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Sabah mark World Rhinoceros Day with a new book
KOTA KINABALU/Sept 22: Sabah celebrated World Rhino Day with the launch of a publication titled “The Hairy Rhinoceros” by Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Jafry Ariffin. The book, authored by Datuk John Junaidi Payne, a British with a permanent resident of Sabah since 1979, was published by Datuk Chan Chew Lun of Natural History…
Hello Sabah apps, to promote Sabah tourism
KOTA KINABALU/ Sept 12: Sri Pelancongan Sabah, a subsidiary of Sabah Tourism Board had inked a service agreement with Tourplus for the development of a smartphone application known as Hello Sabah. It will serve as a digital platform for the state tourism industry. The agreement was signed between Sri Pelancongan Sabah general manager Zachary Mobijohn…
Understanding Expo 2020 Dubai
• Expo 2020 is the world in one place – a global experience dedicated to bringing together people, communitiesand nations to build bridges, inspire action and deliver real-life solutions to real-life challenges • A launch pad for broadening horizons and exchanging ideas, Expo is all about innovation, collaboration and inspiration, and is the UAE’s commitment…
Boost Partners Sabah Tourism Board to Spur Domestic Tourism
New collaboration to benefit travel and tourism-related businesses by incentivising spending through Boost’s eWallet KOTA KINABALU, Nov 1-Homegrown eWallet Boost announced a new collaboration with Sabah Tourism Board at the “Mansau Sabah Boostku” launch ceremony today. The collaboration aims to support the revival and regeneration of the state’s tourism sector and overall local economy by…
Nothing wrong to appoint Chong Wei as Sabah tourism ambassador
KOTA KINABALU, Oct 30 : The appointment of Datuk Lee Chong Wei as Sabah’s Tourism Ambassador has sparked strong reactions from the public, however, it is not about who was appointed, rather the follow-up actions must produce positive results for Sabah’s tourism industry. Many expressed unhappiness due to Chong Wei is a Penangite, which was…
Lee Chong Wei global appeal can woo tourists to Sabah, especially from traditional China market
KOTA KINABALU, Oct 28-In reference to the appointment of badminton legend Datuk Lee Chong Wei as Sabah Tourism Ambassador, the Sabah Tourism Board acknowledges the views of several quarters who have voiced disapproval over his appointment. The Sabah Tourism Board, appreciate our local talents and have always engaged with local influencers to promote Sabah tourism…
Former world no.1 Lee Chong Wei is appointed Sabah Tourism Ambassador
KOTA KINABALU, Oct 27-Former world’s no.1 badminton champion and a national hero Datuk Lee Chong Wei has agreed to take the role of Sabah Tourism Ambassador from October 2021 to December 2022. Lee, a Penangite was chosen for this role because of his global reputation through his remarkable performance in the international arenas, winning trophies…
Open Sabah borders to foreign visitors to recovery of tourism sector
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah should open its borders to full vaccinated foreign visitors to begin the recovery of the state ailing tourism industry. Sabah Economic Advisory Council (SEAC) Chairman Tan Sri David Chu said the foreign visitors include tourists, investors and students, among others should be allowed to enter the state without the requirement for quarantine….
Continuing Conservation Efforts for Orang-utans in Sabah and Sarawak
In the sphere of biodiversity conservation, the states of Sabah and Sarawak have much to be proud of. It is not only home to a thriving ecosystem and abundant flora and fauna, but also home to the Bornean orang-utan, the largest tree-climbing mammal in the world. Known as one of the three species of orang-utans,…
STA: Allowing interstate and overseas travel after second doses of vaccines a boost to tourism
KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Tourist Association (STA) says the government plan to allow interstate and overseas travel after receiving second two doses of vaccination is certainly a boost to the tourism industry. Its Chairman, Tonny Chew said STA was delighted to know that the intention of the government to allowed those being vaccinated for interstate…