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Malay Mail
3 days ago
- General
- Malay Mail
Croc alert: Sabah Parks closes popular island off Semporna for four days after sighting
KOTA KINABALU, June 10 — Authorities have closed Bohey Dulang Island in the Tun Sakaran Marine Park for four days from today, following a crocodile sighting in its waters. Sabah Parks announced the closure from June 10 to 13 to carry out risk mitigation efforts. 'The closure is to facilitate crocodile risk mitigation operations by Sabah Parks, Wildlife Department, and the police. 'This closure is necessary to ensure smooth operations and public safety during the period,' the agency said in a Facebook post. Bohey Dulang is a popular island-hopping stop known for its panoramic views and hiking trail. It is the second largest island in the park and located about 30 minutes by boat from mainland Semporna. Sabah has recorded a rise in crocodile-human conflict in recent years, including fatal attacks between 2020 and 2022 in Kinabatangan, Semporna, Sandakan, Lahad Datu, Kota Belud, and Tawau. Even Tanjung Aru beach in the state capital was briefly closed off for water activities due to a crocodile sighting. Although crocodiles are protected under wildlife laws, they may be captured or culled if they pose an imminent threat. Wildlife experts say the spike in encounters is less about overpopulation and more about habitat loss, including riverbank development, mangrove clearing, and dwindling prey.
Free Malaysia Today
15-05-2025
- Free Malaysia Today
2 JPN staff get 12 months' jail, RM10,000 fine for taking bribe
According to the charge sheet, Yuliana Saat and Azmi Amir Lunji had obtained a RM2,000 bribe from a woman at the Semporna JPN branch on April 26, 2017. (Pexels pic) PETALING JAYA : Two national registration department (JPN) personnel were sentenced to 12 months' imprisonment and a RM10,000 fine each by the sessions court in Tawau, Sabah, after it found them guilty of receiving a bribe eight years ago. Judge Jason Juga sentenced Yuliana Saat, 50, and Azmi Amir Lunji, 48, on charges under Section 17(a) of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Act 2009, Harian Metro reported. Juga said both accused failed to dispel the statutory presumptions under Section 50 of the Act, based on the balance of probabilities. 'As such, the prosecution has proven the charges against both the accused beyond reasonable doubt. 'Should both the accused fail to pay the fine, they are to serve an additional six months in prison,' he said. According to the charge sheet, Yuliana and Azmi had obtained a RM2,000 bribe from a woman known as Sufiah Said at the Semporna JPN branch on April 26, 2017. The bribe was given in return for receiving and processing identity card applications for Sufiah's 12-year-old twins. The prosecution was led by MACC prosecutor Rekhraj Singh. Yuliana was represented by lawyer Datu Baginda Datu Laja, and Azmi by lawyer Jakariya Ab Jalil. The court allowed for their sentences to be postponed for 14 days as the accused are appealing to the High Court. However, they paid their fines.
CNA
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CNA
Growing Wild - Project Castaway Behind The Scenes: Semporna
04:20 Min Get a glimpse of what went on during the finale of host, Chris Leow's mission to create a floating farm out at sea in Semporna, Malaysia. From unpredictable weather to logistical hurdles, the crew faced unique challenges while capturing this groundbreaking project. Growing Wild About the show: Over two seasons of Growing Wild, urban farmer Chris Leow has been a man on a mission. Season 1 introduced us to growing edibles and brought nature into our personal spaces. Season 2 allowed us to imagine how we can not just grow food better, but also safeguard the environment at the same time. So where do we go from here? The answer is bigger, bolder, wetter! Growing Wild: Project Castaway is bigger in scope, bolder in execution. For one entire year, Chris dedicates himself to a whole new farming frontier - the ocean. He wants to build a floating farm that pushes the boundaries of self-sufficiency in food, energy and water. Is this a fool's gambit? Not everyone thinks so. Students from NUS Landscape Architecture, ITE College East are lining up to join Captain Chris. Instructions are not included and success is not guaranteed, but he's determined to sow the seeds for a better future.
CNA
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CNA
Growing Wild - BTS 3: Semporna
04:20 Min Get a glimpse of what went on during the finale of host, Chris Leow's mission to create a floating farm out at sea in Semporna, Malaysia. From unpredictable weather to logistical hurdles, the crew faced unique challenges while capturing this groundbreaking project. Growing Wild About the show: Over two seasons of Growing Wild, urban farmer Chris Leow has been a man on a mission. Season 1 introduced us to growing edibles and brought nature into our personal spaces. Season 2 allowed us to imagine how we can not just grow food better, but also safeguard the environment at the same time. So where do we go from here? The answer is bigger, bolder, wetter! Growing Wild: Project Castaway is bigger in scope, bolder in execution. For one entire year, Chris dedicates himself to a whole new farming frontier - the ocean. He wants to build a floating farm that pushes the boundaries of self-sufficiency in food, energy and water. Is this a fool's gambit? Not everyone thinks so. Students from NUS Landscape Architecture, ITE College East are lining up to join Captain Chris. Instructions are not included and success is not guaranteed, but he's determined to sow the seeds for a better future.
