Outbound tour packages in Sabah set to rise up to 30 pct amid airline fuel surcharges KOTA KINABALU (April 3): Outbound tour package prices are expected to rise by between 10 and 30 per cent in the coming months following the implementation of fuel surcharges by airlines, according to tourism industry veteran Winston Liaw Kit Siong. Liaw, who is group chairman of Airworld Travel and Tours Sdn Bhd, said the increase mirrors concerns raised earlier by the Malaysian Inbound Tourism Association (MITA), which recently highlighted a 30 to 50 per cent hike in inbound tour package prices. “With all airlines levying fuel surcharges on air tickets, these additional costs will inevitably be passed on to consumers,” […]

Outbound tour packages in Sabah set to rise up to 30 pct amid airline fuel surcharges #Travel #Tourism #Sabah #OutboundTourPackages #AirlineSurcharges

"Una vita tenemos...Bir hayatımız var, yalnızca bir..." #başakbaysallı #başkazamanlarınadımları #kitap #çay #sabah #nisan #bahar

The Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Sabah and Sarawak Affairs) held a post-Cabinet session to streamline strategies for energy security and economic stability.

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"Hayat ve zaman, birbirine hem çok yakın hem çok uzaktı. Zaman birbirini izleyen, birbirinin yerine geçen hayatların yegâne taşıyıcısı değil miydi? " #başakbaysallı #başkazamanlarınadımları #kitap #çay #sabah #nisan #bahar

#sabah Consultant forensic psychiatrist Dr Chua Sze Hung testified that, in his opinion, Zara “exhibited a predominance of suicide risk factors over protective factors at the time of the incident”. www.theborneopost.com/2026/04/02/f... #ZaraQairina #theborneopost

Mother tells court trauma prevented daughter sharing encounter with Zara prior to her death | Borneo Post Online KOTA KINABALU (April 1): The Coroner’s Court here has heard how a new child witness suffered from trauma following the death of Zara Qairina Mahathir. The child’s mother testified that the 14-year-old...

#sabah The woman said almost three months had passed before her daughter told her what had happened. www.theborneopost.com/2026/04/01/m... #ZaraQairina #theborneopost

Osprey (Pandion haliaetus)
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Bornean Black-capped Babbler (Pellorneum capistratoides)
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I was wondering bird on left was Eurasian Curlew (Numenius arquata) & larger one with larger bill on right was Far Eastern Curlew (N. madagascariensis). But both are Far Eastern Curlews.
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Wandering Whistling-Duck (Dendrocygna arcuate)
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Sabah claim: Malaysia will send diplomatic note to Philippines SEREMBAN: Malaysia will send a diplomatic note to the Philippines to reject any claims raised regarding Sabah. Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan said that this matter is not new, in fact it has happened repeatedly before. “This is not a new thing. Every time there is an issue in their country, there will be parties who try to divert attention by raising matters like this.” “So we (Wisma Putra) will send a diplomatic note regarding what was stated as usual,” he said when met by reporters at his Aidilfitri Open House in Rantau here on Saturday. He said this […]

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Pied Stilt (Himantopus leucocephalus) breeding behaviour. First bird possibly female, second accompanying bird (seen at the end) possibly male. Unusual calls given as a decision was being made about choosing appropriate nesting site.
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Calls of the Pied Stilt (Himantopus leucocephalus).
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Pied Stilt (Himantopus leucocephalus) nesting. Note that bird at nest is not easy to spot (see 2nd image, zoomed out of 1st). Eggs when unattended are even harder to see (3rd image). Images taken in harsh afternoon sun.
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Unique geography, infrastructure among factors diesel subsidy retained for Sabah, Sarawak KOTA KINABALU (March 27): The Federal Government’s decision to maintain diesel subsidies for Sabah and Sarawak reflects the unique geography and infrastructure challenges faced by residents in both states. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Sabah and Sarawak), Datuk Mustapha Sakmud, said that although the government is undertaking a temporary adjustment of fuel subsidies to ensure more sustainable fiscal management amid global energy price uncertainty, the move demonstrates that the MADANI Government remains attentive to the needs of people in Borneo. “The distinct geography, logistical costs and development challenges in Sabah and Sarawak are carefully considered in every national policy […]

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Sabah entitled to diesel subsidy as key national O&G producer, says Ewon KOTA KINABALU (March 27): Sabah is entitled to receive diesel subsidies given that the state is among the country’s main producers of oil and gas (O&G), said Datuk Ewon Benedick. The Deputy Chief Minister III and Minister of Industrial Development, Entrepreneurship and Transport pointed out that Sabah’s O&G revenues have long contributed to the development of other states that do not possess similar resources. “We appreciate the federal government’s decision to provide diesel subsidies to Sabah. I was involved in making that decision when I was still serving in the federal Cabinet at the time. “We defended the decision because […]

Sabah entitled to diesel subsidy as key national O&G producer, says Ewon #Sabah #SubsidiDiesel #MinyakDanGas #OG #EwonBenedick

GRS’ Ruddy Awah retains Pitas as court strikes out election petition | Borneo Post Online KOTA KINABALU (March 27): The Election Court has struck out a petition filed by Warisan candidate Datuk Harun Ismail challenging the outcome of the Pitas state seat, which was won by Gabungan Rakyat S...

#sabah The court also ordered the petitioner to pay costs of RM15,000 to Datuk Seri Ruddy Awah and a further RM15,000 jointly to the second and third respondents. www.theborneopost.com/2026/03/27/g... #electionpetition #theborneopost

Sabah entitled to diesel subsidy as key national O&G producer, says Ewon | Borneo Post Online KOTA KINABALU (March 26): Sabah is entitled to receive diesel subsidies given that the state is among the country’s main producers of oil and gas (O&G), said Datuk Ewon Benedick. The Deputy Chief Mini...

#sabah Datuk Ewon Benedick pointed out that Sabah’s oil and gas revenues have long contributed to the development of other states that do not possess similar resources. www.theborneopost.com/2026/03/27/s... #dieselsubsidy #theborneopost

E-hailing driver subsidy remains at 800 litres, Sabah and Sarawak diesel remains at RM2.15 per litre KUALA LUMPUR: The ceiling limit for e-hailing and gig workers has been maintained at 800 litres. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said at the same time, Sabah and Sarawak will continue to enjoy subsidized diesel at a rate of RM2.15 per litre. “We maintain the ceiling limit of up to 800 litres after taking into account their responsibilities, their jobs, and the things they have to do. “Secondly, Sabah and Sarawak will continue to enjoy diesel subsidies at a rate of RM2.15 per litre, even though diesel prices have soared. This means that when this price difference swells, we […]

E-hailing driver subsidy remains at 800 litres, Sabah and Sarawak diesel remains at RM2.15 per litre #EarningsSupport #FuelSubsidy #EhailingDrivers #Sabah #Sarawak

Man convicted of trafficking meth in Tuaran to know fate on April 9 | Borneo Post Online KOTA KINABALU (March 26): The High Court here has found a 45-year-old man guilty of trafficking 6.6964kg of methamphetamine nearly four years ago. In delivering his decision, Judge Datuk Alexander Sie...

#sabah The man committed the offence on May 8, 2022 at a car park in front of a supermarket in Tuaran. www.theborneopost.com/2026/03/26/m... #drugtrafficking #tuaransabah #theborneopost

Ewon: Kota Belud Industrial Park master plan to be presented to Cabinet | Borneo Post Online KOTA BELUD (March 26): The Kota Belud Industrial Park Master Plan will be presented to the state Cabinet during its next meeting. Deputy Chief Minister III Datuk Ewon Benedick said the Cabinet paper i...

#sabah Datuk Ewon Benedick said Kota Belud Industrial Park will be managed by Kota Kinabalu Industrial Park. www.theborneopost.com/2026/03/26/e... #kotabeludsabah #theborneopost

Shangri-La Rasa Ria Kota Kinabalu Hotel Review - BoardingGroup.One Our review of Shangri-La Rasa Ria in Borneo, a five-star beachfront resort perfect for families, celebrations, and relaxed luxury.

This was not our first stay at Shangri-La Rasa Ria, and it certainly won’t be our last. For anyone looking to properly switch off in #Borneo, it remains a dependable five-star choice

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DBKK must let public use new tourist jetty as existing facilities for Pulau Gaya folk unsafe, says rep (Video) | Borneo Post Online KOTA KINABALU (March 24): Kota Kinabalu City Hall (DBKK) must open its newly launched tourism jetty for public use, following growing concerns over the safety of existing facilities relied upon daily ...

#sabah Datuk Junz Wong said he had received numerous complaints from residents on the deteriorating condition of the current jetty infrastructure, which poses risks particularly to the elderly, children, and women. www.theborneopost.com/2026/03/24/d... #kotakinabalusabah #theborneopost

Juvenile Javan Plover (Anarhynchus javanicus). Was running all over - video (800mm from car) edited & stabilised. As a paediatrician I am interested in juveniles – they are inquisitive, confiding & easier to develop a relationship with.
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Far Eastern Curlew (Numenius madagascariensis)
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200 attend TYT’s Aidilfitri open house in Kg Bingkul | Borneo Post Online BEAUFORT (March 24): Some 200 guests attended the Hari Raya Aidilfitri open house hosted by Sabah Head of State Tun Musa Aman at Kampung Bingkul on Monday. Musa arrived at the village at around 11.30a...

#sabah Tun Musa Aman arrived at the village at around 11.30am and was received by Assistant Minister to the Chief Minister Datuk Isnin Aliasnih. www.theborneopost.com/2026/03/24/2... #beaufortsabah #theborneopost

3 species of leafbirds (males shown) feeding on nectar of unidentified Leguminous creeper.
Greater Green Leafbird (Chloropsis sonnerati)
Lesser Green Leafbird (C. cyanopogon)
Blue-winged Leafbird (C. moluccensis)
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Series: 5 spiderhunters feeding on unidentified Leguminous creeper (Astragalus spp.?) at Maliau Basin. Appreciate if anyone can ID plant.
Spectacled Spiderhunter (Arachnothera flavigaster)
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Series: 5 spiderhunters feeding on unidentified Leguminous creeper (Astragalus spp.?) at Maliau Basin. Appreciate if anyone can ID plant.
Little Spiderhunter (Arachnothera longirostra)
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