KOTA KINABALU: A fire that razed 11 houses in Kampung Contoh, Petagas on Thursday night( June

KOTA KINABALU: Squatters living at Gaya Island here have been asked to leave to pave the way for beautification works, says Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor. The Chief Minister said that the government has plans to beautify the island and turn it into a tourist attraction, but added that the plan has been hampered by squatters.“ There are some resorts here so we want cleanliness and safety to be a priority, ” he said. Asked how many of the squatters would be involved in the relocation to the mainland or i

KOTA KINABALU: While most people went back to their hometowns to spend Hari Raya with their loved ones, mixed martial arts( MMA) fighter AJ Pyro( pic) continues to feed stray animals in the state capital here and its surrounding areas.“ It is the same routine for me despite the festive season.“ I still feed the strays every day even when it rains, ” said the 46-year-old, whose real name is Jumat Lias Mansor. Last year, The Star highlighted how he did a stint at a friend’s carwash outlet in a bid

KOTA KINABALU: Folks in Penampang and around the city rush to fill containers with water and buy bottled water to prepare for a last-minute 10-day water disruption. The Sabah Water Department issued a notice on March 6, announcing the expected water disruption from March 7 to March 16. Sunita Rahman, who resides in Penampang, started filling up a small pool outside her house, which can be used for washing or other necessities if the need arises." It's such a hassle to do all these, especially wh