KOTA KINABALU: The Kinabatangan-Corridor of Life Tourism Operator Association (KiTA) welcomed the recent announcement by the government for allowing cross-district and state travel involving green zones amid the COVID-19 pandemic with some cautions. Its president, Alexander Yee (pix) commended the police and enforcement personnel needs to be aware of the zoning and standard operating procedures…
KOTA KINABALU: It is confirmed, the InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) first hotel in East Malaysia-Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre will be officially opened on December 21. This contemporary hotel is situated in the heart of Sabah’s bustling capital city and offers clean, comfortable and convenient stays, making it the best value stay at…
KOTA KINABALU: Super 7 Restaurant at Grand Industrial Centre, off Bundusan road here offers a special 9-course table set menu for this coming Chinese New Year. The price is RM788++ per set to cater for a group of 10 per table. This promotion is available for booking now till February 5, 2023. The dishes to…
In a bid to promote environmental awareness, the Borneo Rainforest Lodge (BRL), nestled in Danum Valley, Lahad Datu, hosted a series of activities from March 15 to 22 in conjunction with Earth Hour 2025. The initiative featured a candle-lighting ceremony as a symbolic gesture to highlight energy conservation, said BRL Chief Executive Officer Freddie Coleman….
Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Christina Liew, advised all tourists to wear life jackets when participating in water-based activities such as swimming, snorkeling and diving. “Wearing a life jacket at sea is necessary to avoid any misadventures. Taking safety measures is for your own good. Refrain from taking risks, even if you are adept…
The Sabah Government has allocated RM56.75 million in financial assistance to schools and non-Islamic religious bodies for 2024, an increase of RM2.7 million from the previous year. This record allocation was announced by Finance Minister Datuk Seri Masidi Manjun during the State Budget 2024 presentation in the State Assembly. Datuk Dr Roland Chia Ming Shen,…
The Taiwan Tourism Bureau aims to attract Muslim travellers from Malaysia and Brunei, which have large Muslim populations. Malaysia and Brunei respectively having 61 and 67 percent of Muslim, the combined potential reaches a significant 20 million individuals. They are focusing on integrating Muslim travel resources and have performed well in the Global Muslim Travel…
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…
KOTA KINABALU: Christina Wahida Kong has been elected as the new Chairman of the Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (Matta) Sabah Chapter for the 2023-2025 term. The association 33rd annual general meeting held at a hotel here saw her succeed former Chairman, Lawrence Chin. With over 2,000 active members, Matta is Malaysia’s largest…
The divine parade of the Nine Emperor Gods has added another tourism product to Sabah’s calendar of events. Sabah Association of Tour and Travel Agents (SATTA) Chairman Datuk Seri Winston Liaw said the recent parade was not only a matter of religious faith but also a traditional cultural event and a tourism attraction. “The parade…