9 November 2025 SANDAKAN: Residents of Kampung Kombo can now breathe a sigh of relief after a steep pathway in their area was finally equipped with new fencing and handrails, significantly reducing the risk of accidents that had frequently occurred in the past. The pathway, which leads to a cluster of wooden houses on a hillside, had long been a cause for concern after several residents, including elderly individuals, slipped and fell due to the steep incline. The situation

9 November 2025 KIULU: Sabah’s political strength depends on the ability of its leaders to work together towards a shared purpose, rather than pursuing separate party agendas, said Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) Information Chief Datuk Joniston Bangkuai. He said while Sabahans have every right to seek stronger local representation, the proliferation of local parties reflects how deeply people care about the state’s future. At the same time, Joniston cautioned that excessive poli

9 November 2025 KUALA LUMPUR: The resignation of Datuk Ewon Benedick from the federal Cabinet marks a pivotal moment in Sabah’s ongoing struggle to reclaim its constitutional rights, said Urimai chairman Professor Dr P. Ramasamy. In a statement shared on Facebook, Ramasamy described Ewon’s decision to step down as Minister of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives as “a resignation rooted in principle rather than politics.” He said Ewon’s move reflected deep frustration

9 November 2025 KUCHING: Parti Bansa Dayak Sarawak (PBDS) has called on Sarawak leaders serving in the federal government to emulate Datuk Ewon Benedick’s act of political integrity by standing up for state rights even if it means giving up their ministerial positions. In a statement, the party said the Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister’s resignation over the issue of Sabah’s 40 per cent revenue entitlement was an act of “true political integrity and loyalty

9 November 2025 KOTA KINABALU: The United Progressive Kinabalu Organisation (UPKO) Kota Kinabalu Division has pledged full support for party president Datuk Ewon Benedick’s decision to resign from the Federal Cabinet, describing it as a courageous and principled act in defence of Sabah’s constitutional rights under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63). UPKO Kota Kinabalu chief Dennison R. Indang said the division fully respects and accepts Ewon’s decision, which he believes was

9 November 2025 KOTA KINABALU: United Progressive Kinabalu Organisation (UPKO) vice president Datuk Wong Thien Fook has expressed firm support for party president Datuk Ewon Benedick’s decision to resign from the Federal Cabinet, calling it a courageous and principled move in defence of Sabah’s constitutional rights. Wong said Ewon’s decision reflected true leadership and respect for the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63), which enshrines Sabah’s position and entitlements within

9 November 2025 KOTA KINABALU: United Progressive Kinabalu Organisation (UPKO) President Datuk Ewon Benedick’s decision to resign from the Federal Cabinet is both courageous and principled, and it upholds the true spirit of the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63). UPKO Supreme Council member Rowindy Lawrence, in expressing her full support, emphasised that the MA63 issue—long a subject of debate and contention—should have been resolved by now. “ Ewon’s decision is not merely a mat

8 November 2025 KOTA KINABALU: The Ministry of Entrepreneurship Development and Cooperatives (MEDC), in collaboration with the Malaysian Cooperative Commission (SKM), launched a significant programme aimed at strengthening the governance of new cooperatives in Sabah. The event, held at Sabah Oriental Hotel, coincided with the Malaysian Cooperative Movement Gathering and was officiated by Deputy Minister Dato' Sri Ramanan Ramakrishnan. The programme attracted nearly 60 coopera