30 March 2026 KULIM: Highstar proudly hosted the commissioning ceremony for its Malaysia Tabless Cell Base and held its Global Partner Conference, recently. Simultaneously, Highstar’s state-of-the-art battery manufacturing facility in Kulim, Kedah, officially began production. This marks China’s first overseas mass-production line for tabless cylindrical cells, a significant milestone that highlights Highstar’s unwavering commitment to expanding its global supply chain. Local

30 March 2026 KOTA KINABALU: Sabah’s economy is expected to continue expanding on a positive trajectory despite external pressures, including the effects of a global economic slowdown driven by prolonged conflicts in the Middle East and Eastern Europe. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor said this confidence is underpinned by the implementation of the Sabah Maju Jaya (SMJ) 2.0 Development Plan, which serves as the central pillar of the state’s development agenda

30 March 2026 PENAMPANG: The role of the WRS Four Wheel Drive Club in carrying out disaster relief missions in the state is highly commendable. The Deputy Chief Minister III, who is also the Minister of Industrial Development, Entrepreneurship and Transport, Datuk Ewon Benedick, said he greatly appreciates the role played by the WRS Four Wheel Drive Club in implementing disaster relief efforts in the state. Ewon, who is also the club’s Honorary Patron, stated that WRS is amon

30 March 2026 KOTA KINABALU: Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor attended the parade ceremony held in conjunction with the 75th official birthday celebration of the Head of State at Padang Merdeka here on Monday. Accompanied by his wife Datin Seri Panglima Datuk Hajah Juliah Salag, Hajiji arrived at 7.55 am and received the salute from the Main Guard of Honour upon taking his place on the main stage. The ceremony, steeped in customs and traditions, reached its pe

29 March 2026 KOTA KINABALU: Hilton has strengthened its presence in East Malaysia with the opening of Hilton Garden Inn Kota Kinabalu Tuaran, marking the brand’s debut in Tuaran and further expanding its portfolio in East Malaysia. Located along the Tuaran coastline near mangrove wetlands, the hotel offers travellers a modern stay with convenient access to Sabah’s natural attractions, while reinforcing Hilton’s regional portfolio that includes Hilton Kota Kinabalu and Hilton

29 March 2026 KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) is stepping up efforts to address challenges facing Malaysia’s tourism sector during this ongoing global uncertainties. Its Minister, Datuk Tiong King Sing, said the Ministry is actively engaging with the Ministry of Finance Malaysia to assess and refine suitable measures to help stabilise the industry. He added that comprehensive engagement sessions with industry stakeholders, including tourism tr

Keningau MCA Chairman, Kenneth Loh Yin Kong (centre, back row), together with Deputy Chairman Chee Eng Kong (left, back row), with Dato’ Sr. Mohd Ishak Ayub and Nik Mohd Nadzri Nik Zawawi. 29 March 2026 KENINGAU: The Aidilfitri Open House hosted by Bingkor State Assemblyman, Dato’ Sr. Mohd Ishak Datuk Ayub, was held in a lively and festive atmosphere, attended by key state and federal leaders as well as thousands of people from diverse communities who began arriving from mi

29 March 2026 KOTA KINABALU: The President of Parti Solidariti Tanah Airku (STAR), Datuk Seri Panglima Jeffrey G. Kitingan, has called for postal voting rights to be extended to Sabahans and Sarawakians residing in Peninsular Malaysia and other parts of the country. In a statement, Dr Jeffrey said the recent call by 23 Sarawak non-governmental organisations for postal voting access should be applied equally to voters from Sabah. He urged both the Federal Government and the Sa