Vision Primary student crowned HIPPO Asia-Pacific champ, advances to world finals in Italy
SANDAKAN: Vision School Sandakan has once again brought pride to Malaysia after its students delivered outstanding performances at the HIPPO English Language Olympiad 2026 Continental Round (Asia-Pacific), held in Phuket, Thailand, from July 2 to 5.The competition gathered top qualifiers from 20 countries, providing a platform for young English language learners to compete internationally.Leading the school's success was Year 6 student Jacob Chu Jia Bao, who emerged as champion in the HIPPO 1 category, outperforming 105 contestants...
Call to seize opportunities of massive potential of food processing industry
KOTA KINABALU: Kota Kinabalu Chinese Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KKCCCI) Vice President cum Overseas Business Delegation Chairman Andy Lim Chen Kwong called on local enterprises to seize emerging opportunities by leveraging Malaysia’s New Industrial Master Plan 2030 (NIMP 2030) and actively joining overseas study tours to unlock the vast potential of the food processing industry.Andy said: “According to the NIMP 2030: Food Processing Industry report published by the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI), by...
Warisan lost Chinese support, claims Chong
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah veteran politician Datuk David Chong Ket Sui said many Chinese supporters have left Parti Warisan because they believe the party has failed to help the community.Referring to reports in Chinese newspapers in which Parti Warisan President Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal acknowledged that many members had left the party, Chong said the development reflected growing disappointment among supporters."The party has already lost many people. Probably more than 10,000 members have left Warisan," he claimed.Chong...
Sandakan records significant academic improvement in 2025 national examinations
SANDAKAN: Sandakan district has demonstrated remarkable educational progress, with both the 2025 Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) and Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) examinations achieving better results than the previous year.State Education, Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Datuk James Ratib attributed this success to the collective dedication of educators, school leaders, parents, and students in strengthening educational quality throughout the district.The district's SPM average grade improved from 5.06 in 2024 to 4.87 in 2025, while the STPM overall...
State civil service must embrace collaboration for SMJ 2.0 success
By WU VUIDE
KOTA KINABALU: The success of the Sabah Maju Jaya (SMJ) 2.0 Development Plan depends on the coordination of the entire civil service, said State Secretary Datuk Zainudin Aman.He said the culture of working in isolation must be replaced with a collaborative approach, with every ministry, department and agency positioned as a strategic partner in driving the state's and nation's development agenda.The synergy must also extend to the private sector, academia and...
Firm enforcement against electricity and water theft long overdue
SANDAKAN: LDP Vice President Chong Thien Ming has thrown his full support behind the recent joint enforcement operation targeting illegal electricity and water connections in Sandakan, describing the move as long overdue.Chong highlighted that Sabah Electricity and the State Water Department are losing millions of Ringgit annually due to these illicit activities, and urged authorities to conduct similar operations on a monthly basis to effectively curb the problem.He identified illegal squatter settlements as major contributors to these...
Sandakan Heritage Trail champions youth education at Agnes Keith Day 2026
SANDAKAN: The Sandakan Heritage Trail is far more than a tourist attraction; it is a dynamic outdoor classroom designed to immerse the younger generation in the rich tapestry of local history.This mission took centre stage during the annual Agnes Keith Day 2026, hosted by the Sabah Museum at the historic Agnes Keith House. Speaking at the event, Lai King Hang, Founder and Chairman of the Sandakan Heritage Trail, emphasised that the initiative's foundational goal has always been...
Kiulu leverages hilly terrain for hill paddy cultivation
By WU VUIDEKIULU: Kiulu has the potential to emerge as a key hill paddy production area in Sabah, leveraging its hilly terrain and vast agricultural land, said Kiulu Assemblyman Datuk Joniston Bangkuai.Speaking at the “Jelajah Kebun Dapur” programme here, he called on the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Industry (MAFFI) to explore Kiulu’s potential as a strategic hub for hill paddy cultivation.The programme, organised by the Kiulu Sub-District Office in collaboration with the Kiulu Assemblyman’s Office...
Upko to submit proposal on electoral boundary review to CM
By WU VUIDE
TAMPARULI: The United Progressive Kinabalu Organisation (Upko) will submit a proposal on the review of parliamentary and state constituency boundaries to Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor.Its president, Datuk Ewon Benedick, said the party had received several suggestions calling for a boundary review, involving Kota Belud, Penampang and Sepanggar.“In Kota Belud, Upko’s resolution is to request that the Kota Belud parliamentary seat be split into two, as we already have...
Elderly man found dead on five-foot way behind Tawau shops
TAWAU: A 61-year-old local man was found dead on the rear five-foot way of a row of shops at Taman Megah Jaya 6 here, on Sunday.The victim was discovered unconscious at the scene about 3.30 pm. Police rushed to the location upon receiving a distress call, but medical personnel on site pronounced him dead upon arrival.Preliminary inspections of the body and the surrounding area revealed no visible injuries, signs of a struggle, or any indication of criminal...
