27 November 2025   KOTA KINABALU: The Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Datuk Sri Tiong King Sing said tourism players much address challenges head-on and uphold the highest standard of safety and professionalism. Speaking during an engagement session with members of the tourism industry, he said he is committed to ensuring that the country remains a premier destination for travellers from around the world as the tourism industry is a vital driver of economic growth and c

27 November 2025 KOTA KINABALU: In the heart of Tanjung Aru, where old neighbourhoods sit comfortably beside fast-growing urban pockets, United Progressive Kinabalu Organisation (UPKO) candidate Dennison R. Indang walks familiar streets with an ease that comes from years of community work. He greets market vendors and elders pull him aside for quick conversations. For Dennison, these moments are not for show, they are the heartbeat of the constituency he hopes to represent.

27 November 2025 KUALA LUMPUR: TEIZA, a blockchain company backed by the Finran Group, has announced the formation of the Malaysia Blockchain Consortium, marking a significant milestone in the country’s digital transformation journey. The historic memorandum of understanding (MOU) signing ceremony brought together 19 leading organisations from the finance, government, enterprise, and technology sectors to establish Malaysia’s largest institutional blockchain ecosystem. The Ma

27 November 2025 KOTA MARUDU: Sabah First, the call to prioritise Sabah’s interests, is far more than a slogan for the United Progressive Kinabalu Organisation (UPKO). It has become a rallying force, particularly among the younger generation. This was evident when nearly 2,000 youths attended the Youth Awakening Assembly: Sabah First held yesterday at the Kota Marudu Temple Hall. The programme formed part of the ongoing #SabahFirst tour led by UPKO President Datuk Ewon Benedi

26 November 2025 KOTA KINABALU: The Sessions Court has dismissed Albert Tei’s ex-parte notice of application for leave to apply for an order of committal against the caretaker Chief Minister of Sabah, Datuk Seri Panglima Haji Hajiji bin Haji Noor. Sessions Court Judge Zaini Fishir @ Fisal delivered the ruling after hearing submissions from Edward Paul, representing Tei Jiann Chieng (Albert Tei), and the State Attorney-General (SAG) of Sabah, Datuk Brenndon Keith Soh, together

26 November 2025 SANDAKAN: The Sabah First programme organised by the United Progressive Kinabalu Organisation (UPKO) continued to draw strong support, with over a thousand residents from the Gum-Gum area attending the gathering at Dewan Gum-Gum Batu 16, Sandakan, yesterday. Supporters arrived carrying UPKO placards and flags, filling the hall with cheers in support of the party and its candidate for the N.50 Gum-Gum state seat, Dr Peter Jr Naintin. UPKO President Datuk Ewon

26 November 2025 KOTA BELUD: Sabah is merely seeking the rights agreed upon in the 1963 Malaysia Agreement (MA63) and enshrined in the Federal Constitution, no more, no less said the President of the United Progressive Kinabalu Organisation (UPKO), Datuk Ewon Benedick. The incumbent of the N.11 Kadamaian seat stated that it is inaccurate to label Sabah as anti-federation, as Sabah and Sarawak are equal partners in the formation of the Malaysian Federation. “Without Sabah and

26 November 2025 PENAMPANG: Datuk Donald Peter Mojuntin, United Progressive Kinabalu Organisation (UPKO) candidate for N.26 Moyog, has expressed his full support for UPKO N.25 Kapayan candidate Billy Joe Dominic. “I have read the two statements released by our UPKO N.25 Kapayan candidate, Billy, and I must say this: Billy speaks with the heart of a true anak (child of) Penampang. What he raised is not politics, it is the voice of our people, a voice that cannot be ignored,”