KOTA BELUD: A family of 11 had their lucky stars to thank after their house at Kg Lebak Engad, here, collapsed.

KOTA BELUD: Kota Belud Umno is not keen on having back former Umno Treasurer Datuk Salleh Said Keruak (pic), saying it needs to be studied in depth, especially in terms of grassroots acceptance of him in the area.

KOTA BELUD: The State Government is urged to find a solution to the heaps of mined river sand to the tune of hundreds of million metric tonnes which is becoming a serious problem, here (pic).

KOTA BELUD: Kota Belud, the “rice bowl” of Sabah, is looking at RM29 million in losses, when nearly 7,000 hectares of paddy fields have been severely damaged by floods that hit the district following heavy rainfall on Saturday.

KOTA BELUD: A new bridge is under construction in Jalan Pomotodon, here, to replace a low-level crossing which was damaged due to heavy rain, a few months ago.

KOTA BELUD: Seventeen people were made homeless after fire destroyed two semi-permanent houses, early Monday.

KOTA BELUD: State Rural Development Minister Datuk Ewon Benedick donated RM9,000 to the Disaster Control Centre to assist flood victims. The donation was presented to District Officer Kota Belud Diyanah Abdullah.

KOTA BELUD: Two men were jailed and fined by the Traffic Court, here, for careless and inconsiderate driving which resulted in an accident and caused injuries to other motorists.

KOTA BELUD: The aspiration to build a name in the local entertainment industry has been unwavering for Kota Belud native Sahirman Pulon, 32, despite being eliminated from a comedy skit and singing competition on television previously.

KOTA BELUD: An elderly female was punched in the head and neck and stabbed in the chest at 6.30am in her home at Kg Kerang Benai, Wednesday.