KOTA KINABALU: The New York-based Think Global School-the world’s first travelling high school had visited Sabah in July 2022. The school coming with 34 students aged between 15 and 17, spent two months learning the state rich diversity. They also acquired fresh experiences that they may incorporate into their lives back home. The concept of…
The Sabah Tourism Board (STB) has launched a dynamic digital arts initiative to enhance its marketing efforts. Unveiled at the MATTA Fair in Kuala Lumpur, STB introduced its inaugural collection of GIFs on Giphy, a popular creative platform, to promote Sabah’s tourism products and attractions. The initiative, jointly launched by Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry…
The federal government’s decision to grant a 30-day visa-free entry into Malaysia for visitors from China and India, effective December 1, 2023, is welcomed by Sabah to boost its tourist arrivals. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor noted that Sabah has already achieved 85.6% of its 2.2 million tourist target this year. Sabah is connected…
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…
The 222-room hotel serves as a launchpad inspiring savvy travelers to explore the rich, natural and cultural heritage of the city and North Borneo KOTA KINABALU/Nov 21: Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced the opening of Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu, which marks the debut of Hyatt’s rapidly growing lifestyle brand in Malaysia and Southeast Asia. The…
KOTA KINABALU: The Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH) Sabah/Labuan Chapter is looking forward to welcome their guests both old and new to Sabah following the lifting on the travel ban amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Its acting chairman, Hafizan Wong (pix) said the Sabah hotel industry has suffered progressively from January until now due to the…
KOTA KINABALU: Sutera Harbour Resort has recently rolled out its sajian istimewa set menu featuring traditional and authentic Malay dishes. Available from 24 April 2020, you can choose from two set menu takeaway. With the Movement Control Order in effect until 12 May 2020, there is no need to stress because we can all enjoy…
Fifty singers and about 50 supporters will take part in a senior solo singing contest, Voice in the Shadows – Our Concert, aimed at boosting tourism. “This small event can have a big impact,” said Main Organising Chairperson Datuk Eliza Goh, adding, music videos from the show showcasing Sabah attractions will be released nationwide and…
In keeping with the biomedical perspective, early definitions of health focused on the theme of the body’s ability to function; health was seen as a state of normal function that could be disrupted from time to time by disease. An example of such a definition of health is: “a state characterized by anatomic, physiologic, and…
Sutera Harbour Resort has been awarded duel MS ISO certifications for high safety standards by NIOSHCert. Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Christina Liew officiated at the presentation of MS ISO Certifications: 45001:2018 Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS) and 21101:2014 Adventure Tourism Safety Management System (ATSMS) to four properties at the Sutera Harbour…