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

7 February 2026 NABAWAN: Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability and Pensiangan Member of Parliament Datuk Arthur Joseph Kurup today reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to protecting Sabah’s rich biodiversity at the Presentation of Appointment Letters to Community Rangers and the flag-off of the Sabah State–Level Integrated Heritage Operation (OBK) 2026. Speaking at the event, Arthur expressed pride at the strong turnout, describing it

7 February 2026 PENAMPANG: Penampang Member of Parliament Datuk Ewon Benedick presented a contribution of 22 lion heads, including two dragon heads, to various associations and lion dance clubs within the Penampang parliamentary constituency in conjunction with the 2026 Chinese New Year celebrations. Ewon, who is also Deputy Chief Minister III and Minister of Industrial Development and Transport, said the initiative was part of efforts to preserve cultural heritage and streng