15 May 2026 KOTA KINABALU: Tulid State Assemblyman Jordan Jude Ellron has responded to a social media post he described as excessive and damaging to his reputation, particularly regarding perceptions about women. He said the negative allegations or portrayals aimed at him were completely untrue and did not reflect his real background. He explained that he is the youngest child and the only son in a family with four sisters. “I was raised and loved by five women throughout my

6 May 2026 TAMBUNAN: A basket weaving programme aimed at preserving traditional craftsmanship while promoting modern innovation was officially launched at Kg Morondom here today. The event highlighted the cultural and economic significance of the craft in Sabah was attended by 60 participants Speaking at the event, the guest of honour Datin Juliana Janni, Patron of the Tambunan Single Mothers’ Association emphasised that traditional weaving, encompassing items such as mats,

5 May 2026 SANDAKAN: The development of technical and vocational education and training (TVET) must be aligned with industry needs. Sungai Manila state assemblyman Datuk Hazem Mubarak Tun Musa said this is to ensure TVET students can secure employment after completing their studies. “This is the real purpose when I raised the issue of TVET at the previous State Legislative Assembly sitting,” he told the media here today. Earlier, Hazem officiated a training course on fertigat

5 May 2026 KOTA KINABALU: Sabah Deputy Chief Minister III, Datuk Ewon Benedick, will lead a state delegation on a working visit and trade mission to China from today (5 May) until 11 May. Ewon, who is also Minister of Industrial Development, Entrepreneurship and Transport (MINDET), is scheduled to attend and deliver a speech at the Dalian–Sabah Investment and Trade Forum. During the programme, he is expected to witness the signing of five Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) and

5 May 2026 KOTA KINABALU: Malaysian doodle artist and creative director Kendrick Ng, better known as Kendylife, has launched his first solo exhibition in his home state of Sabah, celebrating two decades of artistic evolution. Titled Lines That Became Stories, the show opened at Tinggi Tinggi Creative Hub amid a ceremony officiated by Sabah State Assembly Deputy Speaker Datuk Al Hambra Juhar. Guests included family, supporters and community figures such as Cloudine Padua, dep

5 May 2025 MATUNGGONG: SMK Matunggong has sustained its outstanding performance, retaining its position as Sabah’s best rural daily secondary school for nine consecutive years. The school ranked 13th out of 223 in Sabah based on the 2025 Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) results, achieving a 100% pass rate for the sixth year running and improving its School Grade Point Average (GPS) to an impressive 3.34. Of 141 candidates, 55 students excelled with 5As or better. Sabah Minister

5 May 2026 KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah State Farmers’ Organisation (PPNS) has welcomed the Sabah Government’s recognition of PPNS as an adopted body under the Sabah Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Industry. Through this recognition, the various state government initiatives announced will benefit the people of Sabah, particularly Sabah’s farmers’ organisation members, in strengthening the agri-food sector, including the implementation of the Kitchen Garden Initiative

5 May 2026 KOTA KINABALU: Kapayan state assemblyman Datuk Chin Tek Ming's statement regarding Sabah’s 40 per cent entitlement has continued to draw reactions, with former president of the Sabah chapter of the National Association of RELA Honoured Members, Datuk Jerry Ambuting Mohd Said, describing it as baseless and misleading to the public. He said the opposition leader’s statement was not only confusing the public, but could also undermine the strategic negotiations that a