KIULU: A total of 190 participants from various districts across Sabah successfully completed the three-day, two-night Wilderness Leadership Expedition organised by the Youth Ministries Department of the Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) Sabah Mission recently. The challenging expedition required participants to complete a 36-kilometre trek across plantations, villages, steep hills and natural wilderness terrain as part of the requirements for the prestigious Silver Award, a specia

KOTA KINABALU – A mysterious plant specimen discovered at Tawau Hills Park in 2014 has finally been confirmed as a new plant species by researchers from Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) after remaining unidentified in a herbarium collection for 12 years. The newly identified species, Ardisia condensiflora, was officially published on May 26 in one of the world’s leading renowned botanical taxonomy journal, Phytotaxa (Vol. 758, No. 3). The species was discovered and confirm

KOTA KINABALU, May 19 — Sabah is at a critical stage in its economic development, and all government ministries, departments and agencies must work together as “Team Sabah” to support and facilitate investors, particularly those investing in the POIC Lahad Datu industrial park and port. This was emphasised by POIC Sabah Chairman, Datuk Seri Panglima Wilfred Madius Tangau, during the opening of a three-day corporate culture workshop in Lahad Datu recently. Madius, who is also

9 Mei 2026 KOTA KINABALU: Sabah is poised to become Borneo’s commercial vehicle assembly hub following a strategic partnership between Chinese automotive manufacturer Dongfeng and Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Berhad (KTC), a move expected to create hundreds of jobs and strengthen the state’s industrial and logistics sectors. The collaboration includes plans to establish an assembly plant in Sabah, which is envisioned as a strategic hub serving markets across Sabah, Sarawak an

6 May 2026 TAMBUNAN: A basket weaving programme aimed at preserving traditional craftsmanship while promoting modern innovation was officially launched at Kg Morondom here today. The event highlighted the cultural and economic significance of the craft in Sabah was attended by 60 participants Speaking at the event, the guest of honour Datin Juliana Janni, Patron of the Tambunan Single Mothers’ Association emphasised that traditional weaving, encompassing items such as mats, p

5 May 2026 KOTA KINABALU: Sabah Deputy Chief Minister III, Datuk Ewon Benedick, will lead a state delegation on a working visit and trade mission to China from today (5 May) until 11 May. Ewon, who is also Minister of Industrial Development, Entrepreneurship and Transport (MINDET), is scheduled to attend and deliver a speech at the Dalian–Sabah Investment and Trade Forum. During the programme, he is expected to witness the signing of five Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) and

5 May 2026 SANDAKAN: The development of technical and vocational education and training (TVET) must be aligned with industry needs. Sungai Manila state assemblyman Datuk Hazem Mubarak Tun Musa said this is to ensure TVET students can secure employment after completing their studies. “This is the real purpose when I raised the issue of TVET at the previous State Legislative Assembly sitting,” he told the media here today. Earlier, Hazem officiated a training course on fertigat

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Connie Shin Connie Cassy Ompok & Assoc. Prof. Lee Bih Ni Unit for Rural Education Research Faculty of Education and Sport Science UMS Limited access to early childhood education continues to pose a major barrier to achieving equitable lifelong learning opportunities, especially for children living in villages and remote communities. Over the past decade, many regions across Asia have witnessed a decline in outdoor play, largely influenced by rapid urbanizatio

Recent discussions surrounding a theatre performance at a local university, which allegedly included scenes of physical intimacy and suggestive elements, have sparked concern among segments of the public. While such performances may be framed as artistic expression, the issue raises an important question: where should the line be drawn between creative freedom and the preservation of social and moral values within educational spaces? Art has long been recognised as a powerf

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah recorded a strong performance at the recent MATTA Fair Kuala Lumpur, generating total sales of RM5,098,153.74 over the three-day consumer event and reaffirming its appeal as a preferred domestic travel destination. Sales gained momentum throughout the fair, with Sabah-based sellers recording RM812,156.32 on the opening day on April 3, rising to RM1,425,231.32 on the second day, before peaking at RM2,860,766.10 on the final day. Minister of Tourism, C

(From L–R) Wilfred Madius Tangau, Chairman of POIC Sabah Sdn Bhd, joins in the preparation of bubur lambuk at POIC Lahad Datu together with Arbi Francis Berayan, General Manager of Adabi; Clarence, Port Manager; Haji Mursid, Bod; Fredian Gan, Group CEO of POIC Sabah; Bod Basari; Malvina, Corporate Communications Manager; and Sarina of Adabi during the bubur lambuk cook-off in Lahad Datu. LAHAD DATU, Mon (16 March) – The community spirit and goodwill were in full display in a

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