4 May 2026 KUALA LUMPUR: Kuala Lumpur is in for a dazzling night infused with pop fusion flair as Indonesia's renowned singer Nassar brings his highly anticipated concert, “Voice of the ‘KING’ Nassar Live in Malaysia,” to the local stage. Born Nassar Fahad Ahmad Sungkar, and better known as Nassar Sungkar or King Nassar, he has built a solid regional reputation through his extraordinary vocal power, flamboyant stage persona, and captivating performances that continue to win

4 May 2026 SANDAKAN: Friends of Sea Turtles Education and Research (FOSTER), organisers of Sepilok Jazz, will bring the festival to life on 4 and 5 September 2026 (Friday and Saturday) at the Rainforest Discovery Centre (RDC) in Sepilok. Now in its fifth year, this distinctive Sabah cultural and eco-tourism event expects over 5,000 visitors, its largest audience yet. Beyond the music, Sepilok Jazz boosts local entrepreneurs, spotlights emerging artists and youth talent, foste

3 May 2026 KOTA KINABALU: Claims that the RM600 million Special Federal Grant has not been well utilised have been dismissed as misleading and politically motivated by pro-Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) activist Aksyah Nasrah. He said the accusations appear to deny the state government’s ongoing efforts, under Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor, to deliver development that directly benefits the people. “It’s easy to find fault and twist the narrative. A minor flaw

3 May 2026 MELAKA: The Kadazan Dusun Cultural Association (KDCA) in Peninsular Malaysia has been urged to back Sabah Tourism Board (STB) efforts to ramp up domestic tourism amid global uncertainties, including Middle East conflicts. Assistant Minister to the Chief Minister and STB Chairman, Datuk Joniston Bangkuai, stressed the need to leverage Sabah’s unique cultures, traditions, and culinary heritage as key draws. “In these times, we must bolster domestic tourism by showcas

3 May 2026 MATUNGGONG: A record 108 high-achieving Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) 2025 students from Matunggong received cash incentives at a ceremony in the Matunggong Sub-District Secretariat Mini Hall here on Saturday, marking seven straight years of rising academic excellence. Students from SMK Pinawantai Kudat, SMK Sikuati, and SMK Sikuati II, plus eight studying outside the district, collected awards ranging from RM500 for 5A scores to RM1,000 for 10A. Sabah Minister of

2 May 2026 TENOM: The Sabah government has introduced a RM1 million Special Entrepreneurship Development Fund and expanded the SME-Up 2026 programme to strengthen Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) entrepreneurs across the state. Deputy Chief Minister III and Minister of Industrial Development, Entrepreneurship and Transport, Datuk Ewon Benedick, said the initiatives aim to help entrepreneurs boost production capacity, product quality, and market reach to higher leve

2 May 2026 TENOM: The Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises(MSME) Entrepreneur Carnival serves as a vital platform for marketing local entrepreneurs' products and expanding government agency information reach to the local community. Sabah Deputy Chief Minister III and Minister of Industrial Development, Entrepreneurship and Transport, Datuk Ewon Benedick, said the event represents the state government's approach to helping entrepreneurs promote and sell their products more wid

2 May 2026 PUTATAN: Prospective hajj pilgrims scheduled to perform the fifth pillar of Islam have been reminded to prioritise safety and health factors throughout this year's hajj season. Putatan Member of Parliament Datuk Ir Shahelmey Yahya said pilgrims must be mindful of instructions and regulations set by Tabung Haji Malaysia to ensure smooth worship. "During this hajj season, departing pilgrims will face not only large crowds but also other factors like weather condition