Hilton Kota Kinabalu is ushering in the Lunar New Year with a festive culinary celebration themed Strides of Abundance, offering a series of dining experiences at Urban Kitchen from January 12 to February 20, 2026. The hotel recently hosted a media preview where General Manager Smitah Shah-Boultwood introduced the Feast of Fortune dinner buffet, featuring…
KUALA LUMPUR: Sabah tourism industry received a boost when the Sabah Tourism Board (STB) won the 2022 most outstanding tourism board award at the inaugural Asian Tourism and Hospitality Awards (ATHA) ceremony. The event was held during the 2022-2023 ATHA, which was co-organised by TIN MEDIA (Malaysia’s First Independent Travel Trade Media) and Asia Hospitality…
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) is delighted with the RM20 billion Economic Stimulus Package announced by Interim Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad on Thursday, which will help mitigate the impact to the tourism industry that has been severely affected by Covid-19. MATTA president Datuk Tan Kok Liang said…
The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (Matta) Sabah Chapter has embarked on a familiarisation trip to Hainan province in China to strengthen tourism ties and foster long-term collaboration between both sides. Its Chairman, Mohd Azlan Saleh Abd Salam, said they aims to enhance cooperation in agro-tourism, sustainable farming and rural economic development, areas…
Malaysia is set to welcome 450,000 visitors from China, as two tour agencies have signed agreements with the Tourism, Arts, and Culture Ministry. The deal was struck during its Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing’s recent visit to China with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, where he stayed on until April 11 to promote…
The Borneo Rainforest Lodge (BRL) recently conducted its first responders’ cardiopulmonary resuscitation skills (CPR) training programme in the midst of the wilderness in Danum Valley. The programme aimed to equip individuals with the necessary skills and knowledge to respond effectively in emergency situations. It is essential for individuals to know how to act during a…
KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Tamparuli Bamboo Music Orchestra Association (OMBAK) 24-hour non-stop exposition of the state’s tourism products was recognised in the Malaysia Book of Records (MBR). The promotional campaign held on Aug 21-22 was streamed live on the Facebook page of OMBAK programme director Stanley Missun The feat dubbed the “Longest Non-stop Live Broadcasting…
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah evergreen singer Peter Dicky Lee who has stayed long enough in the entertainment scene that many could remember has decided to slow it down this year. He is not slowing down for retirement anytime soon, but decided to switch his focus on doing something else. “I will cut down on my programmes,”…
Sabah’s natural beauty, cultural heritage, and wellness traditions make it an ideal destination for rejuvenation and balance, positioning it as a potential health tourism hub. The state offers numerous wellness facilities with traditional spa treatments, therapies, and consultations with trained medical professionals. Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Christina Liew highlighted Sabah’s pristine environment, including…
Kampung Tikolod is the hub of ginger cultivation and traditional musical instruments making in Tambunan. Ginger is farmed abundantly in the village by the local farmers, thus making them one of Sabah’s main suppliers. “The ginger cultivated in this village is acclaimed for its high content of juice,” the spokesperson of Kampung Tikolod Tourism Centre,…