25 April 2026 SANDAKAN: Anzac Day pays tribute not only to the prisoners of war (POWs) who suffered and perished during the Second World War (WWII) but also to countless others, including local Sabahans, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor. "Today, as we reflect on the shared histories of Australia, Britain, and Malaysia, we recognise that the bonds between our peoples were forged not only through conflict but also through compassion." "The legacy of those wh

24 April 2026 KUALA LUMPUR: Many Malaysians falter in saving and planning for retirement, often postponing key decisions until it's too late to recover. Despite robust support from the Employees Provident Fund (EPF), private schemes, and advisors, retirement readiness lags. With 2025 inflation at 3.2%, a comfortable nest egg now demands RM1.5–2 million. Yet EPF data shows just 10.2% of contributors will hit the RM1.3 million benchmark by age 60. "If knowledge is improving, wh

24 April 2026 PULU, Suluwesi: In Malaysia, natural oils, aromatherapy, and plant-based body care are gaining popularity as consumers seek safer, greener alternatives rooted in nature. But can products linked to relaxation and self-care also mend damaged land? This question grows urgent amid booming demand for natural ingredients and traditional knowledge. The Asia Pacific market for such products is forecast to hit USD 3.94 billion by 2031, expanding at a CAGR of 8.26%—coveri

24 April 2026 KUALA LUMPUR: Hong Leong Bank (HLB) has joined forces with Tencent Music Entertainment Group’s platforms, JOOX and QQ Music, to present the AsiaTop Music Festival 2026 — set to be Malaysia’s largest music festival. Scheduled for 30–31 May 2026 at the Sepang International Circuit, the event will showcase top Malaysian and regional Asian artists alongside the biggest K-pop experience in ASEAN. The festival supports Visit Malaysia Year and Visit Selangor Year 2026,

24 April 2026 PUTRAJAYA: The Sabah Ministry of Industrial Development, Entrepreneurship and Transport (MINDET) has formalised a partnership with the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) to bolster intellectual property (IP) protection for entrepreneurs and communities across Sabah. Minister Datuk Ewon Benedick, who also serves as Deputy Chief Minister, stressed that embedding IP registration in industrial and entrepreneurial development, including community so

Workshop participants 24 April 2026 SANDAKAN: The Sabah Forestry Department (SFD), via its Forest Research Centre (FRC), hosted the 2026 Workshop on the Taxonomic Review of Brackenridgea and Rinorea from Serpentine Areas in Sabah and the Philippines (BRW2026) at the FRC on 22 April 2026. This two-day event united leading botanists and researchers from Southeast Asia and beyond. Primarily organised by Botanickel Sabah Sdn. Bhd., with co-organisers SFD, Sabah Parks, and TANi LA

24 April 2026 KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Tourism Board (STB) held an engagement with tourism operators today to address operational challenges stemming from fuel supply constraints and subsidy access issues impacting the state's tourism sector. This marked the first such session chaired by Chairman Datuk Joniston Bangkuai, who also serves as Assistant Minister to the Chief Minister, following the launch of STB's Crisis Response Unit. The unit fosters structured dialogue with in

23 April 2026 KOTA KINABALU: PETRONAS has contributed to relief efforts for residents affected by the recent fire in Kampung Bahagia, Sandakan, which damaged homes and displaced families. The assistance was mobilised through relevant state agencies. As part of the response, PETRONAS prepared essential supply packages for distribution through the Sabah State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) and the Sandakan Municipal Council (MPS). Each package includes bottled drinking wa