Agatis: A Borneo Story (AABS), which is set to begin filming between August and September this year, has received support from the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Environment. Minister Datuk Seri Christina Liew said support would come from the Sabah Wildlife Department, as the elephant is an endangered species. “It will be the first ever…
Sabah has launched another conservation and biodiversity research initiative with the opening of the Langom Control Centre and Research Station at the Danum Valley Conservation Area. The initiative, driven by Yayasan Sabah in collaboration with the State Forestry Department, highlights the state’s continued push to safeguard its natural heritage. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor…
Tourism remains the backbone of Sabah’s economy, generating over 380,000 jobs and contributing 15 per cent to the state’s GDP last year. In 2023 alone, the sector added RM13.1 billion to the economy. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor said the real impact of tourism goes beyond numbers, touching lives and supporting families. He highlighted…
Business events (BE) in Sabah continued to surge due to strong support from all sectors. The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Environment (KePKAS), together with the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA), and local agencies—the Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB) and the Malaysian Association of Convention and Exhibition Organisers and Suppliers (MACEOS)—have played a…
Fifty singers and about 50 supporters will take part in a senior solo singing contest, Voice in the Shadows – Our Concert, aimed at boosting tourism. “This small event can have a big impact,” said Main Organising Chairperson Datuk Eliza Goh, adding, music videos from the show showcasing Sabah attractions will be released nationwide and…
Tourism Malaysia Sabah marked the Kaamatan Festival with a cultural welcome event at KKIA for arriving visitors on May 30, ahead of the Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026) campaign. A total of 27 flights arrived, bringing an estimated 930 international and 4,933 domestic travellers who were warmly greeted with cultural festivities. Visitors enjoyed the Murut tribe’s…
The Sabah Local Government and Housing Ministry (KKTP) and the Institute of Landscape Architects Malaysia (ILAM) are bidding to host the International Federation of Landscape Architects (IFLA) World Congress in 2031. Both bodies also plan to attend the 2025 IFLA Congress in France next year. Deputy Chief Minister II and Local Government and Housing Minister,…
The Asia Triathlon Cup 2024 will be held on 2 November 2024 at Tanjung Aru Beach, featuring 63 elite athletes from 13 countries and 150 age-group athletes. The competition includes 43 men and 20 women from Japan, Australia, the United States, Great Britain, Uzbekistan, and various Southeast Asian nations. They will compete in a gruelling…
Sabah is making strides in promoting itself as a prime destination for international business and tourism. Kota Kinabalu City Hall Mayor, Dato’ Sri Dr Sabin Samitah, highlighted that the recent 2nd BigSabah Sale demonstrated strong interest from neighbouring countries, reinforcing efforts to position Kota Kinabalu as a hub for regional trade and cultural exchange. Held…
Sabah’s tourism sector is set to gain from the mobile home caravan initiative by Sabah Credit Corporation (SCC), aimed at bolstering rural tourism. This innovative Goway Series caravan, priced at RM120,000 and unveiled at the Big Sabah Sale event at Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC), is designed to offer a new, comfortable travel experience for…