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The Sabah Water Department disconnected 43 illegal pipe connections during a coordinated enforcement operation in Sandakan on July 28, arresting one person and seizing water pump units to combat revenue losses.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested the president of a Sabah-based NGO over allegations of misappropriating RM2 million intended for a cultural hall construction, marking the latest in a series of fund management cases.
A handwriting analysis presented to Kota Kinabalu's Coroner's Court revealed that the late Zara Qairina Mahathir's handwriting displayed characteristics consistent with adolescent development stages.
Police in Tenom have opened a formal investigation after allegations emerged that a 10-year-old student experienced bullying at her school hostel. The case highlights ongoing concerns about child safety in residential boarding facilities.
Wildlife authorities in Sabah arrested a 27-year-old Filipino man found with 10 live pangolins and an elephant tusk at a plantation, marking a significant crackdown on regional animal trafficking networks.
A 19-year-old foreign national appeared in Sandakan Sessions Court on charges of raping a 61-year-old woman on March 21. The case highlights vulnerability of elderly residents.
Domestic Trade Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali has inspected water supply stabilization projects in his Papar constituency, overseeing capacity expansions and addressing recent operational disruptions caused by raw water turbidity problems.
Sabah's new MACC headquarters on Jalan Sepanggar has reached 90 per cent completion and should be ready by December. The facility will bring together scattered staff from three offices, bolstering the agency's independence and operational efficiency.