'Justice for Zara' rallies dwarf state National Day, Sabah Day gatherings

JA EdgarPublished: Sep 1, 2025 11:11 AM | Updated: Sep 2, 2025 11:35 AM

Kota Kinabalu's city centre ground to a near standstill on Sunday evening as two major events converged, drawing tens of thousands across the state capital.

Sabah hosted its National Day parade and the Sabah Day celebrations, while the “Justice for Zara 2.0” rally also happened simultaneously on Aug 31.

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