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

16 May 2026 PENAMPANG: Deputy Chief Minister III Datuk Ewon Benedick said shipping companies that had planned to introduce a congestion surcharge related to issues at Sepanggar Bay Container Port (SBCP) have agreed to defer the charge following ongoing engagements with the Sabah Ministry of Industrial Development, Entrepreneurship and Transport (MINDET). Ewon, who is also the Minister of Industrial Development, Entrepreneurship and Transport for Sabah, said the decision follo

16 May 2026 MATUNGGONG: Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS) is committed to defending the rights of the people and continuing the development agenda in this area. PBS Secretary‑General and Matunggong division chief Datuk Julita Majungki said the party’s strength is built on unity, member loyalty and ongoing commitment to championing the interests of local residents. “Although now 41 years old, PBS here remains solid and continues to play an important role as part of the state governmen

16 May 2026 SEMPORNA: The State Government is committed to strengthening the fisheries and seaweed sectors in the district to boost local incomes, said Datuk Jamawi Jaafar, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Industry. He said Semporna’s vast marine resources must be fully harnessed, including efforts to establish more systematic fish-landing and packing facilities. “Semporna has enormous marine treasure, including tuna with export potential, but we still lack organis

16 May 2026 KOTA KINABALU: The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport Malaysia (CILTM) Sabah Section has welcomed the immediate intervention measures introduced by the Sabah Ministry of Industrial Development, Entrepreneurship and Transport (MINDET) to address congestion at Sepanggar Bay Container Port (SBCP). CILTM Sabah described the formation of a dedicated task force, the postponement of the proposed congestion surcharge by shipping lines, the implementation of th