Sandakan Member of Parliament Vivian Wong Shir Yee speaking during the parliamentary debate. 5 February 2026 SANDAKAN: Sandakan Member of Parliament Vivian Wong Shir Yee has urged the Ministry of Health Malaysia (MOH) to expedite the evaluation and approval process for project funding so that the long-announced upgrading of the Duchess of Kent Hospital, Sandakan, can deliver tangible improvements in the near future. She welcomed the government’s earlier announcement on alloca

5 February 2026 KOTA KINABALU: A student-led sustainability initiative at Sekolah Indonesia Kota Kinabalu (SIKK) has gained international recognition after winning the #ForOurPlanet Award at the European Training Foundation (ETF) Green Skills Award 2025, held in Turin, Italy, on 30 January. The award recognises excellence in circular economy education and was presented to the SIKK project for its innovative use of black soldier fly bioconversion to transform food waste into c

5 February 2026 KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah State Government has launched the Sabah Timber Legality Assurance System Plus (Sabah TLAS+) Booklet, underscoring the state’s commitment to responsible trade, forest conservation and leadership in the global green economy. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor said Sabah TLAS+ is the first system of its kind worldwide to comprehensively integrate legal compliance, the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) deforesta

5 February 2026 SANDAKAN: Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) Vice-President Chong Thien Ming has expressed full support for the Sandakan Municipal Council (MPS) President’s proposal to reorganise and restructure the existing Pasar Dinihari by relocating it to Pasar Borong Ramai-Ramai. Chong said the move was not made hastily but was the outcome of months of careful planning and detailed consideration. He noted that the proposal had been thoroughly studied, with both its benefits

4 February 2026 KOTA KINABALU: Sabah is set to receive international attention as Mrs Julia Morley CBE, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Miss World Organisation, and Miss World 2025 Opal Suchata lead the Beauty With a Purpose Tour in Sabah 2026, a humanitarian and community outreach mission taking place from 4 to 10 February 2026. One of the key highlights of the visit is a Beauty With a Purpose charity programme at Sekolah Kebangsaan Pendidikan Khas (SKPK) Kota Ki

4 February 2026 KUALA LUMPUR: The tourism industry cannot continue to operate amid policy uncertainty and uneven regulatory pressures, and must be strengthened through clearer policies, fair enforcement and closer engagement with industry players, said Datuk Tiong King Sing, Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture. He said continuous engagement sessions with tourism stakeholders are crucial to understanding the real challenges faced on the ground, particularly issues related to

4 February 2026 KOTA KINABALU: Shangri-La Rasa Ria has reinforced its reputation as a regional leader in sustainable luxury tourism after securing three prestigious accolades at the 13th Sabah Tourism Awards 2025 and the ASEAN Tourism Awards 2026. The awards recognise the resort’s strong commitment to environmental sustainability, community engagement and excellence in the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) sector. At the state-level ceremony, Shangri-La

4 February 2026 KOTA KINABALU: Cancer remains one of the most pressing health challenges affecting families and communities nationwide, and awareness, early screening and timely treatment must continue to be prioritised, said Datuk Jannie Lasimbang, Sabah DAP Vice-Chairperson. Speaking in conjunction with World Cancer Day 2026, Jannie said the reminder that “cancer does not wait” underscores the urgency for coordinated efforts at all levels of society to improve prevention,