9 November 2025 KUCHING: Parti Bansa Dayak Sarawak (PBDS) has called on Sarawak leaders serving in the federal government to emulate Datuk Ewon Benedick’s act of political integrity by standing up for state rights even if it means giving up their ministerial positions. In a statement, the party said the Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister’s resignation over the issue of Sabah’s 40 per cent revenue entitlement was an act of “true political integrity and loyalty

9 November 2025 KOTA KINABALU: The United Progressive Kinabalu Organisation (UPKO) Kota Kinabalu Division has pledged full support for party president Datuk Ewon Benedick’s decision to resign from the Federal Cabinet, describing it as a courageous and principled act in defence of Sabah’s constitutional rights under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63). UPKO Kota Kinabalu chief Dennison R. Indang said the division fully respects and accepts Ewon’s decision, which he believes was

9 November 2025 KOTA KINABALU: United Progressive Kinabalu Organisation (UPKO) vice president Datuk Wong Thien Fook has expressed firm support for party president Datuk Ewon Benedick’s decision to resign from the Federal Cabinet, calling it a courageous and principled move in defence of Sabah’s constitutional rights. Wong said Ewon’s decision reflected true leadership and respect for the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63), which enshrines Sabah’s position and entitlements within

9 November 2025 KOTA KINABALU: United Progressive Kinabalu Organisation (UPKO) President Datuk Ewon Benedick’s decision to resign from the Federal Cabinet is both courageous and principled, and it upholds the true spirit of the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63). UPKO Supreme Council member Rowindy Lawrence, in expressing her full support, emphasised that the MA63 issue—long a subject of debate and contention—should have been resolved by now. “ Ewon’s decision is not merely a mat

8 November 2025 KOTA KINABALU: The Ministry of Entrepreneurship Development and Cooperatives (MEDC), in collaboration with the Malaysian Cooperative Commission (SKM), launched a significant programme aimed at strengthening the governance of new cooperatives in Sabah. The event, held at Sabah Oriental Hotel, coincided with the Malaysian Cooperative Movement Gathering and was officiated by Deputy Minister Dato' Sri Ramanan Ramakrishnan. The programme attracted nearly 60 coopera

8 November 2025 TENOM: The State Government has allocated nearly 40,000 acres of state land from the Sabah Forest Industry (SFI) concession area for kampung reserves, announced Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor. “The GRS State Government has gazetted these kampung reserves, demonstrating our commitment to addressing the needs of the people,” he said. “At the most recent State Legislative Assembly sitting, we approved the transfer of over 40,000 acres of state lan

8 November 2025 KOTA KINABALU: DAP Sabah Women’s Chief Bronica Sikula has congratulated three of the party’s prospective women candidates announced by DAP Malaysia Secretary-General Anthony Loke during the DAP–Pakatan Harapan (PH) candidate unveiling ceremony held today at the Magellan Sutera Resort, Kota Kinabalu. The three candidates are Datuk Jannie Lasimbang (N.25 Kapayan), Vivian Wong (N.55 Elopura), and Tang Tzu Ching (N.56 Tanjong Papat). Another prospective woman can

8 November 2025 TENOM: The importance of active co-operatives in building productive and resilient communities was highlighted during the JOM@COOP 2025 programme recently. Held at Dewan Datuk OKK Sangau Jalang, Melalap, Tenom, it was officiated by Datuk Ewon Benedick the Minister of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives (MEDC) . In his speech Director General of the Institute of Co-operatives Malaysia (IKMa), Datuk Mohd. Ali Mansor, said Carrying the theme “IKMa and Co