Sabah's Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor announced the state government's assumption of regulatory power over electricity and renewable energy, marking a significant step towards ensuring a reliable energy supply and contributing to socio-economic development. This initiative aligns with the Sabah Energy Roadmap and Master Plan 2040 and is part of the devolution of power under the 1963 Malaysia Agreement. The State Legislative Assembly passed three Bills to facilitate this transition, with the Energy Commission of Sabah (ECoS) set to regulate the electricity supply sector and renewable energy.

Daing Muhammad Reduan Bachok was acquitted by the magistrate's court in Keningau for allegedly insulting the modesty of PKR deputy president Mohd Rafizi Ramli in 2018. The court ruled that Daing's defense raised reasonable doubt on the prosecution's case. Previously acquitted in 2021, Daing was ordered to enter his defense in 2023 after an appeal by the prosecution. The case involved testimonies from three witnesses, including Daing, who was a special officer to the Selangor Menteri Besar.

A teacher from Kota Belud expressed deep regret after a civil suit against him for absenteeism went viral. The case, brought by former student Siti Nafirah Siman, involves multiple defendants including the school's principal and various education officials. Testimonies revealed the teacher's remorse and issues with his teaching records. The trial is set to continue on November 30.

The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry is investigating claims of plastic rice being sold at a retail outlet in Sabah, Malaysia. Acting Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali has ordered the ministry's Sandakan branch to conduct the investigation in collaboration with the padi and rice regulatory division. The investigation follows a viral video alleging the sale of plastic rice in a supermarket. Armizan assured the public that the ministry takes the matter seriously due to the potential impact on consumer interests and health.

A 70-year-old former lecturer was acquitted of sexual assault charges against his two step-granddaughters by the Sessions Court in Kota Kinabalu. Judge Dayang Ellyn Narisa Abang Ahmad ruled that the defence had created reasonable doubt regarding the prosecution's case. The accused faced charges under the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017, which carries severe penalties. In a separate case, another man was ordered to enter his defence for charges of sexually assaulting his niece, with the court finding a prima facie case for two of the three charges.

A 24-year-old factory worker in Kota Kinabalu was sentenced to 11 years in prison and two cane strokes for sexually assaulting his 16-year-old sister-in-law. The Sessions Court judge also mandated two years of rehabilitative counselling during the jail term and two years of police supervision post-release. The crime occurred on March 28, and the victim reported it to her counselling teacher, leading to the man's arrest on August 16. The accused, who was unrepresented, expressed remorse and requested leniency, citing family responsibilities. The deputy public prosecutor called for a heavy sentence due to public interest and the prevalence of such cases.

A man from Kedah, Mansor Chee Man, was sentenced to a one-month compulsory attendance order by the magistrate's court in Kota Kinabalu for trespassing a golf course. Mansor, who claimed to be homeless after being robbed, pleaded guilty to the offense. The court ordered him to complete two hours of community service daily. During mitigation, his counsel argued for leniency, highlighting his status as a first-time offender and lack of funds. The prosecution confirmed the robbery incident, and Mansor explained his presence on the golf course as a place to relax and contemplate finding a job.

A fisherman, Nawir Rais, was sentenced to eight years imprisonment and one stroke of whipping for raping and impregnating a 15-year-old girl in Kota Kinabalu. The Sessions Court, presided by Judge Amir Shah Amir Hassan, highlighted the public interest and rampant nature of such cases in the state. The victim, who gave birth to a baby girl, was raped in March 2022 at a hotel in Papar. Nawir's plea for leniency was rejected, and the court emphasized the severe consequences of his actions. The young boyfriend involved will be charged at the Juvenile Court.

A jobless man, Konsaid Yakob, was sentenced to four years in jail and one stroke of the rotan for injuring his mother over money to buy syabu. The incident occurred when his mother could only give him RM3 instead of the RM5 he demanded. High on drugs, he hit her on the head with a piece of wood, causing her to bleed. He fled but was later apprehended by villagers and handed over to the police. The case was prosecuted by Deputy Public Prosecutor Jessica Ombou Kakayun, and the sentence was delivered by Sessions Court judge Elsie Primus.

Sabah is set to expand its biomass industry through the development of a new policy aimed at promoting green energy and related downstream industries. The Sabah Industrial Development and Entrepreneurship Ministry, led by Phoong Jin Zhe, is drafting the Sabah Biomass Policy to establish a biomass collection center and create regulatory laws for the industry. The policy aims to attract investors by ensuring a consistent supply of biomass raw materials. Additionally, the state government has initiated plans to supply electricity to SK Nexilis Malaysia Sdn Bhd, with an agreement signed between Sabah Electricity Sdn Bhd and SK Nexilis, approved by the Malaysian Energy Commission. The policy and agreements are part of broader efforts to enhance green energy production and address power supply issues in Sabah.