Daily Express Malaysia

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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#179729

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#2019

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#111

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  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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