Tiong Gondohon Village Chief Charles Ahkiau Boliking showing Joniston the newly completed agriculture road in his village. KIULU, 24 AUGUST 2025: The Gabungan Rakyat Sabah-led...

By Emin Madi KOTA KINABALU :  - An off-grid, exclusive luxury lodge deep within Sabah’s untouched biodiversity could attract the world’s rich and famous. Such  a  concept  offers  experiences   unique  to  Sabah   –  giving  VIP  visitors  the  chance  to connect intimately with ancient nature, engage in genuine conservation efforts, and perhaps even enjoy a private orangutan encounter. With the  success  of the  award-winning  Borneo  Rainforest  Lodge  (BRL),  many  believe  it  is time for Sabah, through Yayasan Sabah, to establish another high-end tourism destination catering to affluent travellers. Several  sites  within  the  Sabah  Foundation’s  conservation  areas   –   particularly  the  Maliau Basin and Imbak Canyon – are highly suitable for this purpose. The proposal was discussed and received strong support from over...

By C C FungJustice of Peace Found this when clearing clogged drawers. What came to mind was 'what was I thinking?!' I thought I was fitter than I actually was. I signed up without telling anyone. Drove to the starting point in the ungodly hours of the morning. That itself was an experience. I was to realise that other than less-than-smart wannabes like me, there are many who lived torturing themselves. I regretted my first-time participation within the first km of the race. Athletics was never my suit. But I thought I wanted to test myself. Before the turn around (roughly half the race) near the Yayasan Sabah building, I remember I was seeing stars. But the legs were still moving. So on I went. I didn't...