Azlan and Yu (centre, in suits) with the Matta Sabah delegation and Hainan travel agents after the meeting at the Hainan TIDE Group building. 26 January 2026 Haikou, China: The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (Matta) Sabah Chapter has embarked on a familiarisation trip to Hainan province, China, to strengthen tourism ties and foster long-term collaboration between the two regions. Its Chairman, Mohd Azlan Saleh Abd Salam, said the initiative aims to enhance co

Datuk Seri Panglima Kadzim M. Yahya presenting a souvenir to H.E. Syed Ahsan Raza Shah during the courtesy call. 26 January 2026 KOTA KINABALU: The Speaker of the Sabah State Legislative Assembly (DUN), Datuk Seri Panglima Kadzim M. Yahya, received a courtesy call from the High Commissioner of Pakistan to Malaysia, . Syed Ahsan Raza Shah, at his office at the State Legislative Assembly Building, Teluk Likas, here last Friday. During the meeting, Haji Kadzim expressed his

26 January 2026 KOTA KINABALU: Wellness does not begin when we arrive at a destination, but when we arrive within ourselves. For Cleopatra Lajawai, Executive Officer of Qi-Mag Global Wholistic Professionals, every journey is shaped not by where we go, but by how we arrive, with clarity, awareness and intention. “When we travel consciously, the journey itself becomes part of the wellness experience,” she says, reflecting on her travels through different countries, retreat spac

26 January 2026 KUALA LUMPUR: The University of Cyberjaya (UoC) has clinched the Gold Award in the Education and Learning category at the Putra Aria Brand Awards 2025, marking its third consecutive year of recognition at the national brand awards and the peak of a steady upward trajectory. The latest achievement reflects strong and growing public confidence in UoC’s education brand, following a Bronze award in its first year of participation and a Silver win in 2024. Establi

26 January 2026 KOTA KINABALU: Cyclists from Chennai, India officially began their Sabah adventure on Monday, exploring the state on two wheels as part of the Ride Sabah North Borneo Cycling Familiarisation (FAM) Tour. The six-day, five-night tour is led by Tourism Malaysia–Chennai and involves members of the Chennai Cycling Association. It aims to showcase Sabah’s diverse landscapes and cycling potential to the Indian market. The ride was flagged off in the state capital fro

26 January 2026 KOTA KINABALU: Efforts to strengthen the state’s food security and self-sufficiency will be intensified by gradually reducing dependence on imported food through increased local production. The Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Industry (MAFFI) Datuk Jamawi Jaafar, said the initiative, which is MAFFI’s top strategic priority, will focus on boosting the production of paddy and rice, livestock such as cattle and poultry, as well as vegetables and fis

26 January 2026 SANDAKAN: The Sabah Society for the Blind (SSB) Sandakan Branch officially launched its Postal Appeal campaign at a ceremony attended by community leaders and supporters, with State Assemblyman for Sungai Manila, Hazzem Mubarak Musa, officiating the event. In his speech, Hazzem expressed his sincere appreciation to the SSB Sandakan Branch for its continued commitment to safeguarding the welfare, skills development, and overall well-being of persons with vi

25 January 2026 CAIRO: Sabah Head of State Tun Datuk Seri Panglima (Dr.) Musa Haji Aman, and his wife, Toh Puan Faridah Haji Tussin, arrived safely in Cairo late on Saturday for a four-day official visit. The visit coincides with the Mahabbah Gathering with Sabah students in Egypt, which involves nearly 350 students, as well as the official opening of Dewan Al-Imam Al-Tayeb at the International Al-Azhar Al-Sharif Academy. Upon arrival, Tun Musa and the delegation were warmly