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

17 March 2026 TAMBUNAN: The State Government, through the Internal Affairs and Research Office (PHEDN&P) of the Chief Minister’s Department, has distributed special assistance totalling RM57,250 to support teachers affected by the fire at the Pekan Tambunan State Religious School (SAN). The Deputy Secretary of PHEDN&P, Mohd Rizan Abran, presented the cash assistance at a ceremony held at the Tambunan District Office on Tuesday. Mohd Rizan said the assistance was intended to e

17 March 2026 KOTA KINABALU: Datuk Jerry Ambuting Mohd Said, former Honorary President of the Sabah State Honorary Members Association of the Malaysian Volunteer Corps (RELA), has welcomed the clarification provided by the Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Panglima Anwar Ibrahim, regarding the Federal Government's decision to appeal parts of a court judgement related to Sabah's claim for 40 per cent of net revenue. He stated that the Prime Minister's remarks are crucial in clarifyin