Sabah
Coverage of Sabah in the Nexus archive.
- Indonesia arrests Malaysia Airlines pilot for smuggling drugs into Jakarta
Indonesian authorities arrested a Malaysia Airlines pilot for smuggling 26 kilograms of ecstasy and methamphetamine into Jakarta. The pilot, identified as MS, was also accused of being under the influence of narcotics while on duty and had prior drug transportation convictions.
- To tackle the climate crisis, start small, think big and act at scale
The article discusses expanding impact investing in the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, highlighting a meeting involving 170 organizations including WWF, businesses, investors, and policymakers in Sabah. It emphasizes collaborative efforts to address the climate crisis through scalable actions.
- Turkish comedian sent to jail to await trial on charges of insulting Erdogan
A Turkish court ordered comedian Deniz Goktas jailed pending trial on charges of insulting President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and religious values after his stand-up routine labeled Erdogan a 'dictator.' The routine, which had 9.5 million views on YouTube, led to complaints from viewers, prompting an investigation. The government maintains that courts are impartial.
- Is Malaysia risking its world-class coral reefs for offshore oil?
Dive operator Richard Swann reports increased client anxiety about the condition of Sabah’s coral reefs, once considered world-class, due to new environmental concerns. The article suggests potential risks to these reefs from offshore oil activities.
- Malaysia probes ex-anti-corruption chief Azam Baki over whistle-blower threat
Malaysia’s former anti-corruption chief, Azam Baki, is under police investigation for allegedly threatening businessman Albert Tei, a whistle-blower in a mineral licence scandal involving Sabah politicians. The case was triggered by Tei’s report, which led to a criminal intimidation probe, with statements recorded from Tei and his lawyer.
- Fire destroys 1,000 ‘stilt’ homes in Malaysia’s Sabah, displacing thousands
A fire destroyed approximately 1,000 stilt homes in a 'water village' in Sabah, Malaysia, displacing thousands of residents, including indigenous and stateless communities. The blaze occurred in the Sandakan district on Sunday morning, impacting some of the country's poorest populations.
- Drone footage shows huge Malaysian coastal village fire
A massive fire in Malaysia's Sabah state destroyed approximately 1,000 homes, displacing thousands of residents. Drone footage captured the scale of the disaster in a coastal village, highlighting the extensive damage and humanitarian impact.