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Sabah/Sarawak/Labuan

Malaysian man snatched by crocodile while catching prawns with father in Sabah

The victim was catching prawns when the crocodile lunged at him and dragged him into the water.
The victim was catching prawns when the crocodile lunged at him and dragged him into the water.

Sarawak aims for five million tourists in 2026, after falling short by 20,000 in 2025

Circus director Kiril Kirilov said the Sarawak tour will feature a new water show titled Legend Of The Sea.
Circus director Kiril Kirilov said the Sarawak tour will feature a new water show titled Legend Of The Sea.

Crocodile sighting at Sabah beach prompts urgent safety measures

Tanjung Aru Beach in Sabah has experienced periodic crocodile sightings over the past few years.
Tanjung Aru Beach in Sabah has experienced periodic crocodile sightings over the past few years.

Nearly 6,000 evacuated as flood situation remains critical in parts of Sabah

No fatalities have been reported in the floods in Sabah, but officials anticipate substantial damage to crops, livestock and property.
No fatalities have been reported in the floods in Sabah, but officials anticipate substantial damage to crops, livestock and property.

After Sabah quake, should Malaysian property investors rethink risk?

Malaysia is a country where homes are often a family’s largest investment – a wealth-building tool, a retirement buffer, an inheritance asset.
Malaysia is a country where homes are often a family’s largest investment – a wealth-building tool, a retirement buffer, an inheritance asset.

Minor ground motions detected in Singapore during Sabah earthquake, says Met Service

Although the Feb 23 earthquake in Sabah was thousands of kilometres away, some in Singapore felt tremors because of the large amount of energy released, experts said.
Although the Feb 23 earthquake in Sabah was thousands of kilometres away, some in Singapore felt tremors because of the large amount of energy released, experts said.

How one Sarawak farm became S’pore’s sole live pig supplier after 18-year trade ban

Dr Ng Yi Xian with her brother Dr Ng Yong Han and her mother and founder of Kuching-based Green Breeder, Ms Veronica Chew.
Dr Ng Yi Xian with her brother Dr Ng Yong Han and her mother and founder of Kuching-based Green Breeder, Ms Veronica Chew.

Malaysia PM Anwar denies ceding over 5,000ha of land to Indonesia amid border compensation claims

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim stressed that both countries remain bound by agreements dating back to 1915.
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim stressed that both countries remain bound by agreements dating back to 1915.

Craftsmen in Sarawak determined to preserve the art of making lion heads

Mr Ronny Chin (second from left) and his staff members decorating their range of lion heads for the upcoming Chinese New Year celebrations.
Mr Ronny Chin (second from left) and his staff members decorating their range of lion heads for the upcoming Chinese New Year celebrations.

Malaysia teacher transferred after being accused of cutting off student’s headscarf

A social media post alleged that several female students at the school had their hijabs cut off because they were not long enough.
A social media post alleged that several female students at the school had their hijabs cut off because they were not long enough.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.