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30 athletes representing Sabah
Published on: Monday, July 14, 2025 Published on: Mon, Jul 14, 2025 By: Rahim Matnin Text Size: Saifudin presents the Sabah flag to Osmaiza. PAPAR: A total of 30 taekwondo athletes representing Sabah were recently honoured at a send-off ceremony in conjunction with their participation in The Legendary of Taekwondo Championship, which will be held in Sungai Petani, Kedah Darul Aman. The ceremony, held at the Open Hall of SK Surati, Papar, was officiated by Datuk Pengiran Saifudin Pengiran Awang Tahir @ Datuk Ngian, Member of the Board of Directors of the Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM) and Deputy Chief of GRS Pantai Manis Division, recently. The Sabah contingent is led by Osmaiza Osman, who serves as the Head of the International Taekwondo Federation (ITF) Sabah contingent. According to him, this participation involves a majority of athletes from five schools in the Papar district. With the mandate given by ITF Sabah, they are representing the State in this prestigious championship. 'Throughout the four months of intensive training, the athletes have shown a high level of commitment and focus, along with an impressive attendance record. We hope to bring home as many medals as possible,' he said. Saifudin also expressed confidence in the potential of the athletes from Papar, given their impressive track record, and hoped they would continue to bring pride to the state of Sabah. * 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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12-07-2025
- Business
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Kian Kok celebrates new building launch
Published on: Saturday, July 12, 2025 Published on: Sat, Jul 12, 2025 By: Crystal Hermenegildus Text Size: Guests of honour and attendees pose for a group photo in front of the multi-purpose building. – Pic by Rahim Matnin | Daily Express Kota Kinabalu: Kian Kok Middle School's RM18 million eight-storey multi-purpose building is finally open, a decade after construction was completed. Designed as a modern multi-purpose centre, the building includes classrooms, a library, student entrepreneurship spaces, and income-generating facilities to support the school's operations. Praised as an innovative and forward-thinking initiative, the school-generated income concept is seen as a model for 21st-century education. Despite setbacks during its development – including the global pandemic, rising construction costs, material shortages, and fundraising hurdles – the long-awaited project has come to fruition. The official opening ceremony was held at the Huang Qin Nan Grand Hall and officiated by the Board of Governors' permanent honorary chairman Datuk Dr Tan Siu Lin * 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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11-07-2025
- Politics
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Warisan demands transparency on 1,200km aging pipes
Published on: Friday, July 11, 2025 Published on: Fri, Jul 11, 2025 By: Rahim Matnin Text Size: Firdaus stressed that the people of Sabah have been patient for far too long and said the government must now step forward to answer the key questions – how did the situation get to this point, and where did the people's money go? PUTATAN: Warisan Youth Deputy Chief and Deputy Head of the Warisan Putatan Division, Mohammad Firdaus Diun has voiced concern over a recent statement by the Sabah Works Minister regarding the existence of nearly 1,200 kilometres of aging water pipes throughout the state. He said the figure clearly shows that Sabah's water supply issue is not a new problem, but one that has persisted for decades. Firdaus questioned how such a large stretch of deteriorated pipes could be left without a planned replacement strategy, and whether the situation was a result of the major corruption scandal that previously hit the Sabah Water Department. He also raised doubts about the actual amount of funding that has been allocated and spent by both the state and federal governments following the scandal, and the extent of implementation of pipe replacement projects to date. Firdaus said that water issues can no longer be viewed solely as technical matters, but rather as concerns that involve accountability and transparency in governance. He said the people of Sabah are still suffering the effects of past scandals, including low water pressure, frequent disruptions, and scheduled rationing that continue to affect their daily lives. In response, Warisan has called on the government to take three immediate actions: to present a phased water pipe replacement plan with a clear schedule and regular progress updates; to publicly disclose a complete report on project status, including total funding, expenditures, and the identities of involved contractors; and to establish an independent audit committee to monitor project implementation and ensure transparency in the use of public funds. Firdaus stressed that the people of Sabah have been patient for far too long and said the government must now step forward to answer the key questions – how did the situation get to this point, and where did the people's money go? * 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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07-07-2025
- Sport
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SK Rugading win football championship
Published on: Monday, July 07, 2025 Published on: Mon, Jul 07, 2025 By: Rahim Matnin Text Size: Rijahan (white cap) presenting the trophy to the SK Rugading team. Tuaran: SK Rugading were crowned champions of the Under-12 Tuaran District Schools Sports Council (MSSD) Football Championship organised by the Tuaran District Schools Sports Council (MSSD), which took place at the Sabah Royal Turf Club field in Tambalang on Friday. In a thrilling final match, SK Rugading defeated SK Berungis with a score of 2-1, while third place was shared by SK Lok Yuk and SK St John. The two-day tournament brought together 26 primary school teams from across the Tuaran district. The closing ceremony was officiated by the Special Officer to the Chief Minister Rijahan Aliaprah, who also serves as the Liaison Officer for Jetama Sdn Bhd. In his closing speech, Rijahan expressed his appreciation to the parents for their strong support of their children. 'Without their consent and encouragement, this tournament would not have been successfully realised,' he said. He further emphasised that such support was important to ensuring continued efforts by schools and MSSD in scouting and nurturing young football talents. During the same tournament, Mohamad Fahrin Ashraf Abdullah from SK Rugading was also recognised and awarded the title of Best Player of the Championship. * 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
