KOTA KINABALU: Eye for the major Malaysian cities and civil servants to revive the Sabah tourism industry. Kinabatangan-Corridor of Life-Tourism Operators Association (KiTA) President Alexander Yee reasoned that these two targets has the spending power, furthermore civil servants have been financially insulated during the Covid-19 pandemic. “For the time being, domestic market is not the…
KOTA KINABALU/Sept 22: Sabah celebrated World Rhino Day with the launch of a publication titled “The Hairy Rhinoceros” by Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Jafry Ariffin. The book, authored by Datuk John Junaidi Payne, a British with a permanent resident of Sabah since 1979, was published by Datuk Chan Chew Lun of Natural History…
Sabah’s rise as a sustainable MICE tourism destination showcases its potential, despite being in its early stages. Noredah Othman, CEO of the Sabah Tourism Board (STB), highlighted the state’s commitment to conservation, positioning it as a sustainable business events location. Sabah is gearing up from being a leisure destination to host impactful business events following…
KOTA KINABALU: The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (Matta) welcomed the RM1.16 billion allocation for the tourism industry in the National Budget 2023. Its president Datuk Tan Kok Liang hoped the funds for tourism financing will be more accessible to obtain this time around. “Because the take-up rate for the previous Penjana Tourism…
The imposing Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC) was highly recommended as a perfect venue for hosting medical conventions. The contemporary structure which is rated as the largest convention, exhibition, and entertainment facility in East Malaysia is also ideal to host other international MICE (Meeting, Incentive, Convention & Exhibition) events. Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk…
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah Tea is offering a total cash prize of RM4,800 for their Sabah Tea Jingle Contest in video or live in person performance starting from November 15 at 12.01am to December 31 at 11.59pm. Sabah Tea Resort Sdn Bhd, general manager Martin Kong said the contest offers participants an opportunity to showcase their…
The Sabah Association of Tour and Travel Agents (Satta) has urged Sabah’s tourism authorities to revise policies and rules following a recent drowning incident involving a 25-year-old Chinese national at Mamutik Island. The victim was part of a group of seven beginner divers supervised by three dive masters. Satta Chairman Datuk Seri Winston Liaw criticised…
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 booming tourism industry in Sabah has also caught the eyes of the Ubian community, which led them to form the Usukan Tourism Association in December 2019. The association’s members numbering about 100 are living around the spectacular coastal area of Kampung Kuala Abai, which is stretching along the brilliant sandy beach of Usukan cove….
Sabah is making strides in promoting itself as a prime destination for international business and tourism. Kota Kinabalu City Hall Mayor, Dato’ Sri Dr Sabin Samitah, highlighted that the recent 2nd BigSabah Sale demonstrated strong interest from neighbouring countries, reinforcing efforts to position Kota Kinabalu as a hub for regional trade and cultural exchange. Held…