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Kaamatan: More than drinking and merrymaking, Sabah's iconic harvest festival celebrates cultural identity and community bonding

KOTA KINABALU, May 31 -- Every year in May, the unmistakable sounds of the kulintangan and gongs echo across villages and hotspots in Sabah, signalling the month-long Kaamatan or harvest festival, arg... Read More


Anwar says Sabah Pakatan to lead state election strategy, federal leaders to play supporting role

KOTA KINABALU, May 30 -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said he will leave the Sabah Pakatan Harapan (PH) leadership in charge of determining the direction and decisions for the upcoming 17th... Read More


I am not a dictator, action on Sabah mining scandal must follow due process, says Anwar

PENAMPANG, May 29 -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has said he was not at liberty to take action on those involved in the Sabah mining scandal without proof of wrongdoing. Anwar said that t... Read More


Passenger ferry service between Kota Kinabalu and Labuan resumes after three-year hiatus

KOTA KINABALU, May 27 -- The passenger ferry service connecting the state capital and Labuan has resumed operations after a three-year suspension, a move that Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji No... Read More


Sabah DCM calls for responsible celebration ahead of Kaamatan Festival

KOTA KINABALU, May 22 -- As Sabah prepares for its annual Kaamatan Festival in eight days, Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Seri Jeffrey Kitingan has urged the public to celebrate responsibly, ensuring the... Read More


Parti Warisan confirms it will contest Sabah polls independently, denies alliance rumours

KOTA KINABALU, May 21 -- Parti Warisan has dismissed rumours of any alliances and confirmed it will contest the upcoming 17th Sabah state election independently under its own banner. In a statement t... Read More


Bung Moktar urges sweeping reforms for Sabah GLCs amid financial concerns

KOTA KINABALU, May 21 -- Sabah Umno has called for a comprehensive overhaul of state government-linked companies (GLCs) following concerns raised by the state Attorney-General over financial "sinkhole... Read More


Free-for-all likely in Sabah election amid alliance tensions, says GRS leader

KOTA KINABALU, May 21 -- The next Sabah state election could turn into a "free-for-all" due to disagreements among parties trying to form alliances, said GRS information chief Datuk Joniston Bangkuai.... Read More


Sarawak shows the way: GRS info chief says solo contest in Sabah aligns with voters, won't hurt federal cooperation

KOTA KINABALU, May 14 -- Citing the Sarawak state government as a prime example, Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) information chief Datuk Joniston Bangkuai said a state government helmed by local parties d... Read More


Warisan chief slams Sabah govt's 'record' RM6.4b budget, warns of financial risk tied to oil prices

KOTA KINABALU, May 14 -- Parti Warisan president Datuk Seri Shafie Apdal has raised concerns over the Sabah state government's financial planning for 2025, questioning its record budget which he said ... Read More