July 2026 After earning a diploma in culinary arts, 22-year-old Amman Muhammad Hidayat worked his way up to become a griller at Nando’s. He joined Nando’s Suria Sabah in October 2024 and was promoted to the grill station in May 2025. Since then, his passion and consistency have earned him third place in the Area…
KUALA LUMPUR: July 17, 2026 Sabah aims to strengthen its strategic partnership with AirAsia to improve air connectivity and support the continued growth of the state’s tourism industry. The initiative is part of the Sabah Government’s efforts to improve access to the state, increase visitor arrivals and support preparations for the Visit Sabah 2027…
KOTA KINABALU: July 2026 The Sabah Tourism Board (STB) is realigning its strategy to strengthen collaboration with industry stakeholders ahead of Visit Sabah 2027. Assistant Minister to the Chief Minister and STB chairman Datuk Joniston Bangkuai said engagement with industry players is vital to ensure Visit Sabah 2027 initiatives are practical, focused and responsive to…
TUARAN: July 5, 2026 Debutantes Georgene Ee Jern Wee of Malaysia and Vietnam’s Nhat Lam Quang emerged as the overall female and male champions, respectively, at Oceanman Kota Kinabalu. With their victories, Ee and Quang, together with the top 10 finishers in each age group, earned tickets to the Oceanman World Final Championship in Miches,…
TAWAU: June 11, 2026 An 86-year-old man was arrested in Kampung Kalumpang, Jalan Tawau–Semporna, during a joint operation by the Special Investigation Intelligence Unit (WCB) and the Sabah Wildlife Department (SWD) yesterday. Authorities also seized various suspected protected wildlife products, including meat from deer, barking deer and porcupine, as well as a live pangolin and…
SEPANG: June 9, 2026 AirAsia X (AirAsia Group) has formalised a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Board of Counsellors Malaysia (BOC), also known as Lembaga Kaunselor Malaysia, reinforcing its commitment to emergency preparedness, psychosocial support capabilities and safety resilience across its regional network. The signing ceremony was witnessed by Deputy Minister of Women, Family…
TUARAN: June 10, 2026 A 37-year-old man in Kampung Serusup here was detained to assist in investigations into the possession of protected wildlife products. The arrest followed a successful joint special operation by the Wildlife Crime Bureau (WCB) and the Sabah Wildlife Department (SWD) based on intelligence gathering and investigations. The operation team seized 300…
KOTA KINABALU: June 8, 2026 The Sabah government is committed to ensuring local communities remain the primary beneficiaries of tourism growth, particularly in Semporna, Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Jafry Ariffin said. He said tourism development must be balanced and inclusive, with economic benefits directly reaching Sabahans and local communities. Jafry was commenting on…
TUARAN: June 7, 2026 The Tourism, Culture and Environment Ministry is drafting a Sabah Tourism Blueprint, Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor said. The blueprint is expected to be completed before the end of this year. He said it will chart long-term tourism direction and address sustainability and connectivity challenges. It will also reflect local…
BUKITTINGGI, Indonesia: June 4, 2026 A tree-planting programme involving 1,000 seedlings was held as part of the 4th International Minangkabau Literacy Festival (IMLF) 2026, reflecting a shared commitment to environmental conservation and sustainable development. The initiative, held at Tabiang Barasok, also formed part of the centenary celebration of Jam Gadang, one of Bukittinggi’s most iconic…