Dusun traditional beliefs and taboos to add values to rural visit

KOTA KINABALU: Journalist-turned-book writer Anna Vivienne has authored three books based on the accounts of Dusun beliefs and Taboos. With a journalism experience spanning 33 years, she switched into the foray of writing books in 2019. She launched her first book, titled “Strange Magic and Supernatural Encounters” followed by “Hauntings and Ghostly Whispers” in 2021….

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Youths given hands-on practical training to meet hospitality demand

Eleven youth have completed their eight-month hospitality training programme under the hospitality engagement learning programme (HELP), which was conducted in collaboration between the Sabah Human Resource Development Department (JPSM) and Borneo Rainforest Lodge (BRL). The trainees were given hands-on practical training in housekeeping, front office, and environmental sustainability as well as learnt about the culinary…

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How to keep pets clean

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High airfares need to be addressed to make sure Sabah’s tourism continues to thrive

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah’s tourism industry may suffer from higher airfares during festive seasons. Sabah Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Christina Liew said with an increase in flight frequencies to Sabah, airline companies should keep their fares affordable, so as not to deter tourists from visiting Sabah. Liew has received complaints from East Malaysians who…

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Samoa tourism on Sabah prospect

Samoa Tourism Authority chief executive officer Toleafoa Pativaine Petaia-Tevita (2022–2025) was in Kota Kinabalu to attend the 6th World Tourism Conference 2022 held from Nov 28 to 30 at the Sabah International Convention Centre. She also attended a dinner hosted by Funholiday Tours and Travel managing director Connie Chong at a seafood restaurant. “Kota Kinabalu…

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Refrain open burning, urged Tourism Minister

Tourism, Culture, and Environment Minister Datuk Christina Liew has advised the general public to be health-conscious and refrain from open burning activities as they may contribute to the prevailing haze in some parts of the state. She urged people to exercise caution to prevent the current incidence of bushfires from escalating. “I was informed that…

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Sabah to be promoted via fun travel activities book

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…

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A&W bringing back the drive-in good times

A&W is bringing back the good times of the drive-thru and drive-in experience in Sabah. The opening of its standalone store at Parklane City Benoni marks another milestone in its expansion plan. “This store is seated in the best location, adjacent to banks, a cinema, the commercial centre as well as housing,” said WSG Group…

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STB focusing on domestic markets

KOTA KINABALU: Despite the current travel restrictions in Malaysia, Sabah Tourism Board (STB) continues to market and promote Sabah domestically. The #RinduSabah campaign was a three-month campaign targeting the Malaysians. High visibility destination awareness has also been executed in the Klang Valley particularly AEON malls, Bukit Bintang and the Mont Kiara area which does have…

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