22 October 2025 KOTA KINABALU: The Rotary Club of Kota Kinabalu Pearl celebrated its 6th Regular Club Meeting with a “Diwali – Festival of Lights” themed gathering that highlighted fellowship, unity, and community service. The event was attended by District Governor Dr Sharul Hameed of the Rotary Club of Singapore, District First Lady Michelle Chong, and a delegation of seven Rotarians from the Philippines led by District Governor Angel Hong Fernandez of RC Cebu Fuente (Distr

22 October 2025 KOTA KINABALU: Residents of Austral Park in Kepayan Ridge have raised serious concerns over ongoing piling works at a nearby commercial development site, claiming the activities are causing strong vibrations and structural damage to their homes. According to residents, the tremors which have persisted since the start of the project nearly two years ago, have caused walls and fixtures to shake violently. Many fear that cracks and roof leaks are only a matter of

22 October 2025 KENINGAU: A spirit of unity and goodwill shone brightly when members of the Keningau Town Women’s Line Dance Group, comprising women from various ethnic backgrounds, made a Deepavali visit to the home of a local resident recently. Led by Norjan Abdul Hamid, the visit aimed to strengthen ties among the district’s multi-ethnic communities and promote a sense of togetherness in celebrating cultural and religious diversity. Also joining the visit were several memb

22 October 2025 KENINGAU: Over 100 participants joined the Basic Gana Ethnic Dance Workshop organised by the Keningau Cultural Association (KenCA) in collaboration with the Sabah Gana Association (PGS) and supported by the Keningau District Tourism and Cultural Association at Kampung Buang Sayang Hall, Bingkor, recently. The programme aimed to preserve and promote the Gana community’s cultural heritage by teaching participants the history, basic movements, rhythm, and symboli

22 October 2025 KUALA LUMPUR: CUSTA, a homegrown Malaysian customised e-commerce platform, today announced a comprehensive renewal of its services, doubling its catalogue to 4,000 products, introducing unlimited customised options, and integrating instant best-price and lead-time features. These upgrades replace the lengthy manual WhatsApp quotation loops that have long hindered industry efficiency. This positions CUSTA as the first platform in Malaysia to combine unlimited c

22 October 2025 KUALA LUMPUR: Abbott, a global healthcare leader, and BIG CARiNG Group (BCG), one of Malaysia's largest retail pharmacies, announced a strategic three-year collaboration to promote influenza awareness across Malaysia. The Influenza Awareness Programme, running from 2025 to 2027, aims to enhance public understanding of influenza and encourage proactive health management. This nationwide initiative reflects a shared commitment to improving community health outco

21 October 2025 KOTA KINABALU: The decision by Datuk Ewon Benedick to withdraw the 2023 lawsuit seeking Sabah’s 40 per cent revenue entitlement from the Federal Government was a strategic and commendable move that helped fast-track negotiations on the state’s rights under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63), said Moyog Agroindustry and Tourism Park (MANTAP) Chairman, Datuk Stephen Sampil. Responding to past criticism that Ewon’s withdrawal showed a lack of commitment, Stephen

21 October 2025 KENINGAU: A total of 103 women participated in the Green Explorance programme held at Channang Hill, Bandukan, Bingkor, on Saturday. The event, organised by Datin Tengku Aini Ibrahim, wife of Dato’ Ishak Datuk Ayub, aimed to promote physical fitness, mental wellness, and teamwork among women. Datin Tengku Aini said the initiative encouraged women to adopt a healthy lifestyle while building confidence and unity. “Women are not only the backbone of their familie