1 January 2026 KOTA KINABALU: Today marks the official launch of Malaysia’s nationwide campaign to promote Visit Malaysia Year 2026 (VMY2026), with the Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC), Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing, accompanied by officials and representatives from Tourism Malaysia, welcoming arrivals and distributing gift bags at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KKIA) in Sepang. During the event, guests were entertained with cultural performances and enjoye

1 January 2026 KOTA KINABALU: Sabah is positioning itself as a leading tourism destination ahead of Visit Malaysia Year 2026, with the state targeting four million tourist arrivals, according to the Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Jafry Ariffin. Speaking to reporters after welcoming arrivals at the Kota Kinabalu International Airport (KKIA) this afternoon the minister said Sabah had exceeded expectations in the previous year by recording 3.6 million visitors,

1 January 2026 KUALA LUMPUR: The Visit Malaysia 2026 Countdown Festival at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur was celebrated in a vibrant and meaningful atmosphere, drawing strong public participation as Malaysians and visitors gathered to welcome the New Year. Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing said the event’s success was made possible by the overwhelming support of the public, visitors and tourists who came together to mark the transition into the new year

31 December 2025 KOTA KINABALU: Appointed assemblyman Datuk Roger Chin has clarified that his role as chairman of Invest Sabah Berhad does not detract from his continued focus on Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63), the 40 per cent entitlement and broader legal matters concerning Sabah. Responding to public comments suggesting he should prioritise MA63-related issues over his chairmanship of the state investment agency, Roger said the chairman does not manage Invest Sabah’s daily

31 December 2025 KOTA KINABALU: The Head of State of Sabah, Tun Datuk Seri Panglima (Dr) Musa Haji Aman, has called on the State Government and the people of Sabah to embrace the New Year with a spirit of reflection, renewal and collective responsibility in building a better future for the state. In his New Year message, Tun Musa said the arrival of a new year provides an important opportunity to reflect on past achievements and challenges, while setting fresh resolutions and

31 December 2025 KOTA KINABALU: Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor said that 2026 marks the opening of a new chapter for Sabah to continue moving forward with strong determination and a spirit of unity. He said the State Government is fully prepared to implement the holistic, inclusive and comprehensive Sabah Maju Jaya (SMJ) 2.0 development plan to ensure sustained prosperity and a brighter, more competitive future for the state. “Looking back at 2025, it was a po

31 December 2025 KOTA KINABALU: Tan Sri T. C. Goh, Life Honorary President of the Federation of Chinese Associations Malaysia (Huazong) and President of the Federation of Chinese Associations Sabah (FCAS), has called on Malaysians, particularly the Chinese community, to move forward together with unity, sincerity and an inclusive mindset in facing the challenges of the new year. In his New Year message titled “Striving Together to Create a Better Future”, Goh said the nation

31 December 2025 KOTA KINABALU: A pro–Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) political activist, Aksyah Nasrah, has described 2026 as a crucial starting point for charting the direction of Sabah Maju Jaya 2.0 (SMJ 2.0) after the people of Sabah made a clear decision in the 17th State Legislative Assembly General Election (PRU DUN). According to him, the transition into the new year comes after 2025 went down in history as one of the most challenging and tense years, with the 17th PRU DU