Travel fair to promote domestic tourism

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…

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1,600 runners partake KK City night run

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…

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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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Sabah’s tourism to thrive in 2024

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…

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SATTA urges govt to save SME entrepreneurs

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…

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Sabah showcasing birding route in UK

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,…

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China extends visa to 30 days for M’sian tourists

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…

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