11 April 2026 KOTA KINABALU: Sabah's health system is grappling with an increasing shortage of labour, driven by steadily rising demand for services, said the Minister of Women, Health, and People's Welfare of Sabah (KWKKR), Datuk Julita Majungki. Julita stated that, according to data from the Sabah State Health Department (JKNS), only 2,884 doctors are currently serving in the state, compared to an estimated need of around 9,000, highlighting ongoing challenges in meeting he

11 April 2026 KOTA KINABALU: Development and progress in the agricultural sector cannot be achieved without close cooperation and strong relations between the Federal Government and the State Government. Datuk Chan Foong Hin, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Food Security said, "In that regard, based on a clear vision, I led a delegation from the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (KPKM), along with relevant departments and agencies, on a courtesy visit to the Sabah

11 April 2026 KOTA KINABALU: The Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Industry, Datuk Jamawi Jaafar, has called on staff at the Sabah Department of Irrigation and Drainage (JPS) to continue sustaining the momentum of excellence in delivering public services. He stated that commitment, dedication, and solid teamwork among staff are the main pillars in ensuring that services remain high-quality, efficient, and effective. He made this call while speaking at the official l

10 April 2026 KOTA KINABALU: Sabah has been strategically prioritised as a key region in strengthening the national Bumiputera economic agenda, aligning with the government’s commitment to bridge regional development gaps under the Bumiputera Economic Transformation Plan 2035 (PuTERA35). In a move to reinforce this focus, the Bumiputera Agenda Delivery Unit (TERAJU) organised the TERAJU Aspirasi Outreach 2026 at the Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC), Kota Kinabalu,

10 April 2026 KOTA KINABALU: Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations serve not only as a platform to strengthen familial ties but also to bolster unity and a spirit of cooperation among Sabah's multi-ethnic population. Deputy Chief Minister III and Minister of Industrial Development, Entrepreneurship and Transport Sabah, Datuk Ewon Benedick, said the values of togetherness highlighted during the festivities must continue to be nurtured for the wellbeing of Sabahans. He noted that,

10 April 2026 TELUPID: Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Industry (MAFFI) Datuk Jamawi Jaafar has called for drastic measures, including raising the rice supply quota to 35,000 metric tonnes this month, to stabilise the market following panic buying in Sabah. Jamawi said the current shortages partly stem from wholesalers' failure to collect purchased stocks. Approximately 3,000 metric tonnes of paid-for rice remain uncollected at Bernas warehouses. "I urge them to a

10 April 2026 KOTA KINABALU: University College Sabah Foundation (UCSF) has organised the inaugural Birdwatchers' Guide Course in Sembulan, Kota Kinabalu. Around 20 participants from across Sabah successfully completed the three-day programme. Attendees hailed mainly from Kota Kinabalu, Kota Belud, Ranau, Tambunan, Kudat, Sandakan, Kinabatangan, and Telupid. Certificates were presented at the closing ceremony held at the Nature Inspiration Art Gallery (NIAG) on the UCSF camp

10 April 2026 SANDAKAN: A significant step towards elevating Sabah's football heritage has begun with a meeting involving veteran players from Sandakan who once represented the state. The gathering was hosted by the Sandakan District Football Association (PBDS), represented by Vice President Haji Rusli Hassan, alongside experienced coaches Roslee Amat and Hamizan Hamidin. It followed an official presentation to PBDS on proposals for a former Sabah players' database project an