18 November 2025 KOTA KINABALU: The passing of Steven Lai Kien Yean, Chief Editor of Overseas Chinese Daily News, marks a significant loss for the Chinese media industry, said Caretaker Minister of Tourism, Culture and Environment, Datuk Seri Christina Liew. She described Steven as a devoted and committed journalist who continued to uphold his responsibilities with great professionalism, despite battling illness. His unwavering dedication was evident to all who knew him. To h

The Consul-General (left) commemorating the event with one of the couples 18 November 2025 KOTA KINABALU: The Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia (KJRI) in Kota Kinabalu launched the second phase of its 2025 MENIKUM (Marriage for Protection)/Itsbat Nikah Programme, a flagship initiative designed to provide legal certainty for Indonesian citizens living in Sabah. The programme runs from 18–21 November at the KJRI Kota Kinabalu compound. This year’s second phase invo

18 November 2025 KOTA KINABALU: N22 Tanjung Aru candidate Dennison R. Indang carried out a community walkabout in Sembulan today, accompanied by the UPKO N22 Tanjung Aru election machinery, as part of his ongoing effort to enhance visibility and connect directly with local voters. The walkabout, held from 11am. to 2pm, saw Dennison engaging with residents, business owners, and community members throughout the area. The aim of the programme was to raise awareness of Dennison’s

18 November 2025 KOTA KINABALU: The latest Notice of Appeal filed by the Federal Government against the landmark Kota Kinabalu High Court decision on Sabah’s constitutional 40% net revenue entitlement is not a cosmetic amendment, nor a harmless clarification. It is a substantive and material alteration that fundamentally changes the nature of the appeal and strikes at the very core of Sabah’s constitutional rights. According to a statement by Daniel John Jambun, President, Ch

17 November 2025 KOTA KINABALU: The SabahFirst ideology, which emphasises prioritising the welfare, economic empowerment and long-term development of Sabahans, continues to gain visibility through community engagement sessions across the state. The initiative focuses on ensuring that policies, resources and decision-making processes place Sabahan interests at the forefront while fostering unity and shared responsibility among local communities. As part of this ongoing effort,

17 November 2025 KOTA KINABALU: United Progressive Kinabalu Organisation (UPKO) candidate Datuk Wong Thien Fook’s second day on the campaign trail for the Inanam state seat is progressing as well as expected. Wong who is contending with a crowded field of twelve other contenders in the contest for Inanam, a constituency with 45,525 voters and encompassing the areas of Manggatal and Telipok. He expressed confidence in his campaign, which is grounded in the Sabah First ideology

17 November 2025 KOTA KINABALU: Parti Warisan senior adviser Dr Chong Eng Leong today criticised the Democratic Action Party (DAP) for its “deliberate and political silence” on two key issues affecting Sabah — the State’s 40 per cent revenue entitlement and the Sabah Mineral Management Sdn Bhd (SMM) corruption scandal allegedly involving Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) assemblymen. Dr Chong said DAP’s refusal to comment on either issue amounted to a betrayal of the people of Saba

17 November 2025 MEMBAKUT: Rowindy Lawrence Odong, United Progressive Kinabalu Organisation ( UPKO) Candidate number 3, for the DUN Membakut seat, held a well-attended “meet-the-people” session today, signaling strong grassroots momentum in her campaign ahead of the 17th Sabah State Election. The event, held in her home constituency of Membakut, drew residents from across the AREA, reflecting Rowindy’s deep ties to the community. As a native of Kampung Bandau, she emphasised