The Sabah Association of Tour and Travel Agents (Satta) expresses serious concern over the State Government’s recent announcement of an electricity tariff increase of about 15 per cent, effective February 1, 2026. The decision will have a significant and far-reaching impact on the tourism industry and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) across Sabah. At a…
During the Tashkent International Tourism Fair 2023 in Uzbekistan, Sabah’s allure was unveiled to about 260 attendees, including Uzbek travel agents. Funholiday’s Managing Director Connie Chong, presenting Sabah as a new destination, highlighted its stunning beaches and islands like Mantanani Island and Tunku Abdul Rahman Park. Emphasizing Sabah’s diverse culture, she invited Uzbeks to enjoy…
The Sabah government is targeting more than four million tourist arrivals in conjunction with Visit Malaysia 2026, while planning to roll out Visit Sabah Year 2027 as part of efforts to further revitalise the state’s tourism sector. The initiatives were outlined in the state government policy address delivered by Yang di-Pertua Negeri Tun Musa Aman…
Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor said the safety of the people is top priority in the wake of Indonesia’s Mount Ruang volcanic eruptions in North Sulawesi province on Wednesday evening. He said the state is monitoring the situation closely. “I have been briefed about the situation and we are keeping tab. Safety is priority…
South Korea has been one of the top three market sources for tourism in Sabah since the reopening of Malaysia’s international borders for travellers from all countries, effective April 2022. According to Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Christina Liew, from January to September this year, Sabah received nearly 152,000 Korean visitors, an increase of 451.4 per…
Sabah’s tourism sector is set to gain from the mobile home caravan initiative by Sabah Credit Corporation (SCC), aimed at bolstering rural tourism. This innovative Goway Series caravan, priced at RM120,000 and unveiled at the Big Sabah Sale event at Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC), is designed to offer a new, comfortable travel experience for…
KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Association of Tour and Travel Agents (SATTA) was bewildered that the federal Budget 2021 tabled in Dewan Rakyat Friday by Finance Minister, Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz has left out the tourism industry. Its chairman, Dato’ Seri Winston Liaw (pix) reacted today that: “We are the most suffered and most…
Malaysia is set to welcome 450,000 visitors from China, as two tour agencies have signed agreements with the Tourism, Arts, and Culture Ministry. The deal was struck during its Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing’s recent visit to China with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, where he stayed on until April 11 to promote…
A total of 37 students from Politeknik Tawau have successfully completed the Kampung Ecoventure Programme Series II, held at Kampung Telisai and Pulau Buta Ecotourism in Tungku. The three-day programme was organised for the students to engage with the local community in various activities, creating a positive impact on community development, said its Deputy Director,…
KOTA KINABALU: Many tourist guides were left frustrated for failing to get both the federal and state governments one-off financial assistance announced in recent months. Those who missed out because their guiding licences has expired and unable to renew due to financial constraints after losing their jobs since the global COVID-19 pandemic. Sabah Native Registered…