5 March 2026 SANDAKAN: Issues concerning the port continue to be a primary commitment of the Ministry of Industry Development, Entrepreneurship, and Transport of Sabah (MINDET), said Deputy Chief Minister III, Datuk Ewon Benedick. In this regard, Ewon, who is also the Minister of Industry, Entrepreneurship, and Transport of Sabah, undertook a working visit to Sandakan Port yesterday to see for himself the complaints and to listen to a briefing from Sandakan Port Manager, Haya

5 March 2026 KOTA KINABALU: Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor announced that the State Government has allocated RM164.01 million for human capital development programmes in Sabah under the 13th Malaysia Plan (RMK13). “Human capital development remains a key priority as part of our initiatives to develop youth and guide them towards achieving progress and excellence." “The fields of skills development and youth empowerment will be strengthened through the expansio

5 March 2026 KOTA KINABALU: The Malaysian Chinese Tourism Association (MCTA) Sabah Chapter has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Hong Kong personality Hugo Wong, officially appointing him as its Strategic Partner for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). This collaboration supports the national Visit Malaysia 2026 campaign and Sabah’s preparations for Visit Sabah 2027, with a focus on promoting responsible tourism practices, strengthening Community-Based Touris

5 March 2026 CYBERJAYA: ProtectHealth Corporation Sdn. Bhd. has reinforced its role as a key government agency and strategic healthcare provider by successfully achieving the ISO 22301:2019/AMD1:2024 Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) certification. Chief Executive Officer Wan Mohd Hazwan Wan Mohd Najib received the ISO 22301 BCMS certification from CyberSecurity Malaysia Acting Chief Executive Roshdi Hj Ahmad, highlighting ProtectHealth’s dedication to enhancing bu

5 March 2026 KUALA LUMPUR: During the sacred month of Ramadan, Malaysian Muslims embrace a period of fasting, reflection, and family togetherness. While this holy month promotes spiritual discipline and self-control, health experts are emphasising that caring for the body remains equally vital, particularly during extended fasting hours. According to Dato’ Dr Malik Mumtaz, Consultant Endocrinologist, Ramadan offers a meaningful opportunity for Malaysians to prioritise their h

5 March 2026 KUALA LUMPUR: Member of Parliament for Tenom, Riduan Rubin, explained that his absence during the voting on the Constitutional Amendment Bill (2026) on 2 March was because he was focusing on managing the major flood disaster that affected his parliamentary constituency. He stated that the flood in Tenom since 25 February 2026 was among the worst ever recorded in the area, impacting 61 villages with an estimated 4,000 households involved. Riduan clarified that he

4 March 2026 KOTA KINABALU: Sabah must reinforce its position as a pioneer in conservation, transforming its forests and biodiversity into vibrant centres for research, education, and sustainable tourism, said Assistant Minister to the Chief Minister, Datuk Joniston Bangkuai. He highlighted that Sabah is at the forefront of conservation in Malaysia, having designated over 30 per Cent , or 2.227 million Hectares , of its land as Totally Protected Areas (TPAs), exceeding the in

4 March 2026 TAWAU: The Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry (KPDN) Semporna successfully concluded another case of smuggling controlled goods, as the Tawau Magistrate’s Court sentenced two men to five (5) months’ imprisonment for possessing 170 kilograms of cooking oil without lawful authority. The accused, Felsing Bin Abdul Murin and Lichin Bin Felsing, both unidentifiable by any documentation, were found guilty under Regulation 3(1) of the Control of Supplies Regul