‘Promote each district’s attractions’: KOTA KINABALU: Each district in Sabah must develop tourism products and experiences with their own distinct identities in ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/10/18/promote-each-districts-attractions

Develop unique tourism products in every Sabah district: KOTA KINABALU: Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor has urged every district in the state to ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/10/17/develop-unique-tourism-products-in-every-sabah-district

RMAF urges public not to panic over low-altitude flights in Kota Belud, Labuan: KOTA KINABALU: Members of the public in the vicinity of Kota Belud, Sabah ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/10/11/rmaf-urges-public-not-to-panic-over-low-altitude-flights-in-kota-belud-labuan

Geopark status must deliver real benefits to villagers, says Jafry: KOTA BELUD: The Kinabalu Unesco Global Geopark status must translate into more jobs and ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/10/11/geopark-status-must-deliver-real-benefits-to-villagers-says-jafry

Villagers in Kota Belud want unsafe wooden bridge replaced: KOTA KINABALU: Residents of a village in Kota Belud are appealing for a dilapidated ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/09/22/villagers-in-kota-belud-want-unsafe-wooden-bridge-replaced

PM Anwar conveys condolences on the passing of former deputy minister: KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has extended his condolences to the ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/09/21/pm-anwar-conveys-condolences-on-the-passing-of-former-deputy-minister
RM41mil in assets seized, 12 detained in Sabah illegal mining crackdown: KOTA KINABALU: Twelve people were detained and over RM41mil in materials ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/08/22/rm41mil-in-assets-seized-12-detained-in-sabah-illegal-mining-crackdown

Cops investigating assault on tour guide over monkey feeding in Kota Belud: KOTA KINABALU: Police are identifying individuals involved in an alleged punching ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/08/10/cops-investigating-assault-on-tour-guide-over-monkey-feeding-in-kota-belud

Kaamatan cheer as 200 Kota Belud families get food baskets: KOTA KINABALU: Some 200 families in the Kota Belud district received festive cheer this Kaamatan ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/05/29/kaamatan-cheer-as-200-kota-belud-families-get-food-baskets

162ha of Kota Belud padi fields to be irrigated in time for planting season: KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah government's swift installation of three water pumps ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/05/26/162ha-of-kota-belud-padi-fields-to-be-irrigated-in-time-for-planting-season

Teen drowns, another still missing: KOTA KINABALU: A teenager drowned and another youth was missing after a boat with eight people, who were on a fishing trip ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/04/21/teen-drowns-another-still-missing

Abdul Rahman Dahlan steps down as Tuaran Umno chief: KOTA KINABALU: Tuaran Umno chief Datuk Seri Abdul Rahman Dahlan has resigned from his post with immediate ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/04/04/abdul-rahman-dahlan-steps-down-as-tuaran-umno-chief

Illegal sand mining operation busted in Kota Belud: KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Lands and Surveys Department has busted an illegal sand excavation operation at a ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/03/09/illegal-sand-mining-operation-busted-in-kota-belud

Cops: Hunter in Kota Belud died from gunshot wounds, not a fall: KOTA KINABALU: A man who was earlier reported to have died after falling from a tree while ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/03/02/cops-hunter-in-kota-belud-died-from-gunshot-wounds-not-a-fall

Hunter dies after fall in forest: KOTA KINABALU: A man died after he reportedly fell from a tree while hunting in Kota Belud.
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/03/02/hunter-dies-after-fall-in-forest

Hunter dies after fall from tree in Kota Belud’s Sapoda forest: KOTA KINABALU: A man died after he was believed to have fallen from a tree while hunting in Kota ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/03/01/hunter-dies-after-fall-from-tree-in-kota-beluds-sapoda-forest

Fire razes 10 houses in Kota Belud, families moved to relief centre: KOTA BELUD: What began as a quiet Saturday (Feb 21) morning on the third day of Ramadan ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/02/21/fire-razes-10-houses-in-kota-belud-families-moved-to-relief-centre

Two separate crashes leave eight hurt in Sabah: KOTA KINABALU: Eight people were injured in two separate accidents in Sabah within the past 24 hours.
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/02/19/two-separate-crashes-leave-eight-hurt-in-sabah

Not all heroes wear capes: Man suffers burns rescuing family of four from a fire.
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/02/15/not-all-heroes-wear-capes-man-suffers-burns-rescuing-family-of-four-from-a-fire

Flood victims in Sabah, Sarawak top 1,700: KUALA LUMPUR: The number of flood victims in Sabah and Sarawak continues to rise, with 1,706 people recorded as ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/01/06/flood-victims-in-sabah-sarawak-top-1700

Missing 83-year-old found dead after six-day search in Kota Belud: KOTA KINABALU: A six-day search for an 83-year-old woman who went missing from her house at Kg ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/12/21/missing-83-year-old-found-dead-after-six-day-search-in-kota-belud

INTERACTIVE: Sabah, Sarawak lead in protected products: Check our Malaysia's Geographical Indication list, which officially label product originating from a ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/12/15/interactive-sabah-sarawak-lead-in-protected-products

Brighter nights for Kota Belud after village adoption programme: KOTA BELUD: The installation of solar lights in Kampung Pangkalan Abai here has transformed this ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/12/03/brighter-nights-for-kota-belud-after-village-adoption-programme

Bajau Samah handicraft enjoying good demand: A traditional item from the Bajau Samah community has proven to be a hit, and a source of income ...
thestar.com.my/metro/metro-news/2025/11/27/bajau-samah-handicraft-enjoying-good-demand
Saving the river that saves them: Tambatuon’s Tagal spirit endures: KOTA BELUD: On a late Friday afternoon, children's laughter echoes along the shallow ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/11/25/saving-the-river-that-saves-them-tambatuons-tagal-spirit-endures

Sabah polls: Prioritise unity over ambition, says Shafie: KOTA KINABALU: Candidates in the state election should prioritise uniting Sabahans over political ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/11/19/sabah-polls-prioritise-unity-over-ambition-says-shafie

Zahid: Sabah’s youth must drive state stability: KOTA BELUD: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi (pic) has called on Sabah youths to become ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/11/17/zahid-sabahs-youth-must-drive-state-stability

MetMalaysia: Thunderstorms in 11 states, Putrajaya until 6pm (Nov 14): PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has warned of ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/11/14/metmalaysia-thunderstorms-in-11-states-putrajaya-until-6pm-nov-14

Search underway for escaped detainee in Sabah: KOTA KINABALU: Authorities are searching for a Filipino detainee who escaped from an enforcement agency's ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/11/13/search-underway-for-escaped-detainee-in-sabah

Candidate exits, ‘missing’ names rattle Sabah polls: KOTA KINABALU: A political storm unfolded ahead of the Sabah polls, featuring a candidate withdrawal ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/11/13/candidate-exits-missing-names-rattle-sabah-polls

Sabah polls: Better to let someone from Kota Belud contest Tempasuk seat, says Abdul Rahman
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/11/12/sabah-polls-better-to-let-someone-from-kota-belud-contest-tempasuk-seat-says-abdul-rahman

Politeknik Kota Belud to be completed by 2031, says Zambry: KUALA LUMPUR: The government is committed to ensuring that the construction of Politeknik Kota Belud ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/11/11/politeknik-kota-belud-to-be-completed-by-2031-says-zambry

Usno seeks Pintasan seat in Kota Belud, says Pandikar: KOTA KINABALU: The United Sabah National Organisation (Usno) wants to contest the Pintasan state seat in ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/10/26/usno-seeks-pintasan-seat-in-kota-belud-says-pandikar

Kota Belud MP demands transparency on federal revenue collection: KOTA KINABALU: Kota Belud MP Isnaraissah Munirah Majilis questioned why the Federal Government ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/10/22/kota-belud-mp-demands-transparency-on-federal-revenue-collection

Search for missing tourists called off: KOTA KINABALU: The search and rescue operation for two tourists from China who were reported missing on Mantanani Island ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/10/13/search-for-missing-tourists-called-off

RAMD's Paradise Camp construction to be completed in August 2027: KOTA BELUD: The Paradise Camp Construction Project for Camp 5 Brigade and Camp 19 of the Royal ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/10/01/ramd039s-paradise-camp-construction-to-completed-in-august-2027
Five IKM students killed in Tuaran crash: KOTA KINABALU: Five students from the Kota Kinabalu Institut Kemahiran Mara (IKM) were killed after their car collided ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/09/05/five-ikm-students-killed-in-tuaran-crash

Key FactsMount Kinabalu Downpour Halts Climbers’ Progress
Jul 10, 2025 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thestar.com.my
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thestar.com.my
- Heavy rain early Thursday forced many climbers on Mount Kinabalu to pause or abandon their ascent.
- Climbers descending from the summit navigated strong water currents and reached the Laban Rata resthouse safely by 6 a.m.
- By 3:30 a.m., late starters at the Sayat-Sayat checkpoint turned back due to persistent downpours.
- Thunderstorm warnings affecting areas around Sabah were issued by MetMalaysia starting at 1:50 a.m., including locations near Mount Kinabalu.
Liew, Sazalye among PKR leaders ousted in Sabah divisional polls: However, the state PKR chief successfully retains his Kota Belud division chief seat.
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Every home deserves access to clean water: Through its Gravity Water Project, Sabah-based NGO Hopes Malaysia empowers villagers in remote areas to be ...
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QuickCheck: Did two men rob a sundry shop with a slingshot in Kota Belud?: IN A scene reminiscent of a movie, two men in motorcycle helmets staged an unusual ...
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Fun outing turns tragic as girl drowns: KOTA KINABALU: A fun outing turned tragic when a 10-year-old girl drowned in a river at Kg Piasau, Kota Belud.
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A swimming outing on a sunny day on Saturday (Dec 7) for four friends turned tragic when one of them went missing but whose body was later found the next day ... Show more
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74-year-old former lawyer oldest woman to earn PhD at UMS: KOTA KINABALU: A former Syariah Court lawyer has become the oldest woman to be awarded a Doctor of ...
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Firefighters carry injured man on stretcher for 5km after Sabah farm accident: KOTA KINABALU: Firefighters carried a seriously injured man on a stretcher for ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/11/12/firefighters-carry-injured-man-on-stretcher-for-5km-after-sabah-farm-accident

Kota Belud singer Gary Chaw honoured with Sabah's third highest honour: KOTA KINABALU: Kota Belud-born singer Gary Chaw is among the 1,373 individuals honoured ...
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Durian seller dies after suffering electric shock in Kota Belud fire: KOTA KINABALU: A durian seller died after falling unconscious from an electric shock while ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/08/20/durian-seller-dies-after-an-electric-shock-in-kota-belud-fire

Agri-entrepreneur channels Merdeka spirit to revive cocoa cultivation in Kota Belud
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/08/10/agri-entrepreneur-channels-merdeka-spirit-to-revive-cocoa-cultivation-in-kota-belud

Kota Belud Umno raises motion to free Najib at delegates meeting: KOTA KINABALU: A motion to free former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak and seek ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/07/31/kota-belud-umno-raises-motion-to-free-najib-at-delegates-meeting
Missing girl found safe after nine hours in Kota Belud: KOTA KINABALU: A nine-year-old girl was found safe some 5km away from her home in Kampung Bobot ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/06/29/missing-girl-found-safe-after-nine-hours-in-kota-belud

Mistaken for deer, two men hurt in shooting incident in Kota Belud: KOTA BELUD: Two men were shot and injured while looking for herbs in an orchard in Kampung ...
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