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Traditional food and indigenous seed rights take centre stage at Kaamatan lab

KOTA KINABALU: Before fast food chains, restaurants, fusion cuisines and the diverse menus seen on Friday (May 29), meals were meant more for sustenance and less for indulgence.

Upko applies to join GRS

KOTA KINABALU: Upko has applied to become a component member of Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS).

Preserve traditions and cultural heritage alongside modernisation, says Sabah Governor

KOTA KINABALU: Traditions and cultural heritage must be preserved to go along with modernisation and changing times, said Yang di-Pertua Negeri Sabah Tun Musa Aman. He said this in his Pesta Kaamatan well wishes. When extending his festive greetings to Sabahans, the state Governor said this festival remains one of Sabah's most treasured cultural celebrations. The festival is celebrated annually on May 30 and 31.

Eligible Sarawakians should register for STR to enjoy SKAS scheme, says Deputy Premier

KUCHING: Eligible Sarawakians should register for Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) under the Inland Revenue Board (LHDN) so that they don't miss out on the Sarawak Basic Needs Assistance (SKAS) scheme, says Datuk Dr Sim Kui Hian.

Sarawak sets price control on 12 essential food items during Gawai season

KUCHING: The prices of 12 items have been controlled under the Gawai festive season maximum price scheme, which runs from May 27 to June 4.

Rare plant found in Tawau Hills Park confirmed as new species in Sabah

KOTA KINABALU: A mysterious plant specimen discovered at Tawau Hills Park in 2014 has finally been confirmed as a new plant species endemic to Sabah.

Student claims she was bullied by ‘Angels’ group

KOTA KINABALU: A group calling themselves "Angels" have landed in trouble after allegedly acting more like devils in a bullying incident near here recently.

Nabawan teen wins Kaamatan pageant

PENAMPANG: Determined to elevate Sabah's traditional dance and cultural heritage, Dyeneley Daud from Nabawan emerged as champion of the state-level Randawi Tavantang Kaamatan (RTK) 2026 held at Hongkod Koisaan, Kadazan Dusun Cultural Association (KDCA)

Kaamatan cheer as 200 Kota Belud families get food baskets

KOTA KINABALU: Some 200 families in the Kota Belud district received festive cheer this Kaamatan season as Yayasan PETRONAS distributed food baskets under its Uplifting Lives Festive programme.

Putting culture above the crown

KOTA KINABALU: Sisters Caesyzizi and Candycyci Liakim are not only turning heads with their beauty and warm smiles, but also as twin contenders for the state Unduk Ngadau crown on May 31.