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

22 January 2026 KUALA LUMPUR: Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Datuk Tiong King Sing has emphasised that Malaysian cuisine offers more than just flavour, saying it reflects the nation’s rich cultural identity and heritage. Speaking at the launch of the Rasa Malaysia campaign on Tuesday in collaboration with renowned brand Oriental Kopi, Tiong said tourists experience Malaysia not only through its food, but also through the cultural values embedded in each dish. He noted

21 January 2026 KOTA KINABALU: The State Cabinet has endorsed the establishment of the State Public-Private Partnership and Concession Project Management Committee, Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor announced today. Hajiji said the new committee will replace the State Privatisation Committee, which was formed in 1991. “The new committee will assess three categories of projects, unlike the previous committee, which only evaluated projects from a privatisation per