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Kota Kinabalu International Airport's RM500 million expansion remains on hold despite approved funding, with Deputy Transport Minister Datuk Hasbi citing unresolved land and site matters with the Sabah government as the key obstacle to project commencement.
During coroner's court proceedings in Kota Kinabalu, the mother of deceased student Zara Qairinah Mahathir expressed deep regret regarding her decision to enrol her daughter at SMKA Tun Datu Mustapha.
Evidence presented to Malaysia's Coroner's Court suggests the late Zara Qairina Mahathir maintained a stable relationship with her mother, based on analysis of her personal writings.
A handwriting expert testified in Kota Kinabalu's Coroner's Court that her forensic analysis confirms some journal entries attributed to the late Zara Qairina Mahathir were not written by her.
The Coroner's Court in Kota Kinabalu has heard evidence that hundreds of pages were removed from a journal associated with the late Zara Qairina Mahathir, with officials unable to rule out deliberate tampering.
During proceedings at Kota Kinabalu Coroner's Court, a forensic expert testified that certain documents connected to Zara Qairina Mahathir were not written by the teenager, potentially casting doubt on the source and authenticity of key evidence.
The inquest examining the circumstances surrounding Zara Qairina Mahathir's death will resume proceedings in Kota Kinabalu this week, with handwriting specialists expected to provide forensic analysis
Kota Kinabalu's assemblyman urges a measured approach to parking enforcement, requesting a six-month grace period for public education before vehicle towing begins.
National Unity Week 2026 in Kota Kinabalu set a new attendance benchmark with 284,448 visitors. The Ministry of National Unity credits the success to public interest in Malaysia's diverse cultures and heritage, signalling growing appreciation for the nation's multicultural identity.