UMS, IDS strengthen efforts to protect Sabah’s ethnic mother tongues
By WU VUIDE
KOTA KINABALU: Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS), in collaboration with Institute for Development Studies Sabah (IDS), has taken proactive steps to strengthen efforts to preserve ethnic mother tongues in Sabah through the implementation of the Exploratory Study Project on the Vitality and Vulnerability of Ethnic Mother Tongues in Sabah.The initiative was translated through the organisation of the Instrument Refinement and Survey Preparation Workshop held at UMS, recently.The workshop gathered more than 50...
POIC Sabah, MOSTI explore strategic partnership for industrial development
LAHAD DATU: POIC Sabah Sdn Bhd held strategic discussions with a delegation from the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) on Friday to explore cooperation opportunities spanning industrial development, technology and innovation at the POIC Lahad Datu industrial park and port.POIC Sabah chairman Datuk Seri Panglima Wilfred Madius Tangau said, the meeting centred on strengthening the investment ecosystem and developing high-value industries along Sabah's east coast."The proposed partnership covers a broad range of areas including research,...
General insurance industry records RM1.2b underwriting profit for 2025
By MOHD IZHAM BIN HASHIM
KOTA KINABALU: Malaysia’s general insurance industry has achieved a significant operational milestone, recording a robust underwriting profit of RM1.2 billion for the 2025 financial year, with a year-on-year profit improvement of RM125 million.General Insurance Association of Malaysia (PIAM) chief executive officer Chua Kim Soon highlighted the performance reflects the sector’s structural resilience and its capacity to absorb escalating claims costs while maintaining stable protection for millions of policyholders nationwide.The...
Kg Asaon bukan kampung diwartakan
Mahasiswa disaran semak fakta terlebih dahulu
KOTA KINABALU: Dakwaan mengenai kewujudan Kg Asaon serta tindakan pihak yang mengaku sebagai Suara Mahasiswa UMS berhubung isu tanah kerajaan di Matunggong dilihat hanya mengeruhkan keadaan, sedangkan kawasan tersebut bukan sebuah kampung yang pernah diwartakan secara rasmi.Timbalan Ketua Pemuda Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS) Matunggong, Alexyus Matius berkata, beliau secara peribadi menyokong tindakan pihak berkuasa dalam menjalankan penguatkuasaan terhadap pondok-pondok yang dibina secara tidak sah di kawasan berkenaan bagi...
UMS, PPD Tuaran dan Yayasan Hasanah lancar Projek Pemulihan Literasi dan Numerasi
TUARAN :Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) dengan kerjasama Pejabat Pendidikan Daerah Tuaran dan Yayasan Hasanah telah melancarkan Projek Pemulihan Literasi dan Numerasi Kolaboratif (LINC) baru-baru ini bagi membantu meningkatkan pencapaian akademik murid asrama harian B40 Tingkatan Satu di daerah Tuaran.Inisiatif strategik itu dimeterai menerusi Majlis Menandatangani Surat Hasrat (LoI) yang berlangsung di SMK Badin sebagai langkah memperkukuh kerjasama antara institusi pengajian tinggi, pihak pendidikan daerah dan organisasi pembiayaan sosial dalam menangani isu keciciran pembelajaran di kawasan luar bandar.Projek...
Masyarakat Putatan diseru jadi ‘Rakan Lestari’ jaga kemudahan awam
PUTATAN: Masyarakat Putatan diseru untuk memikul tanggungjawab sebagai ‘Rakan Lestari’ dalam usaha memelihara kebersihan, kehijauan, serta menjaga kemudahan awam daripada gejala vandalisme demi kesejahteraan komuniti setempat.Pegawai Daerah, Masawi Salleh berkata, penganjuran Program Rakan Lestari 2026 bukan sekadar bertujuan mengindahkan kawasan taman permainan, malah menjadi platform penting bagi menyemai kesedaran mendalam mengenai kepentingan menjaga kelestarian alam sekitar."Inisiatif ini merupakan langkah strategik bagi menyokong aspirasi Kementerian Kerajaan Tempatan dan Perumahan Sabah ke arah mewujudkan masyarakat rendah karbon menerusi pembentukan...
Sabah to strengthen healthcare autonomy with policy reforms
By WU VUIDE
KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Government is currently refining several major healthcare sector reforms, including proposed amendments to the Public Health Ordinance (PHO), the adoption of the Registration of Pharmacists Act 1951 (Act 371), as well as the establishment of a state health advisory council to strengthen Sabah’s healthcare governance and autonomy.These were among the key focus areas discussed during a Health Workshop organised by the Ministry of Women, Health and People’s...
Integration is key to rehabilitating rescued bear cubs
SANDAKAN: Integration is key to rehabilitating rescued bear cubs, helping them build social skills, confidence, and natural behaviours through play and companionship.At the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre (BSBCC) in Sepilok recently, confident climber Manja met energetic Sandokan, a playful cub eager to interact. Their introduction began through a small gap in a sliding door. While Manja was cautious, Sandokan showed curiosity, pawing and mouthing in preparation for playfighting.As they grew comfortable, the door opened wider. Soon...
SME Carnival in Tenom records sales exceeding RM259,000
By WU VUIDEKOTA KINABALU: The SME Carnival for the Tenom zone recorded more than RM259,000 in cash sales, achieving its objective of empowering local entrepreneurs and stimulating the local economy.Deputy Chief Minister III and Industrial Development and Entrepreneurship Minister Datuk Ewon Benedick said the carnival proved that the micro, small and medium enterprise (MSME) sector continues to play an important role in driving economic growth, particularly in rural areas.“The State Government will remain committed to strengthening MSME...
Hajiji: Native Court to improve customary administration system
By WU VUIDE
TONGOD: The Sabah Government will continue strengthening the state’s Native Court institution through infrastructure development and improvements to the customary administration system.Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor said the commitment is reflected in the construction of Native Courts in Tongod, Putatan, Nabawan, Papar, Tamparuli and Sook, as well as new projects currently in the tender process in Kota Kinabalu and Paitan.He said the continuous efforts showed that the State Government was...
