12 December 2025 KOTA KINABALU: In the tabling of the Sabah Budget 2026 in the State Legislative Assembly today, Datuk Masidi Manjun, the Finance Minister and Deputy Minister II, highlighted a significant measure aimed at boosting morale among civil servants. The Minister announced a special financial assistance programme to be disbursed to all Sabah civil service personnel. “Civil servants are the backbone of our administration, and their dedication is vital to delivering qu

12 December 2025 KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Government has announced a substantial allocation of RM174.45 million to the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Environment (KePKAS) and its associated departments and agencies for 2026, as part of its comprehensive plan to advance the state’s tourism industry. The initiative aims not only to stimulate economic growth but also to safeguard Sabah’s rich cultural heritage and promote environmental sustainability. During the tabling of Sab

12 December 2025 KOTA KINABALU: Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor said the State Government will give special attention to resolving the three main issues of roads, water and electricity in Sabah next year. “These issues are the State Government’s priority,” he said when met after the tabling of the 2026 State Budget at the State Legislative Assembly today. Hajiji said next year’s State Budget continues to pursue the goal of improving the overall living standards

12 December 2025 KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Government has allocated RM249.19 million to develop the Industrial Sector in 2026, in line with its aspiration to revitalise sector growth, attract investment, and boost trade activities within the state. During the tabling of Sabah’s Budget 2026 at the state legislative assembly today, Datuk Masidi Manjun, the finance minister, who is also the deputy Chief minister II announced that RM194.04 million of these sums directed to the Min

12 December 2025 KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah state government today presented its Budget 2026, with Minister of Finance Datuk Masidi Manjun outlining a financial plan aimed at fostering economic resilience, infrastructure development, and improved public services across the state. In his presentation at the Sabah State Legislative Assembly Session, Datuk Masidi detailed the total allocations, emphasising a balanced approach between operational needs and long-term investments. Th

12 December 2025 KOTA KINABALU: The State Government has launched the Battery Energy Storage System Lahad Datu (BESS Lahad Datu) to reduce the risk of power interruptions on the East Coast and to improve the quality of life for the people. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor said the launch of BESS Lahad Datu, under the purview of Sabah Electricity, was part of the State Government’s commitment to ensuring that the people continue to enjoy a stable, sufficient, and

12 December 2025 KUALA LUMPUR: U Mobile, Malaysia’s newest 5G network provider, has entered into its largest In-Building Coverage (IBC) deployment partnership to date with a single group, IGB Berhad (IGB). Under this collaboration, U Mobile will roll out its next-generation 5G network across 20 IGB properties nationwide, including iconic malls such as Mid Valley Megamall, The Gardens Mall in Kuala Lumpur, and The Mall, Mid Valley Southkey in Johor Bahru. IGB owns and manages

12 December 2025 KOTA KINABALU: A powerful call by disability rights advocate Dr Fatimah Sabrina Mohammad, that “persons with disabilities (PWDs/OKU) are strategic assets, not liabilities” became the focal point of the Social Services Network Forum organised by the Sabah Council of Social Services (MPMS) at Hilton Kota Kinabalu yesterday. Dr Fatimah, a physical OKU and a student at Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS), underscored the need for a bolder, more comprehensive and col