Datuk Seri Panglima Kadzim M. Yahya receiving a memento from Dr Zhu Xinglong 9 April 2026 KOTA KINABALU: The Speaker of the Sabah State Legislative Assembly, Datuk Seri Panglima Kadzim M. Yahya, received a courtesy call from the Consul General of the People’s Republic of China in Kota Kinabalu, Dr Zhu Xinglong, at his office in the State Legislative Assembly Building, Teluk Likas yesterday. Welcoming the visit, Kadzim expressed his appreciation and reaffirmed the Assembly’s

9 April 2026 KUALA LUMPUR: U Mobile, Malaysia’s newest 5G network provider, has been honoured by the Malaysia Book of Records for its rapid 5G deployment, marking a significant milestone in the country’s digital infrastructure. During a ceremony today, the company received the title for delivering the fastest 5G network rollout nationwide. U Mobile’s swift deployment has enabled it to achieve 80% Coverage of Populated Areas (CoPA) in less than nine months since the start of i

9 April 2026 KUALA LUMPUR: As water security becomes an increasingly critical focus for nations worldwide, the 14th edition of AsiaWater officially opened at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC). The event reaffirms its position as the region’s premier platform for water and wastewater solutions in developing Asia. Officiated by Datuk Amar Haji Fadillah Haji Yusof, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy Transition and Water Transformation, the conference brings tog

9 April 2026 KUALA LUMPUR: International wellness technology brand Amezcua is commemorating its 20th anniversary with the global launch of the GX-1 Bio-Reset System, a non-powered grounding mat designed for incorporation into everyday wellness routines. The Kuala Lumpur launch marks the initial phase of Amezcua’s 2026 expansion across the Middle East, Central Asia, and Sub-Saharan Africa—regions experiencing rapid growth in consumer-driven, lifestyle-focused wellbeing adoptio

9 April 2026 KUALA LUMPUR: The Government is formulating targeted, sustainable and practical measures to support the tourism transport sector amid rising operational costs driven by global uncertainties, particularly fluctuating energy prices, said. The Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture ( MOTAC) Datuk Tiong King Sing said the Ministry has been engaging closely with industry stakeholders to develop appropriate support mechanisms, while also urging operators to expedite the

8 April 2026 KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Oriental Hotel in Kota Kinabalu is set to welcome football enthusiasts from around the region throughout the duration of the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 as of 11 June onwards. Marketing Director Fuad Larkins announced that the hotel will install a large LED screen measuring 20 by 20 feet in the lobby to broadcast the matches live. The screening will be available for the entire 30-day tournament, allowing fans to gather and enjoy the gam

8 April 2026 SANDAKAN: Councillors from the Sandakan Municipal Council (MPS) recently paid a courtesy visit to the newly appointed District Engineer of the Jabatan Air Sandakan, Ts. Nelly Juee Philip, to address pressing water supply issues affecting residents in Sandakan. Among those present were councillors Shamsul Kelana, Kelvin Liew Kian Vun, Choong Kwek Leong, Safarudin Abu, Nerisaa Berredo @ Aisah, Lai Shiau Lin and Kent Chin. Councillor Choong emphasised that the engag

8 April 2026 KOTA KINABALU: Sabah delivered a stellar performance at the recent MATTA Fair Kuala Lumpur April edition, generating total sales of RM5,098,153.74 across the three-day consumer event. This success reaffirms the state's enduring appeal as a top domestic travel destination. Sales built steadily throughout the fair, with Sabah-based sellers recording RM812,156.32 on the opening day of 3 April, rising to RM1,425,231.32 on the second day, and peaking at RM2,740,766.10