14 January 2026 KOTA KINABALU: Efforts to secure Kiulu’s inclusion in the International Cittaslow network are set to place Sabah and Malaysia on the global map for sustainable, community-driven tourism. Assistant Minister to the Chief Minister and Chairman of the Sabah Tourism Board (STB), Datuk Joniston Bangkuai, said International Cittaslow recognition would elevate Kiulu within the rural tourism segment while strengthening Sabah’s standing as a model for community-based to

14 January 2026 KOTA KINABALU: The Ministry of Education Malaysia’s (MOE) move to reactivate the National Education Advisory Council to review the need for the reintroduction of the Form Three Assessment (PT3) and the Primary School Achievement Test (UPSR) has been welcomed by various quarters, including experienced educators. Former Excellent Headteacher, Yazid Mohd Hasnan Tawik @ Charles, said the review is highly timely and aligned with the current needs of the national e

14 January 2026 KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s dedication to developing smarter, more sustainable, and future-ready cities was reaffirmed  with the soft launch of ARCHIDEX 2026 at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC) yesterday. Returning for its 25th edition under the theme ‘The Bold Future’, ARCHIDEX 2026 will be held from 29 July to 1 August 2026 at MITEC. This milestone marks a significant evolution for the event as Asia’s leading architecture business

14 January 2026   HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam:  The Sabah Tourism Board (STB) has successfully concluded its strategic trade mission to Vietnam, hosting the Sabah Seminar and B2B Session at the Sheraton Saigon Grand Opera Hotel on 12 January 2026. In collaboration with the Sabah Enhanced Travel Innovation Association (SETIA) and Tourism Malaysia, the event served as a valuable networking platform for 20 delegates from Sabah, including 16 specialised travel agents, to engage in

14 January 2026 SEPANGGAR: Scuba divers are urged to be mindful of their mental state while going deep diving, said scuba diving medical adviser Col (Dr) Eugene Tan Choon Li. “There is a need (for scuba divers) to know and understand how depth affects our mental status. “For seasoned divers, we must play a role in educating others about the dangers of deep dives. “We should be informing people of the risks involved,” he said to 14 members of Sabah Dive Squad Club after experi