19 May 2026 KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Minister of Tourism, Culture and Environment Datuk Jafry Ariffin has expressed deep concern after a Bornean elephant was found dead in the Sungai Pinangah Forest Reserve, Tongod, in an incident suspected to involve wildlife crime. The Sabah Wildlife Department (SWD) carried out a preliminary field inspection on 18 May, between 12:13 and 15:30, with assistance from Community Rangers and the Royal Malaysia Police. The Kinabatangan wildlife t

19 May 2026 PUTATAN: Local residents in Putatan, especially in the Tanjung Keramat area, have been urged to work closely with the authorities to ensure the district remains clean. Tanjung Keramat Assemblyman Shah Alfie Yahya (SAY) said maintaining homes, drains and yards plays a role not only in cleanliness but also in tackling disease issues such as dengue outbreaks. He said residents must not rely solely on relevant agencies, particularly local authorities such as the Putat

Workshop participants took a group photograph during the dinner event. Also present were Ewon, Madius, and Fredian. 19 May 2026 KOTA KINABALU: Sabah is at a critical stage in its economic development, and all government ministries, departments and agencies must work together as “Team Sabah” to support and facilitate investors, particularly those investing in the POIC Lahad Datu industrial park and port. This was emphasised by POIC Sabah Chairman, Datuk Seri Panglima Wilfred M

18 May 2026 KUALA LUMPUR: ITEX 2026 officially opens today at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, marking its 37th edition as Malaysia’s longest-standing platform for innovation and technology showcasing. Taking place from 18 to 19 May 2026, this year’s exhibition features over 1,000 inventions from 17 countries and regions, spanning 10 categories and 15 classifications—cementing ITEX’s role as a strategic deal-flow platform for investors and industry stakeholders seeking com

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