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

11 March 2026 KUALA LUMPUR: Each year, World Kidney Day (12 March) serves as a reminder of an organ we often take for granted until something goes wrong. The theme for 2026, “Kidney Health for All: Caring for People, Protecting the Planet,” underscores a powerful message: safeguarding kidney health is not only about preventing disease but also about protecting communities and fostering more sustainable healthcare systems. “Kidney disease is often called a silent disease becau

The Minister (middle) witnessing the signing ceremony 10 March 2026 KOTA KINABALU: Strategic partnerships are important in driving Sabah’s economic growth, the Minister of Industry, Entrepreneurship and Transport (MINDET), Datuk Ewon Benedick said. He said this about the collaboration between Sabah Oil & Gas Development Corporation (SOGDC) and SEDCO Mining Sdn Bhd, which was formalised through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding, tonight. “The collaboration between S

10 March 2026 KOTA BELUD: A mini paddy estate approach will be implemented to raise Sabah’s paddy self-sufficiency level (SSL) while cultivating the state’s idle lands. Sabah’s Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Industry, Datuk Jamawi Jaafar, said the initiative was discussed during an engagement session with various state and federal agricultural agencies. The session, which he chaired that morning, involved the Director of the Federal Ministry of Economy’s Agricult

10 March 2026 KOTA KINABALU: Shangri-La Rasa Ria celebrates a double accolade in regional hospitality, cementing its status as a top draw for international travellers. The resort has earned Chinese Friendly Hotel certification (2024-2026) from Trip.com and clinched 6th place in the DestinAsian Readers’ Choice Awards 2026 for Best Resorts in Malaysia, the only Sabah entry in the Top 10.As global travel evolves, the Trip.com certification underscores the resort’s dedication to

10 March 2026 KOTA KINABALU: Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor received a farewell courtesy call from the Head of the Consular Office of Japan for Sabah, Sarawak, and the Federal Territory of Labuan, Consul-General Yamashita Yoshito, at his office in Menara Kinabalu here on Tuesday. The visit marked the conclusion of Mr. Yamashita’s two-and-a-half-year tenure in Sabah, which ends in March. He was accompanied by his successor, . Nakasuji Hisaki. At the meeting,

10 March 2026 KOTA KINABALU: The State Government will not compromise on security in order to facilitate Sabah’s economic growth under the Sabah Maju Jaya (SMJ) 2.0 development plan and to ensure the wellbeing of the people. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor said, Sabah’s potential to become a Blue Economy Hub in Eastern Asean is immense, given its rich marine biodiversity and its strategic location along regional trade routes. “In fact, within the Sabah Maju J