Sabah gains recognition as a burgeoning business event hub, drawing heightened interest from International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) members. The “Feel Sabah Night” networking event, co-hosted by Sabah Tourism Board and TTG Asia Media during the ICCA conference in Bangkok, showcased Sabah’s attractions and event facilities. ICCA Regional Director Jose Barreiro praised Sabah’s diverse…
Sabah Dive Squad Club (Deus Diving Club) condemned irresponsible and unethical divers for harassing protected marine life. This follows a viral video showing divers restraining a sea turtle and a whale shark, believed to be near Pulau Manukan. The action represents a serious violation of marine conservation laws and ethical diving standards, said the club’s…
KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Association of Tour and Travel Agents (SATTA) has proposed a visit to Zhangjiajie in Hunan province after the Covid-19 outbreak is contained in China. Its chairman, Dato’ Seri Winston Liaw said on March 11, 2020 the visit was to reciprocate China strong support towards the Sabah’s tourism sector. “This is to…
KOTA KINABALU: A male endangered Sunda clouded leopard was caught within 24 hours on Sunday after he squeeze his way out through a gap he ‘bite’ in its enclosure. The leopard named ‘Tumba’ was recaptured within the premises of the Lok Kawi Wildlife Park at 8.45pm after the park rangers sedate him with tranquilizer shot….
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KOTA KINABALU: The Kinabatangan-Corridor of Life Tourism Operator Association (KiTA) welcomed the recent announcement by the government for allowing cross-district and state travel involving green zones amid the COVID-19 pandemic with some cautions. Its president, Alexander Yee (pix) commended the police and enforcement personnel needs to be aware of the zoning and standard operating procedures…
New collaboration to benefit travel and tourism-related businesses by incentivising spending through Boost’s eWallet KOTA KINABALU, Nov 1-Homegrown eWallet Boost announced a new collaboration with Sabah Tourism Board at the “Mansau Sabah Boostku” launch ceremony today. The collaboration aims to support the revival and regeneration of the state’s tourism sector and overall local economy by…
Tourism remains the backbone of Sabah’s economy, generating over 380,000 jobs and contributing 15 per cent to the state’s GDP last year. In 2023 alone, the sector added RM13.1 billion to the economy. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor said the real impact of tourism goes beyond numbers, touching lives and supporting families. He highlighted…
KOTA KINABALU: The much-anticipated inaugural Borneo Hospitality Challenge 2020 has been postponed to a later month due to the Covid-19 outbreak. Its organising chairman Dion Jee said yesterday the event is postponed after taking into consideration the health and safety aspects of the competitors, sponsors and public. “All the participants who have submitted their entries…
Sabah is set to end 2023 with a flourish, featuring a variety of cultural events throughout December. Launched by Tourism, Culture, and Environment Minister Datuk Christina Liew, the DEC-Cover Sabah Campaign aims to boost the state’s tourism sector. Liew invites everyone to partake in the festivities, emphasising the celebration’s focus on Sabah’s cultural richness and…