Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor emphasizes aggressive development of Community-Based Tourism (CoBT) for economic growth, especially in rural areas. The State Government pledges full support to the Ministry of Tourism, Culture, and Environment and Sabah Tourism Board (STB). Despite the ongoing pandemic recovery, CoBT initiatives have yielded positive results, with 224,356 tourists generating nearly…
The Borneo Rainforest Lodge (BRL) recently conducted its first responders’ cardiopulmonary resuscitation skills (CPR) training programme in the midst of the wilderness in Danum Valley. The programme aimed to equip individuals with the necessary skills and knowledge to respond effectively in emergency situations. It is essential for individuals to know how to act during a…
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KUALA LUMPUR: Federal Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister, Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri hopes to see a new approach to curb the spread of Covid-19, other than continuing to ban interstate travel. She reasoned that tourism industry involved the moment of people from one location to another. “When there is no movement, it means there is…
The Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC) is ready to host the “Be in Sabah” forum for international participants. This follows the successful hosting of the forum at the Asia-Pacific level from February 29 to March 1, 2024, said SICC Chief Executive Officer Datuk Rosmawati Lasuki during a post-event report meeting at SICC. The report was…
TENOM: The only Hakka community of Kampung Lagud has now ventured into tourism to promote their cuisine and culture. The product known as Hakka farmstay was launched on Sept 25 by Sabah Assistant Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Joniston Bangkuai. Its owner Lawrence Wong said he hoped to empower the Hakka community including restauranteurs…
Chinese New Year welcoming activities were held at Kota Kinabalu International Airport (KKIA) and Tawau Airport in conjunction with the Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026) campaign. Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Jafry Ariffin, officiated the ceremony at KKIA where arriving visitors were presented with mandarin oranges and goodie bags. The programme featured a traditional yee sang…
EKO PELANCONGAN TOMODU PARADISE was opened on 1 May 2018, offering a riverine activities and lodging experience for visitors. The development of the touristic site was a blessing in disguise as long ago it was a dumping ground by the shameless communities. Tonnes of rubbish could be seen dumped behind the century trees as the…
KOTA KINABALU: The premiere of Saudin the Orangutan documentary and The First Murut Journey to New York-1936 exhibition at Azman Hashim Gallery, UMS will be launched by Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor. It will take place on October 28, 2022 at 2.30pm. The First Murut Journey to New York-1936 exhibition will be held for…
The Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC) has hosted 2,737 events since its opening, including 989 international events, reflecting Sabah’s growing appeal as a competitive events destination. This represents stronger partnerships, growing regional connectivity and increasing confidence in what Sabah has to offer, its chief executive officer Datuk Dr Rosmawati Lasuki said. SICC also recorded 30,172…