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Local held, contraband fags seized in Kunak
Published on: Wednesday, July 02, 2025 Published on: Wed, Jul 02, 2025 By: Ibrahim Tabir Text Size: Seized cigarettes in Kunak. KUNAK: A local suspected of being involved in the distribution of untaxed cigarettes was arrested during an operation carried out by the 22nd Battalion of the General Operations Force (GOF) in Kunak, in collaboration with the Criminal Investigation Division (CID) of the Kunak District Police Headquarters. Sabah GOF Commander Datuk Abdul Rani Alias said the operation, codenamed 'Op Taring Alpha 1', was launched following intelligence gathering and close surveillance by enforcement teams, leading to the arrest of the suspect in the Kunak Jaya area. A search of the suspect's vehicle uncovered a large quantity of white cigarettes and kretek (clove cigarettes), all believed untaxed. Among the items seized were more than 95,000 sticks of white cigarettes and around 30,000 sticks of kretek, along with the vehicle used for distribution. 'The total estimated value of the seizure exceeds RM218,000,' said Abdul Rani. Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect is believed to have sourced the cigarettes from Tawau for distribution around Kunak. All items and the suspect have been handed over to the CID branch of IPD Kunak for further action. The case is being investigated under Section 135(1)(d) of the Customs Act 1967 for possession of prohibited and untaxed goods. Abdul Rani said the success of the operation reflects the ongoing commitment of the Sabah GOF Brigade in combating smuggling and cross-border crime in the state. He said GOF would continue to intensify intelligence efforts and operations to safeguard national security and sovereignty. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
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2 days ago
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House, two vehicles destroyed in Kunak fire
Published on: Tuesday, July 01, 2025 Published on: Tue, Jul 01, 2025 By: Ibrahim Tabir Text Size: KUNAK: A single-storey house and two vehicles, a Proton Wira and Proton Waja, were destroyed in a fire at Kg Buang Sayang, Jalan Kunak Jaya on Tuesday morning. Kunak Fire and Rescue Chief Mohamad Omarbatha said they received the emergency call at 8:45am. Eight firefighters led by Operations Commander PBKI Rosman Gari were dispatched to the scene, about six kilometres from the station. The fire was extinguished using a 500-foot hose line with water from the FRT engine and nearby hydrant. The operation ended at 11:40am. No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire and estimated losses are under investigation. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
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3 days ago
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Former Scout Chief killed in Kunak accident
Published on: Monday, June 30, 2025 Published on: Mon, Jun 30, 2025 By: Ibrahim Tabir Text Size: Firemen rescuing passengers at the scene. KUNAK: Datuk Yahamad Budin, 74, who served as Persatuan Masyarakat Brunei Kota Kinabalu Branch Chairman, was killed when the Toyota Hiace van he was driving crashed, trapping him in the driver's seat, along Jalan Kunak-Lahad Datu, Sunday. Eight passengers in the vehicle sustained injuries in the 7.19am incident. Kunak Fire and Rescue Chief Mohamad Omarbatha said rescue teams used specialised equipment to extract the trapped driver from the wreckage. The accident occurred 40km from the fire station, requiring deployment of fire rescue trucks and emergency medical response vehicles. The eight injured passengers comprising four men and four women aged between 46 and 75 received initial treatment from emergency medical teams and Kunak Hospital paramedics before being transported to the hospital for further care. Police were also present at the scene. The group had been returning to Kota Kinabalu from Semporna after conducting charity programs in Tawau and Semporna over several days. Yahamad, who also previously served as head of the Sabah Scout Council, leaves behind a legacy of community service and charitable work. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
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3 days ago
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PMBS Chairman Killed in Kunak Crash
Published on: Sunday, June 29, 2025 Published on: Sun, Jun 29, 2025 By: Ibrahim Tabir Text Size: KUNAK: Datuk Yahamad Budin, 74, Chairman of the Brunei Sabah Community Association (PMBS) Kota Kinabalu branch and former Sabah Scouts President, was killed in a crash along the Kunak–Lahad Datu road early Sunday. He was driving a Toyota Hiace van when it skidded off the road and crashed, trapping him in the driver's seat. He died at the scene. Eight passengers, aged between 46 and 75, suffered injuries. Firefighters used hydraulic tools to extricate the victim. All injured passengers received initial treatment at the scene before being taken to Kunak Hospital. The group had just concluded a charity program in Tawau and Semporna and was on their way back to Kota Kinabalu when the accident occurred. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
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6 days ago
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Two fishing boats with eight crew members detained
Published on: Friday, June 27, 2025 Published on: Fri, Jun 27, 2025 By: Ibrahim Tabir Text Size: The vessels were apprehended 0.37 nautical miles from Madai, Kunak during separate enforcement operations around 11.30am under Operation Pluto Timur 2/2013 and Operation Tiris 3.0. KUNAK: Malaysian Maritime forces detained two anchovy purse seine fishing boats on Tuesday after they were found operating illegally close to the coastline near Pulau Tabawan waters. The vessels were apprehended 0.37 nautical miles from Madai, Kunak during separate enforcement operations around 11.30am under Operation Pluto Timur 2/2013 and Operation Tiris 3.0. Lahad Datu Maritime Zone Director Dzulfikhar Ali said the first boat was operated by four crew members - two Malaysian nationals aged 31 and 39, as well as two Filipinos aged 28 and 65. The vessel carried 5kg of fish catch. The second boat had a crew of four comprising two Malaysians aged 21 and 23, and two Filipinos aged 15 and 22, with 4kg of fish on board. All detained individuals possessed valid identification documents. The boats violated licensing conditions by operating within 1.5 nautical miles of the coastline, an offence under the Fisheries Act 1985. 'Strict action will be taken against boat operators who violate regulations. Fishing zone requirements must be complied with as they are crucial for protecting marine ecosystems,' Dzulfikhar said. All detainees have been brought to Lahad Datu Maritime Jetty for further investigation. The public are urged to report any suspicious maritime activities via Malaysian Maritime WhatsApp line 016-9305727 or emergency line 999. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
