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World tourism experts unite in Sabah in Dec
KOTA KINABALU: ‘Tourism Futures Reimagined’will be the theme for the 6th World Tourism Conference (WTC) 2022 happening in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah next month. Key speakers and tourism industry professionals from around the world will mark their presence and gather at Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC) from 28 to 30 November 2022. To date, close to…
Sabah pavilion receives positive reception at Matta Travel Fair
KUALA LUMPUR: The Sabah pavilion was among the busiest at the recent Matta Travel Fair, with visitors flocking to make inquiries and purchase travel packages. Sabah had the largest presence at the fair, with 45 travel and tour agents in attendance. According to Datuk Joniston Bangkuai, Chairman of the Sabah Tourism Board, the positive reception…
MYAirline begins its service to Sabah
KOTA KINABALU: The new Malaysia low-cost airline, MYAirline has launched its inaugural flight to Kota Kinabalu International Airport today. With this, more people can travel to Sabah at a competitive price. Sabah Tourism Board chief executive officer Noredah Othman who was on hand to welcome the arrival of the flight which carried over 80 per…
Refrain open burning, urged Tourism Minister
Tourism, Culture, and Environment Minister Datuk Christina Liew has advised the general public to be health-conscious and refrain from open burning activities as they may contribute to the prevailing haze in some parts of the state. She urged people to exercise caution to prevent the current incidence of bushfires from escalating. “I was informed that…
Liew praises Sabah media for strong support of tourism ministry
The Sabah media has been strongly supportive of the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Environment (KePKAS), said its former minister Datuk Seri Christina Liew. She said journalists, reporters and photographers had, through their reporting and creative writing, consistently highlighted the ministry’s policies, programmes and projects for public awareness during her tenure from 2018 to 2020…
Sabah to diversify its market to Indian visitors
KOTA KINABALU/Dec 8: Since the Chinese visitors are not returning anytime soon, Sabah has decided to lure the Indian tourists which is now the fastest-growing outbound market. Assistant Tourism, Culture, and Environment Minister Datuk Joniston Bangkuai said the state’s tourism industry was overly dependent on Chinese visitors before the pandemic and that it must now…
Uzbeks explores Sabah tourist attractions
A group of tourism players from Uzbekistan spent a week exploring the attractions on the west coast of Sabah. One of the delegates, Travel Time Director Elena Chernisheva, expressed great satisfaction with the experience. “This place is truly amazing, especially the islands, which look like the famous Maldives but with a more unique feature due…
KK can tap sister city partnership to spur tourism
Assistant Minister to the Chief Minister Datuk Joniston Bangkuai has suggested that Kota Kinabalu City Hall (DBKK) revisit its sister city agreements with cities worldwide. Joniston said Kota Kinabalu could leverage its international partnerships to strengthen its profile as a vibrant tourism hub while promoting cultural exchange and urban economic activity. Citing China, Sabah’s main…
Venitian offers Ramadan dinner
If you’re looking for a restaurant to break your fast or enjoy a delicious Ramadan dinner, look no further than the Venition Club. Located on the Lido-Kepayan bypass, this cozy eatery is known for its mouthwatering dim sum and breakfast dishes, but during Ramadan, they offer an impressive array of dishes that are sure to…