22 April 2026 SINGAPORE: The Sabah Convention Bureau (SCB) is strengthening Sabah’s position as a competitive business events destination with its third consecutive appearance at The Meetings Show Asia Pacific (TMS APAC) Singapore 2026, held on 14–15 April. As one of the region’s premier trade shows for the meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions (MICE) industry, TMS APAC offers a vital platform for destinations to connect with international buyers and leaders. SCB

21 April 2026 KOTA KINABALU: The time for negotiations over Sabah’s 40 per cent revenue entitlement has long passed, and what remains is the urgent need for implementation, said nominated assemblyman Datuk Roger Chin. In a Facebook post today, Chin said Sabah had waited five decades for the fulfilment of its constitutional right, describing the prolonged delay as no longer a matter of process but of inaction. “Fifty years is not patience. It is enough,” he said, stressing tha

21 April 2026 KOTA KINABALU: Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor has called for more education, entrepreneurial, and leadership programmes to empower women across Sabah. He commended the Sabah Women’s Advisory Council (MPWS) for partnering with agencies, especially the Sabah Women's Affairs Department (JHEWA), to champion women's empowerment initiatives. “I want to see more women actively engaged in economic, educational, and leadership roles through MPWS-led pro

21 April 2026 KUALA LUMPUR: Global Turbine Asia Sdn. Bhd. (GTA), a Malaysian-based engine maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) and support services provider serving military and civil operators in Malaysia, has taken significant steps to boost the country’s aerospace capabilities and talent development. The company, recognised as a Certified Maintenance Centre (CMC) for Safran Helicopter Engines, today signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with Airbus Defence and Sp

21 April 2026 KUALA LUMPUR: METALTECH & AUTOMEX, Malaysia’s leading exhibition for machine tools, metalworking, and automation technology, returns from 20 to 23 May 2026 at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC), Kuala Lumpur, in a landmark 30th-anniversary edition. Under the theme "Powering Industrial Excellence, Redefining Smart and Sustainable Manufacturing," the event highlights the industry’s shift towards intelligent automation, digital integrati

21 April 2026 NABAWAN: A longstanding issue spanning nearly six decades regarding the Nabawan land settlement scheme is now receiving serious attention, with a development committee reactivated to expedite resolutions on ownership, development, and residents' rights. Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Industry Minister Datuk Jamawi Jaafar said the decision was made during a dialogue session with residents at the Nabawan District Council Multipurpose Hall today. He noted the sche

21 April 2026 SANDAKAN: SJKC Chi Hwa organised the "Gold Kris Badge Camp" over two days and one night from 18 to 19 April 2026, involving 17 Year Six Junior Scouts. The programme was arranged by the SJKC Chi Hwa Scout Association and conducted jointly by 16 Sandakan district KMK leaders, aiming to help pupils complete advanced training and prepare for the Junior Scout Proficiency Badge. The Scout Movement, founded in 1907, has now spanned over a century. In Malaysia, Scouting

21 April 2026 LABUAN: Deputy Minister III cum Minister of Industrial Development, Entrepreneurship and Transport, Datuk Ewon Benedick, is confident that revenue collections by the Sabah Ports and Harbours Department (JPDS) can be further elevated in the future. He stated that surpassing RM40 million in revenue in 2025 proves the department's capabilities and high commitment among its staff in fulfilling their duties. "My highest appreciation to the director and all JPDS staff