23 March 2026 KOTA KINABALU: Tourism Malaysia welcomed both domestic and international visitors through Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations at Kota Kinabalu International Airport. This was held in conjunction with the Visit Malaysia 2026 Campaign (VM2026), Similar events were also held at eight major airports nationwide, including in Selangor, Penang, Johor, Kedah, Perak, and Sarawak. The ceremony in Kota Kinabalu was officiated by Chong Wai Kit, Director of MOTAC Sabah. Also

23 March 2026 KENINGAU: MHT@Tawik Family's Open House Celebration of Hari Raya Aidilfitri, held at the residence of Tawik's grandson, Rafie Robert, on the first day of Syawal, was a huge success, drawing in over 1,000 visitors from the local area and beyond. The event was held in a lively and harmonious atmosphere, with a diverse range of guests in attendance, including adults, senior citizens, and children, reflecting the spirit of family bonding and unity that is at the hea

23 March 2026 KOTA KINABALU: A delegation led by Lai King Hang, Founder and Chairman of the Sandakan Heritage Trail, extended festive Hari Raya greetings to Datuk Jafry Ariffin, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Environment Sabah, at his residence in Sandakan today. Lai also took the opportunity to emphasise the importance of promoting Sandakan and Sukau as a single destination for the rich nature, wildlife, and heritage of Sabah. According to tourism statistics provided by S

20 March 2026 KOTA KINABALU: The political stability currently enjoyed by Sabah must be continually safeguarded as the primary foundation for the state's progress and the people's well-being, said Chairman of the Bingkor Community Welfare Association, Yazid Mohd Hasnan Tawik @ Charles. He expressed his support for the statement by the Chief Minister, Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor, who reaffirmed the State Government's commitment to strengthening political stability to e

20 March 2026 KENINGAU: Former Bingkor State Assemblyman (ADUN), Robert Tawik, has extended Hari Raya Aidilfitri greetings to all Muslims, particularly the community in Bingkor and surrounding areas. He called for the celebration of Syawal to be marked with profound gratitude, simplicity, and a strong spirit of unity among the multi-ethnic society in the state. According to him, Aidilfitri is not merely an annual festival; rather, it is a pivotal moment to return to one's inn

20 March 2026 KOTA KINABALU: Api Api State Assemblyman Loi Kok Liang has extended warm Hari Raya Aidilfitri greetings to residents of the Api Api constituency and all who are celebrating the festival. He reaffirmed his commitment to serving the community and safeguarding Sabah’s rights. In his message, Loi conveyed his heartfelt wishes to celebrants marking the occasion, saying, “Wishing everyone in Api Api and across Sabah a blessed Hari Raya Aidilfitri.” He also underscored

STB CEO Julinus Jeffery Jimit (right) and China Southern Airlines Kuala Lumpur Office general manager Guo Hao (left) welcoming passengers on board Chongqing Airlines’ Flight OQ2193 at KKIA, on Thursday. 20 March 2026 KOTA KINABALU: Sabah welcomed its first direct flight from Chongqing on Thursday, with Chongqing Airlines launching a service linking the southwestern Chinese city to Kota Kinabalu. Flight OQ2193 touched down at Kota Kinabalu International Airport (KKIA) at 11.15

19 March 2026 KOTA KINABALU: Kota Kinabalu will host the Association of JCI Senators in South East Asian Nations (ASSEAN) Inc. Senate Board Meeting from 27 to 30 March, bringing together delegates from Indonesia, the Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand, Singapore and across Malaysia. A key highlight of the event will be the historic installation of Patricia Poh as the first female President of the ASSEAN Senate, a regional organisation established in 2000. “I am deeply honoured to