Heritage gallery planned to showcase Jesselton’s history
Sir George Jessel, is in town to discuss plans to establish a heritage gallery highlighting…
Indian leisure golfers flock to Sabah
Sabah is set to host over 800 Indian leisure golfers next month, a result of successful efforts by the Sabah Tourism Board (STB) following a visit by Indian golfing experts in May. Datuk Joniston Bangkuai, Sabah’s Assistant Tourism, Culture, and Environment Minister, and STB chairman, expects an even larger turnout as golf enthusiasts bring their…
Hong Kong musician keen to perform in Sabah
KOTA KINABALU: The Hong Kong International Musician Association expressed keenness to hold a music symposium in Sabah. Its chief executive officer Jye Lee mulled the idea to hold a Sabah Borneo International Music Festival that features competitions, forums and masterclasses, among others. Jye told this to Assistant Tourism, Culture, and Environment Minister Datuk Joniston Bangkuai…
MATTA Fair Sabah 2023 May 19-21 at SICC
KOTA KINABALU: The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) is once again organising the 1st MATTA Fair Sabah for year 2023 at Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC) here. This will be the biggest travel fair in Sabah which will be held for three consecutive days from May 19 to 21 May, said MATTA…
Turn nian gao available all year round
KOTA KINABALU: Nian gao or rice cake can be turned into an all year round product with innovative packaging instead of only make available during Chinese New Year. “In doing so, we can create job opportunities for the locals and income for our suppliers in Kudat,” said Tok Kelapa, Director Koh Kok Cheng who is…
900 guests treated to buffet brunch during CNY
KOTA KINABALU: The culinary of the various Chinese ethnicity in Sabah were showcased during the Chinese New Year celebration. Some 700 types of Chinese menus were dished out during the “Feast of Fortune” buffet brunch for 900 guests at Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC) here during the third day of Chinese New Year celebration on…
KK among world’s top 10 popular destinations for 2023
KINABALU: Kota Kinabalu has been lined up alongside other world famous cities as among the top 10 most trending destinations for 2023. According to Booking.com report, it said that Kota Kinabalu is among the ultimate travel hotspots for travellers this year. The online booking agency which is one the world largest among others mentioned that…
Sabah to explore birding sites to incorporate with community-based tourism
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah’s rural areas hold great promise as a birding hotspot, opening up new educational and economic possibilities for the local community. Assistant Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Environment Datuk Joniston Bangkuai said birdwatching is an excellent activity to integrate into the community-based tourism initiative that will attract new visitors to the countryside. He…
Sabah to diversify its market to Indian visitors
KOTA KINABALU/Dec 8: Since the Chinese visitors are not returning anytime soon, Sabah has decided to lure the Indian tourists which is now the fastest-growing outbound market. Assistant Tourism, Culture, and Environment Minister Datuk Joniston Bangkuai said the state’s tourism industry was overly dependent on Chinese visitors before the pandemic and that it must now…
Jafry urges Motac to promote and market Sabah
KOTA KINABALU/8Dec: Sabah Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister (KePKAS) Datuk Jafry Ariffin paid a courtesy on newly appointed federal Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister (Motac) Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing at Putrajaya. During the meeting, various issues were discussed including the renewal of licences for tour buses and vehicles rental faced by operators in Sabah….
Shop for books as Christmas gift at Urban Tamu
KOTA KINABALU: With Christmas just around the corner, once again the Urban Tamu at Riverson was made available for gift hunters. Various vendors offering variety of gifts for shoppers to choose from including a book seller where its author Anna Vivienne was also present to meet the buyers and to autograph the books. “This was…
Matta Fair Sabah back due to strong demand
KOTA KINABALU/9 Dec: The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (Matta) Fair Sabah is different from others because it emphasizes more on promotions. Its Sabah and Labuan Chairman Lawrence Chin said the fair only allowed licensed agencies to participate and have always been a crowd puller for holiday packages. To further enhance visitors’ experience…
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Heritage gallery planned to showcase Jesselton’s history
Sir George Jessel, is in town to discuss plans to establish a heritage gallery highlighting the city’s history and the legacy of the North Borneo Chartered Company. George, a descendant of Sir Charles James Jessel, held a meeting with Assistant Minister to the Chief Minister Datuk Joniston Bangkuai, Kota Kinabalu City Hall Mayor Datuk Seri…
2026 teems with opportunities, new hopes
Former tourism, culture and environment minister Datuk Seri Christina Liew called for Chinese New Year 2026 to mark a new beginning in fostering a more peaceful and progressive environment for Sabah. She encouraged the embrace of new hopes, aspirations and opportunities, urging people to be anticipative, proactive and enterprising in living up to the expectations…
Sabah-MM2H opens doors for global citizens to explore Sabah
Sabah is opening its doors to global citizens to experience its natural scenic attractions through the Sabah-Malaysia My Second Home (Sabah-MM2H) initiative. Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Jafry Ariffin said the state government fully supports the sustainable growth of the Sabah-MM2H programme. “We believe this initiative contributes positively to our economy by stimulating tourism, real…
Over 200 locations in Sabah identified for camping development
Over 200 locations across Sabah have been identified as suitable for development as camping sites, said Assistant Minister to the Chief Minister Datuk Joniston Bangkuai. This initiative was carried out by the Sabah Camping and Caravanning Association in collaboration with community-based tourism (CoBT), he said when officiating the Tampasak Eco-Camp and Tagal Sondoton–Poimbolutan in Kampung…
BRL wins the ASEAN Green Hotel Award
Borneo Rainforest Lodge (BRL), located in the Danum Valley Conservation Area in Lahad Datu, brought pride to Malaysia after winning the ASEAN Green Hotel Award at the ASEAN Tourism Forum 2026. BRL was Malaysia’s candidate for the 10th ASEAN Green Hotel Award, hosted in Cebu, Philippines, on January 30, after meeting the requirements of…
Make Sabah a must-visit destination
Sabah is positioning itself as a must-visit destination for domestic and international visitors, said Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Jafry Ariffin. He said the move aims to further strengthen the state’s tourism and hospitality standards. To this end, Jafry held meetings with key tourism players in Tawau and Semporna to gather feedback and address…
KK can tap sister city partnership to spur tourism
Assistant Minister to the Chief Minister Datuk Joniston Bangkuai has suggested that Kota Kinabalu City Hall (DBKK) revisit its sister city agreements with cities worldwide. Joniston said Kota Kinabalu could leverage its international partnerships to strengthen its profile as a vibrant tourism hub while promoting cultural exchange and urban economic activity. Citing China, Sabah’s main…
Keeping sun bear is against the Wildlife Conservation Enactment
The Sabah Wildlife Department has taken enforcement action against the keeping of a sun bear at a public attraction and the possession of wildlife parts in Lahad Datu. This follows a complaint received on Feb 11, 2026 after a video circulated on Facebook showing a sun bear at a public site. Thus, an enforcement operation…
Sabah to get more visibility from Miss Globe 2025
Sabah welcomed Miss Globe 2025 Chayathanus Saradatta as part of the Sabah HyperLive Influencer Tour 2026, from Feb 11 to 13. Chayathanus, from Thailand, arrived at Kota Kinabalu International Airport on Tuesday, followed by an official welcome dinner at The Crab House. Her visit to Sabah is driven by her interest in experiencing the state’s…
Matta Fair Sabah 2026-Empowering communities, creating greater opportunities
The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (Matta) Sabah Chapter will host MATTA Fair Sabah 2026 from 17 to 19 April 2026 at the Sabah International Convention Centre. The three-day travel fair will bring together attractive travel, tour, flight and hospitality deals under one roof at competitive prices. Sabah, located on the island of…
