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BRL equipped staff with fire-fighting and rescue knowledge
The Borneo Rainforest Lodge (BRL) recently underwent a fire-fighting and rescue training in preparation for emergencies. The training, held from Oct 28-30 and Oct 31-Nov 2, was conducted by the Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department of Lahad Datu. The primary goal of this training was to equip the lodge’s personnel with rescue knowledge. Participants were…
Sabah’s Cult car show on Nov 10-12 at SICC
The Sabah Cars and Urban Lifestyle Trends (Cult) car show is set to showcase a remarkable 1,000 vehicles, with international participation from France, Singapore, Brunei, Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines, and the United States. The event is scheduled for Nov 10-12 at the Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC). The promotion director, John Kong, reported that over…
Traveloka wants to tie up with STB
Indonesia’s fast-growing tech company, Traveloka, seeks to collaborate with the Sabah Tourism Board (STB) to promote rural community tourism products globally. During the UNWTO General Assembly, Assistant Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Joniston Bangkuai discussed this potential partnership with Traveloka’s founder and vice president. They aim to advance sustainable community tourism initiatives. Traveloka, established…
Uzbeks keen to spend winter season in Sabah
Batik Air is set to launch a direct flight from Tashkent to Kuala Lumpur on December 8, attracting many Uzbeks looking to escape the winter season. Sabah is seen as the perfect destination for Uzbeks to enjoy the tropical climate. To entice Uzbeks to visit Sabah, a group of Uzbekistan travel agents, led by the…
M’sia and Uzbek sign MoU to promote tourism
In a historic move towards fostering stronger ties and mutual collaboration, Malaysia and Uzbekistan have officially inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in the field of tourism. The signing ceremony took place on Oct 17, 2023, on the sidelines of the 25th Session of the UNWTO General Assembly in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. The primary objective…
Swepa plans to host Women CEO Summit 2024
The Sabah Women Entrepreneurs and Professionals Association (Swepa) plans to host an international event next year, the Women CEO Summit. Tourism, Culture, and Environment Minister Datuk Christina Liew welcomed the proposal and prepared to collaborate with Swepa. “We welcome any form of collaborative effort for any meeting, incentive, convention, and exhibition (MICE) event for the…
Babagon dam perfect spot to see raptor birds
The Babagon Dam in Penampang is home to at least five eagle species, playing a vital role in maintaining the local ecosystem. Tan Gim Cheong, Bird Group Chairman of the Nature Society (Singapore), highlighted the significance of the dam as an eagle habitat, including potential use as a stopover for migratory eagles. He encouraged collaborative…
Motac to launch Muslim-friendly packages in Nov
Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister (Motac) Dato Sri Tiong King Sing, is emphasising the development of Muslim-friendly tourism. He said Motac plans to launch Muslim-friendly tourism packages in Nov 2023, targeting the Middle East and China due to their substantial Muslim populations. Motac will collaborate on luxury travel packages, such as golf and medical…
Indian leisure golfers flock to Sabah
Sabah is set to host over 800 Indian leisure golfers next month, a result of successful efforts by the Sabah Tourism Board (STB) following a visit by Indian golfing experts in May. Datuk Joniston Bangkuai, Sabah’s Assistant Tourism, Culture, and Environment Minister, and STB chairman, expects an even larger turnout as golf enthusiasts bring their…
Tourism police station Jln Ampang reopens
The Tourist police station located atMalaysia Tourism Centre (MaTiC), Jalan Ampang, KualaLumpur is now fully reopened starting on Oct 2, 2023. The operating hours of the station is on a daily basis, starting from 8am to 12am. The sation can also be contacted at 03-9235 4999 or 03-92354998. Tour and travel agencies, tour guides, tourist…