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Former Sabah chief minister Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal has accepted the court's decision regarding contempt proceedings against him and signalled his intention to pursue further appeals while maintaining respect for the legal system.
Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal, the former Sabah chief minister, has been sentenced to five weeks' imprisonment after being found guilty of contempt of court for statements he made concerning the inquest into Zara Qairina Mahathir's death.
The president of Pertubuhan Rungus Bersatu Sabah has denied charges related to a RM2 million cultural heritage project, claiming innocence before the court in Kota Kinabalu.
A Sabah assemblyman has proposed amending the constitution to grant the Native Court equal status with the Syariah and Civil Courts, arguing the institution deserves recognition under the Malaysia Agreement 1963.
The Gabungan Rakyat Sabah Women's wing has created five specialized units to strengthen party machinery and community engagement before the next general election.
The Sabah State Legislative Assembly has passed the Sabah Ports Authority (Amendment) Bill 2026, realigning port governance responsibilities following the state cabinet's December 2025 restructuring.
Sabah's government has reiterated its non-negotiable stance on immigration autonomy, rejecting any dilution of its constitutional powers under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 from the federal border agency act.
Sabah's government has cautioned that nominating Kota Belud's traditional market for UNESCO World Heritage recognition demands comprehensive research, historical evidence, and detailed heritage documentation before submission can proceed.
Sabah is collaborating with the Finance Ministry to strengthen the targeted diesel subsidy scheme after its recent rollout exposed operational gaps. A federal-state meeting scheduled for July 17 will address stakeholder concerns.
Former Sabah Chief Minister Harris Salleh has rejected accusations that he acted as a dictator when negotiating the state's 1976 petroleum agreement, asserting his administration followed proper democratic procedures.