26 March 2026 KUALA LUMPUR: Health Summit Asia (HSA) 2026 has lined up more than 30 distinguished speakers from around the world, cementing the event's stature as a pivotal gathering for Malaysia and the broader region. Spanning public health, cancer research, AI in medicine, hospital innovation, and wellness architecture, these experts blend local and international perspectives to chart healthcare's future. Standouts include Professor Mark Britnell, global healthcare authori

26 March 2026 KOTA KINABALU: The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) approved 3,172 applications for the Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) programme last year, unlocking an estimated RM3.875 billion in economic value for the nation, Minister Datuk Tiong King Sing stated. Speaking on aggressive global promotion efforts for Visit Malaysia Year 2026 (VM2026) and MM2H throughout 2025, Tiong highlighted intensified marketing in key source markets, driving higher visitor nu

26 March 2026 KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah government is ramping up monitoring and preparedness as a prolonged hot spell grips the region, with a sharp focus on shielding outdoor workers, rural communities, and other vulnerable residents. Datuk Julita Majungki, Sabah's Minister of Women, Health and People’s Wellbeing (KWKKR), stressed that her ministry is treating the nationwide surge in heat-related CASES, as flagged by the Ministry of Health (MoH), with utmost gravity. “In Saba

26 March 2026 KOTA BELUD: Deputy Chief Minister III, Datuk Ewon Benedick, said that the Kota Belud Industrial Park Master Plan will be presented to the State Cabinet at the upcoming Sabah Cabinet meeting. Ewon, who is also the Minister of Industrial Development, Entrepreneurship and Transport, said the tabling of the cabinet paper is in line with the State Government’s earlier announcement to develop new industrial parks in Kota Belud and Kudat as part of efforts to strengthe

25 March 2026 KOTA KINABALU: Malaysia is making significant strides in promoting its rich cultural and ecological heritage on the global stage. The nation has completed the nomination process for UNESCO recognition of Kelantan Shadow Puppetry, Lion Dance, and Chingay Parade, marking an important milestone in safeguarding its intangible cultural assets. Datuk Tiong King Sing, Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture ( MOTAC) in his Facebook post stated that cultural elements are

25 March 2026 KOTA KINABALU: The Consulate-General of the People’s Republic of China here has expressed support for revisiting sister-city partnerships to further strengthen tourism, cultural and economic ties with Sabah, while exploring new avenues for collaboration. The Consul General of the People’s Republic of China in Kota Kinabalu, Dr Zhu Xinglong, said that maintaining strong and sustained connections would deliver mutual benefits, including opportunities for knowledge

25 March 2026 TUARAN: In celebration of International Women’s Day, Shangri-La Rasa Ria hosted a meaningful community event centred on the theme ‘Give to Gain’, bringing together approximately 60 women from the Tuaran area for a day of mentorship, health and professional empowerment. The ‘Give to Gain’ initiative underscored the value of mutual support and knowledge-sharing within the local entrepreneurial ecosystem. By connecting established business leaders with aspiring ent

Angelina Zhang 25 March 2026 KOTA KINABALU: The Malaysia-China Chamber of Commerce Sabah (MCCC Sabah) will host its Annual Ball and the Malaysia–China Cultural Exchange event, “Timeless Elegance”, on 25 April 2026. The event has recently garnered widespread attention and strong engagement across China’s major media outlets, successfully establishing a broad and impactful communication network that highlights its growing international influence. Angelina Zhang Miao, Council Me