Government & Policy news in Kota Kinabalu International Airport Kkia Kota Kinabalu Sabah

1. National programme for Muslim converts to be held in Sabah from Sept 3-5

   15 hours ago Daily Express Sabah Sabah State Legislative Assembly building, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah 13.1 km

   The National Ijtimak Amal Islami Mualaf Madani (IJMAM) will be held in Sabah from Sept 3 to 5, bringing together about 400 converts from across Malaysia. The programme includes religious competitions and sporting events, and will be officiated by the Chief Minister.

2. BIMP-EAGA business delegates meet Sabah Chief Minister to discuss trade, tourism

   15 hours ago Daily Express Sabah Menara Kinabalu, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah 12.1 km

   Delegates from the BIMP-EAGA Business Council met Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor at Menara Kinabalu in Kota Kinabalu on Friday. The meeting, held alongside the Sabah International Expo 2026, focused on exploring trade and tourism opportunities in the state.

3. Hajiji: Sabah-US friendship spans generations, from Peace Corps to conservation

   21 hours ago Daily Express Sabah Sheraton Hotel, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah 6.4 km

   Chief Minister Hajiji Noor said Sabah-US ties have been strengthened through generations of people-to-people connections, including students, businesses and humanitarian teams. His speech was delivered at the Freedom 250 Sabah Reception in Kota Kinabalu, marking the 250th anniversary of US independence. US officials also highlighted exchange programmes and cooperation in conservation and security.

4. Hajiji promotes Sabah's Blue Economy at SIE2026 dinner

   21 hours ago Daily Express Sabah Sabah International Convention Centre, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah 9 km

   Chief Minister Hajiji Noor has called on investors at the Sabah International Expo 2026 to explore opportunities in Sabah's Blue Economy. His speech, delivered by Deputy Chief Minister Masidi Manjun, highlighted sectors like sustainable fisheries, marine biotechnology, and maritime services.

5. Sabah aims to produce more competitive entrepreneurs

   1 day ago Saluran 122 Pusat Konvensyen Antarabangsa Sabah (SICC), Kota Kinabalu, Sabah 8.9 km

   The Sabah state government is committed to strengthening its entrepreneurship ecosystem to create more competitive entrepreneurs. Chief Minister Hajiji Noor said this at the Sabah International Business Luncheon Talk (SIBLT2026) in Kota Kinabalu, emphasizing Sabah's potential as a gateway to regional and global markets.

6. More direct Sabah-Indonesia flights sought to boost connectivity

   2 days ago Daily Express Sabah Menara Kinabalu, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah 12.1 km

   Sabah Chief Minister Hajiji Noor met the new Indonesian Consul in Tawau, Dino Nurwahyudin, at Menara Kinabalu in Kota Kinabalu. The meeting focused on strengthening bilateral ties, with the consul hoping for more direct flights between Indonesia and Sabah.

7. MoU in Tuaran to develop standards for Sabah native customary governance

   2 days ago Daily Express Sabah Tuaran, Sabah 34.5 km

   The Sabah Native Indigenous Customary Community Organisation Sunduan Nabalu and Ipec Bureau signed an MoU in Tuaran to develop standards and competency certification for the Sabah native customary governance ecosystem. The initiative aims to preserve heritage and traditional knowledge without interfering with the jurisdiction of official institutions like the Native Courts.