The federal government has allocated RM270 million to enhance public transportation across Malaysia, aiming for efficient and sustainable options. At the launch of Kumpool Sabah at Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Sabah Commercial Vehicle Licensing Board (LPKP) Chairman Vivian Wong Shir Yee emphasized the importance of a robust transport network in Kota Kinabalu, which connects people to…
The Sabah Tourism Board (STB) is actively pursuing partnerships with airlines to expand route networks, led by CEO Julinus Jeffrey Jimit. At the recent Route Asia Forum 2024, STB engaged with key players like Scoot, AirAsia, and others to strategize growth. STB Chairman Datuk Joniston Bangkuai stressed the importance of aligning with airlines catering to…
Sabah welcomes Shanghai Airlines on July 2, as the second China-based airline to resume direct flights into Kota Kinabalu, enhancing air connectivity and the tourism industry. Assistant Tourism, Culture, and Environment Minister Datuk Joniston Bangkuai, greeted the inaugural flight’s 159 passengers, emphasizing the importance of this development for the tourism sector. The collaboration between Sabah…
KOTA KINABALU: Kraftangan Malaysia Borneo Craft Festival (BCF) 2022 has started from Sept 23 till Oct 10 at 1Borneo Hypermall. The programme featured 58 exhibitors are expected to pull in 30,000 visitors, said Kraftangan Malaysia director-general Ainu Sham Ramli. This is a first physical programme held in Sabah after the removing of the Covid-19 restrictions….
The Sabah Forestry Department set a new Malaysia Book of Records by having the most nations participating in a tree-planting programme at the International Friendship Garden in the Kawang Forest Reserve on Nov 16. Delegates from 44 nations, participating in the 26th Miss Tourism International 2023 engaged in the tree planting activities. The crowning event…
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…
KOTA KINABALU: Qualified members of the Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) Sabah Chapter has started receiving their direct one-off grant of RM4,000 each today from the Tourism, Culture and Environment Ministry. Its chairman, Lawrence Chin (pix) thanked the Tourism Minister Datuk Jafry Ariffin for listening to problems faced by the tourism industry…
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Kiulu, known for eco and cultural tourism, is now promoting agro-tourism. The inaugural pineapple and local fruits festival initiated by Kiulu Assemblyman Datuk Joniston Bangkuai, witnessed participation from 60 growers and SMEs. Representatives from tourism associations and hotels attended. Joniston who is also Assistant Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister, stressed the need to diversify attractions…
China has overtaken South Korea as the largest source of international arrivals to Sabah for the first four months of this year (January-April, 2024), said Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Christina Liew. Based on statistics from the Sabah Tourism Board’s (STB) Research Division, she said that of the total of 396,584 international arrivals for…