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

1 February 2026 TAWAU: The Sabah State Government will closely monitor the impact of the electricity tariff increase on consumers following the implementation of the new rate review in Sabah and Labuan, effective 1 February 2026. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor said the increase would have only a minimal impact on consumers and would not be burdensome. “We will continuously monitor the impact, but I believe the effect is relatively small. If someone currently

1 February 2026 KUALA LUMPUR: Everise Ventures Sdn Bhd President Tan Sri TC Goh has stressed that the safety and well-being of senior citizens remain the top priority in his company’s annual Chinese New Year Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme, following concerns over elderly participants arriving excessively early for registration. Speaking during the presentation of angpao to 500 elderly recipients at the Putera Ballroom, Tan Sri TC Goh said the initiative has b

1 February 2026 PUTATAN: Local recreational activities are not only capable of strengthening community cohesion, but can also generate ideas to diversify and enhance the economic potential of respective localities. Member of Parliament for Putatan, Datuk Ir Shahelmey Yahya, said these strengths can be translated through various platforms in efforts to realise a competitive society in the future. “Many recreational activities have a positive impact on local communities, with s

31 January 2026 KOTA KINABALU: Sabah’s tourism industry was celebrated at the recent Sabah Tourism Awards, where the Minister of Tourism, Culture, And Environment Sabah, Datuk Jafry Ariffin, commended the sector’s resilience and achievements. In his address, Jafry expressed appreciation to the organising committee for successfully hosting the event. He highlighted that twelve award categories showcase the diverse strengths and excellence within Sabah’s tourism sector. The min

31 January 2026 KOTA KINABALU: Pemuda Gagasan Rakyat has called for a balanced approach to the revision of electricity tariffs in Sabah, urging that any increase be accompanied by tangible improvements in service quality and adequate protection for consumers. In a statement issued today, its Acting Chief, Azrul Ibrahim, said the youth wing acknowledged Sabah Electricity’s announcement on the review and adjustment of electricity tariffs, which is scheduled to take effect from

Proposed Site for Smoking Area 31 January 2026 SANDAKAN: The lack of clear no-smoking signage and the absence of designated smoking areas at Sandakan Airport have triggered complaints from tourists and members of the public. Former Assemblyman for Karamunting Datuk George Hiew Vun Zin said he has received numerous complaints regarding enforcement action taken against individuals caught smoking in outdoor areas of the airport, particularly along the arrival routes. He said the