13 April 2026 SANDAKAN: A group of 23 pupils, joined by 10 accompanying teachers, participated in an educational visit to the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre. The programme also included 10 committee members (AJK) and two officers. The initiative seeks to equip pupils with literacy and numeracy skills, aligning with the Ministry of Education Malaysia (KPM) priorities. Hands-on observation allowed students to spot the sun bears' unique traits, such as individual chest m

12 April 2026 KENINGAU: The attendance of Sze Yi Keningau Association President Datuk Peter Ma Kin Yee, together with his family, at the Hari Raya Aidilfitri Open House hosted by Liawan assemblyman Dato’ Nik Mohd Nadzri Nik Zawawi yesterday reflected the spirit of unity among the multi-ethnic community in this district. The event brought together various segments of society in a friendly and harmonious atmosphere, thereby strengthening social bonds and the community’s values

12 April 2026 TENOM: The Sabah State Government is ramping up cultural tourism with the development of the Murut Cultural Centre in Tenom, featuring a striking Skull House as its star attraction. Minister of Tourism, Culture and Environment Datuk Jafry Ariffin announced today that the project, under the Enhancing Tourism Products at the Sabah Murut Cultural Centre (PKMST), focuses on preserving Murut heritage while boosting sustainable visitor appeal. Rural Development Minist

12 April 2026 KOTA KINABALU: Sabah's Backyard Garden initiative is set to be strengthened with the launch of a dedicated digital app that will streamline the marketing of agricultural and livestock produce, said Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Industry, Datuk Jamawi Jaafar. The app, known as the “Kebun Dapur App”, is expected to be launched by the Chief Minister, Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor within the next month, to bolster the community-level food production ecosyst

12 April 2026 KOTA KINABALU: The recent Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations by CelcomDigi was attended by 500 people. The event was attended by the Finance Minister Datuk Seri Masidi Manjun as well as notables from various agencies, including State and Federal Government departments, government-linked companies (GLCs), as well as tourism industry players and the private sector. Held at Sheraton, guests from various religious and ethnic backgrounds came together to celebrate th

12 April 2026 SANDAKAN: Sandakan has been selected as one of the key locations to benefit from the Ministry’s 2026 Urban Community Economic Empowerment Programme (PEKB), according to Sandakan Member of Parliament, Vivian Wong Shir Yee. Speaking at the programme, Wong said the selection reflects strong recognition of Sabah’s potential, noting that only 28 out of 114 non-governmental organisations (NGOs) nationwide were chosen, with four based in Sabah. She described the achiev

12 April 2026 KOTA KINABALU: Sabah Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Industrial Development and Entrepreneurship, Datuk Ewon Benedick, is leading a delegation from Kota Kinabalu Industrial Park (KKIP) on a working visit to Taiwan to explore potential industrial collaboration opportunities. Ewon, who also serves as Chairman of KKIP, is scheduled to meet with high-technology and semiconductor industry players through the Taiwan Science Park Industries Association (ASIP). He

11 April 2026 KENINGAU: The spirit of gotong-royong continues to flourish among the residents of Kampung Sandapak, Bingkor, as they join hands to prepare glutinous rice for tapai processing as early preparations for the village-level Kaamatan Festival scheduled for next month. The community programme held yesterday morning at the Kampung Sandapak Multipurpose Hall was carried out under the supervision of the Chairman of the Village Development and Security Committee (JKKK), N