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Malaysian government ministers from across the country joined together to honor Kaamatan, a harvest festival celebrated by Sabah's indigenous communities that symbolizes gratitude, unity, and cultural heritage. The nationwide recognition highlights Malaysia's commitment to celebrating its diverse cultural traditions.
Sabah's month-long Kaamatan harvest festival brings together more than 30 indigenous groups to celebrate shared heritage while honoring unique cultural traditions. The 2026 celebration, running throughout May, showcases how ancient agricultural rituals continue to bridge modern communities.
Malaysia's Sabah state is expanding tech education and AI policy to attract investors and build a talent pipeline for 2026. The government is betting that training industry-ready workers today will drive sustainable growth tomorrow.
Scientists just mapped the complete habitat of a ferret badger found only in Malaysia's Sabah mountains, discovering a new population in the process. The adorable carnivore could soon become a conservation symbol that brings ecotourism dollars to remote villages.
Sabah Zita Benson made history when she presented her credentials to King Charles III, becoming Ghana's first female High Commissioner to the United Kingdom. The ceremony at St James's Palace marks a milestone for both Ghanaian diplomacy and gender equality in international relations.
When Esther realized the "monkey" she'd saved was actually a protected gibbon, she knew what to do. A Malaysian sanctuary is making it easier for well-meaning owners to give these endangered apes a second chance at life.
After 25 years of planting five million trees in Malaysian Borneo, IKEA is launching a research lab to help restore degraded rainforests worldwide. Pygmy elephants, orangutans, and clouded leopards have already returned to the restored forest.
Grab Malaysia is transforming its ride-hailing platform into a cultural discovery tool, empowering local drivers to showcase hidden food gems and authentic experiences to visitors. The tech company's new initiatives spotlight small restaurants and everyday heroes ahead of Visit Malaysia 2026.
A new generation of musicians in Malaysian Borneo is breathing life back into the sape, a traditional wooden lute once central to ceremonies and storytelling. The challenge now is finding craftspeople willing to learn the painstaking art of making these instruments.
Moroccan runners claimed every podium spot in both the men's and women's 10km races at the 28th Arab Cross-Country Championship in Mosul. The dominant performance continues Morocco's legacy as a powerhouse in regional long-distance running.
John Cannon has spent a decade turning complex environmental science into stories that matter to everyday people. His investigation into a secret carbon credit deal helped expose injustice against Indigenous communities in Malaysian Borneo.
Ghana's UK High Commission just launched The GH London Mission magazine to connect millions of diaspora Ghanaians with home. The publication helps Ghanaians tell their own stories while promoting business, culture, and tourism opportunities.
A boy with autism who grew up unsure if he'd eat the next day now runs a global stem cell therapy network helping patients once told "there's nothing more we can do." Prof Dr Mike Chan's Malaysian facility is reversing conditions from Parkinson's to kidney failure. ---
Malaysia just locked in a landmark partnership with the European Union that promises to accelerate green energy investment and strengthen economic ties worth over $53 billion. The move positions the Southeast Asian nation as a hub for sustainable development and advanced manufacturing.
Ghana is helping diaspora communities channel money sent home into businesses that create jobs and fuel lasting economic growth. With inflation down to 5.4% and major reforms underway, the country is becoming a magnet for investment from Ghanaians living abroad.
Malaysia just ratified a landmark partnership with the European Union, opening the door to billions in green technology investment and sustainable growth. The agreement brings together 228 billion ringgit in annual trade with new opportunities in renewable energy, advanced manufacturing, and digital innovation.
A nine-week cooking course in Western Australia is helping migrant women build businesses and confidence while creating a sisterhood that lasts long after graduation. The program has already helped one woman launch her own spice company.
A small German nonprofit is reversing decades of logging damage in Borneo using science-based reforestation that lets nature do the heavy lifting. Their surgical approach has reconnected fragmented forests on a shoestring budget.