Jason Santos

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SABAH Electricity chairman Datuk Seri Wilfred Madius Tangau has warned that Pulau Banggi’s hybrid energy system is on the verge of collapse, with aging machinery and rising demand pushing the island’s power supply to breaking point. “Two of the main diesel generators have been operating for more than 15 years. They are outdated and frequently break down. “We can’t guarantee consistent supply under these conditions,” he wrote on his Facebook page after visiting the island.

1 week ago | thevibes.com | Jason Santos

SARAWAK Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has pledged to bring the issue of prolonged water supply disruptions at Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) to the attention of Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir. While acknowledging the gravity of the complaints raised in an open letter by a Sarawakian student, the Premier said he was unable to take direct action as the matter falls outside his jurisdiction.

1 week ago | thevibes.com | Jason Santos

SABAH Umno information chief Datuk Suhaimi Nasir (pic) has slammed Sabah Bersatu over its criticism of stalled hybrid solar projects in remote northern islands. The Libaran MP said Bersatu is “barking from outside the fence” but doing nothing to resolve the very problems it helped create. He was responding to Sabah Bersatu Women’s Chief Rahimah Majid, who visited sites in Pulau Banggi and Pulau Balambangan recently.

1 week ago | thevibes.com | Jason Santos

SABAH resumed the Kota Kinabalu–Labuan ferry service on Tuesday, following years of suspension due to safety concerns, fuel subsidy cuts, and the Covid-19 pandemic. State Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor officiated the relaunch, calling it a key step toward restoring mobility, economic ties, and social connections between the state and the federal territory. “This isn’t just a transport route.

1 week ago | thevibes.com | Jason Santos

FAMILIES in Kampung Jimpangah, Beaufort,  spent Sunday clearing out what was left of their homes — salvaging timber, loading furniture into trucks, and hoping, for a last-minute reprieve as the deadline to clear off the private land draws upon them. Many still hold out hope for a positive change — but there is also quiet frustration that the government has not stepped in to resolve their plight. Demolition teams on site have already indicated that the village would be barricaded.