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Malaysia's first Historical Tree Trail to be opened in Sandakan • June 13, 2025, 4:37 PM ET (The Star)

Sabah's steep slopes pose threat of cascading natural disasters • June 12, 2025, 10:19 AM ET (The Star)

238 undocumented migrants held in Sandakan raids • June 4, 2025, 12:11 AM ET (The Star)

Sandakan police intensify crackdown on undocumented migration in joint operation • May 29, 2025, 1:31 AM ET (The Star)

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