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

23 January 2025 KOTA KINABALU: Former Minister of Tourism, Culture and Environment, Datuk Seri Christina Liew, has expressed her delight at Sabah reaching its target of 3.5 million tourist arrivals for 2025. She attributed this success to the unwavering efforts of the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Environment (KePKAS) and its agencies, including the Sabah Tourism Board (STB), Sabah Convention Bureau (SCB), Sabah Parks Board of Trustees, State Museum Department, Sabah Cultu

23 January 2026 DAVOS, Switzerland: At the Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Dowson Tong, Senior Executive Vice-President of Tencent and CEO of Tencent Cloud and Smart Industries Group, emphasised that the real-world value of artificial intelligence is further realised when open ecosystems empower consumers and businesses to choose from a variety of large models tailored to specific, practical applications. “When people talk about AI, we tend to think