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KOTA KINABALU: The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) Sabah Chapter welcomed the Sabah government’s decision to life the ban on inter-district travel as a good start ahead of the festive and holiday seasons. Its chairman, Lawrence Chin said yesterday: “This will help to boost domestic tourism. However, we hoped that the authorities…

KOTA KINABALU: Many tourist guides were left frustrated for failing to get both the federal and state governments one-off financial assistance announced in recent months. Those who missed out because their guiding licences has expired and unable to renew due to financial constraints after losing their jobs since the global COVID-19 pandemic. Sabah Native Registered…

KOTA KINABALU: World Wide Fund for Nature-Malaysia (WWF-Malaysia) officially relaunched its conservation programme in Sabah, focusing on a holistic approach towards environmental protection and conservation, through the landscapes approach. The newly minted Sabah Landscapes Programme (SLP) combines both conservation and sustainable development by integrating the protection of forests, wildlife and rivers, with Roundtable on Sustainable…

KUALA PENYU:  A control post will be built on Pulau Tiga here in an effort to monitor the safety of not only tourists but also the marine treasures on the island. Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Jafry Ariffin said among the threats and problems often encountered on the island are encroachment by local and…

KOTA KINABALU: Now everyone can get the information of the diverse ethnicity and culture of Sabah at their fingertips following the launch of the Sabah e-culture application yesterday. Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Jafry Ariffin said the application is in with the concept of 5A (accessible by anyone at anytime, anywhere and by any…

KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Wildlife Department has clarified that it is not an offence for the enthusiasts or the public to sell or keep the alocasia plant at home. Its director, Augustine Tuuga explained the plant is not protected under the Wildlife Conservation Enactment 1997, however the public are advised against collecting the plant inside…

KOTA KINABALU: Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Jafry Ariffin welcomed the decision of the State Security Council (SSC) for allowing scuba diving activities to resume operation. Thus, the ministry will devise the standard operating procedure (SOP) for diving activities amid the conditional movement control order. It will be submitted to the SSC for approval,…

KOTA KINABALU: The Kinabatangan-Corridor of Life Tourism Operator Association (KiTA) welcomed the recent announcement by the government for allowing cross-district and state travel involving green zones amid the COVID-19 pandemic with some cautions. Its president, Alexander Yee (pix) commended the police and enforcement personnel needs to be aware of the zoning and standard operating procedures…

KOTA KINABALU: The announcement by the government to allow cross-district and state travel involving green zones starting today (Sunday) was seen as a good start for domestic tourism industry. The Sabah Association of Tour and Travel Agents (SATTA) chairman Dato’ Seri Winston Liaw (pix) has urged its travel and tourism partners to take the golden…

KOTA KINABALU: World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Malaysia appeals to the Sabah government to continue to work towards development in a sustainable way to balance economic aspirations without compromising Sabah’s natural capital (environmental assets, social systems, cultural resources). This is in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Malaysia’s climate change and biodiversity…