2 April 2026 KOTA KINABALU: During the recent Ramadan season, Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC) hosted its renowned “Resepi Nusantara – Asian Buffet 2026”, which welcomed a total of 30,172 diners from 26 February to 18 March 2026. The event was lauded not only for the impressive attendance but also for fostering a warm and convivial atmosphere, with families, friends, colleagues, and communities gathering to share in the spirit of Ramadan. The SICC had marked a per

2 April 2026 KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has recorded no flight route cancellations to date, even as new and expanded air services continue to strengthen the country’s connectivity, Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Tiong King Sing said. He noted that the development reflects sustained confidence among international airline partners in Malaysia’s aviation and tourism sectors. “I would also like to take this opportunity to show our appreciation, as we are encouraged by the c

1 April 2026 KOTA KINABALU: The Court of Appeal yesterday reserved its decision on the Federal Government’s application to stay a High Court order concerning the review of Sabah’s constitutional entitlement to 40 per cent of net revenue derived from the state. Appointed assemblyman Datuk Roger Chin said the proceedings clarified that the dispute before the court was not over Sabah’s entitlement itself, but rather the timeline and mechanism for implementing the review process.

1 April 2026 SANDAKAN: Member of Parliament Vivian Wong Shir Yee urged the Sandakan Municipal Council ( MPS) to strengthen security measures, including providing night-time security around the Market. This advised came after she inspected a break in at the stalls there. The issue reported on Monday, prompt her to carry out the inspection accompanied by Coordinating Officer Tang Szu Ching and her service team. Officers from the Royal Malaysia Police were also present at the l

1 April 2026 KOTA KINABALU: The recent remarks by a senator from the Philippines who called for the revival of territorial claims over Sabah is provocative and irresponsible. Senator Anna Bell Suzieanah Perian, Information Chief the Women’s Wing of Parti Gagasan Rakyat Sabah (PGRS) said the suggestion to revisit the claim was “irresponsible” and undermined regional diplomatic relations. She stressed that Sabah’s status as part of Malaysia is “final” and firmly grounded in th

1 April 2026 KOTA KINABALU: The Malaysian Consumers Foundation (YPNM) Sabah Branch welcomes the firm stance taken by the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) in addressing the issue of excessive and unreasonable tourist transport fares. David Chan YPNM Chairman said they have received an increase in complaints from both local consumers and tourists regarding inconsistent and inflated charges, particularly involving transport services from airports, tour packa

1 April 2026 KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Tourism Board (STB) will set up a dedicated crisis response unit to safeguard the state’s tourism industry in the face of growing global uncertainties, including the ongoing Middle East conflict and rising operational costs. The unit will be led by the STB Chief Executive Officer, supported by a Deputy Chief Executive Officer who will assume the role of Chief Strategy Officer as part of an organisational restructuring. The new structure

1 April 2026 KOTA KINABALU: Malaysia is refocusing its tourism strategy towards high-growth and stable markets as global conditions evolve, according to Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Tiong King Sing. In a statement, the minister said the government would prioritise key regional markets across ASEAN and Asia, including China, Indonesia, Thailand, Japan, South Korea, India, Bangladesh and Vietnam. "At the same time, Malaysia will continue engaging with emerging and