KOTA KINABALU: The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) Sabah Chapter welcomed the Sabah government’s decision to life the ban on inter-district travel as a good start ahead of the festive and holiday seasons. Its chairman, Lawrence Chin said yesterday: “This will help to boost domestic tourism. However, we hoped that the authorities…
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…
Efforts to position Pulau Manukan as a five-star boutique resort are underway to meet the growing demand for accommodation facilities on the island. Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Christina Liew announced this when officiating at the Lido Chinese New Year Night Market organised by the Federation of Chinese Associations Sabah (FCAS) at the Lido…
KOTA KINABALU: There is a hidden community-based tourism destination awaiting to be explored in the east coast of Sabah. In the offing is the riverine resort providing a relaxing atmosphere at Pulau Buta Eco Tourism perched in between oil palm plantations and mangrove forest. This relatively offbeat destination particularly to foreign and domestic travellers alike…
The Sabah Malaysia International Travel Mart (MITM) Travel Fair 2025 will be held on August 22-24 at the Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC). The three-day event is organised by the Malaysian Chinese Tourism Association (MCTA) Sabah Chapter. Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Seri Christina Liew, will officiate the event. MCTA Sabah Chairman Vincent Sia…
KOTA KINABALU/Dec11: Rural tourism operators need to be committed in transforming their tourist sites to draw long-stay and high-spending visitors. Assistant Minister of Tourism, Culture and Environment Datuk Joniston Bangkuai said that their efforts and involvement need to be in line with the Sabah Tourism Board’s and the Federation of Rural Tourism Association Sabah’s strategic…
Tourism Malaysia Sabah marked the Kaamatan Festival with a cultural welcome event at KKIA for arriving visitors on May 30, ahead of the Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026) campaign. A total of 27 flights arrived, bringing an estimated 930 international and 4,933 domestic travellers who were warmly greeted with cultural festivities. Visitors enjoyed the Murut tribe’s…
Sabah aims to welcome 2.8 million tourists in 2024, targeting RM5.6 billion in tourism receipts, announced Tourism Minister Datuk Christina Liew. This ambition hinges on organizing renowned events like the Mount Kinabalu Climbathon and Sabah Fest. Liew expressed gratitude for state government support, allocating funds to the Sabah Convention Bureau to enhance business events and…
Sabah is encouraging more people from the Peninsula to consider vacationing there because it offers cheaper alternatives compared to international travel. Assistant Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Joniston Bangkuai, emphasizes that visiting Sabah not only saves money but also promotes cultural exchange among Malaysians from different regions. Despite the weakening Ringgit, Sabah remains an…
The proposal to build the Kinabalu cable car project in Kundasang will be evaluated carefully and comprehensively, said Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Jafry Arifin. He said the assessment would be guided by the principle of conservation first as the primary basis of consideration. Jafry said this after receiving a courtesy call from a…