10 December 2025 KOTA KINABALU: Tourism Malaysia Sabah has concluded a two-day familiarisation trip to the Tambunan district from recently, highlighting the region’s growing appeal as a domestic tourism destination. Known as “The Switzerland of the East” for its striking natural landscapes, Tambunan hosted participants comprising two travel agency representatives and two local media outlets. The initiative, now in its third edition, centred on rural tourism experiences at Kam

9 December 2025 KUALA LUMPUR: Reflecting the evolving needs of Malaysia’s modern workforce, VSure Group and virtual healthcare provider HEYDOC Health have jointly unveiled the CareConnect Suite, a pioneering digital ecosystem designed to bridge longstanding gaps in employee benefits for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). At the heart of the CareConnect Suite are two innovative solutions: EzPA — VSure’s affordable and accessible personal accident protection combined wi

9 December 2025 GEORGETOWN: Island Hospital has been honoured as Malaysia’s first Flagship Medical Tourism Hospital (FMTH), recognising its consistent standards in patient care, safety, and experience for international visitors. Launched in 2022, this three-year programme aims to identify hospitals capable of anchoring Malaysia’s growth in global medical tourism. Among four finalists, Island Hospital was selected as the top performer and the only hospital from Penang. The ann

9 December 2025 KOTA KINABALU: Sabah DAP Socialist Youth (DAPSY) Chief, Chan Loong Wei, has lodged an official police report over a fake letter circulating on social media, reaffirming that DAP Sabah Chairman, Phoong Jin Zhe, has never written any letter to the Chief Minister. Chan explained that a fabricated “letter” has been spreading online, falsely suggesting that Phoong had written to the Chief Minister to recommend party members for government appointments. He stressed

9 December 2025 KOTA KINABALU: The implementation of the Feasibility Study and Preliminary Design for a Railway System Linking Putatan to the Kota Kinabalu Industrial Park (KKIP) and Sepanggar Port is welcomed by Deputy Chief Minister III, Datuk Ewon Benedick. Ewon, who is also the Sabah Minister of Industry, Entrepreneur and Transport, said the study is crucial in determining a new direction for the state’s rail transport system. “I welcome JKNS’s intention to commence this

9 December 2025 KOTA KINABALU: The full implementation of Sabah’s rights under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63)—including the 40 per cent net revenue entitlement—can no longer be postponed after nearly five decades of delay, said Senator Datuk Bobbey Suan. He said the High Court’s landmark decision in October 2025 in favour of the Sabah Law Society (SLS) should serve as the basis for restructuring the fiscal relationship between the Federal Government and Sabah. Bobbey note

9 December 2025 KOTA KINABALU: The congestion issue at the Teluk Sepanggar Container Port is being addressed through efforts to upgrade and increase the capacity of the port's infrastructure, said Sabah Deputy Chief Minister III Datuk Ewon Benedick. The state Industry, Entrepreneurship and Transport Minister said the upgrading project is being implemented, but is facing delays, thereby requiring serious attention, as every extension of time has a direct impact on operational

9 December 2025 KENINGAU: Following the announcement by STAR President, Datuk Seri Panglima Dr Jeffrey Kitingan, that the party has officially joined the opposition bloc, the administrative position of the Bingkor State Constituency (DUN) represented by STAR has likewise shifted in accordance with this new alignment. This change occurs despite the fact that the Bingkor State Assemblyman (ADUN), Datuk Ishak Datuk Ayub, is currently serving as an Assistant Minister in the State