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Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor has stressed that political stability is vital for the state government to concentrate on development and economic prosperity. He highlighted the importance of unity within the Gabungan Rakyat Sabah coalition.
Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor has committed to funnelling all federal government revenue back to the state's population through targeted development initiatives and welfare schemes, leveraging an increased interim special grant.
Former Sabah chief minister Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal has pledged to appeal his contempt conviction while expressing respect for the court's judgment, signalling his determination to pursue the matter through the appeals process.
Former Sabah chief minister Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal has been sentenced to five weeks in prison for contempt of court. The sentence relates to public statements he made regarding the judicial inquest into the death of Zara Qairina Mahathir.
A Sabah assemblyman has called for a constitutional amendment to grant the Native Court equal status with the Syariah and Civil Courts, arguing the customary judicial institution deserves recognition aligned with the Malaysia Agreement 1963.
The president of Pertubuhan Rungus Bersatu Sabah has pleaded not guilty to Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission charges related to a RM2 million community cultural hall project. The case highlights scrutiny of indigenous development initiatives in East Malaysia.
Sabah's state legislature has endorsed the Ports Authority (Amendment) Bill 2026, realigning port management duties following a December 2025 cabinet reorganisation that shifted oversight from public works to industrial development.
The Banggi representative has called on the federal government to fund a RM300 million road development scheme spanning 37 kilometres on Pulau Banggi, arguing the island desperately needs modern infrastructure to boost connectivity and economic growth.
Sabah's deputy minister says nominating Kota Belud's traditional market as a UNESCO World Heritage Site demands comprehensive studies, historical evidence, and proof of outstanding universal value—a lengthy process that could take considerable time.
Sabah has received RM600 million of a RM1.5 billion interim Special Grant and is requesting the remaining RM900 million be paid before year-end, while maintaining its constitutional claim to a 40 per cent revenue entitlement.
Sabah's government is collaborating with the Finance Ministry to iron out implementation challenges from the targeted diesel subsidy expansion that began July 1, with a key federal-state meeting scheduled for July 17.