13 December 2025 KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Action Body Advocating Rights (SABAR) has welcomed the recent policy announcements by Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Haji Noor on the restructuring and enhanced oversight of Government-Linked Companies (GLCs), describing them as a meaningful step towards strengthening public trust. SABAR in a statement issued by its Chairman Datuk Zainie said the developments demonstrate that the State Government is taking seriously the as

13th December 2025 KOTA KINABALU: Parti Gagasan Rakyat Sabah (Gagasan Rakyat) leader, Haji Mohd Bahrin Abd. Karim, has welcomed the presentation of the Sabah Budget 2026 by the Deputy Chief Minister II and Minister of Finance, Datuk Seri Panglima Masidi Manjun, describing it as a budget that drives balanced development while prioritising the well-being of the people. The Gagasan Rakyat Likas Division Chief said the RM6.402 billion budget, which also recorded a surplus of RM28

13 December 2025 SHAH ALAM: Perseverance and sustained contributions towards empowering the community of persons with disabilities (PWDs) have earned Dr Hajah Fatimah Sabrina binti Mohammad, a Sabahan native, the prestigious UiTM Nusa Award for Inspirational Excellence among Persons with Disabilities (AIKON) 2025 at the national level yesterday. The award was presented during the Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Celebration of Persons with Disabilities Day, held at AEON Hall,

13 December 2025 KOTA KINABALU: The Agro-Tourism Brochure “A Unique Sabah Farm Experience 2026–2027” (Volume 2) serves as a new road map for promoting rural tourism in Sabah. Minister of Agriculture, Food and Fisheries Industry, Datuk Jamawi Jaffar, in launching the brochure said the brochure is not merely a promotional leaflet but a comprehensive guide that connects visitors to the true heart of the state’s agricultural sector. Through this publication, both domestic and int

13 December 2025 KOTA KINABALU: The institution of the family must continue to be strengthened as it forms a vital foundation for the nation’s social, economic, and cultural development. The wife of the Chief Minister, Datin Seri Panglima Datuk Hajah Juliah Salag, said the family institution plays a crucial role in shaping individuals who are ethical and responsible. She noted that in an era marked by rapid technological advancement, rising living costs, and swiftly changing

13 December 2025 SIPITANG: Sabah Oil and Gas Development Corporation (SOGDC) Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Mohd Azmir Datuk Ramli, reaffirmed SOGDC’s commitment to driving sustainable industrial growth in Sabah during an official site visit to the Sipitang Oil and Gas Industrial Park (SOGIP) led by Deputy Chief Minister III and Minister of Industrial Development, Entrepreneurship and Transport, Datuk Ewon Benedick. Speaking during the programme, Mohd Azmir e

13 December 2025 SIPITANG: Datuk Ewon Benedick, the Deputy Chief Minister III and Minister of Industry, Entrepreneur and Transport of Sabah, officiated the groundbreaking ceremony for Sabah's first Scheduled Waste Management Facility at the E-CPNCERN (Borneo) project site in Sipitang today. The ceremony marks a significant milestone in the state’s industrial development, with the new facility poised to support the rapid growth of the local industrial sector. This state-of-the

13 December 2025 KOTA KINABALU: KPJ Sabah Specialist Hospital has officially held a soft launch for its newly upgraded paediatric unit, the Little Island Ward, marking a significant step forward in enhancing child-centred healthcare services in Sabah. Designed to provide a comforting, safe and welcoming healing environment, the Little Island Ward is inspired by a vibrant undersea theme. Colourful marine elements have been thoughtfully incorporated to create a joyful and calmi