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

27 March 2026 KOTA KINABALU: The Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Industry, Datuk Jamawi Jaafar, paid a visit to the Sabah Paddy and Rice Board (LPBS) at the Meeting Room, LYCH Building. The visit aimed to engage with LPBS staff and foster friendly relations as part of efforts to strengthen rapport. During the visit, Jamawi, who is also the Chairman of LPBS, chaired a meeting and discussed various related agendas. He expressed appreciation for the warm reception an

26 March 2026 KOTA KINABALU: Le Méridien Kota Kinabalu today presented a specially crafted commemorative cake to mark the 75th official birthday of Tuan Yang Terutama Tun Datuk Seri Panglima Haji Musa Aman, Sabah's 11th Yang di-Pertua Negeri. Inspired by the Bantal Istiadat Diraja—a ceremonial royal cushion symbolising honour, dignity, and the grandeur of state traditions—the cake's elegant design draws on timeless cultural motifs for this significant occasion. Measuring 90 c