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.

National

English, Malay

Newspaper

Outlet metrics

Domain Authority

Ranking

Global

#187399

Malaysia

#2028

News and Media

#115

Traffic sources

Monthly visitors

Articles

Pitas poisoning survivors speak of guilt, trauma

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

It was no ordinary drink as it involved soft drinks mixed with industrial solvents. “I only joined later,” said Joseph. “One of our friends mixed the ‘spirit’ with tea and a fizzy drink,” he said, referring to the industrial chemicals as “spirit”. What happened next unfolded very quickly. “I started having abdominal pain in the evening. I heard others screaming. Some were throwing up outside,” said Joseph, adding that he only took a few sips of the drink.
Dream turned reality with Shell LiveWire

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

Shell Malaysia’s support structure has enabled young entrepreneurs to not only maintain centuries-old crafts, but also engage in sustainable business strategies that are redefining industries. Brutti, a bespoke sustainable furniture company created by husband-and-wife team Lukman Awaluddin and Siti Faznur Khaleq, reflects this shift.
Sports Toto failed to prove Perlis gaming ban decision, says court

3 weeks ago | dailyexpress.com.my | Ho Kit Yen

PETALING JAYA: The Kangar High Court dismissed a bid by Sports Toto Malaysia and four others to revive their gaming business in Perlis, saying the application failed to identify any “official decision” that could be made subject to judicial review. Justice Arik Sanusi Yeop Johari said the applicants had not identified any decision by the Perikatan Nasional-led state government that had impacted their livelihood.
STAR aims to contest 15 seats

1 month 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 month 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 month 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

1 month 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

1 month 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

1 month 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

1 month 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.