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sparkflights.com
October 12, 2026 at 5:42 PM
#sabah Zara Qairina Mahathir's mother Noraidah Lamat said Zara had identified seniors who mocked her by saying things such as: “Zara perasan cantik” (As if you’re pretty Zara). www.theborneopost.com/2026/10/12/z... #zaraqairinamahathir #theborneopost
Zara pointed out seniors who mocked her to mother during gotong-royong, inquest told | Borneo Post Online
KOTA KINABALU (Oct 12): Zara Qairina Mahathir pointed out seniors whom she claimed had mocked her when her mother attended the school’s gotong-royong on July 12-13, 2025. When giving oral evidence bef...
www.theborneopost.com
October 12, 2026 at 4:54 AM
Emily Chen talks with Chloe Tan about why ASEAN budget season is now a credibility test at the funding line, not a competition in headline spending. The episode spends most of its time on Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines, then takes a...
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Episode 33: Budget Credibility, Kota Kinabalu, and the AI Budget Signal
Emily Chen talks with Chloe Tan about why ASEAN budget season is now a credibility test at the funding line, not a competition in headline spending. The episode spends most of its time on Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines, then takes a shorter detour through Kota Kinabalu travel logic and enterprise AI budgeting to show how low-friction execution wins across very different lanes.
seaweekly.com
October 11, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Sabah youth want 2027 Budget allocations translated into tangible benefits: KOTA KINABALU:

Sabah youth want 2027 Budget allocations translated into tangible benefits: KOTA KINABALU: The increase in federal allocations for Sabah to RM18.7 billion in the 2027 Budget, from RM17.6 billion the previous…
Sabah youth want 2027 Budget allocations translated into tangible benefits: KOTA KINABALU:
Sabah youth want 2027 Budget allocations translated into tangible benefits: KOTA KINABALU: The increase in federal allocations for Sabah to RM18.7 billion in the 2027 Budget, from RM17.6 billion the previous year, was an important step towards narrowing regional development gaps, the Sabah Youth Council (MBS) said. #SabahYouth #Budget2027 #RegionalDevelopment #FederalAllocations #YouthEmpowerment
umlegacypressqsefc.com
October 11, 2026 at 12:40 PM
Sabah TV3 cameraman hopes Hawana fund will continue helping media workers in need

KOTA KINABALU: After consulting nine doctors to find the cause of his persistent neck pain, TV3 cameraman Mohammed Fairuz Yazeer is grateful for the assistance he received from Tabung Kasih@Hawana to help ease his…
Sabah TV3 cameraman hopes Hawana fund will continue helping media workers in need
KOTA KINABALU: After consulting nine doctors to find the cause of his persistent neck pain, TV3 cameraman Mohammed Fairuz Yazeer is grateful for the assistance he received from Tabung Kasih@Hawana to help ease his medical expenses.
umlegacypressqsefc.com
October 11, 2026 at 12:31 PM
Kota Kinabalu will receive RM300 million to become a smart city by February 2028, integrating extensive fibre-optic networks and public Wi-Fi. This initiative aims to enhance public safety and streamline essential service delivery across the urban landscape.
Teo Nie Ching: RM300m smart city project to transform Kota Kinabalu by 2028
Kota Kinabalu Gears Up for RM300 Million Smart City Overhaul by 2028 Kota Kinabalu is on the cusp of a significant urban transformation, poised to become a beacon of technological advancement. A monu...
mentofy.com
October 11, 2026 at 7:36 AM
Tax deductions for Food Bank donors to begin in 2027

KOTA KINABALU: Special tax deductions for food and equipment donors under the Ihsan Food Bank Initiative (i-FB) will take effect from Jan 1, 2027, to Dec 31, 2030.
Tax deductions for Food Bank donors to begin in 2027
KOTA KINABALU: Special tax deductions for food and equipment donors under the Ihsan Food Bank Initiative (i-FB) will take effect from Jan 1, 2027, to Dec 31, 2030.
umlegacypressqsefc.com
October 11, 2026 at 1:17 AM
2027 Budget balances cost-of-living relief with future growth

KOTA KINABALU: The 2027 Budget strikes a balance between helping Malaysians cope with the rising cost of living and planning for the country’s future economic growth, says Deputy Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Datuk Yusof…
2027 Budget balances cost-of-living relief with future growth
KOTA KINABALU: The 2027 Budget strikes a balance between helping Malaysians cope with the rising cost of living and planning for the country’s future economic growth, says Deputy Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Datuk Yusof Apdal.
umlegacypressqsefc.com
October 10, 2026 at 11:27 AM
Sabah youth want 2027 Budget allocations translated into tangible benefits

KOTA KINABALU: The increase in federal allocations for Sabah to RM18.7 billion in the 2027 Budget, from RM17.6 billion the previous year, was an important step towards narrowing regional development gaps, the Sabah Youth…
Sabah youth want 2027 Budget allocations translated into tangible benefits
KOTA KINABALU: The increase in federal allocations for Sabah to RM18.7 billion in the 2027 Budget, from RM17.6 billion the previous year, was an important step towards narrowing regional development gaps, the Sabah Youth Council (MBS) said.
umlegacypressqsefc.com
October 10, 2026 at 5:06 AM
Kota Kinabalu looks effortless for families because the islands sit 15 minutes by boat from a walkable city — and that is exactly why people overbook it. In 2026 the trip works as sequencing, not sightseeing: one island morning, one short...
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How Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia works as a family coastal planner in 2026 with short-hop flight access, island logic, and realistic budgets
Kota Kinabalu looks effortless for families because the islands sit 15 minutes by boat from a walkable city — and that is exactly why people overbook it. In 2026 the trip works as sequencing, not sightseeing: one island morning, one short kid-friendly outing, and a budget built on the 4pm last boat.
seaweekly.com
October 9, 2026 at 2:01 PM
RM935mil tourism allocation offers opportunities for Sabah, says Jafry

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah is looking to strengthen its tourism sector through improved international connectivity, destination promotion and conservation following the tabling of the 2027 Budget.
RM935mil tourism allocation offers opportunities for Sabah, says Jafry
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah is looking to strengthen its tourism sector through improved international connectivity, destination promotion and conservation following the tabling of the 2027 Budget.
umlegacypressqsefc.com
October 9, 2026 at 1:55 PM
Hajiji: 2027 Budget eases people’s burden, reflects strong economy

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor has described 2027 Budget as a budget that eases the people’s financial burden.
Hajiji: 2027 Budget eases people’s burden, reflects strong economy
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor has described 2027 Budget as a budget that eases the people’s financial burden.
umlegacypressqsefc.com
October 9, 2026 at 11:40 AM
#sabah Noraidah Lamat said the police should not have classified her daughter’s case as a sudden death report and that is why she brought the case to court. www.theborneopost.com/2026/10/09/p... #zaraqairinamahathir #theborneopost
Police shouldn’t have classified Zara’s case as sudden death, mother tells inquest | Borneo Post Online
KOTA KINABALU (Oct 9): The Coroner’s Court here has heard that Zara Qairina Mahathir’s mother disagreed with her daughter’s case being classified as sudden death. Testifying before Coroner Amir Shah A...
www.theborneopost.com
October 9, 2026 at 3:57 AM
#sabah Noraidah Lamat said it was 10pm when an overwhelming number of visitors showed up at the Neurology Ward where her daughter Zara Qairina Mahathir was being treated. www.theborneopost.com/2026/10/08/z... #zaraqairinamahathir #theborneopost
Zara inquest: Mother found number of visitors at hospital, viral photos overwhelming | Borneo Post Online
KOTA KINABALU (Oct 8): The Coroner’s Court here heard that Noraidah Lamat was not prepared to receive visitors when her daughter Zara Qairina Mahathir was hospitalised but many including the school pr...
www.theborneopost.com
October 8, 2026 at 7:34 AM
#sabah Noraidah Lamat said they wanted Zara’s remains to be managed quickly due to the three-hour journey from Kota Kinabalu to Sipitang. www.theborneopost.com/2026/10/08/z... #zaraqairinamahathir #theborneopost
Zara’s mother claims family signed form rejecting postmortem while in grief, panic | Borneo Post Online
KOTA KINABALU (Oct 8): The late Zara Qairina Mahathir’s mother claimed that she signed a form rejecting a postmortem on Zara’s remains without being informed of the importance of conducting the proced...
www.theborneopost.com
October 8, 2026 at 7:03 AM