuss the ruling made in the judicial review filed by the Sabah Law Society against the Government of Malaysia concerning Sabah’s Special Grant. While the Federal Government affirmed its re

11 November 2025 KOTA KINABALU: Kerajaan Persekutuan akan merayu berhubung kecacatan dalam Alasan Penghakiman yang diputuskan di Mahkamah Tinggi Kota Kinabalu, Oktober lalu. Dalam kenyataan yang dikeluarkan Jabatan Peguam Negara (AGC) hari ini berkata, Peguam Negara telah memberi nasihat dan pandangan kepada Jemaah Menteri berhubung kecacatan dalam Alasan Penghakiman tersebut. Katanya, antaranya dakwaan bahawa Kerajaan Persekutuan dan Kerajaan Negeri Sabah telah menyalahgunak

11 November 2025 KUALA LUMPUR: Rundingan berhubung tuntutan 40 peratus hasil Sabah dijangka dipercepatkan pada minggu pertama Disember selepas kerajaan negeri baharu dibentuk. Perdana Menteri, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, berkata Kerajaan Persekutuan tidak boleh membuat keputusan awal berhubung tuntutan berkenaan memandangkan terdapat proses tertentu yang perlu dipatuhi. Beliau yang juga Menteri Kewangan berkata, Jemaah Menteri akan diberi taklimat rasmi oleh Peguam Negara dalam

11 November 2025 KOTA KINABALU: The Borneo’s Plight in Malaysia Foundation (BoPiMaFo) condemns Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s latest statement on Sabah’s 40% revenue entitlement as a masterclass in doublespeak — saying one thing to please Sabahans, while leaving the door open for Putrajaya to delay, dilute, or deny what the court has already confirmed as Sabah’s constitutional right. The Prime Minister’s claim that the Cabinet “will not appeal” the High Court ruling, followed

11 November 2025 PAPAR: Shopee Malaysia, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia, Taiwan, and Brazil, today launched its Shopee Rai Lokal Jelajah Komuniti in Sabah as part of the national Semarak Konsumerisme Programme held in Papar. The initiative aims to equip rural and semi-urban communities with practical digital skills, enabling more Malaysians to participate in the online economy and improve their livelihoods through e-commerce. Held as part of the Semarak Kon

11 November 2025 KIULU: Sabah Tourism Board (STB) Chairman Datuk Joniston Bangkuai has praised the unity and collaboration of the Kiulu community for transforming the constituency into a model of community-based tourism — not only for Sabah but for Malaysia as a whole. He said the combined efforts of villagers, tourism operators, and local associations have strengthened Kiulu’s reputation as a leading example of sustainable rural tourism while creating real economic opportuni

11 November 2025 KOTA BELUD: Unity among local political parties is the key to political stability and continued development in the state. The Acting President of Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS), Datuk Seri Dr Joachim Gunsalam, said this when launching the PBS election machinery for the N11 Kadamaian constituency here recently, stressing that even if a party fields the best candidate, without unity and cooperation, political efforts will not succeed. “Even if we have the best candi

11 November 2025 PENAMPANG: United Progressive Kinabalu Organisation (UPKO) Youth Chief for Sepanggar, Fardy Bungga, has voiced strong support for Datuk Ewon Benedick, the Member of Parliament for Penampang, who resigned from his ministerial post to defend Sabah’s 40% revenue rights under the Federal Constitution. Fardy said Ewon who is also UPKO President's move shows real courage and integrity. “Ewon’s resignation is not about Politics , it’s about standing up for Sabah. H

11 November 2025 KOTA MARUDU: Ketua Jawatankuasa Hubungan Antara Kaum (CLC) Pertubuhan Kinabalu Progresif Bersatu (UPKO) Bahagian Bandau, Suzie Salapan, menzahirkan sokongan penuh terhadap tindakan Presiden UPKO, Datuk Ewon Benedick, yang meletakkan jawatan sebagai Menteri Pembangunan Usahawan dan Koperasi serta menarik parti itu daripada Pakatan Harapan (PH). Menurut beliau, keputusan tersebut membuktikan bahawa Datuk Ewon merupakan seorang pemimpin yang berprinsip, berjiwa

As state polls loom, here’s a clear-eyed look at what’s legally enforceable, and what isn’t. By Marja Azlima Omar University Malaysia Sabah 11 November 2025 As Sabah gears up for its next state election, the “20 Points” will resurface, as they always do, on campaign stages and in manifestos. Expect familiar promises: more autonomy, greater revenue share, protection of native rights, Borneonisation of the civil service, control over immigration, language and religion safeguard

What we’ve been hearing from Warisan all this while is the same old story: “this party is no good,” “that one is controlled by Malaya,” and somehow, only Warisan is clean and perfect. Come on lah, isn’t that the same divide-and-rule game that Malaya used for years? Keep Sabahans fighting among ourselves while they sit back and watch . GRS actually started with good intentions, to unite all Sabahans and move as one. But along the way, macam ada tangan-tangan ghaib that didn’t

🇲🇾 **SURAT TERBUKA BELIA SABAH: KAMI BERDIRI TEGUH BERSAMA UPKO DAN DATUK EWON BENEDICK** Dari Hati Anak Muda Sabah 10 November 2025 1. Kebangkitan Suara Anak Negeri Kami — generasi muda Sabah yang mendukung prinsip dan kejujuran politik — berdiri teguh di belakang keputusan UPKO untuk keluar daripada Pakatan Harapan (PH). Langkah ini bukan pengkhianatan, tetapi kebangkitan. Bukan tindakan gopoh, tetapi keberanian seorang pemimpin yang jujur terhadap nurani rakyatnya. Kami

Beliau meletakkan jawatan sebagai Menteri Pembangunan Usahawan dan Koperasi daripada Kabinet Persekutuan. Kenapa? Kerana hak Sabah terhadap 40 peratus hasil cukai tidak boleh diabaikan. Inilah keberanian. Inilah integriti. Inilah perjuangan berprinsip. Inilah tanda kasih kepada rakyat. Datuk Ewon Benedick menunjukkan kepada semua pemimpin dari Sarawak dan Sabah makna sebenar perjuangan untuk berdiri teguh, mempertahankan hak dan melindungi maruah kita. Kerajaan Persekutuan te

10 November 2025 KOTA KINABALU: The United Progressive Kinabalu Organisation (UPKO) has officially announced its withdrawal from the Pakatan Harapan (PH) coalition, effective immediately, following a special meeting of its Supreme Council held earlier today. In a statement released by UPKO Secretary-General Datuk Nelson W. Angang, the party said the decision was made after reviewing its four-year participation in the coalition and in light of continuing differences with PH ov

10 November 2025 KOTA KINABALU: Member of Parliament for Kota Kinabalu and Deputy Minister of Plantation and Commodities, Datuk Chan Foong Hin, has announced that the Federal Government has approved an allocation of RM260 million to upgrade schools on Gaya Island into a new integrated education complex. Chan shared that the good news was conveyed by Deputy Minister of Education Wong Kah Woh, confirming that both Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Pulau Gaya and Sekolah Kebangs

10 November 2025 KOTA KINABALU: Jambatan pejalan kaki di Likas berhampiran SM All Saints akan dirobohkan dalam masa terdekat berikutan struktur binaannya yang uzur dan tidak lagi selamat digunakan. Pengerusi DAP Sabah, Datuk Phoong Jin Zhe berkata, pemeriksaan mendapati jambatan berkenaan menimbulkan risiko keselamatan serius khususnya kepada pelajar sekolah dan pengguna jalan raya yang menggunakan Jalan Tuaran Likas setiap hari. Beliau membuat tinjauan ke lokasi itu pada Isn

10 November 2025 KOTA KINABALU: Jabatan Meteorologi Malaysia (MetMalaysia) mengeluarkan amaran Monsun Timur Laut (MTL) dijangka bermula Khamis ini dan berterusan sehingga Mac tahun depan. Ketua Pengarahnya, Dr Mohd Hisham Mohd Anip, berkata dalam tempoh MTL itu, lima hingga tujuh episod hujan lebat berterusan dijangka berlaku. "Hujan lebat berterusan untuk tempoh beberapa hari boleh mengakibatkan kejadian banjir di kawasan berhampiran sungai dan berkedudukan rendah. "Tiupan a

10 November 2025 KUALA LUMPUR: Stok fizikal beras negara sebanyak 1.19 juta tan metrik masih mencukupi untuk menampung keperluan negara hampir enam bulan, setakat 21 Oktober 2025. Menteri Pertanian dan Keterjaminan Makanan, Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu berkata, pengeluaran ayam pula diunjur kekal stabil dengan 70.65 juta ekor sedia di ladang bagi menampung permintaan semasa. Menurut beliau, kerajaan kini melaksanakan pendekatan bersepadu bagi memastikan Malaysia mampu berdikari d

10 November 2025 KOTA KINABALU: Suruhanjaya Pencegahan Rasuah Malaysia (SPRM) Sabah melancarkan bilik gerakan bagi orang ramai menyalurkan maklumat serta aduan berkaitan perbuatan rasuah dan salah guna kuasa yang berlaku pada Pilihan Raya Umum (PRU) Dewan Undangan Negeri (DUN) Sabah ke-17. SPRM dalam satu kenyataan memaklumkan bilik gerakan akan beroperasi 24 jam mulai hari ini sehingga 5 Disember depan. “Bilik gerakan yang boleh dihubungi adalah Pejabat SPRM Kota Kinabalu di

10 November 2025 KOTA KINABALU: Seorang lelaki ditahan selepas didapati terbabit dalam kegiatan pengedaran dadah dalam serbuan di hadapan sebuah kedai cermin mata di Luyang, di sini, semalam. Dalam kejadian kira-kira jam 10 malam itu, lelaki berusia 25 tahun yang juga pemandu e-hailing ditahan bersama beg berisi serbuk disyaki ekstasi seberat lebih dua kilogram. Ketua JSJN Sabah, Asisten Komisioner Alhusin Halil berkata, suspek ditahan sepasukan anggota Jabatan Siasatan Jenay

10 November 2025 KOTA KINABALU: Pertubuhan Kinabalu Progresif Bersatu (UPKO), hari ini, memutuskan secara rasmi untuk keluar daripada Pakatan Harapan (PH). Keputusan itu dibuat selepas wujud beberapa perbezaan termasuk pertikaian hak 40 peratus yang termaktub dalam perlembagaan Sabah dan Perjanjian Malaysia 1963 (MA63). Setiausaha Agung UPKO, Datuk Nelson W Angang berkata, keputusan dibuat pada Mesyuarat Khas Ahli Majlis Tertinggi yang membincangkan agenda Sabah First yang me

10 November 2025 KOTA KINABALU: Sabah has achieved another significant milestone in sustainable economic development, as the State Government signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Blue Financing with Maybank Group Global Banking. This partnership aims to strengthen the implementation of the Blue Economy agenda within the state. The signing ceremony, witnessed by Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor, was held at the Banquet Hall, Menara Kinabalu, on Monday.

10 November 2025 PENAMPANG: The Persatuan Empati Amal Kebajikan Yakin Penampang has expressed its full support for the courageous and principled action taken by Datuk Ewon Benedick, Member of Parliament for Penampang, who resigned from his ministerial post in defence of Sabah’s Rights , particularly on the issue of the 40% net revenue entitlement due to the state as stipulated in the Federal Constitution. The association’s president, Rajani Paul Chandran, said Datuk Ewon’s de

10 November 2025 PENAMPANG: Two local associations from Moyog, the Sehati Association and the Moyog Community Welfare Association Penampang, have expressed strong support and admiration for Datuk Ewon Benedick’s decision to resign from his position as Minister of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives (MEDC) in order to champion Sabah’s 40% revenue entitlement and the full implementation of the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63). In a joint statement, Chairman of the Sehati As

10 November 2025 The Federal Government cannot mix up its ordinary spending with its constitutional obligation. Money spent on schools, hospitals, roads, or security is part of the federal government’s duty to all Malaysians under the federal system — not part of the 40% special grant owed specifically to Sabah. The High Court in October was clear - the 40% entitlement is a constitutional right, not a matter for negotiation. It represents 40% of the net federal revenue derive

10 November 2025 To some in Sabah, the resignation of Datuk Ewon Benedick (pic) from his federal Cabinet post as Entre­pre­neur and Cooperatives Deve­lop­ment Minister is seen as a principled move reminiscent of the stand taken by a former state leader. The late Datuk Peter Mojuntin, who is iconised in the banned book The Golden Son of the ­Kada­zan, is celebrated for ­championing greater state ­auto­nomy and the rights of Sabahans. He died in the Double Six Tragedy on June 6