![Seven military personnel rescued after boat capsized near Sandakan Seven military personnel rescued after boat capsized near Sandakan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/71674691645_TBTENTERASELAMAT.jpg)
Seven military personnel rescued after boat capsized near Sandakan
According to Sabah police commissioner, Datuk Idris Abdullah, the incident occurred when their patrol boat was hit by big waves.
Thu Jan 26 2023
![GE15: No polling districts affected by floods - Sabah police GE15: No polling districts affected by floods - Sabah police](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/61659000534_DatukIdrisAbdullah.jpg)
GE15: No polling districts affected by floods - Sabah police
Idris Abdullah said polling had been proceeding smoothly in the GE15 despite cloudy weather and rain in some districts.
Sat Nov 19 2022
![GE15: Candidates breaching GRS-BN unity, commotion in Tenom light up nomination day in Sabah GE15: Candidates breaching GRS-BN unity, commotion in Tenom light up nomination day in Sabah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/41667698321_RusuhanTenomPRU.jpg)
GE15: Candidates breaching GRS-BN unity, commotion in Tenom light up nomination day in Sabah
According to Sabah police commissioner Datuk Idris, the EC had rejected Peter's nomination because he has an outstanding case in court.
Sun Nov 06 2022
![Curfew only involves waters off ESSZone - Sabah police Curfew only involves waters off ESSZone - Sabah police](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/51652258486_APMMMaritimAPMM.jpg)
Curfew only involves waters off ESSZone - Sabah police
Sabah police today stressed that the extension of the curfew from 6 pm to 6 am until May 25 only involves the waters off seven districts in the Eastern Sabah Security Zone (ESSZone).
Wed May 11 2022
![Police detain couple over fraudulent sale of felines on social media Police detain couple over fraudulent sale of felines on social media](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/61650712060_TBJualKucing.jpg)
Police detain couple over fraudulent sale of felines on social media
Sabah police have uncovered a scam syndicate following the arrest of a couple in connection with the fraudulent sale and purchase of felines through social media involving losses totalling RM11,000.
Sat Apr 23 2022
![Sabah police seize RM1.99 mln worth of drugs declared as aquarium equipment Sabah police seize RM1.99 mln worth of drugs declared as aquarium equipment](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/71641995152_JautehDikun.jpg)
Sabah police seize RM1.99 mln worth of drugs declared as aquarium equipment
Sabah police seized RM1.99 million worth of drugs believed to be Methamphetamine weighing 55.4 kg in two raids in Kota Kinabalu on Jan 4 and 9.
Wed Jan 12 2022
![Police deny reports of latest plot to invade Sabah from southern Philippines Police deny reports of latest plot to invade Sabah from southern Philippines](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/81639050142_IdrisAbdullah.jpg)
Police deny reports of latest plot to invade Sabah from southern Philippines
Sabah Police Commissioner Datuk Idris Abdullah today denied news reports that 19 "mayors" from southern Philippines are involved in a plot to invade the state.
Thu Dec 09 2021
![Two Abu Sayyaf members shot dead in Sandakan planned kidnapping for ransom Two Abu Sayyaf members shot dead in Sandakan planned kidnapping for ransom](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/41629448108_HazaniGhazali.jpg)
Two Abu Sayyaf members shot dead in Sandakan planned kidnapping for ransom
The two Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) members shot dead at an oil palm plantation in Pulau Timbang here at the break of dawn this morning had planned to kidnap oil palm plantation owners for ransom.
Fri Aug 20 2021
![Viral allegation on body of COVID patient from India found in Sabah waters a hoax - Police Viral allegation on body of COVID patient from India found in Sabah waters a hoax - Police](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/81622809284_mayathanyutIndia.jpg)
Viral allegation on body of COVID patient from India found in Sabah waters a hoax - Police
The viral news claiming that a body of a COVID-19 patient dumped in the sea in India and was found in Sabah waters is a hoax, said Sabah Police Commissioner Datuk Hazani Ghazali.
Fri Jun 04 2021
![Man arrested over alleged molestation of Unduk Ngadau participant Man arrested over alleged molestation of Unduk Ngadau participant](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/81622729248_UNsabah.jpg)
Man arrested over alleged molestation of Unduk Ngadau participant
Police today arrested a man to assist in investigations into a case where an Unduk Ngadau 2021 participant had been allegedly molested by an individual.
Thu Jun 03 2021
![ESSZone curfew extended until May 30 ESSZone curfew extended until May 30](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/41620966683_DatukHazaniGhazali.jpg)
ESSZone curfew extended until May 30
Curfew in the waters of seven districts in the Eastern Sabah Security Zone (ESSZone) which ended today has been extended to May 30.
Fri May 14 2021
![Eight Abu Sayyaf members nabbed in Beaufort - Sabah Police Eight Abu Sayyaf members nabbed in Beaufort - Sabah Police](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/41616495288_PesuruhjayaPolisSa.jpg)
Eight Abu Sayyaf members nabbed in Beaufort - Sabah Police
Eight Filipinos who are members of the Abu Sayyaf group have been arrested in a special operation in Taman Sri Arjuna, Beaufort, said Sabah Police Commissioner Datuk Hazani Ghazali.
Mon May 10 2021
![No obstacle for Ebit Liew to organise aid mission - Sabah Police Commissioner No obstacle for Ebit Liew to organise aid mission - Sabah Police Commissioner](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/51612266106_ebitliew.jpg)
No obstacle for Ebit Liew to organise aid mission - Sabah Police Commissioner
Police are not preventing any organisation of welfare activities organised by volunteers, including an aid mission conducted by an independent preacher, Ebit Lew.
Tue Feb 02 2021
![Civil servant loses RM200,000 to Macau Scam Civil servant loses RM200,000 to Macau Scam](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/61602240738_MACAUSCAM.jpg)
Civil servant loses RM200,000 to Macau Scam
The victim only realised that he had been deceived when he contacted the Sabah police.
Mon Jan 18 2021
![Sabah police set up 50 roadblocks to enforce MCO Sabah police set up 50 roadblocks to enforce MCO](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/71606656696_PKPBSABAH.jpg)
Sabah police set up 50 roadblocks to enforce MCO
Khalid said the police would take stern action, including imposing compound on individuals caught breaching any regulations during the MCO.
Wed Jan 13 2021