The imposing Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC) was highly recommended as a perfect venue for hosting medical conventions. The contemporary structure which is rated as the largest convention, exhibition, and entertainment facility in East Malaysia is also ideal to host other international MICE (Meeting, Incentive, Convention & Exhibition) events. Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk…
Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Christina Liew, advised all tourists to wear life jackets when participating in water-based activities such as swimming, snorkeling and diving. “Wearing a life jacket at sea is necessary to avoid any misadventures. Taking safety measures is for your own good. Refrain from taking risks, even if you are adept…
Chairman of Sri Pelancongan Sabah, Ken Pan Ying On, estimated more than RM5 million in revenue was generated for the Sabah’s tourism industry recently by just two groups of tourists from China, including one MICE (Meeting, Incentive, Conference, and Exhibition) group. During their two-week stay, which included a packed holiday programme and a company annual…
Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC) kicked off its highly anticipated “Taste of the World” Ramadan dinner buffet, running from March 15 to April 9, 2024. This extravagant culinary event promises an unforgettable experience throughout Ramadan as families and friends gather to taste a wide variety of flavours from around the world. Datuk Dr Rosmawati Lasuki,…
The Sabah tourism delegation’s presentation in Hungary, led by Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Christina Liew, unveiled Sabah’s stunning beauty to Hungarian media, sparking curiosity about the ‘Land Below the Wind.’ Liew explained that Budapest was chosen for its strategic location in Central Europe, offering a gateway to introduce Sabah’s diverse offerings to new…
Tourism, Culture, and Environment Minister Datuk Christina Liew has advised the general public to be health-conscious and refrain from open burning activities as they may contribute to the prevailing haze in some parts of the state. She urged people to exercise caution to prevent the current incidence of bushfires from escalating. “I was informed that…
Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Christina Liew stated Sabah welcomed the invitation to participate in the annual International Trade Fair in Hungary this year. Ambassador of Malaysia to Hungary, Slovenia and North Macedonia, H.E. Francisco Munis extended the invitation during the Minister’s official visit to the Embassy’s Office here on Tuesday. “Participation in the…
Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Christina Liew stated she will discuss with Ken Pan Ying On to improve the road safety of the accident-prone Tawau-Semporna road. Ken is the person-in-charge of tourism development in Tawau and Semporna. She remarked this following a collision between a tour bus (headed for Semporna) and a lorry trailer…
AirAsia Malaysia (flight code AK) is resuming thrice-weekly flights from Kuala Lumpur to Pattaya, Thailand starting June 17, 2024. This marks the ninth direct route to Thailand post-pandemic, following destinations like Bangkok, Krabi, and Phuket. The move aligns with AirAsia’s ‘Takeover Thailand’ campaign aimed at promoting Thailand as a preferred travel destination. Pattaya, known for…
Two foreign tourists lost their lives in a tragic collision between a tour bus carrying eight passengers and a trailer truck on Kalumpang Road (KM20) of the Semporna-Tawau road on Mar 11 (Mon). The Semporna Fire and Rescue Station Chief, Mazlan Sarman, identified the deceased as Lee Siong Huat, a 60-year-old male from Singapore, and…