14 February 2026 KENINGAU: St Francis Xavier Secondary School (SM SFX) successfully raised RM62,280 through its Jogathon 2026, which was held in a lively atmosphere with encouraging participation from the school community and local residents. The programme, organised by the school in collaboration with the Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) and the School Board of Management, aimed to raise funds to support infrastructure development and enhance the implementation of co-curricu

14 February 2026 TENOM: Melalap State Assemblyman Datuk Jamawi Jaafar reaffirmed his appreciation for the Chinese community’s continued support during a Chinese New Year walkabout held across Tenom town on Friday. The programme, which began at Dewan Datuk Seri Panglima Antanom and concluded at Malleh Square, drew participation from local residents and community leaders. Jamawi said the Chinese New Year 2026 Walkabout for the Melalap constituency provided a meaningful platform

14 February 2026 KOTA KINABALU: KO-NELAYAN has been allocated RM108.49 million to implement eight programmes and 28 projects under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), in a move aimed at strengthening support for both marine and inland fishermen. Sabah’s Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Industry, Datuk Jamawi Jaafar, said the funding would deliver meaningful impact to fishing communities across the state by improving livelihoods and increasing income opportunities. He al

14 February 2026 KUALA LUMPUR: Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Tiong King Sing yesterday launched the Mesra Malaysia Campaign at KL Sentral, stressing that Malaysia’s tourism industry must be defined not only by visitor numbers and promotional efforts, but also by courtesy, professionalism and human values. Speaking at the launch, Tiong said he had received numerous complaints from both tourists and Malaysians who claimed they were treated rudely, looked down upon o

14 February 2026 KOTA KINABALU: The Ministry of Industry, Entrepreneurship and Transport (MINDET) will develop a financing support ecosystem to improve access to funding for small and medium enterprise (SME) entrepreneurs operating in industrial parks across Sabah. Its Minister, Datuk Ewon Benedick, said the ministry is formulating initiatives to facilitate financing access for SME companies seeking to operate in industrial areas, whether at Kota Kinabalu Industrial Park (KK

Esner Chong proudly holding the ASEAN Green Hotel Award. 14 February 2026 KOTA KINABALU: Borneo Rainforest Lodge (BRL), nestled within the pristine in Lahad Datu, has brought pride to Malaysia after securing the prestigious ASEAN Green Hotel Award at the ASEAN Tourism Forum 2026. BRL was Malaysia’s nominee for the 10th ASEAN Green Hotel Award, held in on 30 January, having fulfilled the requirements set out under the ASEAN Tourism Standards 2026–2027, according to its chief e

13 February 2026 SEMPORNA: Sabah continues to prioritise the strengthening of its tourism and hospitality standards as it positions itself as a must-visit destination for both domestic and international travellers. As part of these efforts, State Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Jafry Ariffin met tourism stakeholders in key areas including Tawau and Semporna to gather feedback and address operational challenges first-hand. He was accompanied by Assistant Minist

13 February 2026 KOTA KINABALU: PETRONAS and the Sabah State Government have recognised Sabah-based oil and gas services and equipment (OGSE) vendors for their achievements in building a sustainable and competitive local industry ecosystem. To date, 98 Sabah-based OGSE vendors have been acknowledged for their capabilities and proven track record in securing contracts. This marks steady progress since the signing of the Sabah Commercial Collaboration Agreement (CCA) in 2021. N