The allure of Sabah as a premier tourist destination has been underscored by a notable surge in visitor numbers and tourism revenue. In June 2023 alone, the region welcomed 1.2 million tourists, generating an estimated RM2.45 billion in tourism receipts—an impressive 69.1 per cent increase from the same period last year. Finance Minister Datuk Seri…
KOTA KINABALU: Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Jafry Ariffin has announced the Sabah government has approved to give one-off assistance to 503 tour and travel agencies in Sabah starting next week. The assistance amounting more than RM2 million are eligible for tour and travel agencies registered with the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture….
Kalabakan district holds potential as a new tourism destination for Borneo pygmy elephant enthusiasts, says Datuk Christina Liew, the Sabah Tourism, Culture, and Environment Minister. She envisions Kalabakan becoming a tourist hotspot through unified efforts to preserve these iconic elephants. Pygmy elephants can already be observed in various Sabah destinations, including the Lower Kinabatangan Wildlife…
KOTA KINABALU: The predicament faced by the residence owners of Ming Garden Hotel and Residences were among the issues raised during the Sabah Maju Jaya-Engagement Session with Sabah Tourism Stakeholders on Tuesday. Dato’ Seri Winston Liaw who was one of the affected owners has during the meeting appealed to Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk…
KOTA KINABALU: Holidaymakers are eager to travel again following the reopening of international borders in the post Covid-19 pandemic. Their eagerness was reflected in the RM25 million sales of 40 booths during the Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (Matta) Fair Sabah in December last year. The sales showed the people have the buying…
Sabah is set to host over 800 Indian leisure golfers next month, a result of successful efforts by the Sabah Tourism Board (STB) following a visit by Indian golfing experts in May. Datuk Joniston Bangkuai, Sabah’s Assistant Tourism, Culture, and Environment Minister, and STB chairman, expects an even larger turnout as golf enthusiasts bring their…
Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Environment, Datuk Christina Liew, hosted a dinner for Her Excellency Datin Paduka Dr Adina Kamarudin, the Ambassador of Malaysia to the Federal Republic of Germany, along with officials from Tourism Malaysia Frankfurt Office. The dinner, held at a prominent restaurant, served as a precursor to ITB Berlin 2024, the world’s…
Local tour operators have been asked to help promote the upcoming 9th Sabah FCAS International Dragon Boat Race 2024, which will be held at Likas Bay from June 7 to 9. Tourism, Culture, and Environment Minister Datuk Christina Liew urged tour operators to bring their clients and guests to watch the race. Liew stated that…
KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Community Based Tourism Fair 2023 is returning for its fifth edition next month at Suria Sabah Shopping Mall. This event, organised by the Sabah Tourism Board and Federation of Rural Tourism Association Sabah (FeRTAS), aims to boost rural tourism and showcase diverse cultural experiences. Running from Nov 17-19, the fair will…
KOTA KINABALU: May 2, 2026 The Sugandoi competition is helping to strengthen cultural tourism in Sabah by showcasing traditional music linked to the Kaamatan Festival, said Mayor Datuk Seri Dr Sabin Samitah. He said the strong participation, particularly among youths, reflects continued interest in preserving traditional music while also enhancing the cultural appeal of the…