30 May 2026 KOTA KINABALU: A vibrant Kaamatan welcome at Kota Kinabalu International Airport (KKIA) today showcased how cultural celebration can drive tourism, says Mohd Amirul Rizal Abdul Rahim, Director-General of Tourism Malaysia. “Today’s Kaamatan welcome held at KKIA, showcased a tourism attraction that highlighted the festive atmosphere,” Mohd Amirul told reporters. “It did not only take place in Kota Kinabalu, tomorrow we will also be holding simultaneous Kaamatan and

30 May 2026 PENAMPANG: Datuk Ewon Benedick, president of the United Progressive Kinabalu Organisation (UPKO) and Sabah’s Deputy Chief Minister III as well as Minister of Industrial Development, Entrepreneurship and Transport, has welcomed Prime Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Anwar Ibrahim’s commitment to implement Sabah’s 40 per cent rights as enshrined in the Federal Constitution, including an increase in the interim payment from RM600 million to RM1.5 billion. Ewon said the a

30 May 2026 KOTA KINABALU: The Ambassador of Hungary to Malaysia, Dr Sándor Sipos, said that Hungary and Malaysia, particularly Sabah, have strong prospects for cooperation in sustainable agriculture, technology transfer, research and innovation, and the use of agricultural waste for renewable energy. Speaking during his official visit to Sabah, Dr Sipos noted that the growing volume of agricultural waste is a shared global challenge. He said that through collaborative resea

30 May 2026 KENINGAU: Taman Bandukan Riverside Resort has been chosen as the venue for the Kent Teaching College, Tuaran, alumni reunion for the 1979–1985 cohorts, scheduled to take place on 26 September. The decision was reached during an Executive Committee meeting chaired by Yazid Mohd Hasnan Tawik @ Charles in the resort’s meeting room yesterday. Yazid said Taman Bandukan Riverside Resort was selected for its peaceful, attractive surroundings and a range of facilities su

29 May 2026 KOTA KINABALU: The United Progressive Kinabalu Organisation (UPKO) today submitted an application to become a component party of the Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS). UPKO president Datuk Ewon Benedick led the party delegation to a meeting with the Sabah Chief Minister, Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor, who is also chairman of GRS, and subsequently handed in the application. Ewon said UPKO wishes to contribute to the unity and cooperation of Sabah’s local parties to s

29 May 2026 KOTA KINABALU: Brigadier General (Rtd) Tan Sri Datuk Liew Yun Fah, president of the Parti Harapan Rakyat Sabah (PHRS), has expressed his appreciation for the media’s vital role in disseminating information and acting as the voice of the people. In a message posted on his Facebook page to mark National Press Day (HAWANA) 2026, he extended his greetings to all media practitioners across the country. He said he valued the close working relationship he has developed w

Yogo (left) with two Indonesian consulate officers. 28 May 2026 KOTA KINABALU: The upcoming 100th anniversary celebration of Jam Gadang, Bukittinggi’s iconic clock tower, will be among the main highlights of the 4th International Minangkabau Literacy Festival. The festival, scheduled to take place from June 3 to 7, 2026, will showcase the rich culture and heritage of the Minangkabau community in West Sumatra, Indonesia. Visitors will also have the opportunity to experience Pa

28 May 2026 KUALA LUMPUR: The “Penyambung Rasa Aidiladha” initiative brings communities together at selected mosques and the Malaysia Kelantan Islamic Centre, in the spirit of sharing prosperity during Aidiladha. This year, MAGGI ® Malaysia partnered with communities at various locations across the East Coast, North Coast, and Federal Territory, including local mosques and the Malaysia Kelantan Islamic Centre, to support the traditional korban (sacrificial offering). Through