31 January 2026 KOTA KINABALU: DAP Sabah Chairman Datuk Phoong Jin Zhe has raised serious concerns over the management, supervision and accountability of the toilet upgrade project at Kota Kinabalu International Airport (KKIA), following repeated site visits that revealed persistent defects despite the facilities having been officially certified as completed. Phoong said the continued presence of defects pointed to a failure by the airport operator to take effective correctiv

31 January 2026 TENOM: A total of 19 students from the Melalap State Legislative Assembly (DUN) constituency who have secured offers to further their studies at institutions of higher learning for the January intake received education assistance at a presentation ceremony held at the Melalap ADUN Service Centre here today. The Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Industry, who is also Melalap ADUN, Datuk Jamawi Jaafar, said the assistance was extended to students pursu

31 January 2026 KOTA BELUD: The Sabah Ministry of Industrial Development, Entrepreneurship and Transport (MINDET) will intensify its efforts to ensure the successful implementation of the Sabah Maju Jaya (SMJ) 2.0 Roadmap, particularly in the industrial sector. Deputy Chief Minister III and Sabah Minister of Industrial Development, Entrepreneurship and Transport, Datuk Ewon Benedick, said the plan outlines a major agenda for the state’s industrial and entrepreneurial developm

31 January 2026 KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian International Furniture Fair (MIFF) 2026 today signed an Exchange of Cooperation Document with the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE), recognising the agency as a MIFF International Trade Partner. Together, they aim to further promote high-quality Malaysian furniture worldwide. This strategic partnership builds on MIFF’s 31-year proven track record, aligning closely with the Government’s goal to boost Malaysia

31 January 2026 KOTA KINABALU: Sabah continues to move forward by emerging as a pioneer state in strengthening the active involvement of the Persons with Disabilities (PWD) community in the national health agenda, positioning the state at the forefront of implementing inclusive healthcare practices. This development is marked by the appointment of experienced Medical Officer Dr Sabrina Moahmmad as a Member of the Advisory Panel of the Jalan Kebajikan Health Clinic for the 202

31 January 2026 KOTA BELUD: The Kadamaian State Assemblyman (ADUN), Datuk Ewon Benedick, today spent a full day on the ground personally inspecting applications for the Sabah Maju Jaya (SMJ) Housing Scheme submitted to the Kadamaian Community Development Leader Unit (UPPM) Office. He said the visit gave him the opportunity to meet applicant families directly and to see for himself the condition of their current homes. “Today, together with UPPM Kadamaian, I inspected seven ho

31 January 2026 KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Maju Jaya (SMJ) 2.0 direction launched by Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor is not merely a policy framework or a political promise, but a major trust that must be shouldered collectively by all the people of Sabah. Pro–Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) political activist Aksyah Haji Nasrah said the official launch of SMJ 2.0 demonstrates the state leadership’s seriousness in ensuring that Sabah stands on equal footing with ot

31 January 2026 KOTA KINABALU: Sabah’s tourism industry enjoyed robust growth in 2025, recording 3,793,709 visitor arrivals and generating RM8.74 billion in tourism receipts. State Minister of Tourism, Culture and Environment, Datuk Jafry Ariffin, said that while the achievement was worth celebrating, Sabah remained firmly committed to prioritising quality tourism alongside growth in visitor numbers. “Surpassing the 3.5 million visitor target last year is a significant achiev