Over 400 adorned automobiles will parade at Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC) for the 60th Malaysia Day celebration. Eighteen car clubs will participate to promote automotive culture. CULT event organiser John Kong met with Sabah Tourism Board chairman Datuk Joniston Bangkuai to discuss the event. The CULT Malaysia Day event starts at 3pm with a…
KOTA KINABALU: Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu has taken steps to enhance the safety and cleanliness of its premises when opening for business in downtown Kota Kinabalu by end of this year. The hotel management will implement the Intercontinental Hotels Group (IHG) very own “Clean Promise” programme at their Kota Kinabalu establishment. The programme was…
Sabah has taken another step to strengthen its autonomy in environmental management. This follows discussions with Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Arthur Joseph Kurup on the implementation of Article 95C of the Federal Constitution concerning the management of scheduled waste in the state. Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Jafry Ariffin, who led the state…
Shangri-La Rasa Ria has reinforced its position as a premier destination after being recognised as a Chinese Friendly Hotel (2024–2026) by Trip.com. The resort also secured a Top 10 spot in the prestigious DestinAsian Reader’s Choice Awards 2026 for the Best Malaysia Resorts category. As global travel continues to evolve, the Chinese Friendly Hotel certification…
KOTA KINABALU: The much-anticipated inaugural Borneo Hospitality Challenge 2020 has been postponed to a later month due to the Covid-19 outbreak. Its organising chairman Dion Jee said yesterday the event is postponed after taking into consideration the health and safety aspects of the competitors, sponsors and public. “All the participants who have submitted their entries…
China Southern Airlines has agreed to extend its current double daily flights from Guangzhou to Kota Kinabalu under the existing Summer Schedule to the Winter Schedule (October 30, 2024 to March 2025). Tourism, Culture and Environment Datuk Minister Christina Liew announced this following a business meeting with a delegation from China Southern Airlines, led by…
Youth involvement in rural tourism development in Kiulu received recognition through awards presented during the Santai Pitimungan Belia Kiulu programme, held at the Pulou Kelapa Eco-Tourism Open Hall in Kampung Malanggang Lama. Juanson Moidin from Kampung Pahu was awarded as the Youth Tourism Entrepreneur, acknowledging his role in promoting local tourism initiatives. The event, which…
Sabah gains recognition as a burgeoning business event hub, drawing heightened interest from International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) members. The “Feel Sabah Night” networking event, co-hosted by Sabah Tourism Board and TTG Asia Media during the ICCA conference in Bangkok, showcased Sabah’s attractions and event facilities. ICCA Regional Director Jose Barreiro praised Sabah’s diverse…
Sabah Tourism Board (STB) will be drawing up plans to support tourism initiatives led by the private sector. Assistant Minister to the Chief Minister and STB chairman Datuk Joniston Bangkuai said that while STB provides strategic guidance, resources and support, it is industry players who drive tourism activities and sales. “The focus is to create…
Sabah’s tourism sector is recovering, especially from China, since reopening borders this year. Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Christina Liew expressed delight in working with AirAsia to welcome more travellers to the state. AirAsia’s high load factors strengthen international relations and help achieve the goal of 2.2 million tourist arrivals. Liew praised AirAsia for…