15 October 2025 KOTA KINABALU: The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Environment (KePKAS) emphasises the importance of collaborating with civil society organisations to promote activities with cultural and social significance. Datuk Seri Christina Liew said this at the FCAS Mid-Autumn Festival Celebration and International Dragon Boat Race Appreciation Dinner on Monday where she highlighted that the Federation has, for many years, played a vital role in promoting cultural acti

14 October 2025 SANDAKAN: Sandakan Member of Parliament from DAP, Vivian Wong Shir Yee, called for East Coast Sabah’s energy and water security to be elevated to a national strategic priority during her intervention in the 2026 Budget debate at the Dewan Rakyat today. She stressed that the government must take decisive action to prevent a repeat of last month’s 15-hour power blackout and three-day water disruption, incidents that highlighted the region’s fragile infrastructur

14 October 2025 KAPAYAN: Datuk Jannie Lasimbang has continued her series of site visits across Kapayan to monitor the progress of various infrastructure projects aimed at improving public amenities and community facilities. On Monday, she inspected the basketball court repair project at Grace Chapel Church, Beverly Hills Phase 3, as well as the slab repair works at Beverly Plaza. Both initiatives are designed to enhance recreational facilities for young people and ensure saf

14 October 2025 SANDAKAN: As a gesture of care and commitment to the community in Gum-Gum, Datuk Jaffari Waliam, former Appointed Assemblyman of Sabah and Supreme Council Member of PGRS, has presented food basket contributions to those in need. The contribution programme involved three churches in the Ulu Dusun area, SIB Ulu Dusun Church, Anglican Church Ulu Dusun, and Roman Catholic Church Ulu Dusun. A symbolic handover ceremony was held at SIB Ulu Dusun Church, during whic

14 October 2025 SANDAKAN: The Junior Chamber International (JCI) Sandakan will host the Little Hong Kong Food Festival from 17 to 19 October (Friday to Sunday) at the open grounds of Tiong Hua Building, Tiong Hua Secondary School. The three-day festival promises a vibrant celebration of food, culture, and community, featuring a wide selection of local delicacies and handicraft stalls for visitors to explore. Operating hours are from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday, and from 10 a.

14 October 2025 PAPAR: “Juil has not been confirmed as the Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) candidate for the Limbahau state seat, with no formal announcement made on which party within the coalition will contest the constituency,” UPKO Papar Vice Chief Selverinus Jack Manjimbang. In response to Juil’s earlier statement expressing his intention to contest the seat again, Selverinus Jack said Limbahau, which was first contested in the 2020 state election, remains an open seat under

14 October 2025 KOTA KINABALU: Borneo Art: Diamonds from the Sky will be on display at Younie Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, from 12 October to 2 November 2025, showcasing the creative brilliance of artists from Sabah and Sarawak. Featuring over 50 exceptional artworks, the landmark group exhibition celebrates the imagination, texture, and spirit of Borneo’s contemporary art scene. Visitors can expect a diverse collection that highlights the region’s cultural depth and artistic inno

13 October 2025 KUALA LUMPUR: Axai Digital Sdn. Bhd. ("Axaipay"), a leading Malaysian fintech company, and E3 Middle East Entrepreneur Network LLC FZ ("E3HUBS") have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) during the Expand North Star 2025 event in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). The partnership aims to bolster cross-border business collaboration and facilitate digital payment solutions for UAE-based entrepreneurs seeking expansion into Malaysia and Australia. The signi