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The Vibes is a rapidly emerging online news portal in Malaysia, officially launched on September 19, 2020, to coincide with Malaysia Day. It offers daily updates on breaking news and the latest events, covering stories both within Malaysia and around the globe, all under the banner #FromEverySide. Dedicated to serving the public, The Vibes promotes a diverse and impartial perspective, ensuring a balanced approach to news. The team is committed to empowering readers by providing unrestricted access to information, enabling them to share their opinions and make well-informed decisions.

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Pandikar Amin Mulia: “I’m not here for a seat - I’m here for Sabah”

1 week ago | thevibes.com | Jason Santos

Once the powerful Speaker of the Dewan Rakyat, Pandikar is now president of the United Sabah National Organisation (USNO) — a party with no legislative seats, but one he insists still carries the original DNA of Sabah’s founding struggle. Despite USNO being part of the ruling Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) coalition, Pandikar has in recent months become its most visible internal critic.
‘Who speaks for Pakatan Harapan?’ Umno Sabah questions Razeef’s authority amid seat talks

1 week ago | thevibes.com | Jason Santos

SABAH Umno has poured cold water on remarks made by PKR’s Razeef Rakimin over seat allocations ahead of the state election, warning that any deal must be struck at the highest level and not dictated by one party. Sabah Umno’s Strategic Communications Director Datu Rosman Datu Ahir Zaman said the comment by Razeef — who is both the deputy information chief of PKR’s central leadership and head of PKR Sabah’s information bureau — should be regarded as a personal view.
Sabah to repeal 1992 Native Court laws to modernise and empower institution

1 week ago | thevibes.com | Jason Santos

SABAH is looking to repeal its decades-old Native Courts Enactment 1992 and replace it with a new law aimed at modernising and strengthening the institution that governs indigenous customary laws. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor said the Sabah Native Courts Enactment 2025, currently being reviewed, will streamline the system and enhance its relevance.
Shafie questions GRS’s record, says statistics don’t reflect realities on the ground

2 weeks ago | thevibes.com | Jason Santos

WARISAN president Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal has questioned the Sabah government’s portrayal of economic success, saying the statistics cited by Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor do not reflect the hardships still faced by ordinary people. Shafie said the recent wave of announcements from Hajiji — first in Sook, then on GDP growth — appeared timed to shape the political narrative ahead of a possible state election.
PKR denies seat deal with BN, questions Sabah Umno’s claim of 33 seats for PH

2 weeks ago | thevibes.com | Jason Santos

PARTI Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) has rejected a claim by Umno that 33 state seats have been allocated to Pakatan Harapan (PH) under an electoral arrangement with Barisan Nasional (BN), saying no such discussion or agreement has taken place. The party deputy information chief Razeef Rakimin questioned the basis of Sabah Umno’s claim, which suggested that PH had agreed to a 40-33 seat distribution for the upcoming 17th Sabah state election (PRN17).
BN stakes claim to 40 state seats, 33 for PH

2 weeks ago | thevibes.com | Jason Santos

SABAH Barisan Nasional (BN) says it plans to contest 40 of the 73 state seats in the upcoming Sabah election, leaving the remaining 33 to Pakatan Harapan (PH) in their apparent electoral pact formula. The announcement was made by Sabah Umno information chief Datuk Suhaimi Nasir during a media briefing on Tuesday, following the national BN leadership’s confirmation of its intention to cooperate with PH in the state polls this year. PH has yet to endorse the arrangement.
Labour law reforms take effect in Sabah amid concerns from employers and workers

2 weeks ago | thevibes.com | Jason Santos

SWEEPING labour law reforms that take effect in Sabah today have drawn concern from both employers and workers, despite the state government’s assurance that the changes are necessary to modernise employment protection.
Five Sabah schools closed as HFMD cases surge past 4,000

2 weeks ago | thevibes.com | Jason Santos

FIVE schools in Sabah have been temporarily closed following a sharp rise in hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) cases with more than 4,000 infections in the state this year. The Sabah Health Department confirmed on Tuesday that between January 1 and April 19, 2025, a total 4,385 HFMD cases were reported — with 83% involving children under the age of seven.
PBS, STAR never thought of leaving GRS, says its information chief

2 weeks ago | thevibes.com | Jason Santos

PBS and STAR have no plans to leave Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS), according to GRS information chief Datuk Joniston Bangkuai. He said that the idea of either party abandoning the Sabah-based coalition had never arisen when responding to speculations raised in a media report quoting political analysts. “The thought of leaving GRS has never even crossed our minds,” said Jonistorn, who is also PBS Information Chief and Kiulu Assemblyman.
Sabah seeks fair share of tourism funds ahead of Visit Malaysia 2026

2 weeks ago | thevibes.com | Jason Santos

ASSISTANT Minister of Tourism, Culture and Environment Datuk Joniston Bangkuai has called for Sabah to be given a fair share of tourism funding from the federal government as preparations for Visit Malaysia 2026 gain momentum. He said Sabah’s consistent performance in attracting international visitors reflects its significant contribution to the national tourism sector. “Sabah has done well in terms of bringing international visitors to Malaysia and meeting our 2024 tourist arrival targets.