24 January 2026 KAPAYAN: Construction has begun on new pickleball and volleyball courts at Taman Kapayan, marking a significant development for youth and community sports facilities in the area. Site preparation is currently under way, with excavation works already in progress. Former Kapayan State Assemblyman (ADUN) Datuk Jannie Lasimbang visited the site to inspect the progress and said the project was proposed last year, with implementation officially commencing this year.

24 January 2026 PUTATAN: Cooperation between schools and parents plays a crucial role in shaping students’ character as they prepare to face future challenges and responsibilities in the state. Tanjung Keramat State Assemblyman (ADUN) Shah Alfie Yahya said the continuity of strong collaboration between schools and parents contributes to the holistic development and excellence of students, not only from home but also within the school environment. He said the role of parents,

24 January 2026 KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah–Sarawak Interconnection Power Grid project will strengthen Sabah’s electricity supply system, making it more stable, reliable and sustainable, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor. He said the project would also enable a phased reduction in reliance on fossil fuel-based generation, improve Sabah’s electricity reserve margin and further boost investor confidence in the feasibility and reliability of the state’s power su

24 January 2026 SINGAPORE: The Sabah Ministry of Industrial Development, Entrepreneurship and Transport (MINDET) will continue to assist Sabah-based companies and entrepreneurs in expanding their products and services into the Singapore market. Its Minister, who is also Deputy Chief Minister III, Datuk Ewon Benedick, said that as of December 2025, only 261 Sabah companies were registered with the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) Singapore, out of a to

24 January 2026 DAVOS , Switzerland: Sabah has positioned itself as a growing destination for investment in conservation, green energy and nature capital, as global investors increasingly shift away from fossil fuels and environmentally damaging industries. Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, former Deputy Chief Minister 1 of Sabah Datuk Dr Jeffrey G. Kitingan urged international investors to consider Sabah’s potential in sectors aligned with the global transition

24 January 2026 KENINGAU: The announcement by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on the introduction of preschool entry at the age of five and Year One entry at the age of six from 2027 has been warmly welcomed, and is seen as being in line with the country’s early childhood education needs. Former Excellent Headmaster of Sekolah Kebangsaan Pasir Puteh, Keningau, Yazid Mohd Hasnan Tawik@Charles, said the policy was timely and appropriate in addressing the increasingly c

24 January 2026 KOTA KINABALU: Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor received a farewell call from the United States Ambassador to Malaysia, Edgard D. Kagan, at his office in Menara Kinabalu on Thursday. During the meeting, Hajiji expressed his appreciation for Ambassador Kagan’s dedicated service throughout his tenure in Malaysia, particularly his role in strengthening bilateral relations and promoting Sabah on the international stage. “I would like to thank His Exc

23 January 2026 KUALA LUMPUR: Tourism Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing has called on industry players to prioritise trust, responsibility and quality as the foundation for sustainable growth in Malaysia’s tourism sector. Speaking at the MATTA Membership Summit 2026 on Thursday, Tiong said trust is critical to attracting and retaining visitors, warning that a single negative incident could damage the reputation of the entire industry. “When trust is stron