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

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