Datuk Rusdin Riman, KDM's prospective candidate for the Paginatan state constituency in the upcoming Sabah state election, has proposed five key development pillars. These include improving basic infrastructure like village roads, prioritizing children's education and youth skill development, empowering women and the rural economy, enhancing health and well-being, and streamlining governance and assemblyman services. Rusdin, former Permanent Secretary of the Sabah Ministry of Finance, was recently announced as the KDM candidate by Deputy President Datuk Wetrom Bahanda. The Paginatan seat is currently held by Datuk Abidin Madingkir.
The Dewan Ulama PAS Negeri Sabah (DUPNS) urges Sabahans to reject corrupt leaders and choose honest, accountable representatives in the upcoming election. They highlight Sabah's untapped potential hindered by mismanagement and corruption, emphasizing that the blame lies with local leaders who have abused their power. DUPNS stresses the importance of voting wisely, reminding voters that corruption is a sin in Islam and harms future generations. They call for citizens to reject corruption and choose leaders who will prioritize the people's well-being over personal gain.
Barisan Nasional (BN) secretary-general Datuk Seri Zambry Abdul Kadir emphasized the importance of unity between national and local parties, highlighting BN's long-standing involvement in Sabah's political landscape. He stated that BN considers itself part of the national political ecosystem and not an outsider in Sabah. Zambry also mentioned PBRS, a Sabah-based party, as part of BN's current four-party coalition. He stressed the need to prioritize togetherness and national stability over distinctions between local and national parties. Additionally, Zambry, who is also the Higher Education Minister, engaged with young UiTM lecturers and administrators, addressing their concerns about campus safety, development, teaching methods, and basic necessities.
Sarawak archers dominated the first day of archery at the Borneo Games 2025, securing five gold, three silver, and three bronze medals. Sabrina Chin, Suryani Effendi, Cecil Nathanael Busu Polycarp, Jaccard Lee, and Mohd Zulhanuzam Mohd Ali Borhan won gold in their respective categories. While slightly short of their six-gold target, head coach Jaffery Low Wei Loon praised the team's resilience and hopes to add more medals over the weekend with 12 more golds at stake.
The Sabah Association of Tour and Travel Agents (SATTA) warns that the rise of outbound charter flights from Kota Kinabalu to Chinese cities could harm Sabah's tourism industry. SATTA chairman Datuk Seri Winston Liaw discourages these flights, arguing they undermine Sabah's reliance on inbound tourism. Existing airlines already struggle with profitability, and charter flights further reduce their revenue, potentially leading to route suspensions. Liaw cites past airline withdrawals as examples of the long-term damage this could cause, emphasizing a potential lose-lose scenario for both Sabah and the charter flights.
The Sabah Progressive Party (SAPP) has proposed a Sandakan Economic Revival Plan to revitalize the city's economy. The plan focuses on seven key areas: strengthening SMEs, boosting tourism, establishing an industrial park, setting up an Urban Transformation Centre (UTC), enhancing youth skills training, improving public safety and municipal facilities, and forming a think tank. SAPP urged both state and federal governments to support the plan's implementation.
Sarawak DAP chairman Chong Chieng Jen filed a police report against Sarawak Metro Sdn Bhd after its contractor damaged a water pipe during KUTS construction, causing water disruption to thousands of residents and businesses. Chong cited Penal Code sections 425 and 427, emphasizing the need for accountability and proper planning to prevent such incidents.
Sarawak police are prepared to reopen investigations into a viral "Happy Corner" birthday prank involving students at Miri's National Youth Skills Institute (IKBN). While those involved claimed it was a harmless prank, police are taking it seriously due to concerns about bullying. The incident involved students lifting and banging the birthday boy's groin against a pole. Although initial reports denied bullying, Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh has launched a separate investigation and mandated counseling for the students involved.
Seven Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) lecturers have been recognized among the World's Top 2% Scientists by Stanford University. The lecturers represent the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, the Institute of Biodiversity and Environmental Conservation, and the Faculty of Engineering. Unimas Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Ahmad Hata Rasit praised the achievement, highlighting the university's commitment to research and innovation. The Stanford list, created in collaboration with Elsevier, identifies influential researchers based on citation impact.
