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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…
STB wins PATA gold award
The Sabah Tourism Board (STB) proudly announces its recent achievement, securing the esteemed PATA Gold Award in the ‘Travel Video – Catching Sabah’ category at the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Travel Mart held in New Delhi, India. The winning 5:45-minute video, a collaboration with Huntwo Studios, brilliantly showcases Sabah’s diverse attractions, from urban exploration…
Matta Fair Sabah on Oct 13-15 at SICC
The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (Matta) Fair Sabah is gearing up for the year-end holidays, offering a wide range of packages. The second edition of Matta Fair Sabah for 2023 will take place from Oct 13 to 15 at the Sabah International Convention Centre. Over 60 booths with around 40 exhibitors will…
Sabah is ready for business events
Sabah’s rise as a sustainable MICE tourism destination showcases its potential, despite being in its early stages. Noredah Othman, CEO of the Sabah Tourism Board (STB), highlighted the state’s commitment to conservation, positioning it as a sustainable business events location. Sabah is gearing up from being a leisure destination to host impactful business events following…
Kinabalu Birdwing is state butterfly of Sabah
On Sept 13, 2023, the Sabah Government declared the Kinabalu Birdwing as the state butterfly. This move aims to boost tourism and biodiversity conservation, said Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Christina Liew. Named Kalibambang Emas in the local language, it’s a rare and stunning butterfly, scientifically known as Triodes andromache. Sadly, habitat destruction threatens…
Sabah Community Based Tourism Fair on Nov 17-19
KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Community Based Tourism Fair 2023 is returning for its fifth edition next month at Suria Sabah Shopping Mall. This event, organised by the Sabah Tourism Board and Federation of Rural Tourism Association Sabah (FeRTAS), aims to boost rural tourism and showcase diverse cultural experiences. Running from Nov 17-19, the fair will…
Tourism Malaysia team up with MAG to launch attractive packages in Sabah, Sarawak and Labuan
Tourism Malaysia, in partnership with the Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), has unveiled the “Fly Borneo Specials Vol.1 – The Adventure Begins Here!” brochure to promote travel in Sabah, Sarawak, and Labuan via Firefly and MASwings airlines. This brochure features over 44 thematic holiday packages, ranging from day trips to week-long adventures, encompassing airfare and ground…