22 January 2026 KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Convention Bureau (SCB) has welcomed Alcon Korea Ltd as the first incentive group of 2026, bringing 130 delegates from South Korea to Kota Kinabalu from 13 to 18 January for the Alcon 2026 New Sales Management (NSM) Meeting. Alcon is the world’s largest eye care device company, operating in more than 60 countries and serving patients in over 140 countries worldwide. The meeting gathered Alcon Korea’s sales leadership team to align stra

22 January 2026 KUALA LUMPUR: Volvo Car Malaysia today marked a historic milestone with the official debut of the Volvo ES90, the brand’s first fully electric sedan. Assembled locally in Shah Alam, the ES90 is more than just a new model; it’s a bold statement of intent, redefining premium mobility with Scandinavian elegance, next-generation safety features, and seamless connectivity. Available for viewing at all authorised dealerships nationwide from today, the Volvo ES90 is

22 January 2026 KOTA KINABALU: Sabah is welcoming reputable international investors capable of adding value to the development of the state’s energy, oil and gas industries, Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor said. He said the State Government remains committed to providing a stable, conducive and competitive investment environment to attract high-quality investments, particularly in the energy and oil sectors. “Strategic cooperation between international oil comp

22 January 2026 TUARAN: While most hotels discourage guests from bringing durians onto their premises, Shangri-La Rasa Ria took a different approach by hosting a one-day Durian Fiesta on Thursday. The resort celebrated the ‘King of Fruits’ in an authentic Sabahan setting at its Pogun Tokou venue, which is located a short distance away from the main accommodation areas. The venue was transformed into a lively local tamu (traditional marketplace), featuring premium durians sour

22 January 2026 SANDAKAN: The Sandakan Forwarding Association (SFA) has met Sabah Port management to address ongoing crane operation issues that are affecting port efficiency and business activity. The meeting was led by SFA president Chong Thien Ming, who headed a delegation of committee members in discussions with Sabah Port general manager Lai Fui Nar. Chong thanked Sabah Port for its responsiveness to concerns raised by the forwarding, shipping and transport sectors. He

22 January 2026 TAWAU: Tawau Airport celebrated a new milestone as it received its first charter flight from Hong Kong operated by Greater Bay Airlines (GBA) on Tuesday, 20th January, with the aircraft receiving a traditional water salute upon touchdown. The flight arrived at 8:00 pm, carrying 131 passengers. This marks Tawau’s first charter service this month and further strengthens regional connectivity, following recent charter flights by Loong Air from Shenzhen and AirAsi

22 January 2026 KOTA KINABALU: Former Kapayan ASSEMBLYWOMAN Datuk Jannie Lasimbang has renewed calls for decisive action to end child marriage in Sabah, urging the state government to implement long-delayed legal reforms. She said a comprehensive 10-year programme to amend Native and Syariah laws had been developed during her tenure as Assistant Minister of Law and Native Affairs from 2018 to 2020, but was not implemented by the previous state government. She noted that amen

22 January 2026 KUALA LUMPUR: Hilton Hotels Malaysia has unveiled its latest promotion, "Plan Ahead and Save 2026," encouraging travellers to secure their stays early and enjoy discounts of up to 25% during Malaysia’s long weekends and public holidays throughout the year. Running from 10 January to 10 March 2026, guests can reserve their preferred travel dates well in advance, with stays valid through to 31 December 2026. Whether seeking vibrant city breaks, relaxing beachfro