7 March 2026 KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian International Furniture Fair (MIFF) 2026 has once again showcased Malaysia’s emerging talent and innovative spirit at Southeast Asia’s premier furniture trade event. Held at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC), the MIFF Awards celebrated outstanding design achievements across various categories, highlighting the creativity and craftsmanship that position Malaysia on the global furniture stage. The awards cere

7 March 2026 KOTA KINABALU: Former Api-Api Assemblywoman Datuk Seri Christina Liew lauded the steadfast dedication of Datuk Susan Wong Siew Guen, President of the United Sabah Chinese Communities Association of Kota Kinabalu (USCCAKK), in organising the annual International Women’s Day celebration and Appreciation Dinner. Since 2019, Wong has brought together women from 15 Chinese clan associations affiliated with USCCAKK to honour their contributions. Wong led the Women’s Se

7 March 2026 SANDAKAN: The Sandakan Municipal Council ( MPS) Market Tamu and Vendor Committee conducted an inspection yesterday at several Ramadan Bazaar locations from Mile 8 to the town coastal highway area. Present during the inspection were MPS councillors Chong Thien Ming, Liew Kian Vun, Mohd Ali, and Fung Yee Soon, alongside Head of the Market Unit, Ahmad Naquip, and Market Unit officer, Sanisah. The team visited six out of the eight designated Ramadan Bazaar sites

7 March 2026 PAITAN: The damage to Tangkarason Health Clinic caused by recent floods will be raised with the relevant authorities for urgent action. The Sabah Minister of Women, Health and People’s Wellbeing (KWKKR), Datuk Julita Majungki said this during a working visit to the remote clinic on Friday. Julita highlighted the pressing need to upgrade healthcare facilities in rural areas following the flooding. “I have discussed the damage with the Sabah State Health Department

6 March 2026 KUALA LUMPUR: Klook and Yayasan MR. D.I.Y. joined forces to prepare and distribute 500 packs of bubur lambuk to residents of PPR Pinggiran Bukit Jalil in celebration of the Ramadan season. Additionally, 30 families from the neighbourhood received essential household supplies as part of this outreach initiative. The collaboration saw volunteers from Klook working alongside the Yayasan MR. D.I.Y. team, who led the early morning efforts to embody the spirit of goton

6 March 2026 KUALA LUMPUR: The Minister Of Tourism , Arts and Culture (MOCAT) , Datuk Tiong King Sing, extended an invitation to Germany’s renowned luxury travel agency, WINDROSE Finest Travel GmbH, to visit Malaysia and explore opportunities to develop customised high-end travel packages. During his recent visit to Germany to attend the ITB Berlin tourism exhibition, Tiong held a productive meeting with the WINDROSE team, which specialises in bespoke luxury travel experienc

6 March 2026 KUALA LUMPUR: KPJ Healthcare Berhad has announced the opening of its first Neuroscience and Stroke Centre of Excellence (CoE) at Damansara Specialist Hospital 2 (DSH2), marking the second such Centre established under the KPJ Health System (KPJHS). This development significantly enhances the Group’s specialised capabilities in complex neurological and stroke care. The creation of the Neuroscience and Stroke CoE represents a major advancement for KPJHS, integrati

6 March 2026 KUALA LUMPUR: New survey data indicates that 50% of women working in finance and accountancy in Malaysia now aspire to establish their own businesses, up from 43% last year. The results are derived from early insights from ACCA’s global survey of over 11,000 finance professionals across 175 countries, with the full report scheduled for release in May 2026. This upward trend signals growing confidence among women in leveraging accountancy and finance training as a