The Miss World Organisation and Kota Kinabalu City Hall share a common belief that heritage and nature must be cared for, protected and passed on responsibly. Mayor Datuk Seri Dr Sabin Samitah said this shared responsibility was reflected in the gathering at the Atkinson Clock Tower, one of the city’s oldest surviving landmarks, built in…
The proposal to build the Kinabalu cable car project in Kundasang will be evaluated carefully and comprehensively, said Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Jafry Arifin. He said the assessment would be guided by the principle of conservation first as the primary basis of consideration. Jafry said this after receiving a courtesy call from a…
KOTA BELUD: The first travel bubble destination in Sabah, Sutera Harbour Resort and Sutera@Mantanani Island Resort and Spa will set an example on the basis of the new norm of travelling. Sabah’s Minister of Tourism, Culture and Environment Datuk Jafry Ariffin believed with the launching of the 40-unit new premium chalets in Sutera@Mantanani Island Resort…
Eleven youth have completed their eight-month hospitality training programme under the hospitality engagement learning programme (HELP), which was conducted in collaboration between the Sabah Human Resource Development Department (JPSM) and Borneo Rainforest Lodge (BRL). The trainees were given hands-on practical training in housekeeping, front office, and environmental sustainability as well as learnt about the culinary…
The Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture will organise the 11th Meeting of ASEAN Ministers Responsible for Culture and Arts (11th AMCA) in Melaka from October 22-24, 2024, following the successful 20th Senior Officials Meeting on Culture and Arts. These AMCA meetings promote cultural collaboration and understanding among ASEAN member states and dialogue partners, including…
The public can now drop off used glass and plastic bottles for recycling at the newly launched Community Initiative for Recycling, Circular Learning and Education (Ripple Centre) at the Luyang multipurpose hall. Ripple Chairperson Michelle De La Harpe said the volunteer-run centre will begin accepting glass and plastic bottles every Sunday from 9am to 12pm…
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah needs to come up with a specific action plan to be adopted by the various stakeholders as the impact of Covid-19 that we experience is different to other states in Malaysia. The action plan should be studied by the various stakeholders together with the frontliners such as hotels, tour operators and airlines…
Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Christina Liew stated she will discuss with Ken Pan Ying On to improve the road safety of the accident-prone Tawau-Semporna road. Ken is the person-in-charge of tourism development in Tawau and Semporna. She remarked this following a collision between a tour bus (headed for Semporna) and a lorry trailer…
The Sabah Tourism Board (STB) is actively pursuing partnerships with airlines to expand route networks, led by CEO Julinus Jeffrey Jimit. At the recent Route Asia Forum 2024, STB engaged with key players like Scoot, AirAsia, and others to strategize growth. STB Chairman Datuk Joniston Bangkuai stressed the importance of aligning with airlines catering to…
Tabin wildlife reserve in Lahad Datu is currently experiencing a unique event as over 300 Borneo pygmy elephants have gathered near the Tabin Wildlife Resort. This phenomenon occurs once every 10 years. The reserve spans 300,000 acres, making it Malaysia’s largest wildlife reserve. “The reason for the elephants’ visit remains uncertain, but it could be…