PAPAR: An unidentified person was burnt to death in a car that crashed at Km 45, Jalan Kimanis-Keningau, here, Saturday.

PAPAR: Several hundred people from various backgrounds and political affiliations gathered here to express full support for the recently approved RM3 billion Papar Dam at its new site near Kg Mondoringin along the Papar River.

PAPAR: The State Government, particularly the Infrastructure Development Ministry, is firm on the decision to build the Papar Dam as it is could be a  “path to many solutions” involving water woes and power supply.

PAPAR: The expansion or upgrade should not be the focus as much as reduction of the tenants or clients in Cure and Care Rehabilitation Centres (CCRCs), said Health and People’s Wellbeing Minister Datuk Frankie Poon.

PAPAR: A master plan to address flood woes in the district is in the pipeline. State Law and Native Affairs Minister Datuk Aidi Moktar said the plan would involve upgrading the irrigation systems in the villages as well as elevations to ensure the flooding problem will be solved holistically.

PAPAR: Michelle Euphrasia Liantup of Penampang who hopes to pursue her dream as a beautician was among seven awarded the 2019 Best Trainee Award at the Commerce and Technical Training Institute (ILTP) convocation.

PAPAR: The State Government has decided to build the controversial Papar hydroelectric dam costing some RM3 billion at a new “final” site adjacent to Kampung Mandoringin in Ulu Papar, here.

PAPAR: The Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Tampasak and the nearby folks will soon be provided with better road access to the school was well as the nearby villages.

PAPAR: Three people, including a 15-year-old boy, escaped with minor injuries after a lorry laden with vegetables skidded off the road and burst into flames in an accident along Km 38 Jalan Kimanis-Keningau, here, Tuesday.

PAPAR: Airlines companies in the country that provide flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu and vice versa are urged to consider giving special rates to Sabahans to return home during the five main festive celebrations – Hari Raya Aidil Fitri, Hari Raya Aidil Adha, Chinese New Year, Harvest Festival and Christmas.