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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STAR aims to contest 15 seats

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

KOTA KINABALU: Star Sabah President Datuk Seri Dr Jeffrey Kitingan has revealed the party’s aim to contest 15 seats in the upcoming 17th Sabah state election, nearly double the eight seats contested in 2020. He clarified that the number is aspirational, with formal seat negotiations amongst Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) coalition partners yet to begin. “In politics, every party wants to contest all seats. There’s nothing wrong with expressing intentions,” said Jeffrey at a Kaamatan event.
Petronas celebrates Kaamatan with heartfelt webfilm 'Tinorindak Olisi' (Crown of Love)

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

KOTA KINABALU: In conjunction with this year’s Kaamatan festival, Petronas has released Tinorindak Olisi (Crown of Love), a touching webfilm about finding triumph through love, cultural pride, and community support, rather than just titles. Set in Sabah and featuring the Dusun language, the film follows Elyna Jamis, a young Unduk Ngadau contestant, on a journey of self-discovery and resilience.
Sabah activist disputes Bung's take on Sabah’s development history

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

PETALING JAYA: Sabah activist Johan Ariffin Samad has dismissed claims that the state saw minimal development under local parties, calling such views unfair and misleading. He highlighted former chief minister Tan Sri Harris Salleh’s legacy, including industrial and agricultural advances like the still-operating Desa Dairy Farm in Kundasang. Harris, who led Sabah under local party Berjaya from 1976 to 1985, is still remembered as a key figure in Sabah’s economic development.
Warga emas, cucu rentung dalam kebakaran di Kampung Pulau Penampang

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

Kota Kinabalu: Seorang wanita berusia 80 tahun dan cucu perempuannya berusia 14 tahun, rentung dalam kebakaran di Kg Pulau Penampang, Manggatal, di sini, pada Selasa. Siasatan awal mendapati rumah itu didiami enam orang, terdiri daripada seorang lelaki dan lima wanita ketika kebakaran berlaku kira-kira jam 5.15 pagi.
Woman, granddaughter killed in Manggatal fire

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

Kota Kinabalu: A fire in Kg Pulau Penampang, Manggatal, claimed the lives of an 80-year-old and her 14-year-old granddaughter, Tuesday. Preliminary investigations showed the house was occupied by six people comprising a man and five women when the fire broke out at about 5.15am. Kota Kinabalu District Police Chief ACP Kasim Muda said a family member resting on the house’s veranda heard an explosion coming from the kitchen area.
Penang exco calls for clear policy on construction of non-Islamic places of worship

2 weeks ago | dailyexpress.com.my | Opalyn Mok

GEORGE TOWN: The Penang state government needs to establish a clear policy regarding the construction or renovation of non-Islamic places of worship in the state, said state executive councillor Lim Siew Khim. The social, welfare, and non-Islamic affairs committee chairman said such a policy would make it mandatory for places of worship (RIBI) to apply for planning permission and building plan approvals through the state’s One-Stop Centre.
Remaja, 17, cedera Axia langgar pokok

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

Kota Kinabalu: Seorang remaja lelaki berusia 17 tahun mengalami kecederaan di kaki selepas kereta Perodua Axia yang dinaikinya terbabas lalu merempuh sebatang pokok di Jalan Taman Iramanis, Jalan Lintas, di sini, pada Ahad. Ini merupakan kemalangan kedua membabitkan remaja cedera selepas kenderaan mereka melanggar pokok di laluan yang sama bulan ini. Dalam kejadian pertama, seorang remaja berusia 18 tahun mengalami kecederaan di muka dan dada.
Another teen injured in crash against tree at Jalan Lintas

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

Kota Kinabalu: A 17-year-old sustained leg injuries after the Perodua Axia he was travelling in veered off the road and crashed into a tree along Jalan Taman Iramanis, Jalan Lintas, here, Sunday. This is the second known accident in which teenagers were injured after their car crashed into a tree along the same route this month. The first, involved an 18-year-old who sustained injuries to his face and chest.
Fed up filmmaker fights scams with art

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

Denil Choong Lin Loong, who goes by the name Captain Denil, has found his calling not in creating typical action blockbusters, but in producing films that both entertain and potentially save viewers from becoming victims of increasingly sophisticated online fraud. He was recently in Kota Kinabalu, scouting locations for his upcoming anti-scam movie “Polis Action Silent Code”.
Zahid defends stance on ‘Sabah for Sabahans’

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

Kota Kinabalu: Barisan Nasional (BN) Chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi defended his stance on the “Sabah for Sabahans” slogan, which he says promotes narrow-mindedness. “We should not harbour strong regionalist feelings,” said Zahid, who launched the Sepanggar Umno Gerak 17 event at IKM, Saturday.