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Malay Mail
12-07-2025
- Malay Mail
Five injured as express bus veers into wrong lane, collides with three vehicles in Ranau
RANAU, July 12 — Five people were injured after an express bus crashed into three vehicles at Kilometer 15, Ranau/Tamparuli Road here last night. The incident happened around 10pm when the Scania express bus, carrying 22 passengers along with the driver and a conductor, was heading to Semporna from Kota Kinabalu. The bus was believed to have been speeding before cutting at a double lane and hitting a Perodua Ativa, a Proton Saga and a trailer truck. Ranau District Police Chief Superintendent Mursalin Mahmud said initial investigations found that the 65-year-old bus driver had overtaken a vehicle in a dangerous manner before colliding with the right side of a Perodua Ativa car driven by a 30-year-old man. 'The bus then hit the back of a Proton Saga car driven by a 51-year-old man, before the Proton Saga rammed into the rear of the trailer truck in front of it. 'The five injured victims consisted of the bus driver, three passengers of the express bus, namely a woman and two men, and the driver of the Proton Saga. All the injured victims are being treated at the Ranau Hospital,' he said today. Fire and rescue personnel carrying one of the injured passengers. — Picture courtesy of Fire and Rescue Department The driver of the Perodua Ativa and the trailer did not suffer any injuries. Mursalin said blood and urine tests would be taken from the bus driver to detect if there is any presence of alcohol or prohibited substances. Investigation also found that the bus driver had three outstanding summonses. The case is being investigated under Section 43(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for careless driving causing an accident, said Mursalin. A team of personnel from the Ranau Fire and Rescue Station (BBP) were at the scene of the incident to help the trapped victims. Earlier on Friday night, several dash-cam recordings went viral showing an express bus entering the opposite lane and almost hitting another vehicle. Also going viral was another recording that showed the same express bus entering a wrong lane while passing through the Kundasang Cabbage Roundabout. Authorities are currently carrying out an investigation. — The Borneo Post
Daily Express
08-07-2025
- Sport
- Daily Express
Sabah can retain 64th Malaysian School Sports Council crown
Published on: Tuesday, July 08, 2025 Published on: Tue, Jul 08, 2025 By: Johan Aziz Text Size: Raisin (centre) handing over the MSSS championship flag to 2026 host Ranau's representative. TAMBUNAN: State Education Department Director Raisin Saidin believes that Sabah can maintain the glory of last year when the State emerged the overall champions of the 64th Malaysian School Sports Council (MSSM) Athletics Championship. He said this is based on the performance of the athletes competing in the 57th Sabah School Sports Council (MSSS) Athletics Championship where many new records were set in this year's championship. 'I have been informed that a total of 47 new records were set in the 29 track and field events contested over the four days of the tournament,' he said when closing the championship at the Sports Complex here. According to him, this is a very proud achievement because Sabah is increasingly shining in the national and international sports arena. He said this is in line with the intention and purpose of the MSSS Athletics Championship to uncover the talent and potential of athletes to represent Sabah at the 2025 MSSM Championship and hopes that athletes representing the State will be able to make a commitment and then strive to win medals for their beloved 'Land Below the Wind'. Raisin said this kind of tournament is a platform to foster a culture of sports among students and athletes who participate must undergo sports training involving physical training, mental and spiritual preparation. 'The exposure like this needs to be implemented continuously so that its impact can be achieved and can subsequently improve health and quality of life as well as produce potential and great athletes. 'Indeed, a healthy mind comes from a healthy body. These words prove how important it is to have a healthy lifestyle with sports activities that will ultimately harmonise every journey of a person's life, in line with the theme of this year's MSS Sabah 2025, which is 'Sports Build Character, Shaping the Future',' he said. According to him, this MSSS Athletics Championship not only tests mental and physical strength, but can also foster cooperation, in line and in step with efforts to elevate sports, thus improving the country's image and reputation in the eyes of the world. He also expressed appreciation and congratulations for the efforts made by all parties to make this year's athletics championship a success. Organising this championship requires strong commitment and sacrifice from all parties to ensure its smooth running. At the ceremony, Raisin also handed over the Championship flag to Ranau, which will host the championship in 2026, and was given a lively welcome by members of the Ranau contingent. Also present at the ceremony were the District Education Officer Dr. Haison Jahudin, Deputy Director, Student Development Sector, Sabah State Education Department Muddin Beting, Chief Assistant Director, Student Talent Development Unit, Student Development Sector, Sabah State Education Department Datu Asrah Datok Ambas, District Officer Sobitun Makajil, heads of state and federal government departments, Principals and Headmasters, Teachers and Parents. * 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
Borneo Post
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Borneo Post
Unduk Ngadau contestants encouraged to promote Sabah tourism
Joniston with the top seven winners of the short film competition at the Majlis Anugerah Filem Pendek Culture, Adventure and Nature (C.A.N) held at Imago Shopping Mall, on Tuesday. KOTA KINABALU (May 27): Unduk Ngadau contestants should go beyond beauty and tradition by becoming active ambassadors of Sabah tourism, said Assistant Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Joniston Bangkuai. He said the contestants have the potential to become influential content creators who can reach both local and international audiences. Joniston was speaking when officiating the Majlis Anugerah Filem Pendek Culture, Adventure and Nature (C.A.N) on Tuesday, held in conjunction with the state-level Unduk Ngadau competition. He said the C.A.N short film initiative gives added value to the Unduk Ngadau pageant by encouraging participants to engage in storytelling that reflects real issues and community experiences. 'It is befitting for Unduk Ngadau contestants to promote the concept of Culture, Adventure and Nature because they represent the diversity of Sabah's people and places. 'Through their stories, they can highlight agro-tourism, local heritage and rural life in a way that connects with local and foreign audiences,' he said. Joniston added that contestants today are not just public figures during Kaamatan but also digital natives who can create impactful content on social media. Each contestant was required to produce a short film under the C.A.N category, themed 'Kaamatan Untuk Semua,' with a special focus on redefining water and energy, particularly in relation to community and agriculture. Joniston praised the creativity and commitment shown by the Unduk Ngadau contestants, noting that their films offered a meaningful glimpse into the unique character and tourism appeal of their respective districts. 'Efforts like the C.A.N. competition are important in encouraging young people to take part in promoting Sabah's identity and tourism through their own lens,' he said. The top three winners of the C.A.N. short film competition were Unduk Ngadau Jenylin Janis representing Ranau in first place, followed by Putrajaya's Emelka Ryner in second, and Ivy Davina David representing Inanam in third.
