14 February 2026 PUTATAN: Walkabout programmes play a vital role in strengthening two-way engagement between the government and local communities, particularly during the festive season, Putatan MP Datuk Ir Shahelmey Yahya said on Saturday. Shahelmey said such initiatives allow elected representatives, together with officers from the Parliamentary Office, State Assembly office and relevant agencies, to assess conditions on the ground and obtain direct feedback from the public

14 February 2026 KUDAT: For 76-year-old Chong Kong Sing, Chinese New Year has always meant simple meals and precious time spent with family. This year, however, the celebration carried deeper significance after he was named among the recipients of a festive food pack under ’ Uplifting Lives Festive Programme. “I’m very grateful for the assistance,” said Chong, from Kampung Landung Ayang. “To me, Chinese New Year is about being together as one family, dining at home. Today, we

14 February 2026 KOTA KINABALU: The book “What Sabahans Should Know” offers valuable insight into Sabah’s political history, from the perspective of one of Sabah’s prominent journalists, the late Datuk Mohd Fauzi Patel. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor said, “I believe writing history books is a highly valuable undertaking because it enables us to view events from multiple perspectives and provides the context needed to interpret what we observe." “Theref

14 February 2026 KENINGAU: St Francis Xavier Secondary School (SM SFX) successfully raised RM62,280 through its Jogathon 2026, which was held in a lively atmosphere with encouraging participation from the school community and local residents. The programme, organised by the school in collaboration with the Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) and the School Board of Management, aimed to raise funds to support infrastructure development and enhance the implementation of co-curricu

14 February 2026 TENOM: Melalap State Assemblyman Datuk Jamawi Jaafar reaffirmed his appreciation for the Chinese community’s continued support during a Chinese New Year walkabout held across Tenom town on Friday. The programme, which began at Dewan Datuk Seri Panglima Antanom and concluded at Malleh Square, drew participation from local residents and community leaders. Jamawi said the Chinese New Year 2026 Walkabout for the Melalap constituency provided a meaningful platform