The Sabah Wildlife Department, in collaboration with key local conservation groups has successfully held its pangolin conservation initiatives across Sabah. This series of impactful projects has strengthened the protection of pangolins, which are classified as Schedule 1 “totally protected species” under the Sabah Wildlife Conservation Enactment 1997. “Pangolins are endangered species and protecting them is…
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PAPAR: Another group of 11 women has successfully completed their one-week beauty therapy course conducted by the Excellence Skill Academy (ESA) here last Sunday. The participants were selected to attend the course on January 4-10 under the e-kasih programme which is aimed to eradicate poverty, and sponsored by the Agriculture and Food Industry Ministry, said…
KOTA KINABALU: The Borneo Holiday & Vehicles Rental Sdn Bhd has taken a proactive step to come up with a photo contest on their Facebook page to revive the ailing Sabah tourism sector which had been badly hit by the global COVID-19 pandemic. The ‘I Love Sabah Photo Contest 2020’ started from July 1 to…
Sabah Parks has clarified that the mesmerizing ‘golden halo’ phenomenon observed on Mount Kinabalu was a result of sunlight refraction, resembling the traditional headgear called ‘sigah’ or ‘sigar’ worn by the ethnic Dusun community. The park authorities addressed this on their official Facebook page on June 15, dismissing speculations about photo manipulation. The captivating image,…
Sabah is making strides in promoting itself as a prime destination for international business and tourism. Kota Kinabalu City Hall Mayor, Dato’ Sri Dr Sabin Samitah, highlighted that the recent 2nd BigSabah Sale demonstrated strong interest from neighbouring countries, reinforcing efforts to position Kota Kinabalu as a hub for regional trade and cultural exchange. Held…
KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Association of Tour and Travel Agents (Satta) is looking forward to work hand in hand with newly minted Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Dato Sri Tiong King Sing to rejuvenate the tourism industry. Its Chairman Dato Seri Winston Liaw in congratulating Tiong on the appointment under the federal unity government hopes…
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Sabah Tourism Board and AirAsia are set for a strategic 5-year partnership to elevate Sabah’s tourism. Following discussions, a Memorandum of Collaboration (MoC) is expected after Chinese New Year. The plan includes expanding international routes and potential development of Kota Kinabalu International Airport Terminal 2 to meet rising demand. Both parties emphasize creating a mutually…
Sabah has launched another conservation and biodiversity research initiative with the opening of the Langom Control Centre and Research Station at the Danum Valley Conservation Area. The initiative, driven by Yayasan Sabah in collaboration with the State Forestry Department, highlights the state’s continued push to safeguard its natural heritage. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor…