MAFFI delivers Australian beef, dairy cattle and goat breeds to farmers
PENAMPANG: The Sabah Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Industry (MAFFI) has completed the distribution process of beef cattle, dairy cattle and goats that were previously purchased from Australia to recipients.Its Minister, Datuk Jamawi Jaafar, said all the livestock were distributed to eligible recipients after they attended relevant courses, submitted applications and began their respective livestock farming efforts.He said the aid recipients consisted of 19 participants in the goat farming category, 22 participants in the beef cattle...
ESSCOM coordinated Kunak operations yield RM269,439 in fines and seizures
KUNAK: The Eastern Sabah Security Command (ESSCOM) recorded RM269,439.26 in fines, seizures and potential penalties during a joint enforcement operation here on Oct 27.The "Operasi Gasak Laut" and integrated operation involved 202 personnel from 19 federal and state agencies, security forces and local authorities. The operation targeted illegal activities, including smuggling, possession of fish bombs, business licence violations and immigration offences.The Department of Labour Sabah recorded five compound cases totalling RM170,000 after inspecting 10 business premises involving...
SETIA continues to promote Sabah via various programmes
By WU VUIDEKOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Enhanced Travel Innovation Association (SETIA) will continue to promote Sabah as a tourism destination through sales missions, familiarisation trips and product development.Its chairman Christina Wahida Kong said the association would also focus on professional training, exploring new markets and building partnerships to support the growth of Sabah’s tourism industry.She was speaking at SETIA’s second annual general meeting at a hotel on Oct 17.Established in March 2025, SETIA brings together tourism professionals...
MAJAPS Charity Run 2026 receives strong support from Sabah’s Governor
KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Council of Justices of the Peace (MAJAPS) Charity Run organising committee, led by Datuk Seri Panglima Clarence B. Malakun, recently paid a courtesy call on the patron of MAJAPS, the Yang di-Pertua Negeri Sabah, Tun Datuk Seri Panglima Musa Haji Aman JP, to brief him on the upcoming MAJAPS Charity Run, one of the organisation’s key initiatives for 2026.Tun Musa Haji Aman expressed his strong support for the initiative and graciously accepted MAJAPS’...
Sabah perkasa bahasa kebangsaan hadapi cabaran AI
Oleh JOHN TAMBANAN
KOTA KINABALU: Kerajaan Negeri akan terus mempergiat usaha memartabatkan bahasa kebangsaan dalam mendepani cabaran era digital dan kecerdasan buatan (AI), termasuk memperluas penggunaannya di tempat awam serta memperkukuh pematuhannya dalam urusan rasmi.Ketua Menteri, Datuk Seri Panglima Haji Hajiji Haji Noor, berkata usaha itu turut meliputi pemerkasaan seni pantun dan tulisan Jawi, penyelidikan bahasa serta sastera etnik, selain pengembangan industri buku yang mengetengahkan karya penulis tempatan Sabah.“Saya juga mahu melihat anak-anak muda...
Warga asing lemas, terjatuh dari bot nelayan
Oleh FARDY BUNGGA
KUDAT: Seorang lelaki warga Filipina maut selepas dilaporkan terjatuh ke laut dari sebuah bot nelayan dalam kejadian di Jeti Ko-Nelayan, di sini, malam Isnin.Mangsa hanya berjaya ditemui pada jam 10.20 pagi semalam oleh pasukan bomba yang melakukan selaman operasi mencari dan menyelamat (SAR) di sekitar lokasi kejadian.Ketua Balai Bomba dan Penyelamat (BBP) Kudat, Darikson Galanang berkata, pihaknya menerima panggilan kecemasan daripada Balai Polis Kudat berhubung kejadian berkenaan pada jam 10.37 malam.Katanya,...
Sabah to strengthen national language usage
By WU VUIDE
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah will strengthen the use of the national language in public spaces and official matters as it confronts the challenges of digitalisation and artificial intelligence.Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor said the state will also promote pantun, Jawi script, research into ethnic languages and literature, and books by Sabah writers.He said young Sabahans, digital influencers and players in the creative industry should use technology to promote the language.Hajiji was...
Slovakia seeks business cooperation with Sabah
KOTA KINABALU: Slovakia has expressed interest in investing in Sabah, including in road monitoring and management.The interest was conveyed by Slovak Republic Ambassador to Malaysia Peter Spišiak during a courtesy call on Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor at Menara Kinabalu yesterday.Spišiak said Slovakia has expertise in water monitoring and defence and is keen to explore collaboration in those sectors.Hajiji welcomed Slovakia's interest in forging business cooperation with the state.Spišiak was accompanied by Commerce and Economic Affairs...
Three Sabah groups to stage charity concert for youth development
KOTA KINABALU: A charity orchestra concert will be held in Likas next month to raise funds for youth development programmes in Sabah.The concert, titled “Harmony of Hope”, is jointly organised by the Rotary Club of Kota Kinabalu, the Jesselton Philharmonic Orchestra and the Sabah Skills and Technology Centre (SSTC).It will be held on 15 November 2026.The performance will take place at Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka Cawangan Sabah, Likas, in two sessions.The first session, from 2pm to 4pm,...
MPS holds briefing, handover ceremony for Public Housing Lot Rentals
SANDAKAN: The Sandakan Municipal Council (MPS) held a briefing and letter of offer handover ceremony for Public Housing Lot Rentals at the Sandakan Community Hall on Oct 26.The ceremony was officiated by Johny Ronggitom, Head of the MPS Valuation and Property Management Sector. A briefing on the responsibilities of tenants under the People's Housing Programme was delivered by Sapiah Aliasa, MPS Secretary.The programme aimed to provide participants with a clear understanding of their responsibilities as tenants, as...
