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jesseltontimes.com > 03/26/2026 > a-note-on-the-march-26-fuel-price-announcement-borneo-spared-for-now

A note on the March 26 fuel price announcement – Borneo spared for now

1+ week, 23+ hour ago  (336+ words) A note on the March 26 fuel price announcement " for now, Borneo spared KOTA KINABALU: The government announced new fuel prices yesterday. Peninsular diesel rose to RM5.52 per litre. Sabah, Sarawak, and Labuan remained at RM2.15. Two weeks ago, the signals were different....

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jesseltontimes.com > 03/14/2026 > strengthening-connectivity-to-sabahs-east-coast-stan-calls-for-direct-sandakan-singapore-flights

Strengthening Connectivity to Sabah’s East Coast: STAN Calls for Direct Sandakan–Singapore Flights

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (516+ words) SANDAKAN: The Sandakan Tourism Association (STAN) calls for renewed consideration of direct flights between Sandakan and Singapore as part of efforts to strengthen Sabah's tourism resilience and diversify international access routes in light of evolving global aviation conditions. STAN President,…...

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jesseltontimes.com > 03/10/2026 > australia-grants-asylum-to-five-iranian-women-soccer-players

Australia grants asylum to five Iranian women soccer players 

3+ week, 2+ day ago  (188+ words) Source " Reuters/ The Jerusalem Post On Tuesday, the Australian interior minister announced that police had rescued five Iranian women soccer players from their hotel before they were granted asylum, revealing details about their escape from Iranian government minders. The players,…...

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jesseltontimes.com > 03/09/2026 > aaron-wooi-yik-concludes-as-second-best-in-the-all-england

Aaron-Wooi Yik concludes as ‘second best’ in the All England

3+ week, 4+ day ago  (304+ words) KOTA KINABALU: In a thrilling final, Malaysia's men's doubles team of Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik made a remarkable comeback but ultimately fell short of securing the coveted All England title, losing to South Korea's reigning world champions Kim…...

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jesseltontimes.com > 03/07/2026 > pearly-thinaah-march-into-all-england-semifinals-in-style

Pearly-Thinaah march into All England semifinals in style

3+ week, 6+ day ago  (263+ words) KOTA KINABALU: Malaysia's leading women's badminton duo, Pearly Tan and M. Thinaah, showcased an outstanding performance to overcome Indonesia's Febriana Dwipuji Kusuma and Meilysa Trias Puspitasari in the women's doubles quarterfinals of the All England Open Badminton Championships, securing their place…...

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jesseltontimes.com > 03/06/2026 > twin-energy-anchors-at-sogip-petroventure-storage-refinery-and-the-gibson-energy-hub-as-pillars-of-sabahs-resilience-strategy

Twin Energy Anchors at SOGIP: Petroventure Storage–Refinery and the Gibson Energy Hub as Pillars of Sabah’s Resilience Strategy

4+ week, 4+ hour ago  (457+ words) By Datuk Ts Dr. Hj Ramli Amir, former President of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) Malaysia and Vice-President of CILT International for Southeast Asia KOTA KINABALU:" Petroventure's storage and refinery project, along with the SOGDC'Gibson Energy Hub…...

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jesseltontimes.com > 02/09/2026 > kinarut-park-avenue-is-another-landmark-in-the-papar-district-armizan

Kinarut Park Avenue is another landmark in the Papar District – Armizan.

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (607+ words) PAPAR: Kinarut Palm Avenue, developed by WSG Group, is another landmark or important project in Papar, said Papar Member of Parliament Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali. He said the project is a follow-up to the Kinarut Park City building, and the…...

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jesseltontimes.com > 02/09/2026 > journalists-must-prioritise-credibility-and-integrity-lichong

Journalists must prioritise credibility and integrity: Lichong

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (387+ words) KOTA SERANG (Banten, Jakarta): Every journalist must prioritise credibility and integrity in facing the challenges of transformation in the world of journalism, said Utusan Borneo Sabah Editor-in-Chief, Datuk Lichong Angkui. He said this is crucial to safeguarding the journalism ecosystem…...

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jesseltontimes.com > 02/07/2026 > foster-and-sabah-institute-of-art-strengthen-collaboration-for-bakat-sepilok-jazz

FOSTER and Sabah Institute of Art Strengthen Collaboration for Bakat Sepilok Jazz

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (536+ words) KOTA KINABALU:" In a significant step towards strengthening Sabah's jazz and performing arts scene, Persatuan Pencinta dan Pemuliharaan Hidupan Penyu Negeri Sabah (FOSTER), organiser of Sepilok Jazz and Bakat Sepilok Jazz, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the…...

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jesseltontimes.com > 01/23/2026 > k-letshanaa-produces-another-upset-in-jakarta

K. Letshanaa produces another upset in Jakarta

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (191+ words) KOTA KINABALU: National women's singles player K. Letshanaa achieved another remarkable victory at the Indonesia Masters today by defeating a higher-ranked rival, marking her first semi-final appearance in a World Tour Super 500 event. Letshanaa, who is currently ranked world No. 42 triumphed…...