The Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC) recently hosted the CULT Malaysia Day Parade, solidifying its status as a premier venue for major events. This versatile facility accommodated 500 cars in its spacious foyer and welcomed 1,000 attendees and vendors. The car parade was inaugurated by Assistant Tourism, Culture, and Environment Minister Datuk Joniston Bangkuai, with…
Hilton Kota Kinabalu showcased a delightful selection of traditional dishes at Urban Kitchen ahead of Ramadan 2026. General Manager Smitah Shah-Boultwood said it was truly an honour to have guests present to celebrate the arrival of Ramadan. “We are pleased to offer a beautiful preview of what is to come during the month of Ramadan….
KOTA KINABALU: Sutera Harbour Resort has recently rolled out its sajian istimewa set menu featuring traditional and authentic Malay dishes. Available from 24 April 2020, you can choose from two set menu takeaway. With the Movement Control Order in effect until 12 May 2020, there is no need to stress because we can all enjoy…
Four Sabah finalists, Ellesha Meschille, Shu Wen Chai, Soen Tan, and Yvete Jace, are among 14 contestants vying for the Miss World Malaysia 2023 title. They’re focused on advocating for education, children, and animal welfare. The finalists included Adlyn Jayne Andrew, (Selangor), Lyna Tan (Selangor), Maria Misha (Sarawak), Natalie Ang (Penang), Priya DK (Selangor), Rebecca…
KOTA KINABALU: The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (Matta) has expressed its support for the proposed revival of the stalled Mazu (Goddess of the Sea) project in Kudat. The association believes the project would benefit Sabah’s tourism industry and improve the livelihood of many in Kudat, which is currently ranked among Sabah’s poorest…
EKO PELANCONGAN TOMODU PARADISE was opened on 1 May 2018, offering a riverine activities and lodging experience for visitors. The development of the touristic site was a blessing in disguise as long ago it was a dumping ground by the shameless communities. Tonnes of rubbish could be seen dumped behind the century trees as the…
Sabah Tourism Board (STB) expresses its enthusiastic support for the upcoming Harmony Run themed ‘Unity and Respect For Diversity’, organised by the KSRun Athletics Club. Scheduled for 9 March, STB chairman Datuk Joniston Bangkuai said the event would help market Sabah as more than a tourist destination but also as a symbol of religious and…
In a historic move towards fostering stronger ties and mutual collaboration, Malaysia and Uzbekistan have officially inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in the field of tourism. The signing ceremony took place on Oct 17, 2023, on the sidelines of the 25th Session of the UNWTO General Assembly in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. The primary objective…
Sabah is gearing up to attract four million visitors to the state during the Visit Malaysia (VM) 2026 campaign, said Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Jafry Ariffin. “With Sabah’s strengths in its natural beauty, seas, rainforests, mountains and more, all of these serve as major assets in attracting tourists,” said Jafry. He…
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) is calling upon the Government to act boldly and decisively, through the National Budget 2021, to bolster a floundering Malaysian tourism industry during this time of economic adversity. MATTA president Datuk Tan Kok Liang says: “The tourism industry is fragile and sensitive for 2021…