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

10 March 2026 KENINGAU: The swift action of a leader to meet constituents in dire need of attention is always highly commended. In this case, Assistant Minister of Finance and Bingkor assemblyman, Datuk Sr. Mohd Ishak Ayub, swiftly went to visit Kampung Baginda Ulu and Baginda Laut after receiving a report about a dilapidated house and an ailing elderly resident. The report came from Mohd Asmawi Said, head of the Baginda STAR Polling District Centre. Without delay Mohd Ishak

10 March 2026 KOTA BELUD: Irrigation issues plaguing rice cultivation in Kampung Piasau Dundau here, reported for the past three years, were discussed with residents and relevant agencies to find immediate solutions. Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Industry, Datuk Jamawi Jaafar, visited the village to inspect the irrigation system firsthand, addressing farmers' concerns. “We are in Kampung Piasau Dundau to assess the irrigation situation reported three years ago,