“The Minister of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives, Datuk Ewon Benedick, launched the first 1901 franchise outlet in Sabah, located at KDCA Penampang. 1901 is a subsidiary of Pernas, one of the agencies under the Ministry of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives (KUSKOP), and is operated by a female entrepreneur in Sabah. […]
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PBRS founder Joseph Kurup dies
Parti Bersatu Rakyat Sabah (PBRS) founder Joseph Kurup has died today at the age of 79. The former Sabah deputy chief minister retired from politics in January last year having served as PBRS president since the party’s inception. His son, Arthur Joseph Kurup, succeeded him as party president. Arthur confirmed […]
Sabah Confronts Poverty: A Rate Sixfold Higher Than National Figures
Minister of Economy, Rafizi Ramli, highlighted that the rate of hardcore poverty in Sabah stands at 1.2 percent in stark contrast to the national rate of 0.2 percent. The Household Income and Expenditure Survey 2022 report showed that the rate of hardcore poverty in eight Sabah districts was higher than […]
Penampang: The Upcoming Hub for Agro-Industry and Tourism
Penampang is set to become a new agro-industry and tourism centre once the Moyog Agroindustry and Tourism Park (MANTAP) is implemented. MANTAP Executive Group chairman Datuk Stephen Sampil said it will attract more tourists and visitors to Penampang, especially the Moyog, Timpangoh, Terian and Buayan areas. “The time has come […]
MNC 8th AGM 2023
Sabah to spend over RM500mil this year on food self-sufficiency
The Sabah government has set aside RM553.07mil to develop its agriculture, fishery and food industry sectors this year, says Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor. He said the state Agriculture, Fishery and Food Industry Ministry will spearhead development efforts to increase yields and quality all around, and also ensure adequate […]
Kuskop allocates RM100,000 to Kanibongan Swiftlet Cooperative Group
Minister of Entrepreneur and Cooperatives Development (Kuskop) Datuk Ewon Benedick on Friday announced an allocation of RM100,000 for the Kanibongan Swiftlet Cooperative Group to build a swiftlet bird’s nest processing centre in Kampung Sinukab Kanibongan, Pitas.Ewon hopes that the allocation channelled through the Cooperative Commission of Malaysia (SKM), an agency […]
Momogun Will Become Beggars In Their Own Country – Henrynus
The Momogun people despite being the largest indigenous community in Sabah will become beggars in their own country in 20 years or less if they do not act quickly to reverse their declining fortune politically, socially and economically. Momogun National Congress (MNC) president Datuk Henrynus Amin issued this stern warning […]
The 8-Point Momogun Economic Blueprint
A strategic plan aimed at advancing the economic progress and development of the Momogun people in Sabah, Malaysia. Proposed by Datuk John Wanji Maluda, this blueprint outlines key initiatives and actions to uplift the economic well-being of the Momogun community.
Padi Farmers Enjoying A Higher Yield
Padi farmers who used the locally-developed NMR152 seed are enjoying a higher yield of between 20% and 60% since its introduction, says Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Chang Lih Kang. The Padi seed that was launched in 2021 has proven to be more resilient against extreme weather which includes drought […]