Four Sabah finalists, Ellesha Meschille, Shu Wen Chai, Soen Tan, and Yvete Jace, are among 14 contestants vying for the Miss World Malaysia 2023 title. They’re focused on advocating for education, children, and animal welfare. The finalists included Adlyn Jayne Andrew, (Selangor), Lyna Tan (Selangor), Maria Misha (Sarawak), Natalie Ang (Penang), Priya DK (Selangor), Rebecca…
The Sabah Local Government and Housing Ministry (KKTP) and the Institute of Landscape Architects Malaysia (ILAM) are bidding to host the International Federation of Landscape Architects (IFLA) World Congress in 2031. Both bodies also plan to attend the 2025 IFLA Congress in France next year. Deputy Chief Minister II and Local Government and Housing Minister,…
Malaysia is set to welcome 450,000 visitors from China, as two tour agencies have signed agreements with the Tourism, Arts, and Culture Ministry. The deal was struck during its Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing’s recent visit to China with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, where he stayed on until April 11 to promote…
KOTA KINABALU: Datuk Seri Shafie Apdal welcomed the move by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) to investigate the Sabah Development Bank (SDB) decision to provide a loan of RM300 million to AirAsia Berhad. The ex-chief minister cum ex-finance minister in a statement today said he was aware of the loan and have nothing to hide…
KOTA KINABALU: The inaugural Borneo Hospitality Challenge (BHC) 2020 will be held at the Sabah International Convention Centre on May 30-31. This competition aims to make the Borneo Island as one of the world-class culinary venue as invitation has been sent out to international participants and at the same time, international judges will also be…
The responsibility of taking care of the environment needs to be shouldered together and not solely by the government. Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Christina Liew has called for cooperation between the industry, local communities, various government agencies, and related parties to be strengthened for environmental sustainability. “I also request the cooperation of the…
The 2024 Chinese New Year Segama Bazaar in Kota Kinabalu on Feb 8, organised by DBKK and the Tourism, Culture and Environment Ministry promises a vibrant celebration of Sabah’s cultural diversity. Supported by Minister Datuk Christina Liew and DBKK Mayor Datuk Sri Dr Sabin Samitah, the event features 350 stalls, lion and dragon dances, performances,…
AirAsia Group Berhad reported a healthy group-wide load factor of 80%, better than its expected 77% for the first quarter of the Financial Year 2020, despite the weak travel demand amid increasing and unprecedented travel restrictions due to the Covid-19 pandemic This was achieved through proactive capacity management, particularly in the months of February and…
A RM1 billion 5-star InterContinental Resort is set to elevate Sabah’s hospitality industry in Melinsung, Papar. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor expressed gratitude to Sinyi Group and InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) for selecting Sabah for this strategic investment. Emphasizing the resort’s broader impact, he highlighted the creation of over 500 jobs and its contribution…
The Year of the Dragon brings hopes and aspirations for a better economic prospects in Sabah, said Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Christina Liew. The dragon in the Chinese zodiac symbolises power, success, luck and good fortune, hence further economic rejuvenation, said Liew in her Chinese New Year message. Liew expressed optimism that tourism…