29 April 2026 SANDAKAN: The Ministry of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives (KUSKOP), together with its agencies, has launched an aid mission for victims affected by the recent fire in Perkampungan Atas Air Kampung Bahagia, Sandakan. This includes a business recovery plan such as financing moratoriums and restructuring of financial facilities provided through KUSKOP agencies to support affected entrepreneurs and cooperative members. The Minister of Entrepreneur Developm

28 April 2026 JAKARTA , Indonesia: Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) Datuk Tiong King Sing announced that the Visit Malaysia Year 2026 campaign period has been extended until 31 December 2027 to offer tourists greater flexibility in exploring Malaysia’s attractions. Speaking at the Dinner Reception for the Malaysian Business Mission to Indonesia in Jakarta on Tuesday evening, Tiong expressed delight at joining the Malaysian delegation alongside numerous Indonesia

28 April 2026 KOTA KINABALU: Luyang Assemblyman Samuel Wong Tshun Chuen highlighted that Sabah boasts strong natural attractions but lacks diversified products and innovative tourism offerings. This results in shorter visitor stays and low repeat VISITS, he said. He advocated expanding the sector beyond traditional attractions by developing new segments such as food festivals, agritourism, sports tourism, cultural events, and e-sports. He also suggested positioning Sabah as a

28 April 2026 KOTA KINABALU: The government should diversify the designs of the Rumah Sabah Maju Jaya (SMJ) package, including multi-storey house designs. State Assemblyman (ADUN) for N.24 Tanjung Keramat, Shah Alfie Yahya (SAY), said this is due to issues involving land allocation or limited plot sizes, particularly in Sabah’s West Coast areas. “For coastal fringe areas with extremely limited land space, I suggest that the Ministry of Rural Development clarify plans to dive

28 April 2026 KOTA KINABALU: Newly appointed State Assemblyman (ADUN), Datuk Abdul Kassim Jali @ Razali, proposes the establishment of an El Niño and Gulf War Crisis Management Council as an immediate step to address simultaneous pressures on the state’s economy and food supply. He said the need arises from current developments showing that crisis risks are no longer merely possibilities, but increasingly approaching reality with direct impacts on Sabah’s people. According to

28 April 2026 KENINGAU: Yazid Mohd Hasnan Tawik @ Charles was unanimously elected as Chairman of the Organising Committee for the Maktab Perguruan Kent Tuaran Reunion for the 1976–1985 sessions. The former General Secretary of the college's student association in 1981, who also served as Assistant General Secretary in 1980—was chosen during the committee formation meeting.. Keningau was selected as this year's host following a decision from last year's meeting in the Federal

28 April 2026 PENAMPANG: Penampang MP Datuk Ewon Benedick has channelled a donation totalling RM70,000 to the Kadazandusun Language Foundation (KLF) and the Penampang Pensioners' Association to support community programmes on language and welfare in the district. The Deputy Minister III and Minister of Industrial Development, Entrepreneurship, and Transport said the allocation is hoped to help realise the various initiatives planned by the recipients. “I am presenting a dona

28 April 2026 KUALA LUMPUR: After sparking a massive wave of nostalgia in Indonesia with Aloka's The Journey Continues, Peterpan's iconic legacy is now heading to Malaysia. This electrifying concert will revive the music that united millions, delivering an emotional rollercoaster of memories for fans. Set for 11 July 2026 at Idea Live Arena, it promises a night where audiences don't just watch – they relive first loves, losses, hopes, and life's milestones through Peterpan's