KOTA KINABALU: The Malaysia Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) Fair Sabah will be held on Dec 9-11 at Suria Sabah shopping mall. The travel fair is a calendar event for MATTA Sabah which is held twice annually in the middle and end of the year. During the first one held at ITCC Penampang…
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…
About 1,600 individuals participated in the Sabah Electricity Sdn Bhd (SESB) KK City Neon Night Run, immersing themselves in the city’s vibrant nighttime ambiance. Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister, Datuk Christina Liew who officiated the run, highlighted that this event, featuring five neon challenge stations, marked the city’s inaugural neon night run. The 3.5km route…
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,…
Outgoing Japanese Consul-General in Kota Kinabalu, Kako Shiho paid a farewell courtesy call on Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor. Shiho who also headed the Japan Consular Office in Sarawak and Labuan had servedin East Malaysia for four years. During the meeting, Shiho introduced her successor Yamashita Yoshito to the ChiefMinister.
The Year of the Dragon brings hopes and aspirations for a better economic prospects in Sabah, said Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Christina Liew. The dragon in the Chinese zodiac symbolises power, success, luck and good fortune, hence further economic rejuvenation, said Liew in her Chinese New Year message. Liew expressed optimism that tourism…
KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Association of Tour and Travel Agents (SATTA) expressed disappointment on the economic stimulus package unveiled by the prime minister on Friday which only focusing on B40 and lower income groups. The stimulus package only focused on a short terms remedy for temporarily relief to these work force, its chairman, Dato’s Seri…
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,…
KOTA KINABALU: A group of local Chinese speaking tourist guides who became jobless following the Covid-19 outbreak which shutdown the tourism industry has decided to act to make ends meet. Instead of letting the grass grow under their feet while waiting for the recovery, they had resolved to adapt to the new environment to stay…
China has agreed to extend the visa exemption for Malaysian tourists from 15 to 30 days. This was announced by Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi during the 50th-anniversary celebration of diplomatic relations between Malaysia and China in Beijing. During a meeting with Premier Li Qiang, Ahmad Zahid proposed the extension, highlighting that…