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

15 May 2026 KOTA KINABALU: Kibing Group together with Changsha University of Science and Technology, with the support of Universiti Malaysia Sabah, is offering Malaysian students the opportunity to pursue their studies in China through the Chinese Government’s “Silk Road” Full Scholarship Programme for the 2026 intake. The prestigious programme offers full sponsorship to five undergraduate students and between five and 10 postgraduate students in fields related to new energy

15 May 2026 KUALA LUMPUR: While the value of cars, homes, and investments is often carefully assessed, the real cost of absence is rarely recognised. Today, Volvo Car Malaysia introduces the Selamat Calculator, an interactive reflection tool developed in partnership with Mr Money TV, designed to emphasise the weight of one’s absence and everything it entails. As part of its lifelong commitment to safety, Volvo continues its Selamat mission to empower and educate Malaysian dri

15 May 2026 KOTA KINABALU: The Community Development Leaders Unit (UPPM), Office of the Chief Minister (JKM) Headquarters, held an engagement session with Sabah Electricity and district UPPM representatives from the Sepanggar Parliamentary constituency, Kota Kinabalu, Penampang and Papar at the UPPM Meeting Room, Level 5, Block A, Menara Kinabalu, today. The session was attended by UPPM Director Datuk Haji Awang Kadin Tang and Sabah Electricity Chief Executive Officer Datuk I

15 May 2026 KENINGAU: The chairman of the Bingkor Welfare Association Yazid Mohd Hasnan Tawik @ Charles, described Sabah Electricity (SE) Keningau’s open approach and willingness to visit the ground to explain the recent surge in electricity bills as a positive step that could ease public concern. He said his meeting with SE officers recently allowed members of the public to understand the issue properly and enabled the utility to hear customers’ views and complaints first