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theborneopost.com > 03/02/2026 > rhinos-escape-with-draw-in-garridos-debut

Rhinos escape with draw in Garrido's debut

2+ hour, 19+ min ago  (519+ words) KOTA KINABALU (March 2): Head coach Juan Torres Garrido's first game in charge of Sabah FC ended in a 1-1 draw against Negeri Sembilan FC at the Likas Stadium on Saturday. Garrido, who was only unveiled as coach three days earlier, has…...

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theborneopost.com > 01/29/2026 > british-pm-starmer-hails-good-progress-after-meeting-chinas-xi

British PM Starmer hails 'good progress' after meeting China's Xi

1+ mon, 3+ day ago  (755+ words) BEIJING (Jan 29): Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer hailed "really good progress" on issues including visa-free travel and tariffs during talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing on Thursday. Starmer's visit to China is the first by a British premier…...

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theborneopost.com > 01/29/2026 > britain-pm-starmer-hails-good-progress-after-meeting-chinas-xi

Britain PM Starmer hails 'good progress' after meeting China's Xi

1+ mon, 3+ day ago  (755+ words) BEIJING (Jan 29): Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer hailed "really good progress" on issues including visa-free travel and tariffs during talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing on Thursday. Starmer's visit to China is the first by a British premier…...

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theborneopost.com > 01/23/2026 > accept-outcome-and-move-on-manager-tells-rhinos-following-crash-out-in-likas

Accept outcome and move on, manager tells Rhinos following crash-out in Likas

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (555+ words) KOTA KINABALU (Jan 23): Sabah FC would have to settle for a place in the second-tier Challenge Cup after crashing out in the first hurdle of the Malaysia Cup on Thursday. Ten-man Rhinos were stunned 3-0 by Melaka FC in the second…...

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theborneopost.com > 01/20/2026 > new-assessment-for-year-4-students-from-2026-tests-to-cover-five-subjects

New assessment for Year 4 students from 2026; tests to cover five subjects

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (155+ words) PUTRAJAYA (Jan 20): Primary students in Year 4 will be required to sit for a new assessment starting this year. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, who made the announcement today, said the assessment covers five subjects: Bahasa Malaysia, English, Science, Mathematics,…...

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theborneopost.com > 01/18/2026 > over-196000-seb-smart-meters-installed-across-sarawak

Over 196,000 SEB smart meters installed across Sarawak

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (337+ words) KUCHING (Jan 18): Over 196,000 smart meters have been installed statewide by Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB) since the pilot launch in 2019, said SEB group chief operating officer Dato Ir James Ung. He said the meters improved outage detection, operational efficiency, and customer…...

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theborneopost.com > 01/05/2026 > sara-aid-disbursement-set-to-begin-on-jan-9

Sara aid disbursement set to begin on Jan 9

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (377+ words) KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 5): The disbursement of the monthly Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) assistance will begin on Jan 9, with several new improvements aimed at increasing benefits for recipients. In a statement today, the Ministry of Finance (MOF) announced that five million…...

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theborneopost.com > 12/27/2025 > challenges-crime-and-faith-sibus-defining-moments-in-2025

Challenges, crime and faith: Sibu’s defining moments in 2025

2+ mon, 6+ day ago  (610+ words) WITH heartbreaking tragedies and bullying cases grabbing national headlines in 2025, Sibu also had its fair share of significant events and challenges over the past year. While Bintulu began the "Year of the Snake" with unprecedented floods that submerged several premium…...

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theborneopost.com > 12/19/2025 > tatau-cops-intensify-traffic-security-patrols-ahead-of-festive-season

Tatau cops intensify traffic, security patrols ahead of festive season

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (245+ words) TATAU (Dec 19): The Tatau District Police Headquarters (IPD) will step up traffic enforcement and crime prevention efforts along major roads and residential areas ahead of the upcoming school holidays and festive season, particularly Christmas and the New Year. Tatau police…...

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theborneopost.com > 11/28/2025 > sarawak-to-study-feasibility-of-prepaid-power-bills-system-pilot-project-expected-in-2027

Sarawak to study feasibility of prepaid power bills system, pilot project expected in 2027

3+ mon, 3+ day ago  (201+ words) KUCHING (Nov 28): A feasibility study on a prepaid electricity billing system for consumers in Sarawak will be conducted next year, said Datuk Ibrahim Baki. The Deputy Minister for Utility (Sarawak Energy and Petros) said the study will be carried out…...