7 November 2025 KUALA LUMPUR: Global digital travel platform Agoda has announced the inaugural expansion of its social impact initiative, Agoda Tech Camp Day, into Malaysia. This landmark event hosted over 300 students from Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Malaysia’s largest higher education institution. The programme offered a two-day intensive designed to enhance future-ready skills in artificial intelligence (AI) and other vital digital disciplines. Since its inception in

6 November 2025 KOTA KINABALU: Roofing work at Kapayan Square is now in progress, signaling a new chapter in Datuk Jannie Lasimbang’s long-term vision to make Kapayan a social, cultural, and entrepreneurial hub. For years, Datuk Jannie has been laying the groundwork for this transformation through her social entrepreneurship empowerment programmes, particularly for women and youth. Her initiatives, from micro grants for women entrepreneurs to workshops and training in cooking

6 November 2025 KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s premier home design and interior exhibition, HOMEDEC KL 2025, officially opens today at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC). This event marks the country’s most significant year-end home exhibition, attracting homeowners, landowners, and design enthusiasts alike. Running from 6 to 9 November, this year’s edition features over 350 exhibitors and 1,200 booths, creating a comprehensive destination that covers every aspect of the hom

6 November 2025 MENUMBOK: The list of candidates representing Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) will be announced on 12 November, three days before nomination day for the 17th Sabah state election. The date was confirmed by Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Haji Noor when commenting on reports that several political parties plan to announce their candidates earlier, starting this weekend. He said that while any party is free to reveal its candidates at any time, GRS has fix

6 November 2025 KUALA LUMPUR: Nearly 2,000 participants from diverse backgrounds gathered at Padang Merbok on Sunday for the AmMetLife Cultural Run 2025, a vibrant celebration of Malaysia’s rich multicultural heritage through fitness, fun, and community spirit. Organised by AmMetLife Insurance Berhad ("AmMetLife"), the event saw participants don colourful traditional attire and embrace Malaysia’s cultural diversity while promoting an active lifestyle — one step at a time. The

6 November 2025 PENAMPANG: The long-awaited concrete bridge in Kampung Timpangoh is now nearing completion, with only a few final details remaining. While it is currently passable, residents are advised to refrain from crossing until the construction is completely finished. Kampung Timpangoh is home to diligent farmers who cultivate and sell lemongrass, galangal, and rubber, as well as vegetable growers. These dedicated individuals have relied on a low-level crossing route to

6 November 2025 KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Law Reform Advisory Council (SLRAC) is working with the State Attorney-General’s Chambers to modernise Sabah’s laws and ensure they reflect current realities, good governance, and the State’s long-term interests as mandated by the State Government of Sabah pursuant to the establishment of the SLRAC by the Chief Minister. In a statement by Tan Sri David Wong, the Chairman Sabah Law Reform Advisory Council, the Council’s review cov

6 November 2025 KOTA KINABALU: The landscape industry holds significant potential to become a new contributor to Sabah’s state revenue through the implementation of high-impact development projects under the upcoming 13th Malaysia Plan (RMK13), said the Minister of Local Government and Housing, Datuk Seri Dr Joachim Gunsalam. He said his ministry had identified several major landscape projects in key economic districts, including Putatan, Kuala Penyu, Sandakan, and Kudat, ai