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All tourists to Sabah are advised to book their tour packages with Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry (Motac) registered tour operators. Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Christina Liew issued the call following a drowning case at Mengalum Snorkelling Point on May 11, involved a 34-year-old Chinese tourist, Zhang Tian Long. “It is understood that…

Sabah Tourism Board, in collaboration with Batik Air and Fun Holiday, hosted a dedicated roadshow in Uzbekistan, captivating the interest of Uzbekistan tourists who are seeking new Muslim-friendly destinations. The roadshow, which took place in the historic cities of Samarkand and Tashkent on April 23rd and 25th, 2024, garnered remarkable attendance with 250 enthusiastic participants…

Sabah is gearing up for 10 MICE events this year, including the International Wholistic Wellness Conference and Expo (IWWCE 2024) and the 42nd Conference of the Asean Federation of Engineering Organisations (Cafeo 42). Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Christina Liew highlighted the significance of business tourism in driving economic growth, emphasizing the role of…

The Sabah Wildlife Department, in collaboration with key local conservation groups has successfully held its pangolin conservation initiatives across Sabah. This series of impactful projects has strengthened the protection of pangolins, which are classified as Schedule 1 “totally protected species” under the Sabah Wildlife Conservation Enactment 1997. “Pangolins are endangered species and protecting them is…

The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Environment through its agency Sabah Tourism Board (STB) is following up on the paragliding accident involving a Chinese tourist Xue Dong Yuan, 64, in Lohan, Ranau on April 22. “I have instructed STB to follow up on the case on what needs to be done,” its Minister Datuk Christina…

Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Christina Liew said a Japanese keen to build an elephant wildlife corridor in Kinabatangan, contributing for wildlife preservation. The investor, motivated by a love for wildlife, has purchased land for the project, without asking any charges from the state. Speaking at the Matta Fair Sabah at SICC on April…

Almost all tourist products and attractions in Sabah are located in rural areas. The Sabah Tourism Board is promoting and marketing these products domestically and internationally, said Tourism, Culture, and Environment Minister Datuk Christina Liew. Therefore, community-based tourism (CoBT) activities are crucial to Sabah, said Liew in response to Appointed Assemblyman Datuk Raime Unggi at…

Tourism, Culture and Environment Datuk Christina Liew has urged the parties affected by the suspension of flights, including tourists travelling to or leaving Sabah, to be patient. It was reported that the volcano’s eruption shot ash plumes nearly 70,000 feet high, she said. “Be patient. The magnitude of the phenomenon was unforeseen and beyond our…

Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor said the safety of the people is top priority in the wake of Indonesia’s Mount Ruang volcanic eruptions in North Sulawesi province on Wednesday evening. He said the state is monitoring the situation closely.  “I have been briefed about the situation and we are keeping tab. Safety is priority…

Sabah Community Based Tourism Fair 2024 will debut outside Sabah at IOI City Mall, Putrajaya, in October. Sabah Tourism Board chairman, Datuk Joniston Bangkuai, emphasizes the need for local operators to explore new markets. The event aims to facilitate discussions on packaging rural destinations for broader appeal. A Mentor and Mentee Programme will launch in…