20 January 2026 SINGAPORE: Researchers at Duke-NUS Medical School and the National University Health System (NUHS), alongside an international team, have uncovered a complex network of factors that elevate the risk of developing gastric (stomach) cancer. Their findings, published in Cancer Discovery, shed new light on the earliest biological changes that precede cancer development and could pave the way for more targeted risk assessment and preventative strategies. Gastric ca

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