2 November 2025 BEAUFORT: The organisation of two major Federal Government programmes in Sabah this week underscores the state’s pivotal role in advancing Malaysia’s sustainable development and well-being agenda under the MADANI Government. The events, Jelajah Agrikomoditi MADANI @ Sabah organised by the Ministry of Plantation and Commodities (KPK) in Beaufort, and the Karnival Alam Kita (KAK) at the state level in Kimanis organised by the Ministry of Natural Resources and En

The Mayor (fifth left) presenting certificates of participation to participants from Korea watched by Datuk Rosmawati Lasuki (fourth right) 2 November 2025 KOTA KINABALU: Mayor Datuk Seri Dr Sabin Samitah has lauded the success of the BigSabah Sale 2025, describing the three-day event as a powerful showcase of Kota Kinabalu’s growing economic dynamism and community spirit. Speaking at the closing ceremony on Sunday, Sabin said the event had once again demonstrated the strengt

1 November 2025 KUALA LUMPUR: The World Brands Foundation proudly commemorates its 20th anniversary with the launch of The BrandLaureate Special Limited Edition BESTBRANDS Awards 2025, a landmark event honouring twenty years of pioneering leadership, innovation, and influence in branding. The ceremony celebrated the global evolution of branding, spotlighting its bold ideas, enduring values, and far-reaching impact. Under the theme "Honouring Our Past, Celebrating Our Present,

Dr Sabrina (left) on duty at the Tabung Haji Medical Centre in Makkah. 1 November 2025 KOTA KINABALU: The inspiring story of Dr Sabrina Mohammad has captured the hearts of many Sabahans, particularly among youth, women, and persons with disabilities (OKU ), as she continues to prove that physical limitations are no obstacle to academic excellence and leadership achievement. Originally from Kampung Gudon, Sepanggar, but now based in Sandakan, Dr Sabrina, who has a physical dis

1 November 2025 KOTA KINABALU: A landmark RM130 million waterfront development agreement took centre stage at the opening of BigSabah Sale 2025 on Saturday, signalling growing investor confidence in Sabah’s tourism and convention sectors. The Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) was signed between D’Heritage Sdn Bhd and Nomad Hospitality Group Sdn Bhd for the construction of the region’s first-ever “Ship Hotel” project, to be located on the Kota Kinabalu waterfront adjacent to the S

Datuk Masidi Manjun (middle) with Datuk Seri Rosmawati Lasuki (left) and Noredah Othman (right) CEO of Sabah Convention Bureau touring the partipating booths 1 November 2025 KOTA KINABALU: The Big Sabah Sale 2025 was officially launched today at the Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC), drawing representatives from 13 countries and marking a significant milestone in the state’s efforts to position itself as a leading regional trade hub. The event was attended by digni

31 October 2025 KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah State Government has formalised the acquisition of a 25 per cent equity stake in PETRONAS PFLNG 3 Sdn Bhd, further strengthening the strategic partnership between the national oil company and the state, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor. “Not only will this move deepen the synergy between PETRONAS and Sabah, but it will also open up opportunities for similar collaborations in the future,” he said. The acquisition was

31 October 2025 KOTA KINABALU: Recent reports of alcoholic beverages being served during events held on school premises have raised public concern. Although organisers have argued that such gatherings took place after school hours and did not involve students, the symbolism of serving alcohol within an educational compound remains deeply troubling. Schools are institutions of learning, discipline and moral development, not venues for activities that contradict these principle