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Daily Express
a day ago
- Sport
- Daily Express
Keningau Pusat Latihan Daerah crowned undisputed NNDP U-17, U-14 champs
Published on: Tuesday, July 29, 2025 Published on: Tue, Jul 29, 2025 By: Jinius Pandakin Text Size: SIPITANG: The Keningau Pusat Latihan Daerah (PLD) team emerged as the undisputed champion in both the Under-17 and Under-14 categories at the State Championships 2025 National Netball Development Programme (NNDP) held at Sekolah Menengah Pengiran Omar II. In the Under-17 category, Keningau swept all their matches, defeating PLD Labuan (15-10), PLD Sipitang (18-12) and PLD Kota Belud (17-11) to secure six points. Kota Belud took second place with four points, while Labuan and Sipitang finished third and fourth, respectively. Keningau's Under-14 squad mirrored their seniors' success, dominating with three straight wins over Labuan (24-8), Sipitang (22-4) and Kota Belud (20-9). Kota Belud claimed second place, while Sipitang and Labuan rounded out the standings. The tournament, organised by the National Sports Council under the NNDP initiative, served as a selection platform for the national-level PLD championships. The closing ceremony was officiated by NNDP General Manager Siti Fadlina Ismail, with NNDP Operations Manager Nur Syafzliyana Mohd Ali and Sabah/Labuan NNDP's Doresia Lomongkok in attendance. Four teams namely Keningau, Labuan, Sipitang and Kota Belud competed in the round-robin format event, featuring emerging talent in Sabah's netball scene. * 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
Malay Mail
6 days ago
- Malay Mail
Blaze in Kota Belud claims lives of husband and wife, destroys home
KUALA LUMPUR, July 224 — A married couple died in a house fire that broke out early this morning in Kampung Sangkir, Kota Belud. The victims, identified as Mamat @ Jamrin Sinti and his wife Noorijah Rashid, both aged 47, were found dead in the bathroom of their home. Kota Belud Fire and Rescue station chief Elge Bakuk said in a statement that they received an emergency call at 2.52am. Ten personnel, a fire engine, and an Emergency Medical Rescue Services (EMRS) unit were dispatched to the scene to extinguish the fire. When firefighters arrived, the single-storey house was already fully engulfed in flames, and a nearby car was also destroyed. The team brought the fire under control at 3.22am and later discovered the couple's burnt remains in the bathroom. The victims' bodies were handed over to the police, and the operation ended at 4.55am after ensuring no further hazards remained. District police chief Supt Shahrudin Mat Husain said the husband worked as a rubber tapper and that the cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Free Malaysia Today
15-06-2025
- Politics
- Free Malaysia Today
Local parties must lead and dominate Sabah politics, says Hajiji
Sabah chief minister and GRS chairman Hajiji Noor said the people want local parties to lead the government. PETALING JAYA : Sabah chief minister Hajiji Noor said local parties must be dominant in Sabah politics and prioritised when forming alliances for the 17th state election. He said the Gabungan Rakyat Sabah government, which is formed by local parties, must be defended and continued in the upcoming election. 'We want to continue this government, and that is why this election is important. We must not make the wrong choice. Local parties must be dominant in Sabah's political landscape and must be prioritised,' he said at the United Sabah National Organisation (Usno) annual congress in Kota Belud today. Hajiji said any discussions on cooperation with other parties should not come at the expense of local leadership. 'Cooperation is another matter, but GRS as a local coalition must be defended. This aligns with the sentiment of the people on the ground who want local parties to lead the government. 'As GRS chairman, I will ensure this,' he said. Hajiji said he would not hand over the rights and struggle of GRS to those with ill intentions. 'I will not easily surrender what GRS stands for to those trying to undermine the coalition,' he said. He urged leaders and members of all GRS component parties, including Usno, to go to the ground and engage with the public on the coalition's 'Rumah Kita, Kita Jaga', and 'Sabah First' philosophies. 'This is our mission. When we say, 'Rumah Kita, Kita Jaga', it should be understood clearly. We shouldn't have to explain bit by bit. It's simple, we take care of our own,' he said. Yesterday, Sabah PKR chief Mustapha Sakmud said official negotiations with GRS were set to begin ahead of the state election, following approval from the PKR and PH central leadership. However, GRS deputy secretary-general Armizan Mohd Ali said the coalition should 'honour' Sabah Umno chief Bung Moktar Radin's call for it to contest against BN in the polls before discussions on any possible cooperation.
Malay Mail
15-06-2025
- Politics
- Malay Mail
‘Rumah kita, kita jaga': Local parties must lead Sabah's political future, says Hajiji
KOTA BELUD, June 15 — Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor has emphasised that local parties must remain dominant in Sabah's political landscape and be prioritised when forming alliances for the upcoming 17th State Election (PRN17). He said the Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS)-led government, which was established by local parties, must be preserved, making the upcoming election especially crucial for the coalition. 'We want to continue this government, and that is why I believe this election is extremely important. We must not make the wrong choice. Local parties must be dominant in Sabah's politics and must be prioritised. 'As for political cooperation, that's another matter. But GRS, as a local coalition, is vital for us to defend, in line with grassroots sentiment that wants local parties to lead the government,' said Hajiji who is GRS chairman. 'As chairman of GRS, I will ensure this happens,' he said when officiating United Sabah National Organisation (Usno) general congress at Dewan Terbuka Seri Dungkuan, Kampung Rampayan Laut, near here on Sunday. Hajiji said he would not easily surrender GRS's rights and struggle to those attempting to undermine the coalition. As such, he expressed hope that all leaders and members of GRS component parties, including Usno, would go to the ground and explain to the people the essence of GRS's struggle, which upholds the philosophies of 'Rumah Kita, Kita Jaga' and 'Sabah First.' 'This is the mission of our struggle in GRS. When we say 'Rumah Kita, Kita Jaga', people should understand there's no need to explain every detail, it's simple. 'We must protect our home and avoid internal conflicts. If we fight, others will benefit, and we will lose. So, don't quarrel. What's important is that we win the election so we can continue this struggle, help the people, and develop our state,' he said. Hajiji emphasised that Usno and other component parties within GRS hold equally important roles within the coalition. 'Therefore, I hope Usno, along with its entire leadership and supporters, will unite and give their full effort to ensure GRS wins in the upcoming election. 'That's why Usno's participation in GRS is extremely important. Not only Usno, but all component parties in GRS play a crucial role in strengthening the coalition, especially with the election just around the corner. 'Usno must channel its energy together with GRS so that we can regain the people's mandate. When we formed GRS, we invited the current component parties to join us in defending Sabah's rights. 'Our intention is sincere and noble, as Sabahans, we must defend our rights as Sabahans. We must be united,' he said. He added that if only one party were to carry the struggle alone, it would not be able to shoulder such a major task. For that reason, GRS needs all its partners to fulfil the same responsibility, regardless of the party's size. 'We want to champion the plight of our people who are still left behind and in need of support. We want to uplift the standard of living for those still struggling. 'We want to boost infrastructure and economic development in Sabah which is why, in my view, GRS, as the current government, must be given the mandate once again to govern Sabah after the election,' he said. In his speech, Hajiji also expressed appreciation for Usno's commitment to GRS, reflected in its slogan 'Usno dan GRS berpisah tiada' as declared by its president, Tan Sri Pandikar Amin Mulia. — The Borneo Post
Free Malaysia Today
10-05-2025
- Business
- Free Malaysia Today
Sabah revives rice and padi board to enhance self-sufficiency
Sabah chief minister Hajiji Noor said the state government will focus on the development and management of padi cultivation across Kota Marudu, Tuaran, Tambunan, Keningau, Papar and Kota Belud. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA : The Sabah government today revived the Sabah Rice and Padi Board (LPBS), aiming to increase the state's rice self-sufficiency level to 30% by next year and 60% by 2030. Chief minister Hajiji Noor said various initiatives will be implemented through the board to enhance food security and meet local demand, while reducing dependence on imported rice. 'Currently, Sabah produces only about 22.8% of its rice needs, resulting in heavy reliance on imports,' Bernama reported him as saying at the launch of LPBS and Agrobank's Padi Planting Takaful Scheme in Kota Belud today. The text of his speech was read by deputy chief minister I and Sabah's agriculture, fisheries and food industry minister Jeffrey Kitingan. Hajiji called on the relevant state agencies to extend their full cooperation to the board, which will take over the development and management of padi cultivation from the agriculture department starting this year, and serve as the regulatory body for both areas moving forward. He said the state government will focus on the development and management of padi cultivation across the key districts of Kota Marudu, Tuaran, Tambunan, Keningau, Papar and Kota Belud, which collectively cover 22,218.35ha, involving 16,018 farmers. The government is also implementing several other initiatives, such as promoting hill padi cultivation and urging hill landowners to utilise their land to cultivate high-quality rice varieties. 'It is estimated that 13,266ha, or 32,767 acres, of hill land are suitable for padi cultivation, involving 15,617 farmers,' he said. If fully developed, these areas have the potential to yield up to 30,424 metric tonnes of hill padi annually.
