18 April 2026 SEMPORNA: The Sabah Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Environment (KePKAS) is strengthening decisive and comprehensive action to tackle critical issues in Semporna's tourism industry through the implementation of a special Task Force committee. KePKAS Minister Datuk Jafry Ariffin, emphasised that Semporna is now serving as a reference model for restructuring the tourism industry across Sabah, particularly in licensing compliance, tourist safety, and infrastructu

18 April 2026 KOTA KINABALU: The MATTA Fair Sabah 2026 launched today at the Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC), gathered together 167 participants. This include 57 agencies and 110 industry players. The industry players, partners, and travel enthusiasts showcased Sabah's tourism offerings in conjunction with Visit Malaysia Year 2026. Organised by the MATTA Sabah Chapter, the event provides a key platform for collaboration amid global challenges, with Datuk Jafry

18 April 2026 KOTA MARUDU: The strong cooperation among Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) component party leaders has solidified the coalition's position to ensure the Kota Marudu parliamentary seat is represented by a government assemblyman following the 16th General Election (GE16) expected next year. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor expressed confidence based on GRS control of the three state seats, Tandek, Matunggong, and Bandau, with all representatives and sup

18 April 2026 PUTATAN: Local communities in Sabah are urged to boost creativity in preparing healthy meals to combat escalating living costs and ensure food safety amid global economic pressures. Tanjung Keramat assemblyman Shah Alfie Yahya (SAY) emphasised that incorporating healthy options into daily routines addresses food safety concerns while curbing runaway expenses. "Healthy menus need not be expensive; they simply require community creativity to shift from convention

17 April 2026 KOTA KINABALU: KPJ Sabah Specialist Hospital reinforced Sabah's rise as a health tourism hub during the first Sabah Agent On-Boarding and Familiarisation Programme, with Regional CEO East Malaysia, Dr Kenny Yeap Kim Pey, delivering a keynote on collaboration and patient-centred care. Addressing distinguished guests including Sabah Tourism Board CEO Julinus Jeffery Jimit, Grandis Hotel Sales and Marketing Director Evangeline Tseu, and KPJ Sabah CEO Nor Aidil

17 April 2026 KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Tourism Board has launched its inaugural Agent On-Boarding and Familiarisation Programme, spotlighting the state's burgeoning health tourism sector during a Hospital Familiarisation visit to KPJ Sabah Specialist Hospital. Julinus Jeffery Jimit, Chief Executive Officer of the Sabah Tourism Board, officiated the event, welcoming agents from Brunei, Jakarta, Hong Kong, and local partners. He emphasised Sabah's unique blend of world-class m

17 April 2026 KOTA KINABALU: The Deputy Minister of Industrial Development, Entrepreneurship and Transport of Sabah, Datuk Ewon Benedick, said that RM93.9 million in funding has been approved for 34 cooperatives in Sabah through the Malaysian Co-operative Commission Revolving Capital Fund (TMPSKM) for the period 2022 to 2026. The former Minister of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives said that this reflects the government's ongoing commitment to strengthening the role o

17 April 2026 KUALA LUMPUR: U Mobile’s enterprise arm, U Business, has partnered with Qualcomm and City-Link Express to complete a Proof of Concept (PoC) for high-value air cargo tracking. The trial harnessed U Mobile’s 5G-IoT architecture alongside Qualcomm® Terrestrial Positioning Service (TPS) via ULTRA IoT connectivity – U Business’s bespoke solution for enterprises. Shipments travelled from City-Link Express’s Main Hub in Bandar Saujana Putra, Selangor, to East Malaysia,