2 February 2026 KUALA LUMPUR: Fraud in Southeast Asia has reached a tipping point, evolving from isolated scams into highly commercial operations run by organised syndicates that operate with the scale and efficiency of modern, legitimate businesses. This warning was issued by Niki Luhur, Founder and CEO of VIDA Group, at CISO Malaysia 2026, an event bringing together Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) from across Malaysia. In his presentation, titled "From Fraudster

2 February 2026 TUARAN: Shangri-La Rasa Ria Tuaran wrested Gold for Sustainability Award under the Sabah Tourism Champion Category Award. This is a major milestone in their sustainability journey, following the receipt pf the ISO 21021 certification, the first hotel in Malaysia to attain this standard. The hotel remains the sole venue in the country to hold this accreditation. Fiona Hagan, General Manager of Shangri-La Rasa Ria, expressed her pride and confidence in the achie

2 February 2026 TUARAN: The buffet at Shangri-La Rasa Ria delights with an array of flavours, inviting guests to a memorable culinary adventure. Dubbed Cita Rasa Dapur Chef, this anticipated seasonal buffet invites guests to savour a refined celebration of traditional flavours and culinary heritage. Running from 19 February to 19 March 2026, the buffet showcases a thoughtfully curated selection of classic dishes, expertly prepared by the resort’s culinary team. Set again

2 February 2026 KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Government’s approach of opting for discussions in pursuing the claims under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) should not be misconstrued as an act of submission. Instead, it reflects the wisdom of the state leadership in ensuring that Sabah’s rights are fulfilled comprehensively and effectively. Pro–Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) political activist Aksyah Haji Nasrah said that the Chief Minister, Datuk Seri Panglima Haji Hajiji Haji Noo

2 February 2026 KUALA LUMPUR: Sport is not only about improving physical fitness, but also serves as a platform for discovering cities, appreciating culture and exploring tourism destinations, said Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing. He said this after officiating the flag-off of the Visit Malaysia 2026 Run together with Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. The event drew about 5,000 participants from various age groups, races

1 February 2026 MAKKAH: Following his official engagement with Sabah students in Egypt and the officiation of the Al-Imam Al-Tayeb Sheikhul Azhar Hall, Sabah Head of State Tun Datuk Seri Panglima (Dr.) Musa Aman, travelled to Madinah and Makkah to perform the Umrah pilgrimage. While in Madinah, Tun met Sabah students who are currently pursuing their studies there, before continuing his journey to Makkah. Upon arrival in Makkah, Tun and his wife, Toh Puan Faridah, were warm

1 February 2026 KOTA KINABALU: Travellers are looking beyond mere sights seeking authentic experiences and meaningful connections with local communities. “This presents a significant opportunity for Sabah, especially in eco-tourism, cultural tourism, and community-based tourism,” said Chairman of Sabah Association of Tour and Travel Agents (Satta) Dato’ Seri Winston Liaw. However, to fully realise this potential, collaboration is essential. Government agencies must understand

1 February 2026 KOTA KINABALU: The increase in funding allocated to non-Islamic religious bodies in Sabah demonstrates the State Government’s strong commitment to religious diversity. Deputy Chief Minister III and Sabah Minister of Industrial Development, Entrepreneurship and Transport, Datuk Ewon Benedick, said the higher allocation also reflects the seriousness of the state government under the leadership of Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor in addressing the d