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May 24, 2026 Special Reports

All living things need care and attention, unless they are untended or wild. It does not matter if it is a goat, a duck, a mango tree, a koi fish or a human baby, or even an ornamental plant set in a pot or polybag.

May 24, 2026 Special Reports

Faith, compassion and 100 rescued dogs; The extraordinary life of ‘Ibu Suria’ Sylvia Jeanes

THE barking begins long before visitors reach the gates. As four guests arrived at Bayview Animal Sanctuary perched on the hills of Telipok, they were greeted by a deafening chorus of rescued dogs echoing across the valley.

May 24, 2026 Special Reports

Smallest, youngest FMU reaps large-scale harvest

HERE’S a rare piece of good news! The youngest and smallest of Sabah’s FMUs (Forest Management Units) is enjoying the biggest “Harvest Festival” of its own ahead of Sabah’s famous KadazanDusun Harvest Festival, Kaamatan, which climaxes on May 30.

May 23, 2026 Special Reports

Responsible dog ownership

PLEASE, we beg you – think carefully before owning a dog. Owning a dog is both time-consuming and costly. More importantly, it is a lifetime commitment.

May 17, 2026 Special Reports

The bridge of no return

WHY is it called “The Bridge of No Return”? Because this was where countless Hakka mothers and wives shrieked and wailed as they watched their husbands and sons depart for Nanyang – Southeast Asia – knowing in their hearts they might never see them again.

May 17, 2026 Special Reports

First public step highlights crisis facing Sabah’s animal shelters

IN a time of economic uncertainty, when rising costs are forcing many households to tighten their belts, animal shelters across Sabah are facing a quieter but equally urgent crisis: how to keep hundreds of rescued animals fed, healthy, and alive.

May 17, 2026 Special Reports

From side gig to Yunnan, Kota Kinabalu babysitting team goes global

WHAT began as a simple weekend side gig in Kota Kinabalu has unexpectedly taken one local babysitter all the way to Yunnan, China – marking a rare milestone for a homegrown childcare service from Sabah.

May 16, 2026 Special Reports

Umbrella trees in the garden

It is a normal event to see the usual normal things, animals, humans, plants and trees, but eyes tend to open a little wider when a dwarf passes by. .

May 10, 2026 Special Reports

The sakura pathos: Brevity of life!

WHAT a fast fall from the pinnacle of beauty. One Sunday, the trees stood in stunning full bloom. By the next Sunday, almost everything was gone.

May 10, 2026 Special Reports

‘Like driving between landmines’: Sabah’s road safety crisis in focus

IN Sabah, driving is no longer just about getting from one place to another. For many motorists, it has become an exercise in constant anticipation – where unpredictability is part of the journey.

May 10, 2026 Special Reports

More than flowers and gifts: Mothers across generations on love, sacrifice and family

FOR many families, Mother’s Day is often marked by flowers, family meals and social media tributes.

May 09, 2026 Special Reports

Growing sweet melons with your own hands

Everyone loves fruits, not least of which is the sweet and appetizing melon. There is never going to be a denial that given a chance, hungry mouths may lunge forward to grab a last bite of its juicy mesocarp. .

May 03, 2026 Special Reports

Fuel, power and the future of work: Are Malaysians ready?

WHEN Malaysia’s Federal government revealed that more than 330,000 litres of fuel were saved during a temporary Work From Home (WFH) directive involving 155,000 civil servants, it seemed like a modest administrative success. .

May 03, 2026 Special Reports

Incredible ‘towers’ of Malaysian Sakura

MASSIVE blooms! Overwhelming blooms! Exceptionally beautiful!.

April 26, 2026 Special Reports

Preserving heritage through ‘Siopon’

IN the heart of Keningau district, where diverse communities coexist and the Murut people remain deeply rooted, tradition continues to shape everyday life in quiet but meaningful ways.

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