25 January 2026 KINABATANGAN: UMNO Sabah has expressed its appreciation to voters in the Kinabatangan parliamentary by-election and the Lamag State Legislative Assembly (DUN) by-election for continuing to place their confidence in Barisan Nasional. In a statement issued today, UMNO Sabah Liaison Committee Chairman Datuk Jafry Ariffin said the strong support for Barisan Nasional candidates Mohd Kurniawan Naim Moktar in Kinabatangan and Mohd Ismail Ayob in Lamag reflected the e

25 January 2026 KOTA KINABALU: Parti Solidariti Tanah Airku (STAR Sabah) President Datuk Seri Panglima Dr Jeffrey G Kitingan has expressed serious concern over recent reports relating to border demarcation exercises involving Sabah, warning that any decisions made without constitutional compliance and Sabah’s involvement are invalid. In a statement issued today, Dr Jeffrey said reports suggesting that boundary matters affecting Sabah had been agreed or settled through closed-

25 January 2026 SANDAKAN: The Sabah State Land Development Board (LKTNS) has distributed surplus income totalling RM4.62 million for the year 2025 to 300 settlers in the Eastern Region, reflecting improved performance in plantation management and palm oil production in the area. The symbolic presentation of the surplus income was officiated by LKTNS Chairman Datuk Abdul Ghani Mohamad Yassin, who is also the State Assemblyman (ADUN) for N.46 Nabawan, together with LKTNS Genera

25 January 2026 KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Law Society (SLS) has called for clear and comprehensive disclosure regarding recent developments along the Malaysia–Indonesia border near Sabah, following differing public accounts reported in Malaysian and Indonesian media. In a statement issued today, SLS President Datuk Mohamed Nazim Maduarin said the society had taken note of reports referring to boundary-related processes involving Sabah, including claims concerning the status of

25 January 2026 SANDAKAN: The Qur’an is not only the primary reference for shaping moral character but also a vital means of strengthening unity and addressing the challenges of contemporary life. Sungai Manila State Assemblyman (ADUN), Hazem Mubarak Musa, said that in today’s digital era, the Qur’an should serve as a compass for life. “…so that Muslims continue to remain steadfast, disciplined and guided by noble values,” he said when officiating the Sandakan District-level

25 January 2026 KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Tourism Board (STB) is stepping up efforts to equip rural community-based tourism operators in Sabah with the knowledge and skills needed to enhance their tourism products and services. Assistant Minister to the Chief Minister and Chairman of STB, Datuk Joniston Bangkuai, said such initiatives are crucial to meeting the expectations of increasingly discerning visitors. “Upskilling programmes are essential to ensure rural tourism operat

24 January 2026 KOTA KINABALU: The official inauguration of the Sarawak-Sabah power grid interconnection project marked a significant milestone in regional energy collaboration. The ceremony took place at the Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC) in Kota Kinabalu, graced by Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Abang Haji Abdul Rahman Zohari and Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor. The event was attended by government officials, industry leaders,

24 January 2026 KOTA KINABALU: The energisation of the Sabah–Sarawak Power Grid Interconnection Project marks a major milestone in strengthening Sabah’s electricity supply system, said Sabah Electricity Chief Executive Officer Datuk Ir. Ts. Mohd Yaakob Jaafar. He said the project represents a significant transition from the planning and construction phase to full operational implementation, with direct and positive impacts on the stability, reliability and resilience of Sabah