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Daily Express
15 hours ago
- Business
- Daily Express
Sabah tops Malaysia in Q1 manufacturing investment with RM7.3 billion
Published on: Friday, June 20, 2025 Published on: Fri, Jun 20, 2025 By: Sisca Humphrey Text Size: Phoong receives a memento from SME Sabah president Deledda Than KOTA KINABALU: Sabah recorded RM7.3 billion in manufacturing investments in the first quarter of this year, making it Malaysia's top destination for the sector. Industrial Development and Entrepreneurship Minister Datuk Phoong Jin Zhe said local SMEs must not rely solely on foreign capital and should industrialise to remain competitive. Advertisement Phoong announced RM15 million in state funding to help SMEs automate, upgrade machinery, and expand while noting Sabah's exports rose 11 per cent up to May. He also highlighted Sabah's ongoing industrial push, including a 100MW Battery Energy Storage System in Lahad Datu and AirAsia's new KK–Taipei–Fukuoka route. Phoong cautioned against implementing overlapping federal policies and stressed that economic reforms must not burden SMEs as Sabah's unemployment rate improved to 6.7 per cent. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Daily Express
2 days ago
- Business
- Daily Express
Sabah confident of hitting tourism target this year
Published on: Thursday, June 19, 2025 Published on: Thu, Jun 19, 2025 By: Sisca Humphrey Text Size: KOTA KINABALU: The State Government is confident that they can reach their target of 3.5 million tourist arrivals for Sabah this year. Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Seri Christina Liew ( pic ) said over one million arrivals and RM1 billion in revenue were recorded from January to April, marking an 18 per cent increase compared to the same period last year. Advertisement She made the remarks after officiating the Asean Travel Exchange (Atex) 2025 on behalf of the Chief Minister, noting this is the first time all 10 Asean countries are represented in such an event held in Sabah. An estimated 500 delegates are attending the tourism exchange, signalling growing regional interest in Sabah as a strategic travel hub. The Minister said Sabah's central location within Asean positions it well for stronger travel market ties and regional cooperation. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
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Daily Express
2 days ago
- Science
- Daily Express
Over 3,000 students join Stem outreach at UMS
Published on: Wednesday, June 18, 2025 Published on: Wed, Jun 18, 2025 By: Sisca Humphrey Text Size: Assistant Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Datuk Harun Durabi launches the programme. KOTA KINABALU: Over 3,000 students from across Sabah took part in Scimatech: Road to Success 2025, a two-day Stem outreach event held at Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS). Hosted by the Science and Technology Faculty, the programme featured laboratory tours and more than 30 interactive science and technology modules. Advertisement The initiative aimed to boost student interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (Stem) through early hands-on exposure. Participants were also introduced to nine Stem-related degree programmes, including Marine Science, Biotechnology and Industrial Chemistry. The event reaffirmed UMS's commitment to advancing knowledge while supporting the State Government's push to widen Stem access in rural areas. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Daily Express
3 days ago
- Politics
- Daily Express
Sabah government stable despite pending graft charges on assemblymen: CM
Published on: Wednesday, June 18, 2025 Published on: Wed, Jun 18, 2025 By: Sisca Humphrey Text Size: Hajiji and other leaders visit the fire victims. - Pic by Rahim Matnin | Daily Express PUTATAN: Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor said the State Government remains stable despite impending corruption charges against two Sabah assemblymen and a civilian in a mining-related case. He emphasised that the legal process should be allowed to proceed and that the individuals involved have the right to defend themselves in court. Advertisement Hajiji made the remarks during a visit to Dewan Sri Putatan, a temporary shelter for fire victims from Petagas and Bukit Vor, where aid was distributed to affected households. The assistance included financial support from State and religious agencies, as well as plans to rebuild around 10 destroyed homes under the Rumah Mesra SMJ scheme. Hajiji also noted that early discussions on the upcoming state election have already begun. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
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4 days ago
- Business
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Government committed to ease housing burden of low-income families
Published on: Tuesday, June 17, 2025 Published on: Tue, Jun 17, 2025 By: Sisca Humphrey Text Size: Jannie officiating the launch of the RMR unit. Kota Kinabalu: The Sabah State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring access to affordable housing through continued support for the Rumah Mesra Rakyat (RMR) programme by Syarikat Perumahan Negara Berhad (SPNB). Kapayan Assemblywoman Jannie Lasimbang said initiatives like RMR are vital in helping low-income families who already own land but cannot afford to build a home on their own. Advertisement 'These houses are worth RM85,000, but with SPNB's RM20,000 subsidy, families only need to repay around RM300 a month. That makes it very affordable, especially for young families,' she said during a press conference after officiating the RMR 2025 handover ceremony at Kg Kapayan here, on Monday. This of the programme saw ten recipients from across Penampang, which are five receiving house keys and five others issued offer letters for homes scheduled to be built later this year. 'All ten recipients today are young people. Many of them dream of owning a house, but land and housing prices in places like Kapayan are extremely high. 'One family told me they wouldn't have been able to afford building a home on their own. You could see how happy they were and we were happy for them too,' Jannie said. Jannie noted that most recipients were building on inherited family land, which eased land acquisition costs but not construction. She said the State Government continues to prioritise housing, infrastructure and social well-being through its annual budget planning. 'Housing remains a major concern, especially with older, unsafe homes still found in urban areas. That's why programmes like RMR are necessary. 'We don't just make policies. We deliver them where they matter,' she said. She also encouraged landowners to apply for the RMR scheme, citing the long waiting lists under federal programmes such as PPR. 'If you have land and some savings, apply through SPNB. It's a real opportunity,' she said. Currently, more than 2,568 RMR units have been built in Sabah, contributing to a national total of 71,847 units delivered under the programme. 'This isn't just about building houses. It's about building better lives for our people,' she said. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
