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The Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC) recently hosted the CULT Malaysia Day Parade, solidifying its status as a premier venue for major events. This versatile facility accommodated 500 cars in its spacious foyer and welcomed 1,000 attendees and vendors. The car parade was inaugurated by Assistant Tourism, Culture, and Environment Minister Datuk Joniston Bangkuai, with…

Kalabakan district holds potential as a new tourism destination for Borneo pygmy elephant enthusiasts, says Datuk Christina Liew, the Sabah Tourism, Culture, and Environment Minister. She envisions Kalabakan becoming a tourist hotspot through unified efforts to preserve these iconic elephants. Pygmy elephants can already be observed in various Sabah destinations, including the Lower Kinabatangan Wildlife…

Over 400 adorned automobiles will parade at Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC) for the 60th Malaysia Day celebration. Eighteen car clubs will participate to promote automotive culture. CULT event organiser John Kong met with Sabah Tourism Board chairman Datuk Joniston Bangkuai to discuss the event. The CULT Malaysia Day event starts at 3pm with a…

DZ Bikers Malaysia, led by Datuk Zailan Mohamed, plans to create a cross-border riding circuit on Borneo Island to promote motorcycle tourism in Malaysia. The circuit would connect Sabah, Brunei, Sarawak and Kalimantan. However, he said challenges with Indonesian authorities need to be addressed for border crossings. He said this during the “Kembara Borneo 2023”…

Sabah Tourism Board’s (STB) ‘Mansau Sabah Boostku’ travel incentive made waves during the three-day Matta Fair, Kuala Lumpur, signaling a strong interest in Sabah’s attractions. STB Chairman, Datuk Joniston Bangkuai, expressed delight as the entire RM200,000 incentive was claimed during the fair, underlining Malaysians and travelers’ fascination with Sabah. The initiative distributed 2,500 RM80 e-vouchers…

The Sabah Tourism Board (STB) has launched a dynamic digital arts initiative to enhance its marketing efforts. Unveiled at the MATTA Fair in Kuala Lumpur, STB introduced its inaugural collection of GIFs on Giphy, a popular creative platform, to promote Sabah’s tourism products and attractions. The initiative, jointly launched by Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry…

The recent blackout at Kota Kinabalu International Airport (KKIA), the second busiest airport in Malaysia, has raised safety concerns for aircraft and passengers. Dato’ Seri Winston Liaw, Chairman of Sabah Association of Tour and Travel Agents, emphasized the need for Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) to install a standby generator for immediate power restoration during…

Kota Kinabalu City Hall director general Junainah Abbie, clarified that there is no ban on homestay businesses in the state. Homeowners can rent out their properties as long as they adhere to building plan approvals and business conditions. The response was prompted by a viral video alleging a ban due to pressure from Korean and…

Saroop Roshi from Perak was crowned Miss World Malaysia 2023. Natalie Ang from Penang and Shu Wen Chai from Sabah were the first and second runner-ups. The three winners respectively received cash prizes of RM15,000, RM5,000, and RM2,000. Saroop also received sponsored products, services, and jewelry worth RM25,000. Saroop was presented with the crown and…

Four Sabah finalists, Ellesha Meschille, Shu Wen Chai, Soen Tan, and Yvete Jace, are among 14 contestants vying for the Miss World Malaysia 2023 title. They’re focused on advocating for education, children, and animal welfare. The finalists included Adlyn Jayne Andrew, (Selangor), Lyna Tan (Selangor), Maria Misha (Sarawak), Natalie Ang (Penang), Priya DK (Selangor), Rebecca…