Malaysia Day Celebrations in Sabah Cancelled Due to Weather and Floods

Malaysia Day celebrations in Sabah cancelled due to weather and floods

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah has called off the state-level Malaysia Day celebrations at Padang Merdeka on Tuesday (Sept 16) in view of the widespread crisis brought about by continuous rain affecting at least seven districts.

Sabah cancels Malaysia Day celebration amid severe floods in seven districts

By DayakDaily Team KUCHING, Sept 15: The Sabah government has cancelled the State-level Malaysia Day celebration scheduled to take place at Padang Merdeka in Sabah tomorrow night in light of the severe floods and landslides caused by continuous heavy rain that have affected at least seven districts across the State. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor said the immediate priority of the State government is to manage the crisis, coordin…

Sabah govt cancels Malaysia Day celebration

Chief minister Hajiji Noor says the state government's resources and attention will instead be focused on helping those affected.