15 February 2026 TUARAN: The Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Industry, Datuk Jamawi Jaafar, said the Kitchen Garden Initiative introduced by his ministry is among the strategic measures to strengthen the state’s food security and empower household economies, particularly in rural areas. He said the programme helps raise public awareness of the importance of producing their own food, including the cultivation of vegetables and herbs, small-scale livestock rearing a

15 February 2026 KOTA KINABALU: A structured effort must be applied to fully harness Sabah’s potential as a camping and outdoor activities destination. Assistant Minister to the Chief Minister, Datuk Joniston Bangkuai hopes to see the Sabah Camping and Caravanning Association spearhead the initiative by leveraging its membership in the World Camping Federation and working closely with rural tourism operators. “I understand that the Sabah Camping and Caravanning Association,

15 February 2026 SEREMBAN: The Chinese New Year Carnival in Negeri Sembilan has not only enlivened the festive season but also strengthened local economic activity and tourism momentum, said Culture, Arts and Tourism Minister Tiong King Sing. Tiong, who attended the carnival ahead of the Chinese New Year celebrations, said the strong public turnout reflected the vibrant festive spirit and the unity of the local community. “The presence of such a large crowd clearly illustrate

15 February 2026 KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah 2026 ‘Beauty With A Purpose’ tour, featuring Miss World 2025, Opal Suchata, and Miss World Malaysia 2025, Taanusiya Chetty, visited the state to witness first-hand the efforts of the government and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in improving the lives of its people. During their five-day visit to Sabah, from 5 to 10 February, the delegation inspired and brought hope to university students, persons with disabilities, educators,

15 February 2026 LAHAD DATU: The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC), through its agency , organised an engagement and briefing session on tourism grants with industry players and stakeholders in Lahad Datu. The programme aimed to provide a comprehensive overview of the Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026) campaign and its outlined strategic plans. Among the matters highlighted were various incentives offered, including the Malaysia Travel Incentive Grant (GAMELAN), the To

15 February 2026 KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) programme is not merely a policy; it is a clear message that Malaysia stands ready to open its doors to the world, with stronger governance, greater transparency and a more efficient system. The Minister of Tourism Arts Arts and Culture (MOTAC) Datuk Tiong King Sing said, since the new MM2H framework was approved by the Cabinet on 21 May 2024, and following the official takeover by MOTAC on 15 October 2023, wit

15 February 2026 TUARAN: More than 100 farmers gathered at Padang Istiadat here on Friday as Sabah’s Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Industry, Datuk Jamawi Jaafar, conducted a live fruit tree grafting demonstration aimed at nurturing future nursery entrepreneurs. The session formed part of the Kitchen Garden Initiative programme, which is scheduled to be officially launched by Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor on Saturday (15 February). Accompanied by hi

14 February 2026 PUTATAN: Walkabout programmes play a vital role in strengthening two-way engagement between the government and local communities, particularly during the festive season, Putatan MP Datuk Ir Shahelmey Yahya said on Saturday. Shahelmey said such initiatives allow elected representatives, together with officers from the Parliamentary Office, State Assembly office and relevant agencies, to assess conditions on the ground and obtain direct feedback from the public