KOTA KINABALU: 24 Aug 2026 Sabah tourism players can become informal ambassadors for the state when meeting people in China, said Funholiday managing director Connie Chong. She said everyday encounters could provide opportunities to introduce Sabah and encourage two-way tourism exchanges. “When people ask where we are from, it gives us an opportunity to introduce…
KOTA KINABALU: 21 Aug 2026/Fri Sabah tourism players become informal ambassadors in China Sabah tourism players become informal ambassadors in China Sabah tourism players can become informal ambassadors for the state when meeting people in China, said Funholiday managing director Connie Chong. She said everyday encounters could provide opportunities to introduce Sabah and encourage two-way…
KOTA KINABALU: 18 Aug 2026 Borneo Nature Tours Sdn Bhd (BNT), the principal marketer for Borneo Rainforest Lodge (BRL), officially opened its new Borneo Nature Tours Experience Centre at KK Times Square today. Operated by Innoprise Jungle Lodge Sdn Bhd, Borneo Rainforest Lodge is a flagship rainforest destination in Danum Valley, and the new centre…
KOTA KINABALU 23 Aug 2026 The Sabah Government wants fishing to be developed as a niche sport tourism product to attract more international tourists and anglers to Sabah. Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Jafry Ariffin said the Sabah International Fishing Tournament (SIFT) had great potential to promote Sabah as an international fishing destination. He…
KOTA KINABALU: 20 Aug 2026 Sabah-born fast-food brand Borenos Fried Chicken opened its Imago Shopping Mall outlet on Thursday, bringing its total number of outlets nationwide to 10. This follows the launch of its outlet in Bangi, Selangor, on Aug 11, bringing its total to three outlets in Peninsular Malaysia and seven in Sabah. The…
KOTA KINABALU: 19 Aug 2026 The Sabah Youth Council (SYC) has voiced concern over soaring airfares between Kota Kinabalu and Kuala Lumpur, particularly during peak seasons. Its president, Abqaree Fawwaz Abekan said the issue is no longer merely about travel but also involves access to education, economic opportunities, social mobility and family ties. He said…
July 2026 After earning a diploma in culinary arts, 22-year-old Amman Muhammad Hidayat worked his way up to become a griller at Nando’s. He joined Nando’s Suria Sabah in October 2024 and was promoted to the grill station in May 2025. Since then, his passion and consistency have earned him third place in the Area…
KUALA LUMPUR: July 17, 2026 Sabah aims to strengthen its strategic partnership with AirAsia to improve air connectivity and support the continued growth of the state’s tourism industry. The initiative is part of the Sabah Government’s efforts to improve access to the state, increase visitor arrivals and support preparations for the Visit Sabah 2027…
KOTA KINABALU: July 2026 The Sabah Tourism Board (STB) is realigning its strategy to strengthen collaboration with industry stakeholders ahead of Visit Sabah 2027. Assistant Minister to the Chief Minister and STB chairman Datuk Joniston Bangkuai said engagement with industry players is vital to ensure Visit Sabah 2027 initiatives are practical, focused and responsive to…
TUARAN: July 5, 2026 Debutantes Georgene Ee Jern Wee of Malaysia and Vietnam’s Nhat Lam Quang emerged as the overall female and male champions, respectively, at Oceanman Kota Kinabalu. With their victories, Ee and Quang, together with the top 10 finishers in each age group, earned tickets to the Oceanman World Final Championship in Miches,…