4 February 2026 SANDAKAN: Regular inspections and maintenance of drainage and water flow systems in housing estates across Sandakan must be continuously carried out to prevent clogged drains and flash floods, said Member of Parliament for Sandakan, Vivian Wong Shir Yee. She said blocked drains, although often viewed as a localised issue, could escalate into serious problems such as flash floods, particularly during the rainy season, if not addressed promptly. Such situations

From left: Dr h.c. Azeeza Jalaludeen, Founder and Managing Director; Chef Dion Jee, President of the Borneo Culinary Association Sabah & Sarawak; Dr Brandon Chin, Founder and CEO, Organising Chairman of Borneo Referral Group Sdn Bhd; Lys Andin, Co-organiser and Honorary Secretary of the Sabah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Dewan Perniagaan & Industri Sabah); Rice Chong, Vice-President and Director of Corporate and Government Affairs, Borneo Culinary Association Sabah & Sar

4 February 2026 KOTA KINABALU: The BE in Sabah Forum 2026 officially opened with a strong call for sustained global collaboration through business events, as Sabah positions itself as a growing international convening destination. Delivering the opening speech, Datuk Dr. Hajah Rosmawati Haji Lasuki, JP, Organising Chairperson of BE in Sabah, Chief Executive Officer of the Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC) and Chair of the MACEOS Sabah Chapter, welcomed more than 9

Datuk Joniston Bangkuai receiving the activation card from a robot to launch the BE in Sabah 2026 at SICC today. 4 February 2026 KOTA KINABALU: The State Government will continue to support Business Events aligned with the state’s economic direction, strengthening regional engagement and investment dialogue. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor said, “We will leverage this platform to expand cross-border collaboration and connect regional capabilities with global

PAUHS president Nor Azmi Abi Shafian. 4 January 2026 KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Umrah and Hajj Agencies Association (PAUHS) has expressed serious concern over the implementation of a RM250,000 bank guarantee as a prerequisite for the renewal of umrah agency licences. “We respect the government’s intention to strengthen industry governance, enhance integrity, and ensure comprehensive protection for pilgrims. “We fully support firm action against any agency involved in fraud, bre

3 February 2026 KOTA KINABALU: The State Government is set to establish a strategic cooperation with the Sabah Malaysia Broadcasting Department this year. The matter was discussed during a courtesy call by a delegation from the department, led by its Director, Mohd Yusni Mohamed Ali, on Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor at Menara Kinabalu here today. As part of the proposed cooperation, a special narrative interview featuring the Chief Minister will be produced

3 February 2026 PITAS: Residents of Kampung Pitas Laut in Kinabatangan are now enjoying round-the-clock electricity following the completion of a community-based solar energy project, ending the village’s long-standing dependence on costly diesel generators. The Indigenous Suluk fishing community recently completed a 39.2 kilowatt-hour (kWh) solar energy system, providing 24-hour power to homes and community facilities for the first time. The project also included the constru

3 February 2026 KOTA KINABALU: A coordination meeting between the P.172 Kota Kinabalu Parliamentary Office and Kota Kinabalu City Hall (DBKK) was held yesterday afternoon, focusing on infrastructure, public safety and environmental cleanliness in the city. The meeting was led by the Member of Parliament for Kota Kinabalu, Datuk Chan Foong Hin, and the Mayor of Kota Kinabalu, Dato’ Sri Dr Sabin Samitah. Discussions centred on ensuring the well-being and safety of city reside