29 April 2026 CYBERJAYA: The University of Cyberjaya (UoC) has formalised a strategic partnership with the Malaysian Nuclear Agency (Nuklear Malaysia) through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), marking a significant step forward in advancing nuclear science, research innovation and talent development in Malaysia. The signing ceremony, held at Nuklear Malaysia, reflects a shared commitment to strengthening collaboration between academia and government institut

29 April 2026 LAHAD DATU: The downstream palm oil and biomass sector at the Palm Oil Industrial Cluster (POIC) in Lahad Datu has generated 1,729 job opportunities, with around 85 per cent filled by local residents, including young people from the Silam state constituency and Lahad Datu parliamentary seat. This was revealed by the Deputy Chief Minister III and Minister of Industrial Development, Entrepreneurship and Transport Datuk Ewon Benedick in response to a question from

29 April 2026 KUALA LUMPUR: The International Construction Week (ICW) Borneo returns for its second edition on 12–13 May 2026 in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, with a technical site visit on 13 May. This brings national-level construction dialogue and capability-building directly to East Malaysia stakeholders. Hosted by the Ministry of Works Malaysia and the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) Malaysia, and jointly organised by Qube Integrated Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. ICW Borneo

29 April 2026 SANDAKAN: The Ministry of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives (KUSKOP), together with its agencies, has launched an aid mission for victims affected by the recent fire in Perkampungan Atas Air Kampung Bahagia, Sandakan. This includes a business recovery plan such as financing moratoriums and restructuring of financial facilities provided through KUSKOP agencies to support affected entrepreneurs and cooperative members. The Minister of Entrepreneur Developm

28 April 2026 JAKARTA , Indonesia: Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) Datuk Tiong King Sing announced that the Visit Malaysia Year 2026 campaign period has been extended until 31 December 2027 to offer tourists greater flexibility in exploring Malaysia’s attractions. Speaking at the Dinner Reception for the Malaysian Business Mission to Indonesia in Jakarta on Tuesday evening, Tiong expressed delight at joining the Malaysian delegation alongside numerous Indonesia

28 April 2026 KOTA KINABALU: Luyang Assemblyman Samuel Wong Tshun Chuen highlighted that Sabah boasts strong natural attractions but lacks diversified products and innovative tourism offerings. This results in shorter visitor stays and low repeat VISITS, he said. He advocated expanding the sector beyond traditional attractions by developing new segments such as food festivals, agritourism, sports tourism, cultural events, and e-sports. He also suggested positioning Sabah as a

28 April 2026 KOTA KINABALU: The government should diversify the designs of the Rumah Sabah Maju Jaya (SMJ) package, including multi-storey house designs. State Assemblyman (ADUN) for N.24 Tanjung Keramat, Shah Alfie Yahya (SAY), said this is due to issues involving land allocation or limited plot sizes, particularly in Sabah’s West Coast areas. “For coastal fringe areas with extremely limited land space, I suggest that the Ministry of Rural Development clarify plans to dive

28 April 2026 KOTA KINABALU: Newly appointed State Assemblyman (ADUN), Datuk Abdul Kassim Jali @ Razali, proposes the establishment of an El Niño and Gulf War Crisis Management Council as an immediate step to address simultaneous pressures on the state’s economy and food supply. He said the need arises from current developments showing that crisis risks are no longer merely possibilities, but increasingly approaching reality with direct impacts on Sabah’s people. According to