Remains of Joseph Kurup arrives in Kota Kinabalu
KOTA KINABALU: The remains of the late Tan Sri Joseph Kurup arrived at the Kota Kinabalu International Airport here at 11.20 pm last night in a commercial flight. The flight which was initially scheduled at 9.15 am was cancelled due to ash clouds from Mount Ruang’s volcanic eruption in North Sulawesi, Indonesia, engulfing the air […]
CAMARADERIE
By Stanley Gona Chee Khiong Enjoying the breathtaking views from the Kota Kinabalu Waterfront — the South China Sea and nearby islands beckon A tranquil haven of peace and serenity — savouring every moment — taking in the sights — picture-perfect In the early hours of the morning, the city springs to life — the […]
Need for regular update of standing order on quake disaster management: Minister
KOTA KINABALU: The Standing Order on Disaster Management Operations (PTO) for Earthquakes must be regularly updated to ensure that the country is prepared to face any such eventuality, says Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Sabah, Sarawak Affairs and Special Functions) Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali. He said the updates should also keep up with the times and […]
Bridging gap between Sarawak and Sabah
WITH a strong presence as the number one community radio station in Sabah, KupiKupi FM has set its sights on expanding into Sarawak. Programme manager Gideon Jute said KupiKupi FM Sarawak aims to create a sense of belonging and community engagement as well as to echo their success in Sabah here. He said the idea […]
A tricky road to Raya joy
BY JAILANI HASAN KOTA KINABALU: I celebrated this year’s Hari Raya Aidilfitri with much joy with my family and other relatives in Semporna, but the road journey from Kota Kinabalu to that idyllic paradise was unpleasant indeed, to say the least. The drive on the Ranau-Telupid-Sandakan-Lahad Datu Highway was a long one, no doubt, but […]
Body awaits next of kin
KUCHING: The Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah is looking for the next of kin of Lai Hua Ting, 62, who died while seeking treatment. Hospital director Dr William Gotulis said in a statement said that the man was being treated at the Neuro Medical Ward on July 17 but passed away seven days […]
Cuepacs wants offenders punished for drinking beer at quarantine centre
KOTA KINABALU: Authorities need to take stern action against a group of individuals who were caught drinking beer at a Covid-19 Quarantine and Low-Risk Treatment Centre (PKRC) in the state that went viral on social media on Saturday. Congress of Unions of Employees in the Public and Civil Services (Cuepacs) president Adnan Mat said their […]
New Bah Sayap Cluster identified
KUCHING: A new Covid-19 cluster named as the Bah Sayap Cluster has been identified by the State Health Department. Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) chairman Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said this cluster involved Miri District and Kota Kinabalu in Sabah. “The index case for this cluster was Case 1,116 who was detected on Dec […]
Pandemic scares away customers from roadside market
TUARAN: A ghostly silence has descended on Jalan Sulaman here which used to be a hive of activity come weekends. Located about 30 kilometres from Kota Kinabalu, the area with its rows of wooden stalls flanking the road — operated by local traders selling foodstuffs, fruits and accessories — was a favourite haunt of visitors […]
Covid-19 patient falls to death
KOTA KINABALU: A 63-year-old woman who was tested positive for Covid-19 fell to her death from the eighth floor of the Queen Elizabeth I Hospital here on Wednesday evening. District police chief ACP Habibi Majinji said the woman is believed to have fallen through the window of the hospital building at about 9.15pm. “We received […]
