7 February 2026 SOOK: The Kitchen Garden initiative and the implementation of modern technology-based agricultural programmes have been introduced as among the State Government’s strategic measures to strengthen food security, reduce the cost of living and improve the wellbeing of rural communities, particularly among the B40 group. The Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Industry (MAFFI), Datuk Jamawi Jaafar, said that empowering the rural agriculture sector has been

7 February 2026 SANDAKAN: Nearly one million residents along Sabah’s east coast are expected to benefit from the ongoing enhancement of healthcare services at Hospital Duchess of Kent (HDOK), Sandakan. The Sabah Minister of Women, Health and People’s Wellbeing (KWKKR), Datuk Julita Majungki, during a working visit to the hospital recently , reviewed service delivery, staffing capacity and ongoing development initiatives aimed at strengthening healthcare in the region. “HDOK i

7 February 2026 KOTA KINABALU: The “Sabah First” principle continues to be the foundation of every policy and decision of the State Government in ensuring the interests of the people of Sabah are always prioritised. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Haji Hajiji Haji Noor said it is also to ensure the state revenues are managed responsibly, and economic opportunities are expanded fairly to all segments of society, he said. “Therefore, it is my hope that all Sabahans, regardle

7 February 2026 NABAWAN: Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability and Pensiangan Member of Parliament Datuk Arthur Joseph Kurup today reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to protecting Sabah’s rich biodiversity at the Presentation of Appointment Letters to Community Rangers and the flag-off of the Sabah State–Level Integrated Heritage Operation (OBK) 2026. Speaking at the event, Arthur expressed pride at the strong turnout, describing it

7 February 2026 PENAMPANG: Penampang Member of Parliament Datuk Ewon Benedick presented a contribution of 22 lion heads, including two dragon heads, to various associations and lion dance clubs within the Penampang parliamentary constituency in conjunction with the 2026 Chinese New Year celebrations. Ewon, who is also Deputy Chief Minister III and Minister of Industrial Development and Transport, said the initiative was part of efforts to preserve cultural heritage and streng