MARA Sabah empowers 31 participants with Skillbiz entrepreneurship course
SANDAKAN: A total of 31 participants took part in the three-day Skillbiz Alumni IPMA Series-1 course, organised recently by MARA Sabah at a leading hotel here.The IPMA alumni are former students or graduates of MARA Educational Institutions (IPMA). The participants comprised 25 individuals from Sandakan, and two each from Lahad Datu, Kinabatangan, and Beluran.The opening and closing ceremonies of the course were officiated by Sofian Samain, the Deputy Director (Management Services) of MARA Sabah.The MARA SkillBiz programme...
SAPP Sandakan Zone to hold AGM, party president to address State’s political future
SANDAKAN: The Sabah Progressive Party (SAPP) Sandakan Zone is set to convene a pivotal joint annual general meeting (AGM) for its Tanjong Papat and Elopura Constituency Liaison Committees this July 19.The meeting is scheduled to commence at 11.00 am at the party's premises in Bandar Letat Jaya, Jalan Lintas Utara.The AGM is expected to be a significant event, with SAPP Party President, Datuk Seri Panglima Yong Teck Lee, attending as the guest of honour. The party leader...
Jafry: Sabah ready for impact investment
By WU VUIDE
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah needs investment, innovation and strong partnerships to achieve its vision of balancing conservation with economic development, said Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Jafry Ariffin.He said Sabah was grateful that the Securities Commission Malaysia (SCM) is promoting impact investing, which generates not only financial returns but also measurable social and environmental benefits.Jafry said this in his welcoming address at the inaugural Sabah Asia-Pacific Impact Investing and Sustainable Development...
Jamu Haus Borneo berpotensi jana pendapatan luar bandar – Jamawi
KOTA KINABALU: Usaha memperkasakan tanaman herba dan perubatan tradisional berpotensi membuka peluang ekonomi baharu kepada masyarakat luar bandar, khususnya golongan wanita, kata Menteri Pertanian, Perikanan dan Industri Makanan, Datuk Jamawi Jaafar.Beliau berkata demikian ketika merasmikan outlet Jamu Haus Borneo di Anjung Selera Likas yang diusahakan oleh usahawan Sabah, Zaklean Ansari Zambri, menerusi kerjasama dengan rakannya dari Indonesia, Dr. Rianti Maharani.Jamawi berkata, inisiatif tersebut selari dengan hasrat kementerian untuk mempelbagaikan usaha kebun dapur memandangkan kebanyakan bahan yang digunakan...
Kaji semula pelaksanaan Budi Madani
Bagi petani pendalaman guna kenderaan 'Jipang' - Dr. Rockey
TAMBUNAN: Ketua Bahagian Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS) Tambunan, Dr. Rockey Jerome Budin, menggesa Kerajaan Persekutuan supaya menilai semula pelaksanaan Budi Madani Diesel di Sabah dengan mengambil kira realiti kehidupan masyarakat pedalaman, khususnya para petani yang bergantung kepada kenderaan lama jenis 'Jipang' untuk menjalankan aktiviti pertanian.Beliau berkata, hasrat kerajaan untuk melaksanakan subsidi diesel secara bersasar bagi membanteras ketirisan merupakan langkah yang baik dan wajar disokong.Namun begitu,...
Semporna tourism growth needs stronger cooperation
By PAUL MU
SEMPORNA: Tourism players in this district face several challenges, particularly the rise of unlicensed travel agencies and resorts."As Bumiputera operators who are properly licensed, we provide guidance and feedback to government agencies such as the Semporna District Council, Sabah Parks and the Tourism Ministry to ensure regular monitoring of the tourism industry," said Syukryn Abdul Salam.He said monitoring was important to ensure licensed travel agents complied with standard operating procedures set...
Rare Sabah pitcher plant discovery highlights conservation need
By PAUL MU
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah is recognised as one of the world's centres of pitcher plant diversity.The state has 25 species of Nepenthes, including eight found nowhere else, said forest research officer Alviana Damit of the Sabah Forestry Department’s Forest Research Centre.More than 160 species have been recorded worldwide, mainly in Southeast Asia, she said during her presentation, "From Field Discovery to Global Awareness: Safeguarding Nepenthes", at the International Day for Biological Diversity...
Budi Diesel subsidy in Sabah should be reviewed to better reflect people’s needs
BELURAN: The targeted Budi Diesel subsidy scheme in Sabah and Sarawak should be reviewed and refined to better reflect the needs of people in both states, given their vast geographical areas and the long travel distances residents must cover, said Sabah State Legislative Assembly (DUN) Backbenchers Chairman, Datuk Masiung Banah.Masiung said the current subsidy quota of 200 litres per diesel vehicle is impractical for residents in rural and interior areas, where fuel consumption is significantly higher than...
Shop operator dies in Sandakan house fire
SANDAKAN: Sundry shop operator Mohammad Zarman Salamat, perished in an early-morning fire that completely destroyed a wooden house and a shop in Kampung Batu Putih, here on Sunday.The charred remains of the 30-year-old man was discovered at 6.00 am and subsequently handed over to the police for further action. An emergency call was received at 4.56 am, with firefighters arriving at the scene—located 9 kilometres away—by 5.05 am. The 60x40 sq ft house and 15x40 sq ft...
Record 200 swimmers participate in Labuan’s largest under-12 swimming event
LABUAN: A record-breaking 200 young swimmers from all 27 primary schools and preschools in Labuan are took in the Labuan Blue Dolphin Swimming Club's Super Novice 2 competition on Saturday, making it the largest Under-12 swimming event ever held in the Federal Territory.Held at the Labuan Golf Club Swimming Pool, the competition reflects the overwhelming response and growing interest in swimming among children in Labuan while serving as a platform to scout and nurture future swimming talents.The...
