KOTA KINABALU: Cleanliness must be regarded as a basic service with a significant impact on the overall travel experience. Private sector industry players must change their attitudes towards the overall environment and cleanliness aspects, especially the cleanliness of public restrooms, to gain a competitive advantage. Therefore, businesses and operators are strongly urged to comply to…
The Ministry of Economy has granted approval for the Ministry of Transport (MOT) to upgrade Tawau Airport (LT Tawau) in the 4th Rolling Plan of the 12th Malaysia Plan (RP4 RMK12) set for implementation next year. Tourism, Culture, and Environment Minister Datuk Christina Liew stated that the proposed upgrade project includes increasing the terminal capacity…
Sabah is keen to tap into the Russian travel market to further boost the arrival of international tourists. Tourism, Culture, and Environment Minister Datuk Christina Liew stated that there are three weekly eight-hour flights via Airbus 330 from Moscow to Shanghai, which serves as a hub for international tourists travelling to destinations in Southeast Asia….
Former tourism, culture and environment minister Datuk Seri Christina Liew called for Chinese New Year 2026 to mark a new beginning in fostering a more peaceful and progressive environment for Sabah. She encouraged the embrace of new hopes, aspirations and opportunities, urging people to be anticipative, proactive and enterprising in living up to the expectations…
Travel agencies have been told to prepare for a rise in travel prices following the global fuel price hike caused by the ongoing Middle East conflict. Airworld Travel and Tour chairman Winston Liaw Kit Siong said China Southern Airlines has issued a notice on the implementation of a fuel surcharge starting on April 6. “Based…
Sabah is making strides to boost its market presence in Japan through its participation in the Tourism Expo Tokyo 2024. Under the Tourism Malaysia Pavilion, the Sabah Tourism Board is promoting the state’s diverse offerings to the Japanese market, with a focus on student education tourism, diving, and birdwatching. These efforts are bolstered by the…
The Sabah Forestry Department set a new Malaysia Book of Records by having the most nations participating in a tree-planting programme at the International Friendship Garden in the Kawang Forest Reserve on Nov 16. Delegates from 44 nations, participating in the 26th Miss Tourism International 2023 engaged in the tree planting activities. The crowning event…
AirAsia and the Sabah Tourism Board (STB) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to boost Sabah’s tourism industry over the next five years. The partnership aims to enhance air connectivity between Sabah and the BIMP-EAGA, ASEAN, North Asia, and Oceania from 2024-2028. AirAsia plans to launch 14 new domestic and international routes, including Kota Kinabalu-Bandar…
Sabah showcased its outdoor and camping attractions at the Matta Fair 2024 in Kuala Lumpur, held at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC) from 22-24 March. Assistant Tourism, Culture, and Environment Minister cum Chairman of Sabah Tourism Board (STB) Datuk Joniston Bangkuai stated that Sabah’s offerings align with the global trend of “healing…
Sabah Tourism Board (STB) held its first meeting with local tourism players following the establishment of its Crisis Response Unit to gather feedback on fuel supply constraints and access to subsidies. Assistant Minister to the Chief Minister Datuk Joniston Bangkuai chaired the meeting at the STB office. He said the feedback would be compiled and…