Tourism Malaysia, in partnership with the Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), has unveiled the “Fly Borneo Specials Vol.1 – The Adventure Begins Here!” brochure to promote travel in Sabah, Sarawak, and Labuan via Firefly and MASwings airlines. This brochure features over 44 thematic holiday packages, ranging from day trips to week-long adventures, encompassing airfare and ground…
SEPANG, 24 February 2021 – As Malaysia joins other Asean neighbours in rolling out a nationwide COVID-19 vaccination campaign today, AirAsia is calling on all members of society to participate and support their respective governments towards ending the pandemic. Recent forecasts including by the World Health Organisation (WHO) cite that the end of COVID-19 is…
KOTA KINABALU: The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (Sabah Chapter) welcomes the initiative of the Sabah Government to open the state borders for international arrival in September this year to resume tourism activities. “This is a positive step forward by our state government as we welcome tourists from those nations or states who…
The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (Matta) Fair Sabah is gearing up for the year-end holidays, offering a wide range of packages. The second edition of Matta Fair Sabah for 2023 will take place from Oct 13 to 15 at the Sabah International Convention Centre. Over 60 booths with around 40 exhibitors will…
In 2025, a total of 4.77 million Chinese tourists visited Malaysia, with about 690,000 travelling to Sabah, said Consul General of China in Kota Kinabalu, Zhu Xinglong. He said the increase stemmed from the mutual visa exemption agreement signed by China and Malaysia, allowing visa-free travel between the two countries. Currently, 716 flights operate weekly…
KOTA KINABALU: The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) Sabah Chapter welcomed the Sabah government’s decision to life the ban on inter-district travel as a good start ahead of the festive and holiday seasons. Its chairman, Lawrence Chin said yesterday: “This will help to boost domestic tourism. However, we hoped that the authorities…
Sabah needs more niche accommodation options in conservation areas to align with its rich biodiversity. This is aimed at enhancing the experience for medium to high-end tourists, particularly those willing to stay longer and invest in a unique nature experience while learning about Sabah’s conservation efforts. Assistant Tourism, Culture, and Environment Minister Datuk Joniston Bangkuai,…
Kiulu Farmstay, a community-based tourism project in Kiulu, has transitioned from private tour company management to local community control, empowering the communities and promoting sustainable tourism. The transfer of ownership from Borneo Eco Tours to the villagers was marked by a memorandum of understanding (MOU) signing. Sabah Tourism Board officials, including chairman Datuk Joniston Bangkuai,…
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…