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A handwriting analysis expert testified before the Coroner's Court in Kota Kinabalu that she maintains her assessment that certain entries in the late Zara Qairina Mahathir's journals were not authored by her, lending significant weight to questions surrounding document authenticity.
A Kota Kinabalu coroner's court has heard testimony that hundreds of pages were removed from a journal belonging to the late Zara Qairina Mahathir, with investigators unable to rule out the possibility of deliberate tampering with the document.
A Kota Kinabalu coroner's court was told that Zara Qairina Mahathir's handwriting characteristics were consistent with an adolescent stage of development, with traits marked by volatility and inconsistency.
Kapayan assemblyman Chin Teck Ming has called on Kota Kinabalu City Hall to implement a six-month grace period and focus on public education before intensifying its parking enforcement campaign, citing insufficient public awareness and inadequate parking facilities.
Twenty Chinese men and a Taiwanese woman have been charged in court in Kota Kinabalu for their alleged roles in orchestrating a fake investment scheme.
Lawmakers will gather for a parliamentary symposium in Kota Kinabalu to examine legislative reforms protecting children's rights and shed light on Sabah's persistent problem of undocumented and stateless children.
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Authorities in Kota Kinabalu have detained 18 men for questioning over two violent incidents in Kampung Air. A man wounded with a stingray spine is reported to be in stable condition.
Kota Kinabalu will host National Unity Week 2026 from June 11-14, expecting a quarter-million visitors. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will officiate the four-day celebration themed 'Bersama Membina Negara Bangsa'.
Kota Kinabalu police have detained 18 men following separate brawls in Kampung Air early today. The incidents left two individuals injured as authorities began their inquiry.
Authorities in Kota Kinabalu have called on venue owners to implement stricter vetting procedures for bookings following a raid that resulted in 300 arrests.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says Sabah's rapid expansion in tourism and development has surpassed earlier forecasts, leading the federal government to accelerate upgrade plans for Kota Kinabalu International Airport.
A Form One student sustained injuries following an alleged beating by five individuals in Kota Kinabalu. Police have launched an investigation after a video of the incident circulated on social media.
Authorities in Kota Kinabalu have apprehended seven students—six girls and a boy—in relation to an assault involving a schoolgirl. The arrests were made in a mid-afternoon operation.
A 56-year-old man in Kota Kinabalu has been ordered to pay RM50 or face a day in jail after taking tissues from a hotel. The Magistrate's Court imposed the penalty following the incident.
Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Sabah and Sarawak) Datuk Mustapha Sakmu has demanded swift intervention following multiple vehicle incidents caused by road debris on Bandar Sierra in Kota Kinabalu.
A consultant forensic psychiatrist told the Coroner's Court in Kota Kinabalu that the dormitory interrogation was the primary trigger in Zara Qairina's death, with no other identified causative factors.
A 48-year-old suspect has been charged in Magistrate's Court in Kota Kinabalu with murder after a body was found floating near Kampung Lobong. The case marks a serious development in the investigation that began with the discovery of the remains.
An expert witness testified at Kota Kinabalu's Coroner's Court that intense interrogations and isolation directly caused Zara Qairina's death, raising questions about detention practices and safeguarding procedures.
A witness testifying at the Coroner's Court in Kota Kinabalu described how Zara Qairina Mahathir, an only child, maintained a strong connection with her mother. The testimony forms part of ongoing inquest proceedings.
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport Malaysia's Sabah chapter has pushed for a comprehensive approach to parking management in Kota Kinabalu, combining targeted enforcement with long-term urban planning and parking infrastructure expansion.
A Royal Malaysian Air Force F/A-18D Hornet jet safely touched down at Kota Kinabalu International Airport on May 20 after encountering an engine problem while returning from a night firing exercise in Sabah. The pilot followed emergency protocols.