Rural villagers to maintain sustainable farming to woo tourists

Assistant Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Joniston Bangkuai encourages rural villagers to maintain the practice of cultivating their land to ensure a stable food supply. He emphasizes the significance of self-sufficiency for rural communities, reducing reliance on external food sources. Traditional farming methods have the potential to attract tourists interested in the local farming…

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PAUHS raises concern over RM250,000 bank guarantee requirement for umrah agencies

The Sabah Umrah and Hajj Agencies Association (PAUHS) views seriously the implementation of a RM250,000 bank guarantee as a requirement for the renewal of umrah agency licences. “We respect the government’s intention to strengthen industry governance, enhance integrity, and ensure comprehensive protection for pilgrims. “We fully support firm action against any agency involved in fraud,…

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Greek cuisine hit Sabah shore

The first Greek restaurant in Sabah and Malaysia was officially opened at Wisma Sabah, Kota Kinabalu. Chill Taverna is owned by Greek businessman John Embiricos and his wife Marinah Harris, the youngest daughter of former chief minister Tan Sri Harris Salleh. In her address at the opening ceremony, Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Christina…

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Sabah’s tourism recovery need longer time

KOTA KINABALU: The recovery phase for the Sabah tourism sector is expected to take longer than other states due to its heavy reliance on air transport. However, Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Jafry Ariffin is optimistic that all the strategies outlined would effectively restore the industry in the new norm. “We have planned and…

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Governor and CM joined thousands to celebrate CNY

Over 10,000 people attended the Chinese New Year 2024 open house hosted by the State Government and FCAS at the Sabah International Convention Centre. Governor Tun Juhar Mahiruddin and wife, Toh Puan Norlidah R.M Jasni, Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor and wife, Datin Seri Juliah Salag were among the dignitaries present. Organised by Tourism,…

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STB provides help to injured tourist

The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Environment through its agency Sabah Tourism Board (STB) is following up on the paragliding accident involving a Chinese tourist Xue Dong Yuan, 64, in Lohan, Ranau on April 22. “I have instructed STB to follow up on the case on what needs to be done,” its Minister Datuk Christina…

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Tawau airport upgrading works start next year

The Ministry of Economy has granted approval for the Ministry of Transport (MOT) to upgrade Tawau Airport (LT Tawau) in the 4th Rolling Plan of the 12th Malaysia Plan (RP4 RMK12) set for implementation next year. Tourism, Culture, and Environment Minister Datuk Christina Liew stated that the proposed upgrade project includes increasing the terminal capacity…

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