26 February 2026 TENOM: The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Industry Sabah (MAFFI) will ensure that all officers under its jurisdiction carry out field inspections in flood-affected areas across Sabah, including Tenom, Nabawan, Sook, Tongod, Sipitang, Beaufort, and Pitas. The purpose is to monitor current conditions, assess the extent of damage to the agricultural sector, and coordinate immediate assistance to farmers, livestock breeders, and fishermen affected by

26 February 2026 KOTA KINABALU: The Chief Minister, Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor, officiated the Corruption-Free Pledge (IBR) ceremony involving Assistant Ministers and Political Secretaries at Menara Kinabalu on Thursday. The event commenced with the Assistant Ministers and Political Secretaries reciting the IBR as a solemn commitment to bolster integrity and ensure accountable governance within the state administration. Following the signing of the pledge by all attendee

26 February 2026 KOTA KINABALU: Nestled beside Daya Hotel, Daya Nyonya Kopitiam has swiftly become a must-visit destination for lovers of authentic Peranakan cuisine. In just three months since opening, the restaurant has already carved a niche for itself as a vibrant hub of Nyonya flavours and cultural heritage. Proprietor Jason Ng shares that the restaurant serves halal Nyonya food, a culinary tradition that beautifully marries Chinese ingredients and techniques with Malay

26 February 2026 KOTA KINABALU: Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor chaired the first State Security Working Committee (JKKN) meeting for 2026 at Menara Kinabalu, here today. The meeting was convened to conduct a comprehensive review of state security matters and to streamline coordination and strategic cooperation among relevant agencies, in efforts to enhance preparedness, strengthen security controls, and defend the sovereignty of the state and the nation agains

26 Februari 2026 PETAGAS: Sabah’s input must be considered before announcing decisions that concern the state, said Deputy Chief Minister III Datuk Ewon Benedick. He was commenting on Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s announcement, during a joint press conference with Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi in Kuala Lumpur, on Feb 8 supporting India’s decision to open a new consulate in Kota Kinabalu. “I want to say that whatever announcement concerning Sabah, Sabah’s o

Gui (right) and Lawyer Dominic Chew Ban Huat 25 February 2026 SANDAKAN: Gui Chee Wai, a 33-year-old supervisor at a local money lending firm, has been acquitted of four charges of deception under Section 417 of the Penal Code at Sandakan Magistrates’ Court. The case, which began proceedings on 13th February 2025, saw the prosecution call five witnesses to establish its case against Gui. However, after careful consideration of the evidence, the prosecution failed to prove a pr

25 February 2026 SANDAKAN: State Assemblyman for Sungai Manila, Hazem Mubarak Musa, has conducted an on-the-ground inspection of several locations affected by flooding following continuous rainfall over the past few days. He commenced the visit at the Sungai Buaya Base area, where he visited residents’ homes inundated with water, assessed the extent of damage, and identified urgent needs of the victims. Particular attention was also given to the condition of the bridge in the

25 February 2026 PENAMPANG: The Sabah Plumber Association recently paid a courtesy visit to Datuk Ladislaus Maluda, President of the Kadazandusun Chamber of Commerce and Industry Malaysia (KCCI), where both organisations held fruitful discussions on collaborating for the upcoming Plumbing Asia 2026 international exhibition. This engagement culminated in an important partnership agreement to strengthen regional industry ties. During the meeting, KCCI officially confirmed its r