KOTA KINABALU: April 28, 2026 The Sabah Climate Change Action Council (SCAC) is advancing key environmental policies, legislation and institutional frameworks to strengthen the state’s response to climate change, Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor said. He said the council, approved by the State Cabinet in 2022, has undertaken two major environmental studies — a…
Malaysia’s cultural heritage continues to thrive as the country embraces modernisation. Assistant Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food Industries Minister Peto Galim, highlighted the significance of the ‘Pesta Seni Traditions In Tune 2024’ and the ‘Pertandingan Pakaian Kebudayaan dan Tradisi Kebangsaan 2024’ in showcasing Sabah’s diverse cultural heritage. Speaking at the festival’s closing ceremony at the Sabah…
Sabah Tourism Board (STB) and Tourism Malaysia (TM) are aligning their tourism promotion strategies following the extension of the Visit Malaysia 2026 campaign to the end of 2027. This was discussed during a meeting in Kuala Lumpur between an STB delegation led by chairman Datuk Joniston Bangkuai, who is also Assistant Minister to the Chief…
Shangri-La’s Rasa Ria Resort & Spa welcomes this festive season staying true to its eco-friendly roots and community outreach action. The resort unveiled a sustainable tree and decorations to mark the beginning of the festive season. Taking center stage at the main lobby of the hotel, the tree has been made using recycled and reusable…
KOTA KINABALU: World Wide Fund for Nature-Malaysia (WWF-Malaysia) officially relaunched its conservation programme in Sabah, focusing on a holistic approach towards environmental protection and conservation, through the landscapes approach. The newly minted Sabah Landscapes Programme (SLP) combines both conservation and sustainable development by integrating the protection of forests, wildlife and rivers, with Roundtable on Sustainable…
CHENNAI: Tourism Malaysia kicks off its first roadshow in India this year, alongside with the Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) across five cities from Jan 30 to Feb 7. The roadshow starts in the city of Chennai, followed by Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Mumbai and Ahmedabad. The mission is led Tourism Malaysia Senior Deputy…
KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Tourist Association (STA) has giving out stimulus vouchers worth RM300 each to all its members to help jump-start the tourism revival during the recovery movement control order. Its chairman, Tonny Chew said the vouchers totaling over RM13,000 will be spent on the tourism services, activities, entrance fees, products, among others operated…
The Sabah Tourism Board (STB) aims for a sustainable collaboration with the Economy Ministry to develop rural tourism, addressing poverty in local communities. STB Chairman Datuk Joniston Bangkuai and Deputy Economy Minister Datuk Hanifah Hajar Taib visited the Tagal Eco-Tourism initiative in Kampung Poturidong, Kiulu witnessing the potential of community-based tourism. Hanifah acknowledged the tagal…
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah aims to reopen its door to welcome international tourists in September 2020. Deputy Chief Minister cum Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Christina Liew (pix) has assured the safety and health aspects of Sabahans will be top priority when the state opened its borders for international tourists. She said this after relaunching…
It was a full house when wildlife documentary “ITAM: A Sun Bear Story” premiered at Golden Village Suntec City in Singapore. The film depicts the emotional story of the Bornean sun bear and ongoing conservation efforts at the world’s only Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre (BSBCC) in Sandakan. Assistant Minister to the Chief Minister and…