14 March 2026 TUARAN: The State Government continues to intensify efforts to enhance the State’s energy security through the implementation of various strategic projects, aiming to provide a stable, sustainable, and resilient electricity supply in support of economic development and the well-being of the people. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor stated that the State Government consistently supports measures undertaken by Sabah Electricity to improve service ef

14 March 2026 KOTA KINABALU: The launch of SME EXPO International 2026 marks another significant milestone for Sabah, offering a valuable platform for local entrepreneurs to showcase their products and services, explore innovative technologies, and forge networks with partners from across Malaysia and around the globe. The Deputy Chief Minister III and Minister of Industry, Entrepreneurship and Transport (MINDET), Datuk Ewon Benedick, said this in his speech during the Chines

14 March 2026 LAHAD DATU: The Borneo Rainforest Lodge (BRL) has generously donated 100 food packs to SK Lahad Datu 2 in celebration of Ramadan, exemplifying the spirit of giving during this blessed season. “This is a simple gesture from BRL to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to the well-being of the community,” said Chief Operating Officer Sail Jamaludin. He explained that the initiative is part of BRL’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) programme, which began in 2021,

14 March 2026 SANDAKAN: The Sandakan Tourism Association (STAN) is calling for renewed consideration of direct flights between Sandakan and Singapore. This initiative aims to bolster Sabah’s tourism resilience and diversify international access routes amid changing global aviation conditions. STAN President Teo Chee Kim emphasised the importance of establishing a direct air link between Sandakan and Singapore, which would offer a strategic and timely alternative route for int

14 March 2026 KOTA KINABALU: The State Government’s decision to oppose the Federal Government’s attempt to stay the High Court ruling on Sabah’s 40 per cent revenue entitlement is a necessary step to safeguard the state’s interests, said Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS) Secretary-General Datuk Julita Majungki. Julita said the move reflects the State Government’s commitment to defending Sabah’s constitutional rights concerning its share of federal revenue collected from the state. “T

14 March 2026 KENINGAU: The firm stance of the Sabah State Government in opposing the Federal Government’s application to stay the implementation of the High Court Order regarding the review and determination of Sabah’s 40 per cent net revenue rights from the Federation for the period 1974 to 2021 is lauded. The Chairman of the Bingkor Community Welfare Association, Yazid Mohd Hasnan Tawik @ Charles, stated that the High Court decision dated 17 October 2025 is not merely a

14 March 2025 KOTA BELUD: The Sabah Ministry of Industrial Development, Entrepreneurship and Transport (MINDET) is monitoring the impact of global conflicts on goods supply chain systems and their implications for consumers in Sabah. Deputy Chief Minister III and Sabah Minister of Industrial, Entrepreneurship and Transport, Datuk Ewon Benedick, said he has requested relevant agencies to prepare more detailed reports on the effects of conflicts occurring in several parts of th

14 March 2026 KOTA BELUD: Kadamaian Assemblyman Datuk Ewon Benedick distributed donations to 25 mosques and surau, as well as 599 asnaf (those eligible to receive tithe) across the Kadamaian state constituency. The contributions were presented yesterday during the 'Breaking of Fast' with Mosque and Surau Committees' programme throughout the Kadamaian constituency, held at the Kampung Tambulion Mosque grounds here. Ewon stated that this programme is one of his annual initiativ