28 March 2026 KOTA KINABALU: The Ministry of Industry Development, Entrepreneurship and Transport Sabah (MINDET) will continue to strengthen its collaboration with regional organisations such as the Association of JCI Senators in The South East Asian Nations (ASEAN JCI) and other non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in efforts to promote Sabah as a competitive investment destination. Deputy Chief Minister III and Minister of Industry, Entrepreneurship and Transport, Datuk Ew

28 March 2026 KOTA BELUD: Kadamaian State Assemblyman Datuk Ewon Benedick, aims to have all 50 units of Rumah Sabah Maju Jaya (SMJ) in the Kadamaian constituency completed this year to provide comfort for families in need. Ewon, who is also the Deputy Chief Minister III and Minister of Industry, Entrepreneurship and Transport (MINDET), said that a joint survey with the Kadamaian Community Development Leader Unit (UPPM) found that all families who applied are eligible to recei

27 March 2026 KOTA KINABALU: Sabah DAP Deputy Chairperson Chan Foong Hin has welcomed the decision by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to maintain the diesel subsidy in Sabah and Sarawak at RM2.15 per litre, despite prices rising to RM5.52 per litre in Peninsular Malaysia. He said the move reflects a clear understanding of the unique challenges faced in East Malaysia, where geographical conditions, infrastructure gaps and logistical constraints make diesel not merely an option b

27 March 2026 KOTA KINABALU: Api Api Assemblyman Loi Kok Liang has advised the public, urging residents, visitors and tourists in Api-Api to take extra precautions as hot weather conditions persist. In a statement today, Loi emphasised the importance of safeguarding personal health during the ongoing heat, particularly for vulnerable groups such as children and the elderly. “With the current hot weather, I would like to advise all residents of Api-Api as well as visitors and

27 March 2027 KOTA KINABALU: Gagasan Rakyat Acting Youth Chief, Azrul Ibrahim, has strongly condemned Senator Robin Padilla's call to revive the Philippines' claim over Sabah, labeling it "irresponsible" and a violation of sovereignty and international law. In a statement, Azrul reaffirmed that Sabah remains an integral part of sovereign Malaysia, rejecting any attempts to question its status. He dismissed links between the claim and oil or energy resources as "baseless," a

27 March 2026 KOTA KINABALU: Deputy Chief Minister III and Minister of Industrial Development, Entrepreneurship and Transport of Sabah, Datuk Ewon Benedick, has affirmed that Sabah is entitled to a diesel subsidy, given that the state is one of the country's major oil and gas producers. He stated that revenue from Sabah's oil and gas has long contributed to the development of other states without such resources. "We appreciate the Federal Government's decision to grant Sabah

27 March 2026 SANDAKAN: LDP Vice-President Chong Thien Ming has urged the Sandakan Municipal Council (JANS) to remain on high alert for pipe-related issues amid the ongoing hot and dry weather. With temperatures hovering between 30°C and 35°C, the prolonged dry spell is increasing the likelihood of frequent pipe bursts. “More regular monitoring is essential,” he stressed. Chong emphasised the importance of maintaining a continuous and stable water supply, particularly for res

Marianne ( 2nd left) Adelina (left) and Eliza (2nd right) 27 March 2026 KOTA KINABALU: A three-day programme on woman empowerment will be held on March 31 to April 2 at Zara's Boutique Hotel in Harbour City, Kota Kinabalu. The programme is organised by Primal X Sdn Bhd with the Women at Work (W@W) Leadership Masterclass 2.0. Sabah-based trainer and Primal X Founder Marianne Kiob, the lead facilitator, said the programme targeted 20 participants, especially women in managerial