Daily Express Malaysia

The Daily Express is an English-language newspaper based in Sabah, Malaysia, and it is the sibling publication of the Overseas Chinese Daily News (OCDN). Established by Tan Sri Yeh Pao Tzu, the first edition was released on March 1, 1963. The newspaper is available in English, Malay, and Kadazan, and it positions itself as the "Independent National Newspaper of East Malaysia." It is the leading daily newspaper in Sabah, boasting an average daily circulation of 33,790 copies.

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Proposed ban on scholar’s books helped publicise it, says publisher

1 week ago | dailyexpress.com.my | Sean Augustin

PETALING JAYA: A proposal by religious authorities to ban two works by a US-based scholar has inadvertently generated greater buzz for the books, publisher Lestari Hikmah has revealed. Its chairman, Rashidi Nasharuddin said that Ahmet T Kuru’s translated work, “Perikatan Ulama-Negara: Punca Autoritarianisme dan Kemunduran Dunia Muslim” was already popular, with 400 copies of the book sold prior to the proposed ban.
22 tahun berturut-turut keputusan audit cemerlang

1 week ago | dailyexpress.com.my | Sherell Jeffrey

Kota Kinabalu: Sabah mencapai prestasi kewangan yang kukuh dengan hasil RM6.842 bilion untuk 2024, sambil mengukuhkan tadbir urus melalui kepelbagaian hasil dan mengekalkan keputusan audit cemerlang selama 22 tahun berturut-turut. “Saya syabas dan tahniah kepada Ketua Menteri dan semua pihak yang menyumbang tenaga untuk mencapai kutipan hasil negeri yang cemerlang ini,” kata Musa.
Aim to survey 5,500 native land lots

1 week ago | dailyexpress.com.my | Sherell Jeffrey

Kota Kinabalu: The Sabah Government aims to survey 7,500 native land lots covering 15,000 hectares through enhanced digitalisation initiatives this year. This is among the Government’s ongoing commitment to strengthening the Land Administration System through comprehensive digitalisation initiatives. “To ensure sustainable and optimal land use several new systems and applications have been developed to facilitate more efficient data management and land enforcement,” said Musa.
Clear development priorities for next 5 years

1 week ago | dailyexpress.com.my | Sherell Jeffrey

Kota Kinabalu: The State Government has set clear priorities for its next five-year development plan, focusing on economic growth by directing more resources toward development projects while ensuring all government bodies work together toward these common goals. “As a step forward, the State Government has formulated strategic directions for Sabah’s development for the five-year period under the 13th Malaysia Plan (RMK-13),” said Musa.
22 consecutive years of excellent audit results

1 week ago | dailyexpress.com.my | Sherell Jeffrey

Kota Kinabalu: SABAH achieved strong financial performance with RM6.842 billion in revenue for 2024, while strengthening governance through revenue diversification and maintaining 22 consecutive years of excellent audit results. “I extend congratulations to the Chief Minister and all parties who contributed to achieve this excellent State revenue collection,” said Musa.
Sabah sets development priorities under 13th Malaysia Plan

2 weeks ago | dailyexpress.com.my | Sherell Jeffrey

KOTA KINABALU: The State Government has outlined its priorities for the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), aiming to spur economic growth through increased development spending and stronger inter-agency cooperation. Head of State Tun Musa Aman said in his policy speech at the State Legislative Assembly on Thursday that strategic directions have been mapped out for Sabah’s development over the next five years.
Sabah targets 7,500 Native land lots for survey this year

2 weeks ago | dailyexpress.com.my | Sherell Jeffrey

KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Government has set a 2025 target to survey 7,500 Native land lots spanning 15,000 hectares under its ongoing digitalisation drive. This forms part of the State’s efforts to enhance its Land Administration System through comprehensive digital solutions. Head of State Tun Musa Aman said several new systems and applications have been developed to support efficient land use, data management, and enforcement.
Tinjauan: Hanya 14% rakyat rasa kerajaan ambil berat berkait kebajikan

2 weeks ago | dailyexpress.com.my | Sean Augustin

PETALING JAYA: Hanya 14% orang dewasa di Malaysia merasakan kerajaan sangat mengambil berat tentang kebajikan mereka, menurut satu tinjauan antarabangsa yang meletakkan negara ini dalam kelompok bawahan berbanding negara jiran Asean lain. Malaysia berada di tempat ketujuh daripada sembilan negara ASEAN dalam Tinjauan Risiko Dunia Yayasan Daftar Lloyd (LRF) yang dilakukan setiap dua tahun.
Income-based traffic fines unfair, will create social bias, says expert

3 weeks ago | dailyexpress.com.my | Sean Augustin

PETALING JAYA: A transport expert has warned against linking traffic fines to an offender’s income level, saying the move would foster social inequalities. Wan Agyl Wan Hassan agreed that tailgating was a dangerous practice among motorists which must be curbed, but said a proposal that fines be tied to the earning capacity of offenders would create a double standard and the perception of unequal treatment.
Penang sees surge in HFMD cases

3 weeks ago | dailyexpress.com.my | Predeep Nambiar

GEORGE TOWN: Penang is facing a sharp rise in hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) cases this year, with a 409% increase recorded between Jan 1 and March 22 from the same period last year. State health committee chairman Daniel Gooi said 3,446 cases have been reported so far this year, up from just 677 cases during the same period in 2024. The disease causes blisters on the hands, feet, mouth and tongue, mostly in young children.