KOTA KINABALU: The Tourism, Culture and Environment Ministry through the Sabah Parks is in the process of preparing the nomination documents of Kinabalu Geopark as a UNESCO Global Geopark site. Its Minister, Datuk Jafry Ariffin said the international recognition and branding of ‘Kinabalu Geopark’ will increase recognition of the state government efforts in environmental conservation. …
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah should open its borders to full vaccinated foreign visitors to begin the recovery of the state ailing tourism industry. Sabah Economic Advisory Council (SEAC) Chairman Tan Sri David Chu said the foreign visitors include tourists, investors and students, among others should be allowed to enter the state without the requirement for quarantine….
The Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC) will celebrate its fourth anniversary with the Big Sabah Sale, a three-day extravaganza from December 15 to 17, 2023, at Kinabatangan Hall. This event, running from 10am to 9pm (closing at 6pm on the last day), focuses on supporting local businesses, fostering collaboration, and building partnerships. SICC’s CEO, Datuk…
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Sabah has launched another conservation and biodiversity research initiative with the opening of the Langom Control Centre and Research Station at the Danum Valley Conservation Area. The initiative, driven by Yayasan Sabah in collaboration with the State Forestry Department, highlights the state’s continued push to safeguard its natural heritage. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor…
Sabah’s proactive efforts to promote community-driven tourism in rural areas have received accolades from the European Travel Agents’ and Tour Operators’ Association (ECTAA). ECTAA Secretary-General, Erik Dresin, praised the initiative during a “Sustainability Exchange” session organised by the Malaysian Travel and Tours Association (MATTA) at the ITB Berlin, the world’s largest travel trade show. Dresin…
Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Christina Liew hailed Air Asia’s move to reinstate its Kota Kinabalu-Jakarta route on February 6. She said it is a timely action, given the growing demand for travel overseas, following the reopening of Malaysia’s international borders for travellers from all countries in April 2022, and also the upcoming Chinese…
KOTA KINABALU: The Tourism, Culture and Environment Ministry received an allocation of RM6 million for the implementation of the Heart of Borneo (HoB) declaration initiative under the 12th Malaysia Plan (12th MP). Its Minister, Datuk Jafry Ariffin (pix) in a statement said, the allocation will be utilized in the effort to preserve the biodiversity through…
KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Association of Tour and Travel Agents (SATTA) said the 2020 Economic Stimulus Package has left plenty of room for clarifications for the tourism industry players. Although it was aimed to provide a breathing space for the tourism industry players in the wake of the Covid-19 outbreak, but further details are needed….
KOTA KINABALU: Sandakan MP Vivian Wong has praised the United States Department’s decision to downgrade its travel advisory to East Sabah. She has called for other countries, including the UK, Canada, New Zealand, Japan, and South Korea, to review their travel advisories, which still advise against non-essential travel. Wong has also urged for the establishment…