20 January 2026 KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Maju Jaya (SMJ) Secretariat, operating under the Chief Minister’s Department, has received widespread praise from the local business and industry sectors following a productive Forum and Townhall on the future of Sabah’s economic development, held in Tuaran, recently. The event supported by the Malaysia Digital Chamber of Commerce, Malaysia Venture Capital & Private Equity Association, and The Special Task Force to Facilitate Business

20 January 2026 PETALING JAYA: The MINI Countryman Owners Club Malaysia (MCOCM) successfully wrapped up its Annual Gathering 2025, themed "MINI + U", uniting MINI owners, families, partners, and automotive enthusiasts for a lively, lifestyle-focused community event in Petaling Jaya. Breaking away from traditional car meets, the event showcased the evolution of automotive owner communities into broader social and lifestyle platforms. It celebrated individuality, inclusivity, a

19 January 2026 KOTA KINABALU: Sabah Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Industry, Datuk Jamawi Jaafar, today undertook a working visit to the Likas Fisheries Complex. The visit aimed to hear briefings and obtain a comprehensive overview of the structure and functions of the Sabah Fisheries Department, as well as to identify issues and seek solutions to enhance the quality of the department’s services. During the visit, Jamawi was briefed by the Director of Sabah Fish

19 January 2026 KUALA LUMPUR: HopeGoo, a comprehensive travel app initially launched in Mainland China and Hong Kong, has officially announced its arrival in Malaysia. Guided by its mission to "Make Travel Easier and Happier," HopeGoo offers Malaysians a more convenient way to book affordable flights and hotels, with multilingual support. HopeGoo’s flagship "Your Travel Companion" service – a 24/7 one-on-one WhatsApp Butler – can be activated by downloading the app and contac

19 January 2026 KUALA LUMPUR: The CNY Spring Carnival 2026 returns to Kuala Lumpur with an expanded vision, evolving into a city-wide Chinese New Year cultural celebration. Running from 15 to 25 January at Piazza, Level 3, Pavilion Bukit Jalil, the festival is designed for all ages, offering a blend of traditional customs and modern lifestyle experiences. Organised by Mango Media Sdn. Bhd., co-organised by Attitude Ideology and in collaboration with RedNote’s (XiaoHongShu) an

19 January 2026 KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Tourism Board (STB) will enhance its role in supporting and facilitating tourism initiatives led by the private sector, as part of efforts to strengthen the state’s tourism ecosystem, said Assistant Minister to the Chief Minister and STB Chairman Datuk Joniston Bangkuai. He said that while the government, through STB, provides strategic direction, resources and support, tourism industry players are ultimately responsible for driving to

19 January 2026 PENANG: As Malaysia accelerates it's efforts for Visit Malaysia 2026 (VMY 2026), the hospitality industry must focus on service quality, people-centred practices and consistent visitor experiences to strengthen the country’s global tourism image, said Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing. In a Facebook posting he said destinations such as Penang play a crucial role in shaping first impressions of Malaysia for international and domes

19 January 2026 KOTA KINABALU: Sabah’s Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) will prioritise intensified road maintenance across the state during the first half of 2026, following mounting public complaints over deteriorating road conditions. The party’s Supreme Council was briefed on the initiative during its first meeting of the year, held at LDP headquarters in Kepayan on Sunday. The focus will be led by the party’s Bureau of Infrastructure and Utilities (BEAUFRAS). According to