A two-week wildlife expedition has begun in Tabin Wildlife Reserve to strengthen protection of the critically endangered Bornean banteng and improve understanding of wildlife in the area. Led by the Sabah Wildlife Department (SWD) in collaboration with WWF-Malaysia, and supported by the Sabah Forestry Department, HUTAN, UK Appeal, Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre (BSBCC),…
SEPANG: June 9, 2026 AirAsia X (AirAsia Group) has formalised a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Board of Counsellors Malaysia (BOC), also known as Lembaga Kaunselor Malaysia, reinforcing its commitment to emergency preparedness, psychosocial support capabilities and safety resilience across its regional network. The signing ceremony was witnessed by Deputy Minister of Women, Family…
KOTA KINABALU: Firefly, a low-cost carrier and a subsidiary of Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), will establish a full-fledged hub in Kota Kinabalu in May 2023. This move will allow Firefly to take over some of Malaysia Airlines’ routes in Sabah, specifically Kota Kinabalu-Sandakan, Kota Kinabalu-Tawau, and Kota Kinabalu-Kuching. Furthermore, Firefly plans to introduce direct flights…
KOTA KINABALU: A group of local Chinese speaking tourist guides who became jobless following the Covid-19 outbreak which shutdown the tourism industry has decided to act to make ends meet. Instead of letting the grass grow under their feet while waiting for the recovery, they had resolved to adapt to the new environment to stay…
KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Association of Tour and Travel Agents (SATTA) hopes all banks will extend the COVID-19 loan repayment moratorium period to further three to six months after it ends in September. Its chairman, Dato’ Seri Winston Liaw (pix) said the extension was needed because September will be a critical month for business owners…
Tourism Malaysia, in partnership with the Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), has unveiled the “Fly Borneo Specials Vol.1 – The Adventure Begins Here!” brochure to promote travel in Sabah, Sarawak, and Labuan via Firefly and MASwings airlines. This brochure features over 44 thematic holiday packages, ranging from day trips to week-long adventures, encompassing airfare and ground…
The United States has lowered its travel advisory for all mainland areas of Sabah, including the east coast, to Level 1: exercise normal precautions. Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Jafry Ariffin said the state government welcomed the advisory, noting that the classification affirms Sabah as a safe and stable destination for international visitors. “While…
Borneo Rainforest Lodge (BRL), located in the Danum Valley Conservation Area in Lahad Datu, brought pride to Malaysia after winning the ASEAN Green Hotel Award at the ASEAN Tourism Forum 2026. BRL was Malaysia’s candidate for the 10th ASEAN Green Hotel Award, hosted in Cebu, Philippines, on January 30, after meeting the requirements of…
KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Association of Tour and Travel Agents welcomed the Sabah Government decision to do away with the needs to undergo Covid-19 quarantine for inter-state arrivals. Its chairman, Dato’ Seri Winston Liaw describe it as a good move as the government decided to allow all air, sea and land travels to Sabah by…
KOTA KINABALU: The Hong Kong International Musician Association expressed keenness to hold a music symposium in Sabah. Its chief executive officer Jye Lee mulled the idea to hold a Sabah Borneo International Music Festival that features competitions, forums and masterclasses, among others. Jye told this to Assistant Tourism, Culture, and Environment Minister Datuk Joniston Bangkuai…