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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
Borneo Rainforest Lodge (BRL) emerged as a top winner at the Sabah Tourism Board (STB) Awards 2025, securing three golds, one silver and one bronze across multiple categories. The Yayasan Sabah Group of Companies subsidiary won gold in the Sabah Best Practice in Tourism Award (Accommodation), Sabah Best Practice in Tourism Award (Tourism Product),…
The Miss World Organisation and Kota Kinabalu City Hall share a common belief that heritage and nature must be cared for, protected and passed on responsibly. Mayor Datuk Seri Dr Sabin Samitah said this shared responsibility was reflected in the gathering at the Atkinson Clock Tower, one of the city’s oldest surviving landmarks, built in…
A two-week wildlife expedition has begun in Tabin Wildlife Reserve to strengthen protection of the critically endangered Bornean banteng and improve understanding of wildlife in the area. Led by the Sabah Wildlife Department (SWD) in collaboration with WWF-Malaysia, and supported by the Sabah Forestry Department, HUTAN, UK Appeal, Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre (BSBCC),…