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Sabah aims to woo 4 million visitors as VM2026 kicks off
Sabah is gearing up to attract four million visitors to the state during the Visit Malaysia (VM) 2026 campaign, said Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Jafry Ariffin. “With Sabah’s strengths in its natural beauty, seas, rainforests, mountains and more, all of these serve as major assets in attracting tourists,” said Jafry. He…
Direct Sabah–Hainan flights expected to draw Chinese tourists
Many Chinese tourists can now fly directly to Kota Kinabalu following the successful launch of a direct flight between Sabah and China’s Hainan province. “We estimate around 500 to 600 Chinese tourists will travel to Sabah during the three-month period from December to March, in conjunction with Visit Malaysia 2026,” said Hainan Nanyang International…
BNT, BRL expand sustainable tourism
The Borneo Nature Tours (BNT) and the Borneo Rainforest Lodge (BRL) are positioning themselves at the forefront of sustainable and experiential tourism in Sabah. They will launch the Blue Rings Tour and the Dusun Subpan Cultural Experience in 2026, expanding their product offerings beyond the rainforest, said BNT and BRL Chief Operating Officer Sail Jamaludin….
BNT, BRL expand sustainable tourism
The Borneo Nature Tours (BNT) and the Borneo Rainforest Lodge (BRL) are positioning themselves at the forefront of sustainable and experiential tourism in Sabah. They will launch the Blue Rings Tour and the Dusun Subpan Cultural Experience in 2026, expanding their product offerings beyond the rainforest, said BNT and BRL Chief Operating Officer Sail Jamaludin….
BNT, BRL expand sustainable tourism
The Borneo Nature Tours (BNT) and the Borneo Rainforest Lodge (BRL) are positioning themselves at the forefront of sustainable and experiential tourism in Sabah. They will launch the Blue Rings Tour and the Dusun Subpan Cultural Experience in 2026, expanding their product offerings beyond the rainforest, said BNT and BRL Chief Operating Officer Sail Jamaludin….
Sabah expands durian agrotourism with launch of second edition booklet
The second edition of the Agrotourism Durian Farm in Sabah booklet was launched, marking a significant expansion of Sabah’s durian agrotourism roadmap. Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Industries Minister Datuk Jamawi Jaafar said the programme has grown from 11 orchards in its first edition two years ago to 30 orchards this year. Most of the participating…
Tambunan all set for VMY2026 with adventure and heritage
Tourism Malaysia Sabah embarked on a familiarisation trip to explore the rural products of Tambunan ahead of Visit Malaysia Year (VMY) 2026. The trip, dubbed Mansau Ansau Borneo Trail, was held from 6 to 7 December and forms part of Tourism Malaysia’s ongoing efforts to promote domestic destinations in preparation for VMY2026. This is the…
200 riders to race 88km in Danum’s ancient rainforest
The Danum Mountain Bike Race 2026 will debut next year on 14 February as an 88 kilometre gravel endurance challenge. It is aimed at connecting cyclists with rainforest conservation while showcasing one of the world’s oldest ecosystems, said Borneo Nature Tours Sdn Bhd Chief Executive Officer Freddie Coleman during a press conference at a resort….
BRL stays committed to wildlife conservation
Borneo Rainforest Lodge (BRL), nestled in Danum Valley, remains committed to promoting wildlife conservation awareness. This commitment was reflected in the team’s success at the Borneo Bird Festival 2025, held on 25–26 October at the Rainforest Discovery Centre in Sandakan “These collective achievements highlight BRL’s deep commitment to wildlife stewardship, creativity, and conservation awareness,” said…
Borneo Rainforest Lodge wins triple honours at World Luxury Awards 2025
Sabah’s position as a leading eco adventure and sustainable tourism destination was further cemented when the Borneo Rainforest Lodge (BRL) bagged three major accolades in Singapore. BRL, a subsidiary of the Yayasan Sabah Group of Companies, achieved this exceptional milestone during the World Luxury Hotel Awards 2025 ceremony held at PARKROYAL Collection Pickering on October…