27 January 2026 KUALA LUMPUR: Penampang Member of Parliament Datuk Ewon Benedick has proposed that key documents related to the formation of the nation, namely the Cobbold Commission Report, the Inter-Governmental Committee (IGC) Report and the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63), be made mandatory reference books in all school libraries nationwide. He said the proposal is in line with the Royal Address of His Majesty the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, which called on the people to return

27 January 2026 SANDAKAN: Duchess of Kent Hospital here is facing a critical shortage of Type O blood, prompting an urgent appeal to the public for donations. Hospital authorities said the shortage has reached an alarming level, with every available unit now serving as a vital lifeline for patients undergoing treatment and emergency care. To address the situation, the hospital’s Blood Bank on Level 4 has extended its operating hours and is now open from 8.00 am to 9.00 pm, Mo

27 January 2026 KOTA KINABALU: Sabah has strong potential to further develop as a cruise tourism destination, driven by growing interest from international cruise operators. This was conveyed to Assistant Minister to the Chief Minister and Sabah Tourism Board (STB) Chairman Datuk Joniston Bangkuai during a luncheon meeting with cruise industry representatives. The meeting followed a site visit by cruise industry players — including SATS-Creuers Cruise Services, the Singapore

27 January 2026 KUALA LUMPUR: Reeracoen Malaysia has released its Hiring Trends Year-on-Year Comparison 2024 vs. 2025, revealing that while Malaysian employers continued to hire in 2025, recruitment strategies have become more selective, disciplined and aligned with long-term workforce needs. Employers are moving away from broad-based recruitment drives towards more targeted, skills-aligned hiring that supports sustainable workforce planning. This shift comes as organisations

27 January 2026 KUALA LUMPUR: As Ramadan 2026 approaches, Malaysian Muslims are reshaping how they observe the holy month — balancing spiritual devotion with rest and self-care, seeking richer food experiences, and making more deliberate spending choices, according to a new consumer study by Milieu Insight. The study, which surveyed 500 consumers nationwide, paints a nuanced picture of Ramadan today. While spiritual observance remains central, Malaysians are increasingly vie

27 January 2026 KENINGAU: The Chairman of the Bingkor Community Welfare Association, Yazid Mohd Hasnan Tawik @ Charles, has expressed his full support for the statement by the Chief Minister, Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor, who emphasised the importance of strong public support and the role of the people as strategic partners of the State Government in realising Sabah’s overall development agenda. He said that the Chief Minister’s leadership, which is consistent, inclusi

26 January 2026 KOTA KINABALU: Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor received a courtesy call from the Sabah State Sports Awards Main Committee at his office at Menara Kinabalu here on Monday. The visit was led by the State Minister of Youth Development, Sports Advancement and Creative Economy, Datuk Nizam Datuk Seri Panglima Abu Bakar Titingan, who also presented an official invitation and briefed the Chief Minister on the organisation of the Sabah State Sports Aw

26 January 2026 KUALA LUMPUR: As the Lunar New Year approaches, digital travel platform Agoda has revealed that Kuala Lumpur is the seventh most sought-after destination for international visitors celebrating the festive season across Asia, as well as the top-searched domestic destination. Agoda further reports that, based on accommodation searches, Bangkok, Thailand, remains the most popular destination among Malaysians travelling abroad for the Lunar New Year holiday. Kuala