A cook pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court to a charge of possessing a pangolin, a fully protected wildlife species, at a resort in Semporna. The accused, Mohammad Ali Iqram Thien Abdullah, 45, entered the plea after the charge was read before Judge Ahmad Faizadh Yahaya. According to the charge, the man was found…
AirAsia Malaysia (flight code AK) is resuming thrice-weekly flights from Kuala Lumpur to Pattaya, Thailand starting June 17, 2024. This marks the ninth direct route to Thailand post-pandemic, following destinations like Bangkok, Krabi, and Phuket. The move aligns with AirAsia’s ‘Takeover Thailand’ campaign aimed at promoting Thailand as a preferred travel destination. Pattaya, known for…
KOTA KINABALU: With the school holiday just around the corner, the Sutera Harbour Resort here is offering one of its best deals of the year for families to spend some quality time away from home. This is a deal not to be missed as only three days left for the booking period which begun from March…
Sabah had the most wonderful Malaysia Day celebration at Padang Merdeka on Sept 16, said Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Christina Liew. “Despite the sudden downpour and strong winds in the middle of the event, nothing could dampen the spirit of Malaysians who stayed until the end,” said Liew, who is also the Organising…
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…
China Southern Airlines has agreed to extend its current double daily flights from Guangzhou to Kota Kinabalu under the existing Summer Schedule to the Winter Schedule (October 30, 2024 to March 2025). Tourism, Culture and Environment Datuk Minister Christina Liew announced this following a business meeting with a delegation from China Southern Airlines, led by…
KOTA KINABALU: A male endangered Sunda clouded leopard was caught within 24 hours on Sunday after he squeeze his way out through a gap he ‘bite’ in its enclosure. The leopard named ‘Tumba’ was recaptured within the premises of the Lok Kawi Wildlife Park at 8.45pm after the park rangers sedate him with tranquilizer shot….
KOTA KINABALU/Nov 25: Sabah is exploring the potential of developing Islamic tourism to make the state a more welcoming destination for Muslim tourists. This initiative is bolstered by a seminar on Muslim-friendly Tourism and Hospitality, which aims to provide insight into Islamic tourism to Sabah tourism stakeholders. The seminar was co-organised by the Sabah Tourism…
Former Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Seri Christina Liew is delighted that Sabah has achieved its target of 3.5 million tourist arrivals set for 2025. She attributed this accomplishment to the relentless efforts put in by the ministry (KePKAS) and its agencies, namely Sabah Tourism Board (STB), Sabah Convention Bureau (SCB), Sabah Parks Board…
Looking for a special way to celebrate Parents’ Day? Look no further than 5th Avenue Cafe & Bistro at Taman Friendly Phase 5, Luyang. Enjoy a delicious meal with family and friends with their special Parents’ Day menu priced at RM588++ for five diners, available on May 13-15 and June 16-18. Don’t miss out on…