2 May 2026 TENOM: Deputy Chief Minister III and Minister of Industrial Development, Entrepreneurship and Transport, Datuk Ewon Benedick, inspected the Beaufort to Tenom railway line to assess the service conditions and maintenance levels firsthand. He stated that the train service remains the primary transport mode for residents along the Beaufort-Tenom route, especially for work and school commutes. "The train service is the preferred transport option for people along this r

2 May 2026 SANDAKAN: Chong Thien Ming, Vice President of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), led a team of party leaders and volunteers to donate essential supplies to fire victims at Kampung Bahagia's distribution centre, highlighting community unity in crisis. Accompanied by Sandakan division chairmen, Chong handed over towels, sarongs, shampoo, shower cream, instant cup noodles, toothpaste, and prayer mats to meet the families' immediate needs. Around 20 LDP members, inclu

2 May 2026 KUALA LUMPUR: Designed to resonate with young audiences across Malaysia and Southeast Asia, the star-studded OMODA Global Music Festival drew to a spectacular close in Wuhu, serving as the highlight of the 2026 Chery International Business Summit. This landmark cultural event brought together top musical talents from 18 countries, featuring beloved Malaysian national treasure singer Shila Amzah. The event seamlessly blended global melodies with youthful local vibes

2 May 2026 KUALA LUMPUR: The China-Malaysia Readers Forum on the English Edition of Xi Jinping: The Governance of China (Volume V) was held in Kuala Lumpur on 30 April. The event was attended by senior officials from both countries, including Tan Sri Dato’ Dr. Johari bin Abdul, Speaker of the Malaysian Parliament’s House of Representatives; Chang Bo, President of China International Communications Group (CICG); Anthony Loke Siew Fook, Malaysia’s Minister of Transport; Ouyang

2 May 2026 JAKARTA, Indonesia: Datuk Tiong King Sing, Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) welcomed promising discussions with Lion Air Group Indonesia, including Batik Air and Lion Air, as a key step towards enhancing flight connectivity and spurring growth in Malaysia's tourism and business sectors. Tiong engaged with the Indonesian airline team to explore expanded flight networks and capacity allocation. The talks highlighted Lion Air Group's impressive fleet of a

2 May 2026 JAKARTA, Indonesia: Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Tiong King Sing emphasised the robust potential for deeper collaboration with AirAsia Indonesia following a productive working luncheon during his Indonesia visit. During the event, flight connectivity, market trends, and future tourism strategies were spotlighted. AirAsia Indonesia operates about 650 weekly return flights to Malaysia with an 82.1% load factor, underscoring high demand. In 2025, around 2

30 April 2026 KOTA KINABALU: Api-Api State Assemblyman Loi Kok Liang raised a number of practical issues during his debate on the Building Management Bill (RUU Building Management), urging the government to take into account the real challenges faced by urban property buyers in the legislative process. In his speech, he presented two specific examples to illustrate the existing imbalances within the current system, and stressed the need for clearer regulation through law. Fi

30 April 2026 KOTA KINABALU: Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor presented a RM5,000 state government incentive to Sabah Muay Thai athlete Emmabell Cassandra, in recognition of her outstanding achievement on the international stage. The presentation took place at the Sabah State Legislative Assembly (DUN) building here on Thursday. The Chief Minister also extended congratulations and expressed pride in Emmabell’s accomplishment, which brought honour to Sabah and