17 November 2025 KOTA KINABALU: Parti Warisan senior adviser Dr Chong Eng Leong today criticised the Democratic Action Party (DAP) for its “deliberate and political silence” on two key issues affecting Sabah — the State’s 40 per cent revenue entitlement and the Sabah Mineral Management Sdn Bhd (SMM) corruption scandal allegedly involving Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) assemblymen. Dr Chong said DAP’s refusal to comment on either issue amounted to a betrayal of the people of Saba

17 November 2025 MEMBAKUT: Rowindy Lawrence Odong, United Progressive Kinabalu Organisation ( UPKO) Candidate number 3, for the DUN Membakut seat, held a well-attended “meet-the-people” session today, signaling strong grassroots momentum in her campaign ahead of the 17th Sabah State Election. The event, held in her home constituency of Membakut, drew residents from across the AREA, reflecting Rowindy’s deep ties to the community. As a native of Kampung Bandau, she emphasised

17 November 2025 KOTA KINABALU: The Indonesian Consulate-General (KJRI) in Sabah remains focused on safeguarding the welfare of Indonesian nationals in the state, particularly those working in the plantation, construction, and domestic sectors, said its Consul-General. During a brief meeting with the media in the Indonesian Consulate recently, the Consulate General Norman Effendie said the consulate’s primary responsibility is to provide protection, consular services, and ass

17 November 2025 KOTA KINABALU: DAP Secretary-General, Anthony Loke, should first seek proper legal advice regarding the status of the Federal Government’s appeal in the case of Sabah’s 40 per cent net revenue entitlement before issuing statements that mislead the public. He is also reminded not to underestimate the understanding of Sabahans regarding this long-standing issue that has persisted for more than 50 years. Secretary-General of the United Progressive Kinabalu Organ

16 November 2025 KUALA LUMPUR: For decades, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) have been regarded as the backbone of their economies. Now, for the first time, a new generation of businesses is redefining what that truly means. The inaugural ASEAN SME100 Awards and ASEAN Halal Brand Awards, organised by Business Media International in conjunction with the ASEAN SME Forum, marked a pivotal moment — celebrating not just success, but profound transformation. The ASEAN SME100 Awa

Nazri Noh (Chairman, Selangor Technical Skill Development Centre / STDC), Dato’ Ts. Saipolyazan M Yusop (Group Chief Executive Officer, Menteri Besar Selangor (Incorporation)), Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari (Chief Minister of Selangor), Dato’ Sri Fadillah Yusof (Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia), Tim Bostridge (Managing Director, Hannover Fairs Australia / Asia Pacific), Dr Harizal Hamid (CEO, Selangor Technical Skills Development Centre / STDC). 16 November 2025 KUALA LUMPUR: M

16 November 2025 KOTA KINABALU: KPJ Sabah Specialist Hospital marked World Diabetes Day 2025 with a community-focused health awareness programme aimed at promoting early detection, preventive lifestyle habits, and improved diabetes management among the public. The half-day event, held at Kinabalu Hall (Level 8), brought together medical specialists and members of the community for an engaging and educational session. Recent findings from the National Health and Morbidity Surv

16 November 2025 KOTA KINABALU: The United Progressive Kinabalu Organisation (UPKO)’s decision to withdraw from the federal government was made on principle and as a long-term commitment to safeguarding Sabah’s rights under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63). Its Secretary-General, Datuk Nelson W. Angang, said UPKO’s courage in taking such a difficult step reflects the party’s integrity and the strength of its convictions. “For UPKO, when our views, voices, and decisions are