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Weak quake measuring at 2.9 on the Ritcher scale hits Ranau
Sensors like this one, placed on the mountain, could minimise the likelihood of anyone getting caught in an earthquake there in the future
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Lahad Datu may be next to be hit by earthquake, says geologist
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Mount Kinabalu to be reopened in September, announces Sabah Minister of Tourism
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3 more earthquakes hit Sabah, with one measuring 4.0 on the magnitude scale this morning
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BREAKING NEWS: Ranau hit by 5.2-magnitude aftershock
One of the Kota Kinabalu resident told The Star, "I felt tremors in my house at 2.29am. I thought a really big cat was running across the roof." While a Ranau resident said his family moved outdoor after tremors and were waiting to see what happened next, The Star reported.
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Sabah leaders: Stripping tourists broke the law, not just insult our culture
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High likelihood of an earthquake hitting KL, says experts
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Foamy rivers and falling boulders send villagers living around Mt Kinabalu into a frenzy
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Sultan of Johor donates RM1 million to aid Sabah quake recovery efforts
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New regulations to be introduced to ensure safety of climbers
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Najib announces RM10M fund to rebuild the quake-hit Sabah
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22-year-old civil servant arrested after throwing insults at Sabahans
The 6.0 magnitude earthquake in Friday has drawn much reactions from a majority of the public, mostly heartfelt sympathies and words of encouragement. In the midst of this however, one particular Facebook post seems to stand out like a sore thumb
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12-year-old Singaporean boy saw "teachers pulling everybody, putting their bodies on top of them"
12-year-old Tanjong Katong Primary School pupil Emyr Uzayr has spent the last two nights haunted by the fear of being caught and injured by the 6.0 magnitude earthquake in Sabah that he finds it hard to even close his eyes.
[PHOTOS] 300 locals pay their respects at 'Cahaya Lilin di Bawah Bayu' vigil in the heart of KK
On Sunday, the city centre of Kota Kinabalu was filled with flowers, brightly lit candles and Josh Groban's popular song "You Raise Me Up" as folks came to pay respects to the Mount Kinabalu earthquake victims.
The event, called 'Cahaya Lilin di Bawah Bayu' (in reference to Sabah being known as Land Below the Wind), was organised by a group of local-based artists under Cracko Art Group who also painted a mural to honour the victims of Friday's earthquake.
The three artists, who go by the names Crako, Andy and Hegan, took two hours to complete the mural, finishing it by noon. Later in the evening, passers-by began gathering there – placing flowers and notes as well as lighting candles in a touching show of compassion.
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Singapore joins Sabah in a day of mourning to remember all 16 victims
Today flags will be flown at half-mast in Singapore to mourn the death of the six Tanjong Katong Primary School students, a school teacher and an adventure guide who were tragically taken by the 6.0 magnitude earthquake which hit Sabah on Friday, 5 June. A moment of silence will also be observed at the start of the day at all SEA Games venues.
Condolence messages posted on a board in memory of the victims in Singapore
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"On behalf of all Singaporeans, the Prime Minister expresses his deepest condolences and sympathies to their families and loved ones. As we grieve over the loss of these young lives, we also take heart that they were striving to stretch their limits and take on new challenges," a statement released by the Prime Minister's Office said.
7 M'sians, 9 S'poreans, and 1 each from Philippines, Japan and China among victims of Sabah quake
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Sabah quake: 7 earthquakes of 3.2 magnitude hits Kota Belud
Fire and Rescue Department personnel lifting remains of victims on Mount Kinabalu into the chopper.
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Sabah quake: 9 more bodies found on Mt. Kinabalu, pushing the death toll to 11
Rescue operations are under way to reach tourists trapped on Mount Kinabalu in Malaysia's Sabah state on Borneo island.
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Several Mount Kinabalu guides carrying in injured climber to safety after an earthquake trapped over 200 climbers on the mountain.
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32 safely brought down from Mt Kinabalu while 122 climbers still stranded on the mountain
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Sabah Quake: 5 climbers on Mt. Kinabalu feared dead after being hit by rockfalls
A strong 6.0 magnitude earthquake rocked Kota Kinabalu and other parts of Sabah's west coast early Friday, 5 June. Fortunately, there are no initial reports of damage and no tsunami warning was issued.
The tremors shook buildings and rattled windows prompting people to run out from their houses, shops, and even at the Kota Kinabalu International Airport terminal
The Malaysian Meteorological Services Department said that the quake struck at around 7.17 am at a depth of 10 km, with its epicenter located 19 km from the town of Ranau and 54 km from Kota Kinabalu in the district of Sabah, The Star Online reported
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