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STF is optimistic tourism industry will start to rebound second half of 2021
KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Tourism Federation (STF) has anticipated that the state tourism industry which was adversely impacted by the global COVID-19 pandemic will likely to start rebounding in the second half of 2021. “However, it is still subject to the development and availability of the COVID-19 vaccination, as well as the impact of the…
Sabah Tourism Ministry will implement DPN 2020-2030 to revive state’s economic growth
KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Tourism, Culture and Environment Ministry welcomes the federal government’s efforts in reviving the tourism industry through the implementation of the National Tourism Policy (DPN) 2020-2030. Its Minister, Datuk Jafry Ariffin (pix) assured his ministry will implement the policy according to the suitability in the state in order to boost Sabah’s tourism…
Sabah is eyeing a modest 1.3 mil visitors for 2021
KOTA KINABALU: The Tourism, Culture and Environment Ministry targets a modest tourist arrival for 2021, with an eye of 280,000 international and 1,020,000 domestic tourists. Its Minister, Datuk Jafry Ariffin who dubbed 2021 as the revival of the state’s tourism industry which was adversely impacted by the global COVID-19 pandemic has through the Sabah Tourism…
Global Geopark site recognition will boost conservation efforts in Sabah
KOTA KINABALU: The Tourism, Culture and Environment Ministry through the Sabah Parks is in the process of preparing the nomination documents of Kinabalu Geopark as a UNESCO Global Geopark site. Its Minister, Datuk Jafry Ariffin said the international recognition and branding of ‘Kinabalu Geopark’ will increase recognition of the state government efforts in environmental conservation. …
No stopping for tourism promotional activities in Sabah
KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah tourism promotional activities will be continued but with different approach despite the spread of COVID-19 pandemic, Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Jafry Ariffin said. The unfolding of the pandemic has seen the promotional efforts being intensified through digital platforms to maintain awareness that Sabah is a tourist destination, he said….
MATTA Sabah receiving their one-off RM4,000 aid
KOTA KINABALU: Qualified members of the Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) Sabah Chapter has started receiving their direct one-off grant of RM4,000 each today from the Tourism, Culture and Environment Ministry. Its chairman, Lawrence Chin (pix) thanked the Tourism Minister Datuk Jafry Ariffin for listening to problems faced by the tourism industry…
RM6 million for implementing HoB projects under 12MP
KOTA KINABALU: The Tourism, Culture and Environment Ministry received an allocation of RM6 million for the implementation of the Heart of Borneo (HoB) declaration initiative under the 12th Malaysia Plan (12th MP). Its Minister, Datuk Jafry Ariffin (pix) in a statement said, the allocation will be utilized in the effort to preserve the biodiversity through…
Rumah Terbalik reopen on Dec 17
KOTA KINABALU: The Rumah Terbalik will reopen for visitors on December 17, following the government decision to allow inter-district travelling which started last week amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Its owner, Alexander Yee said in celebration of the reopening, they will be giving away exciting lucky draw prizes worth up to RM2,000 daily to all visitors…
Tourism Minister welcomes entry from Brunei
KOTA KINABALU: Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Jafry Ariffin welcomed the government’s move to allow the entry of tourists from Brunei Darussalam either by land or by air. The decision was taken after the neighbouring country did not record any positive COVID-19 cases for the past seven months and was categorized as a green…
503 tour and travel agencies will get one-off assistance
KOTA KINABALU: Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Jafry Ariffin has announced the Sabah government has approved to give one-off assistance to 503 tour and travel agencies in Sabah starting next week. The assistance amounting more than RM2 million are eligible for tour and travel agencies registered with the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture….