18 March 2026 KOTA KINABALU: Le Méridien Kota Kinabalu celebrated the upcoming Aidilfitri festivities with a special cake presentation to Sabah’s Head of State, Tun Datuk Seri Panglima (Dr) Musa Aman, as a gesture of festive goodwill and celebration. Inspired by the elegance of Masjid Bandaraya Kota Kinabalu, also known as the Likas Mosque, this year’s Raya cake pays homage to one of Sabah’s most iconic landmarks. The mosque, chosen as the central theme of the design, symbol

18 March 2026 PENANG: Initiated by the Lin Xiang Xiong Art Gallery and co-organised by the Penang State Museum Board and the Global Chinese Arts & Culture Society, the exhibition "Equatorial Art, Nanyang Breeze: An Elite Malaysian Painting Exchange Exhibition 2026" will be held in June 2026 at the Lin Xiang Xiong Art Gallery’s Level 7 Special Exhibition Hall. As one of the gallery’s flagship initiatives since its inception, the exhibition embodies a clear and enduring cultura

Tun Musa (2nd right) with his wife Toh Puan Faridah ( 5th right) during the event 18 March 2026 KOTA KINABALU: Sheraton Kota Kinabalu marked its inaugural official Hari Raya cake presentation to the Head of State (TYT) Tun Datuk Seri Panglima (Dr) Musa Aman and his consort Toh Puan Datin Seri Panglima Datuk Hajah Faridah Haji Tussin at Istana Seri Kinabalu today, in celebration of the upcoming Hari Raya Aidilfitri festivities. Executive Chef Ryan Poon presented the TYT with

18 March 2026 KOTA KINABALU: Rice supply in Sabah is sufficient, so the public should not panic-buy, despite reports of stock shortages in some rural areas. Sabah’s Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Industry, Datuk Jamawi Jaafar, explained that, to date, the state’s rice reserves (stockpile) can meet the needs of residents for up to six months. “When combined with trade stocks, wholesale inventories, and local rice supplies, the total rice stock in Sabah can last f

Rafie Robert visits the family of Fredline Michael in Kampung Gasabon, Keningau. 18 March 2026 KENINGAU: Concern for those in need continues to be demonstrated as the President of the Sabah Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) Youth, Rafie Robert, paid a visit to a family facing life's challenges in Kampung Gasabon here yesterday. The visit, in collaboration with the Bingkor Development with the People (BMBR) Secretariat on 17 March, was aimed at offering support to the family of Fr

The Unduk Ngadau and Randawi Tavantang hopefuls representing Tuaran, Tamparuli and Kiulu. 18 March 2026 TUARAN: Shangri-La Rasa Ria is delighted to announce its official partnership with the Unduk Ngadau Kaamatan and Randawi Tavantang (District Level Tuaran 2026) committees. This collaboration aims to strengthen cultural appreciation and elevate Tuaran’s reputation as a premier destination for heritage and sustainable luxury tourism. As the Harvest Festival (Pesta Kaamatan) d

17 March 2026 KOTA KINABALU: Approximately 1,000 people attended the third installation of the Executive Committee of the Sabah China Chamber of Commerce (SCCC) for the 2025-2028 term, held at the Sabah Hakka Hall on Monday evening. Among the attendees were elected representatives, local Chinese community leaders, corporate figures, and delegates from 25 provinces across the People's Republic of China. The Consul-General of the People's Republic of China in Kota Kinabalu, His

17 March 2026 TAWAU: Deputy Chief Minister III and Minister of Industry Development, Entrepreneurship and Transport, Datuk Ewon Benedick, conducted a working visit to Tawau to review Tawau Port and visit three local entrepreneurs today. He, along with the ministry's delegation, began the visit by inspecting Tawau Port before being briefed by the Senior Port Manager, Elsie Philip, regarding the operations and current developments of the facility. Ewon stated that he appreciate