KUNAK: Assistant Tourism, Culture, and Environment Minister Datuk Joniston Bangkuai receiving an update from Kunak Tourism Association president Mohammad Hatta Arabi and Kunak forestry officer Suzali Abd Ben on the progress of the renovations being done at the Sejadi Madai Information Centre in Kunak. The improved visitor centre in the Sejadi Madai Baturong Forest Reserve…
KOTA KINABALU: The premiere of Saudin the Orangutan documentary and The First Murut Journey to New York-1936 exhibition at Azman Hashim Gallery, UMS will be launched by Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor. It will take place on October 28, 2022 at 2.30pm. The First Murut Journey to New York-1936 exhibition will be held for…
KUNAK: The Sime Darby plantation has many hidden attractions that can be turn into tourism products. Among them are the Tasik Impian, ex-Japanese tunnel, oil palm museum which housed the oldest oil palm trees, and Hot Spring Sungang, all are off-limits to the general public. Sabah Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Joniston Bangkuai and…
KOTA KINABALU: The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (Matta) welcomed the RM1.16 billion allocation for the tourism industry in the National Budget 2023. Its president Datuk Tan Kok Liang hoped the funds for tourism financing will be more accessible to obtain this time around. “Because the take-up rate for the previous Penjana Tourism…
KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Tourism Board has carried out various programmes to promote Kunak district as a tourist destination. Sabah Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Jafry Ariffin said among others it has organised seminars and skill training for the local residents. A dialogue session was also held among the Tourism Ministry and the Kunak…
KOTA KINABALU: The inaugural Bugis Ethnic Food Fiesta held in Tawau is yet another cultural heritage product for the tourism sector. The product, a pilot project was launched in September 2022. It is aiming to boost tourism activities and community involvement. A variety of traditional Bugis delicacies and traditional dances were showcased during the event…
KOTA KINABALU: Tourism Malaysia and Traveloka has forged a smart partnership to promote Malaysia as a preferred holiday destination. The four-month campaign which ends on December 31, 2022, among others is to invite individuals to enjoy Malaysia’s multicultural attractions, scenic locations and diverse cuisine. The strategic alliance also emphasises and fulfils the National Tourism Policy’s…
KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Tamparuli Bamboo Music Orchestra Association (OMBAK) 24-hour non-stop exposition of the state’s tourism products was recognised in the Malaysia Book of Records (MBR). The promotional campaign held on Aug 21-22 was streamed live on the Facebook page of OMBAK programme director Stanley Missun The feat dubbed the “Longest Non-stop Live Broadcasting…
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah will host the 6th World Tourism Conference on Nov 28-30 at the Sabah International Convention Centre here. About 3,000 domestic and international visitors are expected to visit the conference, which will also feature the Community-Based Tourism Roadshow (CBTR). There will be some 700 international and local exhibitors to showcase their various traditional…
LANGKAWI: Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry (MOTAC) in collaboration with ASEAN National Tourism Organisations (NTOs) is organising Sustainable Practices for Hotel Waste Management in ASEAN Tourism Industry Workshop on October 4-7. It aims to promote sustainable practices in hotel waste management through training-of-trainers programme. 60 people from the ASEAN member states, ministries, state governments and…