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…
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah film production company, Vinoun Films, has created an educational colouring guidebook for Rajawali Homes in Kota Marudu. The book features fun activities and attractions along the way from Kota Belud to Kudat division area. The complimentary activity book includes two main bird characters, Kondiu (eagle) and Odu (grandmother) dressed in traditional Kadazandusun…
Fifty participants from various organisations underwent a short but intensive Sabah Business Events (BE) Bootcamp on February 3, focused on in-demand skills in sales and bidding. The programme was organised ahead of the Third International Business Forum, BE in Sabah 2026, held at the Sabah International Convention Centre from February 4–5. Sabah Convention Bureau (SCB)…
Oceanman can boost Sabah’s reputation as a leading sports tourism destination in Malaysia, said Sabah Tourism Board (STB) Chief Executive Officer Julinus Jeffrey Jimit. “As the host venue from 2024 to 2026, we are excited about the potential this event holds for positioning Sabah as a prime destination for sports tourism. “And with the event…
Former Sabah deputy chief minister Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin is urging the state government to approve the construction of a Mazu statue (Goddess of Sea) in Kudat. He stated it would boost the state’s tourism and economy sector and provide economic benefits to the local community. The project was initially proposed 20 years ago…
KPJ Sabah Specialist Hospital achieved remarkable success in liver and pancreatic treatments. Dr Mohd Sharifudin Sharif, the Resident Consultant General and Hepatobiliary Surgeon, performed a 1.25kg liver tumour removal using the Whipple procedure on a 33-year-old woman post-childbirth. Despite some complications during recovery, she is now closely monitored and showing positive progress. The hospital also…
Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor emphasizes aggressive development of Community-Based Tourism (CoBT) for economic growth, especially in rural areas. The State Government pledges full support to the Ministry of Tourism, Culture, and Environment and Sabah Tourism Board (STB). Despite the ongoing pandemic recovery, CoBT initiatives have yielded positive results, with 224,356 tourists generating nearly…
KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Association of Tour and Travel Agents (SATTA) has welcomed the measure taken by the Sabah Government to temporary prohibiting the incoming flight from South Korea effective March 2020. Its chairman, Dato’ Seri Winston Liaw said the Sabah Government is doing the right move due to the rapid rise of Covid-19 outbreak…
The responsibility of taking care of the environment needs to be shouldered together and not solely by the government. Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Christina Liew has called for cooperation between the industry, local communities, various government agencies, and related parties to be strengthened for environmental sustainability. “I also request the cooperation of the…
SEPANG, 29 APRIL 2020 – AirAsia resumed its scheduled domestic flights today in Malaysia, and will be followed by Thailand (1 May 2020), the Philippines (16 May 2020), and Indonesia (7 May 2020), subject to approval from the authorities. Strict health controls and social distancing protocol are in place, in compliance with the regulations. The…