KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Tourist Association (STA) says the government plan to allow interstate and overseas travel after receiving second two doses of vaccination is certainly a boost to the tourism industry. Its Chairman, Tonny Chew said STA was delighted to know that the intention of the government to allowed those being vaccinated for interstate…
Sabah is debuting at the Global Bird Fair in Rutland, United Kingdom, from July 12-14, highlighting the rural areas as a birding destination. Assistant Tourism, Culture, and Environment Minister Datuk Joniston Bangkuai is leading the entourage, including the Sabah Tourism Board, the Sabah Birdwatchers Association, Borneo Nature Tours, Tabin Wildlife Resort, 1 Stop Borneo Wildlife,…
Malaysia’s cultural heritage continues to thrive as the country embraces modernisation. Assistant Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food Industries Minister Peto Galim, highlighted the significance of the ‘Pesta Seni Traditions In Tune 2024’ and the ‘Pertandingan Pakaian Kebudayaan dan Tradisi Kebangsaan 2024’ in showcasing Sabah’s diverse cultural heritage. Speaking at the festival’s closing ceremony at the Sabah…
SEPANG, 24 February 2021 – As Malaysia joins other Asean neighbours in rolling out a nationwide COVID-19 vaccination campaign today, AirAsia is calling on all members of society to participate and support their respective governments towards ending the pandemic. Recent forecasts including by the World Health Organisation (WHO) cite that the end of COVID-19 is…
The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Environment (KePKAS) will contribute RM31,000 to support the Rotary Club of Kota Kinabalu Pearl’s firefly and mangrove rehabilitation project at the Darau Wetland Ecotourism site. Minister Datuk Seri Christina Liew announced this during the launch of the new tourism product at Kg Darau. She praised the club for its…
The Sabah Wildlife Department, in collaboration with key local conservation groups has successfully held its pangolin conservation initiatives across Sabah. This series of impactful projects has strengthened the protection of pangolins, which are classified as Schedule 1 “totally protected species” under the Sabah Wildlife Conservation Enactment 1997. “Pangolins are endangered species and protecting them is…
KOTA KINABALU: The Tourism, Culture and Environment Ministry targets a modest tourist arrival for 2021, with an eye of 280,000 international and 1,020,000 domestic tourists. Its Minister, Datuk Jafry Ariffin who dubbed 2021 as the revival of the state’s tourism industry which was adversely impacted by the global COVID-19 pandemic has through the Sabah Tourism…
KOTA KINABALU: Hats off to Sabah tourism and all stakeholders for achieving the target of four million tourists arrival set for 2019. The overall record shows a total of 4,195,903 tourists from both domestic and international has visited Sabah last year. It was an increase of 8.2 per cent to 402,981 against 3,879,413 in 2018….
Tourism Malaysia’s efforts to publicize its comprehensive promotional activities continue to the Middle Eastern region. Deputy Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Khairul Firdaus Akbar Khan led the Malaysian delegation to participate once again in the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) on May 1-4 at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). The four-day ATM offers Malaysia an excellent…
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…