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Malaysia * King urges Malaysians to take precautions as heatwave persists until June * Budi95 quota temporarily adjusted to 200 litres per month, maintained at RM1.99, says Anwar * Budi95: Ceiling limit for e-hailing, gig workers retained, says Anwar... [1]

PoliticsMalaysia's Sabah vote highlights major political realignment, analysts say Dominance of local parties in legislative election shows growth of groups championing decentralized power Hajiji Noor, left, being congratulated by Sabah Governor Musa... [2]

Welcome to Your Week in Asia. Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim faces a major electoral test in Sabah, where polls in the state on the northern tip of Borneo feature a record number of candidates, and political dynasties loom large. [3]

KOTA KINABALU, Malaysia -- Fishermen Azlan Nimatai and Awang Rosdi watched their boats bob up and down as they remained moored to posts in Torong Longong village on Sabah's Gaya Island. "During bad weather, we can only stay home," Azlan said. (confirmed by 3 sources) [4]

After every banana harvest, piles of discarded trunks typically cluttered Hanisa Boumin’s farm in Kampung Kurangji, Kota Marudu, Sabah. [5]

Dr Vilashini Somiah is Senior Lecturer and Head of the Gender Studies Programme, Universiti Malaya. She was a Visiting Fellow with the Malaysia Studies Programme at ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute. [6]

Welcome to Nikkei Asian Preview. While Japan takes a four-day weekend through Tuesday, world leaders will gather virtually for the opening of the U.N. General Assembly and India's Taj Mahal and Chinese gambling enclave Macao will open to tourists. [7]

KUALA LUMPUR (Nikkei Markets) -- Malaysia's national electric utility firm Tenaga Nasional expects a decision by the new-year on the fate of its loss-making unit Sabah Electricity following talks with the federal government, its chief executive said ... [8]

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[1] MY www.thestar.com.my · 2026-03-26 · 65% match

Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Thursday (March 26, 2026)

Malaysia * King urges Malaysians to take precautions as heatwave persists until June * Budi95 quota temporarily adjusted to 200 litres per month, maintained at RM1.99, says Anwar * Budi95: Ceiling limit for e-hailing, gig workers retained, says Anwar

[2] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2025-11-30 · 85% match

Malaysia's Sabah vote highlights major political realignment, analysts say

PoliticsMalaysia's Sabah vote highlights major political realignment, analysts say Dominance of local parties in legislative election shows growth of groups championing decentralized power Hajiji Noor, left, being congratulated by Sabah Governor Musa

[3] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2025-11-23 · 85% match

Election in Malaysia's Sabah, India GDP, Thai motor show

Welcome to Your Week in Asia. Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim faces a major electoral test in Sabah, where polls in the state on the northern tip of Borneo feature a record number of candidates, and political dynasties loom large.

[4] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2025-11-28 · 75% match

Malaysian PM Anwar faces critical test in Sabah state election

KOTA KINABALU, Malaysia -- Fishermen Azlan Nimatai and Awang Rosdi watched their boats bob up and down as they remained moored to posts in Torong Longong village on Sabah's Gaya Island. "During bad weather, we can only stay home," Azlan said.

[5] MY www.thestar.com.my · 2025-10-31 · 65% match

Sabahan women turn banana trunks into eco-friendly products

After every banana harvest, piles of discarded trunks typically cluttered Hanisa Boumin’s farm in Kampung Kurangji, Kota Marudu, Sabah.

[6] TH fulcrum.sg · 2025-07-30 · 65% match

Vilashini Somiah

Dr Vilashini Somiah is Senior Lecturer and Head of the Gender Studies Programme, Universiti Malaya. She was a Visiting Fellow with the Malaysia Studies Programme at ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute.

[7] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2020-09-20 · 85% match

UN General Assembly, Taj Mahal reopens, Sabah election

Welcome to Nikkei Asian Preview. While Japan takes a four-day weekend through Tuesday, world leaders will gather virtually for the opening of the U.N. General Assembly and India's Taj Mahal and Chinese gambling enclave Macao will open to tourists.

[8] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2017-12-22 · 85% match

Tenaga expects decision on loss-making Sabah unit next year

KUALA LUMPUR (Nikkei Markets) -- Malaysia's national electric utility firm Tenaga Nasional expects a decision by the new-year on the fate of its loss-making unit Sabah Electricity following talks with the federal government, its chief executive said

[9] TH fulcrum.sg · 2026-03-04 · 38% match

Death Without Departure: Bung Moktar and the Persistence of His East Coast Political Authority

Death Without Departure: Bung Moktar and the Persistence of His East Coast Political Authority Published All politics is local and, in many cases, personal.

[10] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2013-03-05 · 75% match

Malaysian Troops Attack Armed Philippine Group in Sabah

KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysian troops backed by fighter jets attacked an armed Filipino group on Tuesday, trying to end a standoff on Borneo island after violence that killed at least 27 people and sparked fears of broader insecurity in the resource-rich a

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