3 January 2026 KENINGAU: The Chairman of the Bingkor Community Welfare Association, Yazid Mohd Hasnan Tawik@Charles, has expressed support for the call by the Sabah Minister of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation, Datuk James Ratib, for government-linked companies (GLCs) to come forward with contributions to support the Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) Student Kitchen initiative. He said the initiative is highly appropriate in helping to ease the burden on students,

3 January 2026 PENAMPANG: Moyog State Assemblyman Datuk Donald Mojuntin has called on leaders of Sabah’s local political parties to set aside differences and unite in order to safeguard the state’s rights and determine its own future. Speaking during a Christmas and New Year gathering, at Kg Ramayah Community Hall, Donald said the recent 17th Sabah State Election marked a historic moment for the state, reflecting the people’s strong desire for a Sabah-led government driven b

2 January 2026 KOTA KINABALU:  Deedee Cassandra Dallius has been appointed by Kupi-Kupi FM Sabah as the station’s new presenter to host the popular morning segment, Morning Kinabalu. Through this appointment, Deedee Cassandra Dallius replaces the previous host, Niz, and will be paired with Felix in the Morning Kinabalu segment, which airs from 6am to 10am, starting 5 January. Lester Miol, Chief Executive Officer of Ooga X, stated that the recruitment of the new presenter is p

2 January 2025 KUALA LUMPUR: Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing has directed all relevant agencies to take swift and firm action to address operational, security and service-related issues at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and major tourist destinations, in conjunction with the Visit Malaysia Year 2026 (VMY2026) . In a Facebook posting, Tiong said the directive was issued during a meeting he chaired at a hotel in Sepang on Thursday, which

Picture by Jollence Lee 2 January 2026 KOTA KINABALU: Kota Kinabalu, Sabah State Capital, is a captivating destination that offers an array of unforgettable sights and experiences for travellers exploring Malaysia’s northern Borneo. As part of the nationwide celebration for Visit Malaysia Year 2026 (VMY2026), the city and its surrounding areas are brimming with activities and attractions that promise to enchant visitors from all over the globe. For first-time visitors, Kota K

2 January 2026 KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Creative Economy and Innovation Centre (SCENIC) has appointed Mohd Lan Muslim as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), marking a consolidation phase in strengthening Sabah’s creative economy and innovation landscape. Mohd Lan said his immediate priority is to position SCENIC as a practical enabler of the creative economy and innovation agenda, fully aligned with the mandate of the Ministry of Education, Science, Technology and Innovati

1 January 2026 SANDAKAN: In conjunction with Visit Malaysia Year 2026 (VMY2026), Sandakan Airport hosted a vibrant and heartwarming welcome event for arriving visitors. The airport was a hub of excitement with Mohamed Sharir, Deputy Senior Director of Tourism Malaysia’s Strategic Planning Division led a team to welcome the passengers that disembarked at the airport. He was accompanied by Tay Shu Lan, Senior Deputy Chief Executive Officer; Wilson Thomas, Vice President of the

1 January 2026 KOTA KINABALU: Malaysia’s VM2026 campaign has officially unveiled its extensive event calendar, featuring over 300 programmes and activities scheduled throughout the year. The initiatives aim to highlight Malaysia’s rich arts, culture, heritage, and ethnic diversity through traditional celebrations held nationwide. Key events include the VM2026 Chinese New Year Festival, Hari Raya Aidilfitri Festival, Deepavali Festival, Christmas Fest, and indigenous festiviti