KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Tourism Board (STB) has reported a significant increase in South Korean tourist arrivals in the first month of 2023. With 21,541 visitors recorded, this marks a significant increase compared to the 55,152 South Korean tourists who visited Sabah throughout the entire year of 2022. Sabah’s Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister and…
KUALA LUMPUR: The Sabah pavilion was among the busiest at the recent Matta Travel Fair, with visitors flocking to make inquiries and purchase travel packages. Sabah had the largest presence at the fair, with 45 travel and tour agents in attendance. According to Datuk Joniston Bangkuai, Chairman of the Sabah Tourism Board, the positive reception…
KOTA KINABALU: Organized by the KSRun Athletics Club, the North Borneo Race is an exciting running event that will take place in Kota Kinabalu city in September. The race is limited to 70 teams, each consisting of four people. Participants will embark on a nostalgic journey, where they will have to decipher riddles to reach…
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah wants to promote its diverse multi-ethnic religious society and harmonious co-existence as a tourism product. Assistant Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Joniston Bangkuai said the places of worship in Sabah which is located in close proximity is a unique feature for tourists to see. He cited the State Mosque, Sacred Heart…
KUALA LUMPUR: Sabah tourism industry received a boost when the Sabah Tourism Board (STB) won the 2022 most outstanding tourism board award at the inaugural Asian Tourism and Hospitality Awards (ATHA) ceremony. The event was held during the 2022-2023 ATHA, which was co-organised by TIN MEDIA (Malaysia’s First Independent Travel Trade Media) and Asia Hospitality…
Cherry Restaurant at Mile 5.5 off Tuaran road offers Talapia set menu for this coming Ramadhan and the promotion will start from March 20 to April 22. Diners can choose either deep fried sweet and sour Talapia, deep fried fresh mango with Thai sauce Talapia, steamed Talapia in curry sauce or steamed Talapia in soy…
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah expect to welcome eight cruise ships this year following the first arrival of Seabourn Encore at Sabah Port in Feb this year. The cruise liner brought in over 1,000 passengers on board via Boracay, Philippines to mark the first landing in Sabah since 2020, before international borders closed to curb the spread…
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…
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC) celebrates Ramadan by reigniting the spirit of sharing and caring with their “A Taste of ASIAN” Ramadan dinner buffet from March 31 to April 21. The generous spread showcases authentic fares of weekly specials, traditional Royal Malay cuisines, Asian food delights and exciting desserts under the tutelage of…
KOTA KINABALU: Cleanliness must be regarded as a basic service with a significant impact on the overall travel experience. Private sector industry players must change their attitudes towards the overall environment and cleanliness aspects, especially the cleanliness of public restrooms, to gain a competitive advantage. Therefore, businesses and operators are strongly urged to comply to…