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RM2 million set aside to boost domestic tourism
KOTA KINABALU: The caretaker Sabah Government has allocated RM2 million to stimulate domestic travel to Sabah on Thursday on September 17. The RM2 million was carved out from the RM5 million allocated for the Sabah New Deal Package MICE Incentive 2020-2021. The ‘Domestic Tourism Stimulus Package’ was launched by caretaker Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister…
Explore the culture of Ubian community
The booming tourism industry in Sabah has also caught the eyes of the Ubian community, which led them to form the Usukan Tourism Association in December 2019. The association’s members numbering about 100 are living around the spectacular coastal area of Kampung Kuala Abai, which is stretching along the brilliant sandy beach of Usukan cove….
Short-lived freedom for leopard
KOTA KINABALU: A male endangered Sunda clouded leopard was caught within 24 hours on Sunday after he squeeze his way out through a gap he ‘bite’ in its enclosure. The leopard named ‘Tumba’ was recaptured within the premises of the Lok Kawi Wildlife Park at 8.45pm after the park rangers sedate him with tranquilizer shot….
The Garden offers a place to enjoy durian
KOTA KINABALU: The movement control order (MCO) has inspired many people to do online business to stay afloat during this trying times. Now selling durian is also going online which is one of the best options for those craving to eat the king of fruits but yet wanted stay contactless. “Buying durian is getting fun…
Let’s protect our elephants together
KOTA KINABALU: Let’s live in harmony with our wildlife as we strive to protect our animals. This was message conveyed by Sabah Wildlife Department director Augustine Tuugu during the World Elephant Day 2020 celebration at the Lok Kawi Wildlife Park on Aug 12, Wed. “For instance, we must be more responsible with the elephants especially…
Ancient head-hunting swords on display at Rumah Terbalik
TUARAN: A variety of head-hunting swords dating back to the 1800s are showcasing now at the Ruang Rumah of the Rumah Terbalik & 3D Wonders Museum in conjunction with the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples 2020. The exhibition themed ‘The Borneo Head-Hunting’ started from July 8 till December 31, featured collections of 14…
Cultural village highlighting Sabah major tribes
KOTA KINABALU: The Mari Mari Cultural Village is reopening to welcome visitors next week amidst the easing of the recovery movement control order to curb the spread of COVID-19 pandemic. Visitors will be experiencing a new norm and advised to strictly adhere to the standard operating procedure imposed by the government during their visit to…
Borneo Holiday playing its part to revive Sabah tourism via photo contest
KOTA KINABALU: The Borneo Holiday & Vehicles Rental Sdn Bhd has taken a proactive step to come up with a photo contest on their Facebook page to revive the ailing Sabah tourism sector which had been badly hit by the global COVID-19 pandemic. The ‘I Love Sabah Photo Contest 2020’ started from July 1 to…
Opening up Sabah for international visitors could be a timely relief
KOTA KINABALU: The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (Sabah Chapter) welcomes the initiative of the Sabah Government to open the state borders for international arrival in September this year to resume tourism activities. “This is a positive step forward by our state government as we welcome tourists from those nations or states who…
Sabah aims to reopen its door for international arrival in Sept
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah aims to reopen its door to welcome international tourists in September 2020. Deputy Chief Minister cum Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Christina Liew (pix) has assured the safety and health aspects of Sabahans will be top priority when the state opened its borders for international tourists. She said this after relaunching…