Fardy presenting a memento to Alvin Roy Ibrahim of JPNIN 16 November 2025 KOTA KINABALU: Inanam’s commitment to community safety and unity was reaffirmed today as the Deputy Chairman of the Neighbourhood Hood Watch Committee (KRT) emphasised the critical role of cooperation between the KRT and the Police during a community programme held in the town. In his address, the Deputy Chairman Fardy Bungga stressed that the partnership between KRT Inanam and the Inanam Police Statio

15 November 2025 KOTA KINABALU: A total of 658 participants and 20 presenters from 17 countries attended the Global Virtual Conference on Digital Transformation in Higher Education (DX25), organised by Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) at the Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC) recently. In a statement today, UMS said the event was coordinated by its Centre for Internationalisation and Global Engagement (PPPG), with support from the Faculty of Education and Sports Stud

15 November 2025 KOTA KINABALU: United Progressive Kinabalu Organisation (UPKO) candidate Datuk Wong Thien Fook is set to face a crowded field of twelve other contenders in the race for the Inanam state seat. The other candidates vying for the constituency are: Sumali Marino Ahmad (RUMPUN) Gordon Lai (Parti Bumi Kenyalang) Shone Eric Majimbun (Independent) Lewis Wong (KDM) Edna Jessica Majimbun (Warisan) Kenny Chua (STAR Sabah) Martin Sibit (GAS) Peto Galim (Pakatan Harapan)

15 November 2025 KOTA KINABALU: Dennison R. Indang of the United Progressive Kinabalu Organisation (UPKO) is set for a fierce contest as he faces eight other candidates in his bid for the N22 Tanjung Aru State Constituency. The candidates contesting the seat are: Datuk Chan Foong Hin – Pakatan Harapan Datuk Wong Hong Jun (Junz Wong) – Warisan Suhaimi bin Buang – Perikatan Nasional Yee Wee Ping – Parti Impian Sabah Wong Cheng Chee – Parti Kerjasama Anak Negeri Mohamed Zaim bin

15 November 2025 KOTA KINABALU: This addendum records a further development following my earlier statement. The Federal Government has now filed a later version of the Notice of Appeal. This later notice contains two additions that materially alter the nature of the appeal. The first is the insertion of new wording in Ground 1 referring to the High Court’s direction on the “manner and/or process” of conducting the Article 112D review. This language did not appear in the earli

15 November 2025 KOTA KINABALU: On 11 November 2025, the Prime Minister’s Office and the Attorney General’s Chambers (AGC) announced that the Federal Government would not appeal the High Court’s ruling on Sabah’s 40% special grant entitlement. It was further stated that any appeal would be limited to “defects” in the judge’s written reasoning. This conveyed the clear impression that the substance of the judgment was accepted, and that negotiations would proceed in good faith.

15 November 2025 KOTA BELUD: The United Progressive Kinabalu Organisation (UPKO), President Datuk Ewon Benedick, has reminded all party candidates and supporters not to belittle or disparage rival candidates throughout the campaign period for the 17th Sabah State Election (PRN). Ewon, who is defending the Kadamaian State Legislative Assembly seat, stressed that the key focus of this election is to ensure that the people choose local parties, those that genuinely understand t

15 November 2025 SANDAKAN: The United Progressive Kinabalu Organisation (UPKO) candidate for Gum Gum Dr Peter Jr Naintin, stressed that he stepped with confidence into the election. He said he is ready to listen to the people. His assurance stems from continuous engagement with the local community and the solid support he has received throughout his outreach efforts. He noted that when voters recognise a leader’s sincerity and commitment, they are more likely to make an info