8 November 2025 TENOM: The State Government has allocated nearly 40,000 acres of state land from the Sabah Forest Industry (SFI) concession area for kampung reserves, announced Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor. “The GRS State Government has gazetted these kampung reserves, demonstrating our commitment to addressing the needs of the people,” he said. “At the most recent State Legislative Assembly sitting, we approved the transfer of over 40,000 acres of state lan

8 November 2025 KOTA KINABALU: DAP Sabah Women’s Chief Bronica Sikula has congratulated three of the party’s prospective women candidates announced by DAP Malaysia Secretary-General Anthony Loke during the DAP–Pakatan Harapan (PH) candidate unveiling ceremony held today at the Magellan Sutera Resort, Kota Kinabalu. The three candidates are Datuk Jannie Lasimbang (N.25 Kapayan), Vivian Wong (N.55 Elopura), and Tang Tzu Ching (N.56 Tanjong Papat). Another prospective woman can

8 November 2025 TENOM: The importance of active co-operatives in building productive and resilient communities was highlighted during the JOM@COOP 2025 programme recently. Held at Dewan Datuk OKK Sangau Jalang, Melalap, Tenom, it was officiated by Datuk Ewon Benedick the Minister of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives (MEDC) . In his speech Director General of the Institute of Co-operatives Malaysia (IKMa), Datuk Mohd. Ali Mansor, said Carrying the theme “IKMa and Co

8 November 2025 KOTA KINABALU: The Democratic Action Party (DAP) Secretary-General, Anthony Loke, today announced the list of Pakatan Harapan–DAP candidates for the forthcoming 17th Sabah State Election during the Election Machinery Launch Ceremony held in Kota Kinabalu this afternoon. The line-up reflects DAP Sabah’s diversity and commitment to women’s representation, with more than half of the candidates being women — a strong statement of the party’s dedication to inclusiv

8 November 2025 PUTATAN: Community clean-up activities play a vital role in fostering unity among local residents while ensuring that the Putatan district remains clean, pleasant, and conducive for all. Member of Parliament for Putatan, Datuk Ir Shahelmey Yahya, said that apart from raising public awareness, such programmes also help to strengthen a culture of cleanliness at the grassroots level. “In Putatan, we strongly encourage and fully support all community-based program

8 November 2025 TENOM: Rural cooperative development is further strengthened through the Jom@Coop Sabah 2025 programme, themed “IKMa and Cooperatives: Active Cooperatives, Productive Communities”, held at Dewan Datuk OKK Sangau Jalang, Melalap, Tenom. The event was officiated by Datuk Ewon Benedick, Minister of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives. Organised by the Malaysian Cooperative Institute (IKMa) Sabah Zone, the programme serves as one of MEDC’s strategic platfor

8 November 2025 PUTATAN: The development of women’s communities through entrepreneurial guidance and product marketing networks can add significant value to the local economy in the Putatan district. Member of Parliament for Putatan, Datuk Ir Shahelmey Yahya, said that through close collaboration with relevant parties and agencies, women’s economic development at the parliamentary level can be diversified to meet existing market demands. “On behalf of the Putatan Parliamentar

8 November 2025 KOTA KINABALU: Good Shepherd Services (GSS) has been lauded for a decade of dedicated community work that has helped transform the lives of women, children, and families across Sabah. Speaking at GSS’s 10th Anniversary Dinner here on Friday Sabah Tourism Board Chairman, Datuk Joniston Bangkuai, praised the organisation for its long-standing commitment to uplifting vulnerable communities through practical empowerment and skills-based initiatives. He said GSS’s