18 May 2026 KOTA BELUD: The Kadamaian state constituency, which is undergoing rapid development, has the potential to become Sabah’s newest tourist destination, said Kadamaian Assemblyman Datuk Ewon Benedick. The Deputy Chief Minister III and Minister of Industrial Development, Entrepreneurship and Transport said a range of development projects are ongoing in Kadamaian, including construction of schools and clinics, road works and land ownership programmes in the villages. He

18 May 2026 SINGAPORE: The sabahtradetourism.com.sg⁠, in proud collaboration with tourism.gov.my⁠ and Singapore’s tabletop gaming community #Laiplayleow, successfully hosted the “My Trip in Sabah” Board Game Challenge – Singapore Edition recently . The event creatively utilised the immersive world of tabletop gaming to bring the charm and cultural richness of the “Land Below the Wind” closer to Singaporean audiences. Adding prestige to the event was Ismail Mohamad Bkri, Depu

18 May 2026 KOTA KINABALU: Dryland rice cultivation has become one of the main focuses of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Industry (MAFFI) as part of efforts to strengthen Sabah’s food security. Its Minister, Datuk Jamawi Jaafar, said the approach has great potential as an alternative to paddy-field cultivation, particularly in areas lacking adequate irrigation systems. He said the ministry is planning to introduce dryland rice growing more widely, including i

17 May 2026 KOTA KINABALU: The State Government remains steadfast in strengthening support for those in need, including vulnerable HIV/AIDS patients across Sabah, said Chief Minister Hajiji Noor. “In this shared struggle, our response must be seamless and far-reaching. We remain deeply committed to ensuring our efforts reach communities throughout Sabah so that no one, regardless of how remote their location, is left behind." “These efforts are further strengthened through th

17 May 2026 KOTA KINABALU: The Momogun National Congress (MNC) regard as needing further discussion Datuk James Ratib’s proposal to add the letter S to the current KDMR name of Sabah’s indigenous community to represent the Orang Sungais. MNC’s president, Tan Sri Wences Angang believe that the proposal made by Datuk James at the Paitan Kaamatan celebration on Friday was expressed in sincerity and good faith, but if accepted, will not solve the long-standing confusion about a p

17 May 2026 KOTA KINABALU: DAP Sabah chairman and Malaysia Senator Datuk Phoong Jin Zhe has urged party leaders and grassroots members to remain steadfast in their commitment to serving the people, saying that regardless of political highs or lows the party must continue to fulfil its responsibilities and strive for a better future for Sabah. DAP Secretary‑General Anthony Loke, who officiated the event, called on all DAP Sabah members to stay united so the party can rebuild m

16 May 2026 YANGON, Myanmar: Malaysia Healthcare Week Yangon 2026 was officially launched today at Park Royal Yangon, bringing together prominent Malaysian hospitals to connect directly with Myanmar patients, healthcare professionals, and industry partners. The four-day event, organised by the Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council (MHTC), occurs amid a remarkable 117% increase in Myanmar health tourists travelling to Malaysia for treatment in 2025. Held at Park Royal Yangon from

16 May 2026 PUTATAN: The Kaamatan festival, celebrated by the Kadazan‑Dusun, Murut, Rungus and related communities (KDMR), should be a symbol of unity in Putatan and across Sabah, said Putatan Member of Parliament (MP) Datuk Ir Shahelmey Yahya. Speaking on this year’s Kaamatan theme, “Kaamatan: Reaping Unity, Celebrating Harmony”, he said the festival is highly significant for a people renowned for fraternity and for nurturing harmony in daily life regardless of religion, rac