20 April 2026 KOTA KINABALU: The inaugural Autism Fun Run 2026, held on Sunday at Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) stadium, drew over 400 participants, showcasing robust community backing to raise autism awareness. The event united 83 people with disabilities, 100 caregivers, and 60 volunteers, including 37 walk-in, from families, local communities, and support groups. Jointly organised by the Sabah Social Welfare Services Department (JPKA), Sabah Autism Centre (PAUS), and the

19 April 2026 TENOM: In a landmark effort to uplift rural livelihoods, ONSOI Coffee, a homegrown ready-to-drink coffee brand from Tenom, has successfully organised a community empowerment programme at Padas Farmstay in Kampung Paal. The one-day initiative brought together 32 coffee farmers from surrounding rural areas, equipping them with modern agricultural knowledge, practical skills and renewed motivation to enhance their livelihoods. The programme featured expert-led ses

19 April 2026 KOTA BELUD: Residents of Kampung Pompod, Kampung Pangi, and Kampung Tobur have received RM80,000 in aid, including boats and a new house, through a collaboration between Kadamaian Assemblyman (ADUN), the Malaysian Co-operative Commission (SKM), and Kota Kinabalu Industrial Park (KKIP). Deputy Chief Minister III and Minister of Industrial Development, Entrepreneurship, and Transport, Datuk Ewon Benedick, said the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) aid include

18 April 2026 KUALA LUMPUR: Ddrops® proudly supported Dripping Colours Montessori’s annual Sports Day today, reaffirming its dedication to fostering children’s healthy development through active play and proper nutrition. Catering to children aged 2 to 6, Dripping Colours Montessori combines Montessori principles that promote child-led learning, hands-on exploration, and holistic growth. The Sports Day extended learning beyond the classroom, encouraging children to develop ph

18 April 2026 KOTA KINABALU: While International Women’s Day (IWD) is officially marked on 8 March each year, the momentum behind the movement continues long after the date. In the spirit of that ongoing commitment, Sheraton Kota Kinabalu and Le Méridien Kota Kinabalu recently held a joint event to honour IWD and reaffirm their support for accelerating gender parity and celebrating women’s social, economic, cultural and political achievements. The event, hosted by Sheraton K

18 April 2026 KOTA KINABALU: A meaningful and engaging Beauty, Confidence & Communication session was recently held at Zara’s Boutique Hotel, Harbour City, recently. It brought together 35 participants from diverse professional and community backgrounds. Hosted and advised by Datuk Eliza Goh, the session aimed to create a supportive environment where women could explore personal growth, build self‑confidence, and strengthen their communication skills for both personal and pr

18 April 2026 RANAU: A proposed Sabah durian industry board is expected to become a new driver for the state’s durian sector without burdening growers with levy payments, said Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Industries Minister Datuk Jamawi Jaafar. Jamawi said the idea of establishing such a board was not new, having already been discussed for some time and now refined in a working paper tabled in the Cabinet. “This proposal is nothing new. We already have a working paper and

18 April 2026 PENAMPANG: The Sarayo community‑based tourism product in Kampung Tampasak has emerged as a new attraction in the district, further strengthening the potential of community and nature‑based tourism in Sabah. Deputy Chief Minister III and Sabah Minister for Industrial Development, Entrepreneurship and Transport, Datuk Ewon Benedick, said the development of the Sopuk Recreation Park and Sarayo Tourism represents a genuine community initiative to generate income thr