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MBKS names road ‘Guro Street’ to commemorate ties with South Korean district (Video)
KUCHING (July 31): Kuching South City Council (MBKS) has named a street here ‘Guro Street’ to commemorate its longstanding relationship with Guro District in South Korea. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian said the naming reflected the value of international partnerships between cities, which could lead to cooperation in business, techn
Sabah-based companies ink MoA to strengthen maritime industry, expand related services
KOTA KINABALU (July 31): Eastport Marine Sdn Bhd, BMM Marine Services Sdn Bhd, and KCCI Venture Sdn Bhd have signed a memorandum of agreement (MoA) to strengthen Sabah’s maritime industry and expand related services in the state. Deputy Chief Minister III Datuk Ewon Benedick said the strategic partnership between the three Sabah-based companie
Jonnybone woos global players to tap into Sabah’s offshore energy potential
KOTA KINABALU (July 31): Sabah is positioning itself as a leading destination for offshore energy investment in Southeast Asia, with the state government inviting global industry players to partner in developing its vast energy potential. Assistant Industrial Development, Entrepreneurship and Transport Minister Datuk Jonnybone Kurum said Sabah
Malaysia tourism sector to rev up for F1 Bahrain GP
KUALA LUMPUR (July 31): Malaysia’s tourist arrivals are expected to shift into high gear with the arrival of Formula One (F1) racing fans from all across the globe to attend the F1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2026 (Bahrain GP), to be held at the Sepang International Circuit (SIC) on Oct 2-4. Malaysian Association of [...] The post Malaysia tou
Over 4,300 oil palm smallholders benefit from RM190.13 mln under TSPKS 2.0
KUALA LUMPUR (July 31): More than 4,300 independent oil palm smallholders have benefited from RM190.13 million in financing under the Oil Palm Smallholder Replanting Financing Incentive Programme (TSPKS 2.0), reflecting the government’s continued efforts to rejuvenate the country’s oil palm industry and improve smallholder productivity. Planta
Solar Rakyat Programme timely to accelerate Sabah’s renewable energy transition, says foundation
KOTA KINABALU (July 31): Yayasan Pengguna Negara Malaysia (YPNM) Sabah has welcomed the Sabah Energy Commission’s (ECoS) Solar Rakyat Programme. Chairman David Chan described it as a timely initiative to accelerate Sabah’s transition towards renewable energy while supporting the state’s sustainable development agenda. He said the programme wou
Villagers urge telco to upgrade weak 3G network in Buduk Nur, Ba’Kelalan
LAWAS (July 31): Villagers in Buduk Nur, the Ba’Kelalan highlands, are calling on telecommunications providers to upgrade the area’s mobile network from 3G to 4G, citing years of poor and unreliable connectivity that worsens whenever large crowds gather for events. A villager, Lisa Buing, said the network tower in Buduk Nur had never been upgr
Man suffers minor injuries after SUV crashes in Marudi
MIRI (July 31): A 25-year-old man sustained minor injuries after the sport utility vehicle (SUV) he was driving was involved in a single-vehicle accident at Kampung Batu, Marudi, on Thursday evening. The victim suffered a minor injury to his right hand and was given initial treatment by personnel from the Civil Defence Force (APM) before [...]