8 February 2026 KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Government will address concerns over tourism accommodation operations in Semporna through a comprehensive and coordinated approach, said Minister of Tourism, Culture and Environment Datuk Jafry Ariffin. Jafry was responding to a statement by Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali regarding reports that 81 accommodation premises in Semporna are largely operated by external companies. He said the issue must be assessed carefully based on verified facts

8 February 2026 PENAMPANG: The Plaza 333 Spring Festive Bazaar 2026 was officially launched yesterday in conjunction with the upcoming Chinese New Year celebrations. Sabah Deputy Chief Minister III and Minister of Industrial Development, Entrepreneurship and Transport, Datuk Ewon Benedick launched the event which was enlivened by dragon and lion dance performances and drew visitors from various communities, creating a vibrant festive atmosphere at Plaza 333. Ewon said the o

8 February 2026 PUTATAN: The local community has been urged to heighten awareness of fire safety in order to prevent incidents that could result in property damage and loss of life. Tanjung Keramat State Assemblyman (ADUN) Shah Alfie Yahya (SAY) said residents in Putatan and the constituency as a whole should pay close attention to advisories and announcements issued by the relevant authorities and take appropriate preventive measures. “I call upon residents in Putatan to inc

8 February 2026 SANDAKAN: The newly appointed Chairman of the Panel Penasihat Klinik Kesihatan Sandakan, Chong Thien Ming, together with several committee members, paid a courtesy visit to Klinik Kesihatan Sandakan and presented mandarin oranges in conjunction with the upcoming Chinese New Year celebration. The mandarin oranges were received by Dr Suhashini, the officer in charge of Klinik Kesihatan Sandakan. Chong said the gesture was a modest token of appreciation from the

8 February 2026 KOTA KINABALU: In a powerful display of unity, culture and shared celebration, Sabah etched its name into the record books by achieving both Asia Records and ASEAN Records for the longest muhibbah kongsi raya yee sang toss, measuring an extraordinary 1,500 metres. The historic moment unfolded at the Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC), transforming a traditional festive ritual into a living symbol of Sabah’s multicultural identity. The record recognit

7 February 2026 SOOK: The Kitchen Garden initiative and the implementation of modern technology-based agricultural programmes have been introduced as among the State Government’s strategic measures to strengthen food security, reduce the cost of living and improve the wellbeing of rural communities, particularly among the B40 group. The Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Industry (MAFFI), Datuk Jamawi Jaafar, said that empowering the rural agriculture sector has been

7 February 2026 SANDAKAN: Nearly one million residents along Sabah’s east coast are expected to benefit from the ongoing enhancement of healthcare services at Hospital Duchess of Kent (HDOK), Sandakan. The Sabah Minister of Women, Health and People’s Wellbeing (KWKKR), Datuk Julita Majungki, during a working visit to the hospital recently , reviewed service delivery, staffing capacity and ongoing development initiatives aimed at strengthening healthcare in the region. “HDOK i

7 February 2026 KOTA KINABALU: The “Sabah First” principle continues to be the foundation of every policy and decision of the State Government in ensuring the interests of the people of Sabah are always prioritised. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Haji Hajiji Haji Noor said it is also to ensure the state revenues are managed responsibly, and economic opportunities are expanded fairly to all segments of society, he said. “Therefore, it is my hope that all Sabahans, regardle