Joniston receiving a souvenir made from recycled materials from Merakit Daat team, led by president Michelle de la Harpe. 12 March 2026 KOTA KINABALU: Strong collaboration between government agencies, local authorities and community organisations is essential to strengthen tourism offerings within the state capital, said Assistant Minister to the Chief Minister Datuk Joniston Bangkuai. Joniston, who is also chairman of the Sabah Tourism Board (STB), said cooperation between

12 March 2026 KOTA KINABALU: Deputy Chief Minister III and Minister of Industrial Development, Entrepreneurship and Transport Sabah, Datuk Ewon Benedick, announced that standard operating procedures (SOPs) for railbus operations will be comprehensively tightened to prevent future unwanted incidents. He said the measures follow a report on the collision involving a railbus and a trolley motor in Tenom, presented at the state cabinet meeting.Initial findings revealed the trolle

12 March 2026 KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s observance of National Rare Disease Day and the launch of the National Policy for Rare Diseases mark a significant step forward in providing long-term, sustainable care for individuals with rare, complex genetic conditions. This development has garnered increasing attention from both public and private stakeholders across the healthcare sector. A key element of ongoing care for certain rare genetic metabolic disorders is specialised nutr

11 March 2026 KOTA KINABALU: The United Progressive Kinabalu Organisation (UPKO) calls for the Federal Government’s ‘stay of execution’ application, filed over the Kota Kinabalu High Court ruling on Sabah’s 40 per cent revenue rights, to be challenged locally. Its president, Datuk Ewon Benedick, said the Attorney General’s Chambers had sought to suspend the High Court decision, which previously set a 180-day period for the Federal and Sabah Governments to negotiate repayment

11 March 2026 KREFELD, Germany: Sabah Tourism Board has unveiled a refined destination identity at ITB Berlin. Under the brand message “Explore Sabah, North Borneo , Naturally Inspiring, Beyond Ordinary,” the Malaysian state aims to strengthen its global positioning by emphasising sustainable growth and authentic, meaningful travel experiences. This repositioning highlights Sabah’s strategic commitment to responsible tourism development that prioritises value for visitors and

11 March 2026 KOTA KINABALU: An internal investigation was carried out by the Sabah State Railway Department (JKNS) pertaining to the Train and trolley motor incident that occurred on March 3. According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Industry, Entrepreneurship and Transport, the investigation was carried out by JKNS Board of Enquiry (BOE) on the incident where a collision occurred between Railbus RB8801 and a trolley motor at KM 134/4. The investigation found that t

11 March 2026 KOTA KINABALU: The State Government will provide RM10,000 in cash assistance to the family of the elderly man who was killed in a landslide in Sandakan early Wednesday. State Home Affairs and Research Secretary Datuk Awang Shahminan Sahari stated that the Sandakan Municipal Council President, Walter Kenson, has been instructed to locate the victim's next of kin to facilitate the prompt handover of the assistance. The victim, identified as Agustine J Lingam, 76,

11 March 2026 KUALA LUMPUR: The international travel service provider Trip.com Malaysia recently made a significant contribution to the local non-governmental organisation Pertubuhan Amal Uncle Kentang Malaysia (PAUKM), supporting their flood rescue operations through the donation of a rescue boat. The new boat, complete with an engine and trailer, expands PAUKM’s fleet and enhances its capacity to respond swiftly to flood emergencies. Its smaller design offers rescue teams g