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Stern reminder for illegal Semporna tourist spots as clock ticks down on grace period

The Star 13 Feb 2026
KOTA KINABALU. Authorities are gearing up for action against illegal tourism premises and resorts in Semporna after giving them enough time to apply for licences. Read full story ... .
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Sabah to look into claims of Semporna accommodations being owned by foreigners, says Jafry

The Star 08 Feb 2026
KOTA KINABALU. The state government is looking into claims that 81 accommodation premises in Sabah's East coast diving haven in Semporna were under foreign ownership. Read full story ... .
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Trash continues to plague divers in waters off Semporna

The Star 05 Feb 2026
KOTA KINABALU. Trash in the sea continues to plague divers in Sabah's diving haven of Semporna, with some divers and dive instructors saying the marine pollution is worsening. Read full story ... .
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Three Found Burnt In House Fire In Kudat, Semporna

Malaysian National News Agency 24 Jan 2026
REGION - SABAH > NEWS. Three Found Burnt In House Fire In Kudat, Semporna. Published . 24/01/2026 06.01 PM ... ....
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Boat collision: Body of missing crew found in Semporna waters

The Star 11 Jan 2026
SEMPORNA. The body of a crew member of a boat that went missing in the collision of two passenger boats near the Semporna Tourist Jetty here last Friday (Jan 9), was found at 8.37am on Sunday (Jan 11). Read full story ... .
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Two boats collide in Semporna, four injured, one missing

The Star 09 Jan 2026
KOTA KINABALU. A boat crewman went missing while four others were seriously injured when two passenger boats collided in waters off Semporna, early Friday (Jan 9). Read full story ... .
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One Missing, Four Injured As Two Passenger Boats Collide Off Semporna

Malaysian National News Agency 09 Jan 2026
One Missing, Four Injured As Two Passenger Boats Collide Off Semporna ... SEMPORNA, Jan 9 (Bernama) -- A crew member is missing while four others were injured after two ...
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KePKAS Sets Three-Month Deadline For 86 Semporna Lodgings To Apply For Licences

Malaysian National News Agency 06 Jan 2026
KePKAS Sets Three-Month Deadline For 86 Semporna Lodgings To Apply For Licences ... “Based on current findings, 190 accommodation premises are operating in Semporna.
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Special task force set up to tackle Semporna tourism sector woes

The Star 22 Dec 2025
KOTA KINABALU. A task force has been set up to address issues affecting tourism in Semporna, says Sabah Tourism, Culture and Environment minister Datuk Jafry Arifin. Read full story ... .
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Chinese tourists flock to Malaysia’s Semporna diving paradise, but local businesses feel sidelined

Straits Times 08 Dec 2025
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Authorities seize 570 turtle shells and scales in Semporna raid

The Star 16 Nov 2025
KOTA KINABALU. A box filled with protected turtle shells and scales was seized from a hidden storeroom of a premises in Semporna on Saturday (Nov 15). Read full story ... .
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Semporna - Paradise For Tourists, Boosts Local Economy

Malaysian National News Agency 16 Nov 2025
SEMPORNA, Nov 16 (Bernama) -- Semporna town, located about 540 kilometres from Kota Kinabalu, is becoming increasingly vibrant with the arrival of nearly 2,000 tourists every day, turning the island ...
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Sabah polls: Preparations in Semporna smooth ahead of Nomination Day

The Star 13 Nov 2025
SEMPORNA. Preparations for the candidate nomination process this Saturday (Nov 15), ahead of the 17th Sabah Election, are proceeding smoothly in Semporna, which covers the Senallang, Bugaya and Sulabayan state constituencies. Read full story ... .
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Preparations In Semporna Smooth Ahead Of Nomination Day

Malaysian National News Agency 13 Nov 2025
Preparations In Semporna Smooth Ahead Of Nomination Day ... SEMPORNA, Nov 13 (Bernama) -- Preparations for the candidate nomination ...

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