New fungi species highlight Borneo’s biodiversity
The discovery made by Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) through its Institute for Tropical Biology and Conservation (ITBC) significantly expands the nation’s fungal biodiversity…
Stephanie Lee
Woman fined RM4,500 for threatening father with knife in Malaysia’s Kota Kinabalu
She was accused of threatening her father at a house in Wijaya Park, Menggatal, at around 9.30pm on March 30 after he refused to give her money. Her father lodged a police report…
Dato and Kutu, endangered sea turtles rescued in Malaysia’s Sabah, return to the sea
When he was found four months ago, Dato was dehydrated, severely constipated and had an eye infection, while Kutu, who was found three weeks later, had similar symptoms as well as…
13 college students found guilty of murder in Malaysia
Tawau High Court judge Justice Datuk Duncan Sikodol delivered the verdict on August 22 and fixed sentencing for August 28, pending reports on all 13 accused from the Lahad Datu…
Why it’s vital to save Malaysia’s diverse flora
600 species are facing extinction in Sabah alone.
From trauma to triumph: First gibbon born in captivity’s journey to Malaysian jungle
Once Nabalu, whose name means 'spirit of the mountain,' is more than six-months-old, he will be released into the wild with his parents.
Marine paradise of Malaysia’s Pom-pom island under siege
Conservationists in the area have noticed a foreign barge, believed to be owned by a tour company, dredging sand from the seabed.
Fighting to save Malaysia’s box turtles
To address the habitat and population concerns of these and many other species, more awareness on protection is needed especially among youths, he said.
Lion Dance performers fell into sinkhole while performing in Malaysia’s Sabah
The incident occurred around 11am outside shops on Jalan Bunga, where the concrete pavement sank about a metre deep, startling spectators. Three performers fell into the hole.
Almost 200 undocumented migrants held in Sabah crackdown
Department officials inspected a total of 270 people and nabbed 197 who failed to produce valid documents. They included 195 Filipinos comprising 49 men, 54 women, 61 boys and 31…