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Tourism Malaysia launches dive sites directory
KOTA KINABALU/9 Dec: Tourism Malaysia in collaboration with the Malaysian Scuba Diving Association (MSDA) and Sabah Parks launched a new version of the dive sites directory titled Sabah & Labuan 101 Dive Treasures – A Diver’s Ultimate Playground. This is part of Tourism Malaysia’s efforts in reinvigorating the diving industry in Sabah and Labuan. Sabah…
Joniston committed to help Tuaran’s tourism despite failure to capture the seat
KOTA KINABALU/Nov 20: Sabah Assistant Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Joniston Bangkuai is looking forward to be a team player to help develop the tourism industry in Tuaran. Tuaran district is the homeground of Chief Minister cum Sulaman assemblyman Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor is adorned with many tourism potentials. “During the election campaign, I…
STB to work with universities to enhance rural tourism growth
KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Tourism Board (STB) is committed to working closely with Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) and other higher learning institutions to support the continued growth of the state’s rural tourism industry. Assistant Tourism, Culture, and Environment Minister Datuk Joniston Bangkuai said STB and tourism players could benefit greatly from the university’s studies of…
Sabah looking at Muslim tourism market
KOTA KINABALU/Nov 25: Sabah is exploring the potential of developing Islamic tourism to make the state a more welcoming destination for Muslim tourists. This initiative is bolstered by a seminar on Muslim-friendly Tourism and Hospitality, which aims to provide insight into Islamic tourism to Sabah tourism stakeholders. The seminar was co-organised by the Sabah Tourism…
MATTA Fair on Dec 9-11 with wide variety of discount in the offing
KOTA KINABALU: The Malaysia Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) Fair Sabah will be held on Dec 9-11 at Suria Sabah shopping mall. The travel fair is a calendar event for MATTA Sabah which is held twice annually in the middle and end of the year. During the first one held at ITCC Penampang…
MYAirline begins its service to Sabah
KOTA KINABALU: The new Malaysia low-cost airline, MYAirline has launched its inaugural flight to Kota Kinabalu International Airport today. With this, more people can travel to Sabah at a competitive price. Sabah Tourism Board chief executive officer Noredah Othman who was on hand to welcome the arrival of the flight which carried over 80 per…
CBTR back on Nov 27-29 at SICC
KOTA KINABALU : The 4th Community Based Tourism Roadshow (CBTR) returns with 19 districts participating from Nov 27 to 29 at Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC) here. The CBTR, first introduced in 2017, aims to showcase the variety of tourism products available in the respective districts. The event was put on hold during the past…
Sabah tourism on promotional and marketing mission to South Korea
KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Tourism Board has embarked on a roadshow to South Korea from Nov 14 to 18 to rejuvenate contacts with Korean travel providers. The trip led by its deputy chief executive officer (marketing and business events) Tay Shu Lan are partake by nine hoteliers and two local travel agencies. During the outing, the…
Sabah on track to hit 1.3mil visitor arrivals in 2022
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah is on the right track to achieve the targeted 1.3 million visitor arrivals this year, said Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Jafry Ariffin. in a statement said from Jan to Sept 2022, the state has recorded 1,190,513 visitor arrivals with an estimated tourism receipt of RM2.11 billion. The amount…
Sabah Park’s entrance fees up next year
All fees to Sabah Parks including climbing permit to Mt Kinabalu will be increased and more expensive starting Jan 1, 2023. Sabah Parks director Dr Maklarin Lakim in a statement said the increment of fees was announced by state Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Jafry Ariffin. Among the tourist sites under the management of…