Sub-forums of Asia-Pacific Media Forum held in S China’s Guangdong
Guests attend the Asia-Pacific Media Forum Shenzhen Sub-forum in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, Sept. 4, 2026.
The Asia-Pacific Media Forum will open on Saturday in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, as the country hosts a series of events under the 2026 APEC "China Year."
Multiple outcomes are expected to be unveiled at the forum, under the theme of "Building a Path to Shared Prosperity for...
Economic Watch: Asia-Pacific SMEs seek new growth through AI, deeper connectivity
GUANGZHOU, Sept. 4 (Xinhua) -- On a production line at Seng Fong Holdings Berhad in Malaysia, a robotic arm grips a 35-kilogram block of rubber, with 3D cameras, laser scanners and AI algorithms serving as its "eyes" and "brain."
The setup is designed to tackle a longstanding challenge in the traditionally labor-intensive rubber processing industry. Rubber blocks coming out of drying ovens vary in shape, making them difficult for conventional robotic systems to handle.
Safma seeks to strengthen cooperation with LKIM
By WU VUIDE
KUANTAN: The Sabah Fish Marketing Sdn Bhd (Safma) conducted a working visit to the Malaysian Fisheries Development Authority (LKIM) Complex in Kuantan to observe the operations of the landing jetty and the handling of fishery products.The visit was led by Safma general manager Burhan Japar, together with board members and officers. They were received by Pahang Fishermen’s Association (Pernepa) general manager Zalina Mohamed.The visit was part of Safma’s efforts to strengthen...
Fallen trees and landslide trap 35 vehicles on Ranau-Telupid Road
TELUPID: Nearly 35 vehicles were stranded Saturday night after a tree-fall incident along the Ranau-Telupid Road.The incident is believed to have occurred around 9.04 pm during a bout of heavy rain. Several large forest trees reportedly collapsed, completely blocking both lanes of the road and severely disrupting traffic flow.According to Telupid Civil Defence Officer Lt. (PA) Sopihan Muhammad, the Telupid Civil Defence Force (APM) was immediately mobilised to the scene upon receiving the distress call. The team...
Sepilok Jazz 2026 fuses music, culture, and conservation to redefine Sabah tourism
SANDAKAN: The lush rainforests of Sepilok reverberated with the sounds of swing and soul during the weekend as the fifth edition of Sepilok Jazz 2026 cemented its status as a premier international event for Sabah.More than just a musical showcase, the festival is being heralded as a strategic asset to boost tourism in Sandakan while championing wildlife conservation and celebrating the state's rich cultural tapestry.State Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Jafry Ariffin officially opened the two-night...
Safma perkukuh kerjasama dengan LKIM
KUANTAN: Sabah Fish Marketing Sdn Bhd (Safma) mengadakan lawatan kerja ke Kompleks Lembaga Kemajuan Ikan Malaysia (LKIM) Kuantan bagi meninjau operasi jeti pendaratan serta pengendalian hasil perikanan.Lawatan itu diketuai Pengurus Besar Safma Burhan Japar bersama anggota lembaga pengarah dan pegawai syarikat serta disambut Pengurus Besar Persatuan Nelayan Negeri Pahang (Pernepa) Zalina Mohamed.Safma dalam kenyataan berkata lawatan berkenaan merupakan sebahagian daripada usaha memperkukuh kerjasama serta bertukar pandangan dan pengalaman dalam pengurusan industri perikanan, khususnya aspek pendaratan, pengendalian dan...
Maulidur Rasul Kampung Simpangan meriah, pupuk perpaduan masyarakat
TUARAN: Majlis Perarakan Maulidur Rasul 1448 Hijrah di Kampung Simpangan di sini berlangsung meriah dengan penyertaan pelajar, belia dan masyarakat setempat, sekali gus menyemarakkan semangat kebersamaan serta kecintaan terhadap Rasulullah SAW.Majlis yang bermula 7.30 pagi dari Masjid Haji Puteh itu dirasmikan Ahli Dewan Undangan Negeri dilantik Datuk Haji Abdul Kassim Haji Razali.Turut hadir Pegawai Daerah Tuaran Ibrahim Terki, Datuk Johari Saiman dan Penyelia Kelas Al-Quran dan Fardu Ain (KAFA), Ustaz Hairumie.Dalam ucapannya, Kassim mengajak masyarakat Islam mensyukuri...
Tanggungjawab terhadap mualaf tidak terhenti selepas syahadah – Hajiji
KOTA KINABALU: Tanggungjawab terhadap saudara baharu tidak terhenti selepas mereka melafazkan dua kalimah syahadah, sebaliknya memerlukan bimbingan, perhatian, kasih sayang dan sokongan berterusan.Ketua Menteri Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor berkata saudara baharu perlu disantuni menerusi pendidikan agama, bimbingan kerohanian, kebajikan, pembangunan ekonomi, latihan kemahiran serta sokongan sosial agar mereka dapat menjalani kehidupan sebagai Muslim dengan penuh keyakinan dan istiqamah.“Kita mahu melahirkan mualaf yang bukan sahaja memahami Islam, tetapi merasai keindahan Islam; bukan sahaja menjadi penerima, tetapi akhirnya...
Victor serah insentif kepada 10 atlet cemerlang MSSS Tambunan
TAMBUNAN: Timbalan Pengerusi Kumpulan Sawit Kinabalu dan Borneo Samudera Sdn Bhd, Dato’ Victor Peter Paut menunaikan janji memberikan insentif kepada 10 atlet Majlis Sukan Sekolah-Sekolah Sabah (MSSS) Tambunan yang cemerlang pada kejohanan berkenaan sebelum ini.Penerima insentif terdiri daripada Febians Vitus yang memenangi emas acara lempar lembing; Zheesan bin Muhammad Islam (800 dan 1,500 meter); Arvin Ferdaus (lompat jauh); Neta, Deaxter dan Mark J serta Vashnie, Abby Gayle (lempar cakera RB Bawah 18); Ann Tasha (lempar cakera Bawah...
KKIS bantu lepasan tahfiz, pondok sambung pengajian ke diploma – Sapawi
KOTA KINABALU: Penubuhan Kolej Kemahiran Islam Sabah (KKIS) bertujuan membantu pelajar lepasan sekolah tahfiz, pondok dan Sekolah Agama Rakyat (SAR) menyambung pengajian ke peringkat diploma.Yang Dipertua Pertubuhan Islam Seluruh Sabah (USIA) Datuk Sapawi Ahmad berkata bangunan KKIS di Kampung Marasinsim, Kota Marudu dijangka dirasmikan Ketua Menteri Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor pada 22 September ini.“Kita mahu anak-anak Sabah, khususnya lepasan tahfiz, pondok dan institusi pendidikan Islam, mempunyai peluang memperoleh kemahiran yang boleh membina masa depan mereka,” katanya.Beliau berkata...
