TUARAN: The Kent Teachers Training Campus (IPGK Kent) here has great potential to be transformed into a heritage building. The building has a 70-year history and was the first teaching campus in Sabah. The campus was established in 1952 and was inaugurated by Her Royal Highness Princess Marina, Duchess of Kent. To this day, the…
KOTA KINABALU: The new Malaysia low-cost airline, MYAirline has launched its inaugural flight to Kota Kinabalu International Airport today. With this, more people can travel to Sabah at a competitive price. Sabah Tourism Board chief executive officer Noredah Othman who was on hand to welcome the arrival of the flight which carried over 80 per…
The Sabah Wildlife Department has taken enforcement action against the keeping of a sun bear at a public attraction and the possession of wildlife parts in Lahad Datu. This follows a complaint received on Feb 11, 2026 after a video circulated on Facebook showing a sun bear at a public site. Thus, an enforcement operation…
The Southeast Asia Biosphere Reserves Network Programme (SeaBRnet) promotes regional collaboration for conservation. Tourism, Culture, and Environment Minister Datuk Christina Liew emphasized SeaBRnet’s commitment to conserving designated biosphere reserves, focusing on the balance between human development and nature. The programme aims to foster cultural exchange, encouraging mutual understanding and respect among Southeast Asian nations. Liew…
KOTA KINABALU: April 30, 2026 Sabah tourism grew 17.7 per cent, with strategies to strengthen markets and prepare for Visit Sabah Year 2027 amid global challenges, said Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Jafry Ariffin in his winding-up speech at the Sabah State Legislative Assembly sitting . Current Challenges in the tourism sector The year…
The recent blackout at Kota Kinabalu International Airport (KKIA), the second busiest airport in Malaysia, has raised safety concerns for aircraft and passengers. Dato’ Seri Winston Liaw, Chairman of Sabah Association of Tour and Travel Agents, emphasized the need for Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) to install a standby generator for immediate power restoration during…
KOTA KINABALU: The caretaker Sabah Government has allocated RM2 million to stimulate domestic travel to Sabah on Thursday on September 17. The RM2 million was carved out from the RM5 million allocated for the Sabah New Deal Package MICE Incentive 2020-2021. The ‘Domestic Tourism Stimulus Package’ was launched by caretaker Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister…
The Jeju Tourism Organisation’s Project Manager for Global Marketing Group, Ian Rhee, has announced plans for direct charter flights from Jeju Island, South Korea to Kota Kinabalu in October 2023. Rhee stated that the plans were proposed due to the positive response from travellers between the two destinations and the need to boost tourism recovery….
Chinese New Year welcoming activities were held at Kota Kinabalu International Airport (KKIA) and Tawau Airport in conjunction with the Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026) campaign. Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Jafry Ariffin, officiated the ceremony at KKIA where arriving visitors were presented with mandarin oranges and goodie bags. The programme featured a traditional yee sang…
Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Christina Liew said the drowning incident off Mamutik Island last weekend serves as a reminder to all travellers and operators. She said they must continue to strictly practice and adhere to operational procedures set for any tourism-related recreational activities. “The responsibility of ensuring safety during tourism activities must always…