In the sphere of biodiversity conservation, the states of Sabah and Sarawak have much to be proud of. It is not only home to a thriving ecosystem and abundant flora and fauna, but also home to the Bornean orang-utan, the largest tree-climbing mammal in the world. Known as one of the three species of orang-utans,…
Sabah’s Community Development and People’s Wellbeing Minister, Datuk James Ratib, emphasized the state government’s commitment to enhancing healthcare delivery. During the launch of Sabah’s first hyperthermia machine, he said efforts are carried out to ensure quality healthcare for all. Training sessions on breast cancer screening were conducted by Cyberjaya Central College Kota Kinabalu…
The federal government has allocated RM270 million to enhance public transportation across Malaysia, aiming for efficient and sustainable options. At the launch of Kumpool Sabah at Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Sabah Commercial Vehicle Licensing Board (LPKP) Chairman Vivian Wong Shir Yee emphasized the importance of a robust transport network in Kota Kinabalu, which connects people to…
KOTA KINABALU: Tenom has created scores of interesting tourism products for visitors to explore this year as they celebrates the ‘Visit Tenom 2020’. “We are promoting Tenom as the land of culture and nature as we have a long list of attractions waiting for the tourists to visit. We have designed proper travel guide map…
The 12th Installation Art by the Bay KK 2025 (IAKK2025) is set to showcase 15 upcycled sculptures from September 13 to 16 at Taman Chong Thien Vun here. Carrying the theme Echoes of Sustainability Every Effort Matters, this annual community interactive eco art tourism event will open daily from 9am to 6pm, said IAKK2025 Art…
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah needs to come up with a specific action plan to be adopted by the various stakeholders as the impact of Covid-19 that we experience is different to other states in Malaysia. The action plan should be studied by the various stakeholders together with the frontliners such as hotels, tour operators and airlines…
Tourism Malaysia has emphasized the importance of raising awareness about sustainable tourism, ensuring the industry’s long-term future. Its Senior Director Strategic Planning Division, Saidi Bundan highlighted the significance of sustainable tourism in line with the National Tourism Policy (2020-2030). This policy aims to transform Malaysia’s tourism sector through public-private sector partnerships and digitalisation for sustainable…
PAPAR: While waiting for the tourism industry to start rolling again amid the COVID-19 pandemic, a 46 years old grandmother has decided to learn beauty therapy so that she could give visitors a treat when they visit Langkayan Island. And looking at the promising future prospect of beauty therapy especially when the popular diving resort…
The sights and sounds of North Borneo’s culture were showcased at Marina Square during the Sabah Fest Singapore Edition 2025. Visitors enjoyed a taste of Sabah’s diverse ethnic performances, food products and crafts. For Sabahans living in Singapore, the event was a chance to reconnect with their roots, while for Singaporeans it offered a rich…
Tuaran district now has a new tourist attraction, namely Borneo Summer Bay (BSB) at Pantai Dalit. Sabah Chief Minister, Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor, spent the weekend taking a leisurely visit to BSB and inspecting the Fun Splash Water Park and the beach, sea, and river sports facilities offered to foreign tourists and local visitors….