KOTA KINABALU: 28 September 2026 BIGSABAH Sale will return to the Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC) from 30 October to 1 November, with more than 600 booths and an expected 100,000 visitors. SICC chief executive officer and organising chairman Datuk Dr Rosmawati Lasuki said last year, the event drew 80,615 visitors to 650 booths. This…
Forty-one trainees from the Sabah Human Resource Development Department (HRDD) have completed the Malaysian Skills Certificate (MSC) programme conducted by Shangri-La Rasa Ria Kota Kinabalu. The six- to 10-month training was carried out under an academy-in-industry apprenticeship model, without financial incentives from the Skills Development Department. The programme combines 70 per cent on-the-job training in…
Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Jafry Ariffin said rising global fuel prices are beginning to impact Sabah’s tourism sector, particularly in transportation and connectivity. “As a destination that relies heavily on air, land and sea access, the pressure on our industry players is real and immediate,” he said. He said the state government will…
Each year, fine diners, restaurateurs and food writers—I’m in the last group—try to read the annual World’s 50 Best Restaurant list like tea leaves, searching for trends, or at the very least, a coherent theme. But as in previous years, the 2014 edition, which was announced in London late last month, defies unifying logic. The…
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Achieving and maintaining health is an ongoing process, shaped by both the evolution of health care knowledge and practices as well as personal strategies and organized interventions for staying healthy. Diet An important way to maintain your personal health is to have a healthy diet. A healthy diet includes a variety of plant-based and animal-based foods that…
The Sabah Bird Watchers Association (SBWA) has formalised a strategic partnership with the World Pheasant Association (WPA) through a memorandum of understanding signed at the Global Bird Fair 2025 in Rutland, United Kingdom. The agreement paves the way for scientific collaboration, bird conservation programmes, and the hosting of international birding events in Sabah. The MoU…
Hong Kong, 29 June 2020 – Genting Cruise Lines announced the restart of cruise operations for Dream Cruises with Explorer Dream operating two and three-night “Taiwan Island-Hopping” itineraries beginning from 26 July 2020, departing from Keelung and calling at Penghu, Matzu and Kinmen islands. “After months of detailed planning with the authorities to ensure the safety and health of guests and…
JSK Borneo Reef, also known as Borneo’s Sea Water Theme Park, is hosting the highly anticipated “Sunset Escapade” every Friday, Saturday, and eve of public holidays starting from June 2. Located in Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park, visitors can witness the rare sight of the Kota Kinabalu sun setting between Sapi and Gaya Islands. The…
Sabah welcomed Miss Globe 2025 Chayathanus Saradatta as part of the Sabah HyperLive Influencer Tour 2026, from Feb 11 to 13. Chayathanus, from Thailand, arrived at Kota Kinabalu International Airport on Tuesday, followed by an official welcome dinner at The Crab House. Her visit to Sabah is driven by her interest in experiencing the state’s…