6 February 2026 SANDAKAN: Representatives from the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) Sandakan paid a courtesy visit to the Sandakan Parliamentary Service Centre yesterday to discuss a proposed wireless network (WiFi) facility for Pulau Berhala. The delegation met with Tang Szu Ching, representative of Sandakan Member of Parliament Vivian Wong Shir Yee and the Parliamentary Coordinating Officer for Sandakan. The meeting focused on an application to impr

6 February 2026 KUALA LUMPUR: EVE Energy Co., Ltd. and its partners have signed a contract for the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) solar-plus-storage project, with Malaysia’s Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof in attendance to witness this significant milestone. This marks EVE Energy’s official entry into Malaysia’s vital infrastructure sector with its 628Ah energy storage batteries and a 5MWh energy storage system, supporting the nation’s green and sma

6 February 2026 KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Ministry of Industrial Development, Entrepreneurship and Transport has taken note of the issues raised recently regarding congestion at Sapangar Bay Container Port. In this regard, the Ministry, together with relevant agencies, has formulated and coordinated an Interim Action Plan as a temporary mitigation measure pending the completion of the ongoing port expansion project. In a statement issued by the Ministry today, the interim pl

6 February 2026 KOTA KINABALU: The Ministry of Industry, Entrepreneurship and Transport held an appreciation dinner attended by ministry officials and representatives from government-linked companies (GLCs) to recognise outstanding contributions and service. During the event, several awards were presented to deserving recipients. Under the Anugerah Setiausaha Tetap, the recipients were Muhd Irfan Sarin, Na’imah Ahmad, Nazri Mohd Salleh, Mohd Ridzuan Ramli, and Teo Thin Hwa. R

6 February 2026 KOTA KINABALU: Sabah drew international attention as Chairwoman and Chief Executive Officer of the Miss World Organisation, Julia Morley CBE, and Miss World 2025 Opal Suchata led the Beauty With a Purpose Tour in Sabah from 4 to the 10 February. A key highlight was a charity programme at Sekolah Kebangsaan Pendidikan Khas (SKPK) Kota Kinabalu in Tuaran on 5 February, aimed at supporting children with special needs, their families and educators. The delegation

6 February 2026 Mumbai, India: Sabah Tourism Board (STB) is stepping up engagement with the Indian market at Outbound Travel Mart (OTM) 2026 with the introduction of a range of destination offerings, including the launch of Sabah North Borneo Cycling Paradise. The cycling initiative was unveiled following the official opening of the Tourism Malaysia Pavilion at the Jio World Convention Centre on Thursday (5 February), providing a platform to promote niche and experience-based

6 February 2026 KUALA LUMPUR: This Ramadan, Swiss Bear is recognising food operators and delivery riders across Kuala Lumpur for their vital role in ensuring Iftar meals reach families and communities each evening. Swiss Bear is a food solution brand under Kerry Group, specialising in sauces and dressings. During this holy month, food riders will enjoy complimentary meals as they break their fast at participating locations throughout Kuala Lumpur. As Muslims observe the month

Andrew Lim, Portfolio Head for Maritime Southeast Asia 6 February 2026 KUALA LUMPUR: The global economy is expected to grow at a moderate, though not particularly exciting, pace once again this year, supported by easing monetary policy, fiscal stimulus in key economies, and the ongoing artificial intelligence (AI) boom. However, significant downside risks remain in a volatile and unpredictable global environment, according to ACCA’s latest Global Economic Outlook. The third e