KOTA KINABALU: Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Jafry Ariffin lauds the plan to include the Kaamatan and Gawai festivals holidays under the Cuti Cuti Malaysia or the domestic travel campaign. Jafry (pix) said the Kaamatan festival has the attraction to lure tourists to come and see for themselves the diverse ethnicities and cultural in…
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…
KOTA KINABALU: Christina Wahida Kong has been elected as the new Chairman of the Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (Matta) Sabah Chapter for the 2023-2025 term. The association 33rd annual general meeting held at a hotel here saw her succeed former Chairman, Lawrence Chin. With over 2,000 active members, Matta is Malaysia’s largest…
Tourism, Arts, and Culture Minister Datuk Tiong King Sing received a courtesy call from Yeo Seung-bae, the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Malaysia. They explored potential avenues for collaboration in tourism, arts, and culture, with the aim of achieving mutually beneficial outcomes. They also delved into discussions on strategic cooperation, enhancing accessibility, and…
Sabah has taken another step to strengthen its autonomy in environmental management. This follows discussions with Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Arthur Joseph Kurup on the implementation of Article 95C of the Federal Constitution concerning the management of scheduled waste in the state. Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Jafry Ariffin, who led the state…
Intrepid Travel has joined forces with a British travel YouTuber to offer his followers a chance to explore Sabah’s wildlife and nature. After being delayed by the pandemic, content creator Karl Watson and his 15 followers from various countries including United States, United Kingdom, Czech Republic, Malta and Australia embarked on an 11-day tour in…
Tourism Malaysia welcomed 1,500 international and domestic passengers on the third day of Hari Raya celebrations at Kota Kinabalu International Airport (KKIA) in conjunction with Visit Malaysia (VM) 2026. The travellers arrived on 21 flights from Singapore, Incheon, Kuala Lumpur, Kuching, Labuan, Lahad Datu, Tawau and Sandakan between 12pm and 4pm, said Tourism, Arts and…
Sabah is set to assess the impact of its rural tourism efforts after ten years in the field. Sabah Tourism Board chairman Datuk Joniston Bangkuai has called for a comprehensive data report from district tourism associations and other key operators to gauge success. “It’s time for a more structured approach to evaluate our success,” he…
Sabah Tourism Board (STB) made waves at ITB Berlin 2024, captivating industry professionals and travelers alike. Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Christina Liew seized the opportunity to showcase Sabah’s tourism potential and dispel misconceptions. The event saw queries about Sabah’s accessibility, with Liew emphasizing engagement with the European market, particularly Germany. Despite some attendees’…
The Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC) recently hosted the CULT Malaysia Day Parade, solidifying its status as a premier venue for major events. This versatile facility accommodated 500 cars in its spacious foyer and welcomed 1,000 attendees and vendors. The car parade was inaugurated by Assistant Tourism, Culture, and Environment Minister Datuk Joniston Bangkuai, with…