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Morning crash in Matunggong injures five
Published on: Sunday, June 01, 2025 Published on: Sun, Jun 01, 2025 By: Patimang Abdul Ghani Text Size: Firefighters at the scene. - Pic by JBPM KUDAT: Five people were injured when the Perodua Myvi they were travelling in collided with a 10-tonne lorry at Kampung Molong Kolong, Matunggong, near here on Sunday morning. The crash, which occurred at around 8.20am, left the Myvi driver, identified as 32-year-old Khalid Tahar, trapped in his seat before being rescued by firefighters. Kudat Fire and Rescue chief Darickson Galanang said eight personnel were dispatched to the scene, about 50km away, after receiving the emergency call at 8.28am. One male victim was extricated by the fire team, while four others were rescued earlier by Health Ministry medical officers before the fire truck arrived. One of the injured passengers was identified as 42-year-old Mahya Andas, while the identities of the other three remain unknown. The 40-year-old lorry driver was unharmed, and the operation concluded at 9.51am. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
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25-05-2025
- Politics
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New Kudat Board members told to uphold core values
Published on: Sunday, May 25, 2025 Published on: Sun, May 25, 2025 By: Patimang Abdul Ghani Text Size: Joachim (third from left) presenting the appointment letter to a Kudat Board member. KUDAT: All newly-appointed members of the Kudat Municipal Board (LBK) are reminded to make the principles of good governance their primary guide in carrying out their duties and responsibilities. Deputy Chief Minister II cum Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Seri Dr Joachim Gunsalam said good governance is the foundation of an excellent work culture that should be instilled at every level of local government administration. 'The existing work culture must be based on the principles of good governance — accountability in carrying out entrusted duties, transparency in delivering and processing matters that involve decision-making and professionalism in providing services. 'These principles must be the core values upheld by all board members,' he said during the Swearing-in and Appointment Letter Presentation Ceremony for Kudat Municipal Board Members for the 2025-2027 term at the Grand Ballroom, Kudat Golf & Marina Resort, on Friday. Subscribe or LOG IN to access this article. Support Independant Journalism Subscribe to Daily Express Malaysia Access to DE E-Paper Access to DE E-Paper Exclusive News Exclusive News Invites to special events Invites to special events Giveaways & Rewards 1-Year Most Popular (Income Tax Deductible) Explore Plans Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
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21-05-2025
- Business
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Joachim: Welfare of rural folks assured
Published on: Wednesday, May 21, 2025 Published on: Wed, May 21, 2025 By: Patimang Abdul Ghani Text Size: Dr Joachim with Hendrus and others at the event. KOTA MARUDU: The Sabah government remains committed to the welfare of rural communities, particularly paddy farmers and smallholders who are the backbone of the State's food supply, said Deputy Chief Minister II, Datuk Dr Joachim Gunsalam. He said various initiatives had been implemented in line with the second pillar of the Sabah Budget 2025 – inclusive and equitable development – to safeguard the interests of these groups while ensuring Sabah's food security. He said the State government, under the leadership of the Chief Minister, greatly values the contributions of farmers and smallholders. 'Therefore, efforts to empower them are being intensified through targeted programmes,' he said when officiating the 2025 district-level Kaamatan Festival at the Kota Marudu Community Hall, recently. Dr Joachim, who is also Deputy President of the Kadazan Dusun Cultural Association (KDCA), said a key step includes increasing the Paddy Field Ploughing Incentive from RM18 million to RM26 million, benefiting 22,500 farmers annually with a subsidy of RM494 per hectare. 'In addition, the government is also implementing a recovery programme for 438 hectares of idle paddy fields in Papar, Tuaran, and Sook, which is expected to yield 2,190 metric tons of rice per season – enough to feed approximately 15,330 people,' he said. Advertisement Efforts to strengthen the rice sector are further reinforced through the revival of the Sabah Paddy and Rice Board (LPBS). 'A total of RM32.5 million had been allocated for LPBS operations, including the purchase of 60 units of modern machinery and upgrading irrigation systems in six major rice-producing districts, including Kota Marudu. 'The initiative is expected to increase Sabah's rice self-sufficiency level (SSL) to 30pc by 2026,' Dr Joachim said. At the same time, he said the government has allocated RM7.49 million to the Sabah Agriculture Institute and Agricultural Vocational Training Centres to produce more semi-skilled labour in agriculture. 'All these initiatives are part of the State government's agenda to strengthen Sabah's food security, so we do not have to depend heavily on external supply and can rely on our own local resources,' he said. He added that this commitment by the State Government reflects its serious intent to empower the rural economy, reduce reliance on food imports and ensure a more sustainable future for the people of Sabah. Earlier, Dr Joachim also highlighted that the Kaamatan celebration symbolises unity and appreciation for the hard work of farming communities, who are the foundation of Sabah's culture and identity. 'Kaamatan is for everyone. It is not just an annual celebration, but a reflection of the values of gratitude, cooperation and respect for cultural heritage – values that should be passed down to future generations,' he said. Also present were Assistant Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Industry I cum Tandek Assemblyman, Datuk Hendrus Anding; Supreme Council Member of Gagasan Rakyat Sabah (PGRS), Datuk Maijol Mahap; Political Secretary to the Chief Minister and Head of the PGRS Women's Movement, Datuk Redonah Bahanda; Kota Marudu District Officer and Chairperson of the Kaamatan Main Organising Committee, Meirin Sugara; and KDCA Central Committee Member and Chairperson of the Kaamatan Festival Executive Committee, Dr Christoper Mandut. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
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19-05-2025
- General
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12,000 coral fragments planted in four days at Tun Mustapha Park
Published on: Monday, May 19, 2025 Published on: Mon, May 19, 2025 By: Patimang Abdul Ghani Text Size: Liews witnesses the presentation of the MBOR certificate. KUDAT: Sabah Parks and its partners have made history by planting 12,000 coral fragments at Tun Mustapha Park, earning recognition from the Malaysia Book of Records (MBOR). Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Seri Christina Liew officiated the award ceremony on Monday, celebrating the achievement as part of the park's 9th anniversary at Tun Mustapha Hall here. Advertisement She credited the success to the collaborative efforts of over 500 participants - including divers, local communities, NGOs, and private entities - who completed the feat in just four days. Liew said the initiative supports Malaysia's biodiversity policies and Sustainable Development Goals, including climate action and ocean protection, while urging that it be followed through with long-term conservation strategies. Tun Mustapha Park, the largest multi-use marine park in Malaysia, now protects over 528 species of fish and 250 coral species across more than 898,000 hectares, thanks to years of science-based conservation and local community participation. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
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17-05-2025
- Politics
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Warisan won't be able to form govt: Defector
Published on: Saturday, May 17, 2025 Published on: Sat, May 17, 2025 By: Patimang Abdul Ghani Text Size: Parti Gagasan Rakyat Sabah Tanjong Kapor Division Chief Datuk Ben Chong KUDAT: Parti Gagasan Rakyat Sabah Tanjong Kapor Division Chief Datuk Ben Chong said regardless of whether the State's ruling GRS coalition will contest the coming State election solo, the decision made by the Chief Minister should be respected. The Tanjong Kapor Assemblyman, who defected from Warisan, said as a people's representative under the party president's leadership, support and compliance are the best approach. Advertisement 'Because, in my view, at the grassroots level, we can go solo and if not, we can also manage,' he said, adding every GRS member, especially those in Tanjong Kapor, stand firmly behind Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor's leadership. 'Whatever decision he makes as Chief Minister and GRS President, all must fully support it,' he said, at the Tanjong Kapor Gagasan Rakyat 2025 delegates' meeting. Subscribe or LOG IN to access this article. Support Independant Journalism Subscribe to Daily Express Malaysia Access to DE E-Paper Access to DE E-Paper Exclusive News Exclusive News Invites to special events Invites to special events Giveaways & Rewards 1-Year Most Popular (Income Tax Deductible) Explore Plans Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
