30 April 2026 PENAMPANG: The Kaamatan celebration is not merely an annual cultural event; it also serves as a vital platform for showcasing local talent and boosting economic activity, said Billy Joe Dominic, UPKO Penampang Branch Youth Chief. According to him, Kaamatan, which reaches its peak on 30 and 31 May at the Kadazan Dusun Cultural Association (KDCA) centre, opens up vast opportunities for various parties, including singers, Unduk Ngadau participants, entrepreneurs, m

29 April 2026 KOTA KINABALU: The Ministry of Industrial Development, Entrepreneurship, and Transport Sabah (MINDET) will focus on developing three new industrial parks in the state this year. Its Minister, who is also Deputy Chief Minister III, Datuk Ewon Benedick, said the projects involve the Kudat Blue Economy Industrial Park, Kota Belud Industrial Park, and Beaufort Industrial Park. He explained that these developments form part of the state government's strategy to stren

29 April 2026 KOTA KINABALU: After nine years in hibernation, The Signature Food Fest returns triumphantly for its 5th edition in 2026, reigniting Sabah's culinary scene in tandem with Visit Malaysia 2026 and the rebirth of FAVSTYLE Magazine as a bi-monthly lifestyle powerhouse. Launched in 2014, the festival – previously held in 2015, 2016, and 2017 – celebrates Sabah's gastronomy, tourism, and lifestyle through enhanced awards, broader collaborations, and authentic judging.

29 April 2026 CYBERJAYA: The University of Cyberjaya (UoC) has formalised a strategic partnership with the Malaysian Nuclear Agency (Nuklear Malaysia) through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), marking a significant step forward in advancing nuclear science, research innovation and talent development in Malaysia. The signing ceremony, held at Nuklear Malaysia, reflects a shared commitment to strengthening collaboration between academia and government institut

29 April 2026 LAHAD DATU: The downstream palm oil and biomass sector at the Palm Oil Industrial Cluster (POIC) in Lahad Datu has generated 1,729 job opportunities, with around 85 per cent filled by local residents, including young people from the Silam state constituency and Lahad Datu parliamentary seat. This was revealed by the Deputy Chief Minister III and Minister of Industrial Development, Entrepreneurship and Transport Datuk Ewon Benedick in response to a question from

29 April 2026 KUALA LUMPUR: The International Construction Week (ICW) Borneo returns for its second edition on 12–13 May 2026 in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, with a technical site visit on 13 May. This brings national-level construction dialogue and capability-building directly to East Malaysia stakeholders. Hosted by the Ministry of Works Malaysia and the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) Malaysia, and jointly organised by Qube Integrated Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. ICW Borneo

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