Sabah students allocated more than RM67 mln in early school aid
KOTA KINABALU: A sum of RM67.34 million was allocated for the 2024 early school aid, benefiting 448,944 students across 1,298 primary and secondary schools in Sabah. Sabah Science, Technology, and Innovation Minister, and state Education exco, Datuk Dr Mohd Ariffin Mohd Arif, revealed that the substantial allocation was channeled to the Sabah State Education Department […]
Anwar committed to solving MA63 issues, ensures Sabah not lagging behind
By Arthur Edward KOTA KINABALU: A year in office has seen various initiatives taken by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim for Sabah, especially in fulfilling the state’s demands in the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) to ensure that the Land Below the Wind does not lag behind in development, socio-economic well-being, and various crucial sectors. […]
Hajiji: Sabah has seven new hotels to cater for its growing tourist arrivals
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah has seven new hotels coming on stream providing an additional 2,053 rooms to cater for the state’s continuous growth in tourist arrivals which could reach 2.2 million this year. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor said there are 685 existing hotels in Sabah ranging from 5-star to budget hotels or lodges with […]
MOTAC takes claims of hidden cameras in Sabah homestay seriously
KUCHING: The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) is taking seriously the claims made by foreign tourists regarding hidden cameras discovered in a Sabah homestay where they were staying. Its Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing said he is aware of the issue and has asked the Sabah government, MOTAC Sabah and relevant agencies […]
Sabah leg of Kembara Kenali Borneo tour ends today
PENAMPANG: The fifth day of the Kembara Kenali Borneo today marks the end of the Sabah leg of the tour. Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah and Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah are scheduled to have breakfast with the people and visit the Kadazandusun Cultural Association (KDCA) here. Their […]
WWF-Malaysia, Sabah stakeholders collaborate to save endangered wildlife in plantations
By Soon Li Wei LAHAD DATU: With its rich biodiversity, it is not surprising that the Tabin Wildlife Reserve, which is located in the eastern part of Sabah, has gained popularity as an excellent place for nature-based activities. But more importantly, the reserve has shown that conservation and oil palm plantations can co-exist under the […]
5G Rahmah package answers Sabah residents’ dreams of affordable reliable internet service
KOTA KINABALU: Residents in Sabah have welcomed the newly announced 5G RAHMAH package, with the majority of them agreeing that it would greatly impact their daily lives. The 60GB post-paid mobile package, announced by Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil yesterday, is priced at a reasonable RM60 a month, and bundles either a Samsung A14 […]
Country cannot be held ransom by obsolete agreement
KUCHING: The rights of the Borneo region, particularly the state of Sabah, must be defended, said Senator Tan Sri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar. He said the people of Sabah cannot and must not be held ransom by an agreement signed in 1878 which does not even have an arbitration clause in it. “Our nation cannot […]
Thumbs up to ministry’s initiative
BY NUR FARIHAN RAZALI MUKAH: The Ministry of Transport (MoT) will introduce an initiative that aims to ease the financial burden of students of Public Institutes of Higher Education (IPTA), especially from Sarawak and Sabah, to buy return flight tickets. According to Transport Minister Anthony Loke, this initiative is expected to be launched in August […]
Domestic electricity surcharge exemption not exceeding 1,500 kWh maintained in Sabah, Labuan
KUALA LUMPUR: The surcharge exemption for domestic users in Sabah and Labuan, with a monthly electricity usage of 1,500 kilowatt-hours (kWh) and below, will be maintained from July 1 to Dec 31. The Energy Commission (ST), in a statement, said that this was following the government’s decision yesterday to implement electricity tariff adjustment under the […]