Kota Kinabalu City Hall is expanding the Api-Api night food market, which is held on every Friday and Saturday by adding stalls in blocks C and D along Gaya Street. This decision was following the increasing number of tourists, reached one million visitors in the first half of 2023, said Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister…
KINABALU: Kota Kinabalu has been lined up alongside other world famous cities as among the top 10 most trending destinations for 2023. According to Booking.com report, it said that Kota Kinabalu is among the ultimate travel hotspots for travellers this year. The online booking agency which is one the world largest among others mentioned that…
KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Association of Tour and Travel Agents (SATTA) said the 2020 Economic Stimulus Package has left plenty of room for clarifications for the tourism industry players. Although it was aimed to provide a breathing space for the tourism industry players in the wake of the Covid-19 outbreak, but further details are needed….
KUNAK: Assistant Tourism, Culture, and Environment Minister Datuk Joniston Bangkuai receiving an update from Kunak Tourism Association president Mohammad Hatta Arabi and Kunak forestry officer Suzali Abd Ben on the progress of the renovations being done at the Sejadi Madai Information Centre in Kunak. The improved visitor centre in the Sejadi Madai Baturong Forest Reserve…
KOTA KINABALU : The 4th Community Based Tourism Roadshow (CBTR) returns with 19 districts participating from Nov 27 to 29 at Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC) here. The CBTR, first introduced in 2017, aims to showcase the variety of tourism products available in the respective districts. The event was put on hold during the past…
DZ Bikers Malaysia, led by Datuk Zailan Mohamed, plans to create a cross-border riding circuit on Borneo Island to promote motorcycle tourism in Malaysia. The circuit would connect Sabah, Brunei, Sarawak and Kalimantan. However, he said challenges with Indonesian authorities need to be addressed for border crossings. He said this during the “Kembara Borneo 2023”…
KOTA KINABALU: A small part of the coral reefs at Sipadan Island, which is one of the world top dive sites has been damaged by a 900-metre-long drift net. Sabah Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Jafry Ariffin in expressing his disappointment over the incident wants stern action to be taken against the perpetrators. The…
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah Tourism, Culture, and Environment Minister Datuk Christina Liew has stated that the decision regarding the completion of the Mazu statue in Kudat, which was halted midway 17 years ago, is in the hands of the state government. The minister has visited the site and met with locals who hold varying opinions on…
KOTA KINABALU: Instead of counting the losses and resorting to cost-cutting due to the adverse effect from the coronavirus (Covid-19). The Sabah’s tourism industry should treat this as an opportune time to improve their overall services and cleanliness in the touristic sites. The Sabah Association of Tour and Travel Agents (SATTA) chairman Dato’s Seri Winston…
KUALA PENYU: A control post will be built on Pulau Tiga here in an effort to monitor the safety of not only tourists but also the marine treasures on the island. Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Jafry Ariffin said among the threats and problems often encountered on the island are encroachment by local and…