KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Association of Tour and Travel Agents (SATTA) will submit a proposal to the government to amend the Tourism Industry Act 1992 to keep abreast with current development. “Many of the regulations are outdated and not suitable for current situation,” its chairman Dato’ Seri Winston Liaw said. He said SATTA will contact…
KIULU: Kiulu is looking into implementing forest “tagal” as part of a communal effort to preserve the forest and its animal inhabitants. The idea is mooted by Assistant Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Environment Datuk Joniston Bangkuai, who is Kiulu assemblyman, following the success of river “tagal”, an initiative to regulate fish catches that have…
KOTA KINABALU: The Tourism, Culture and Environment Ministry received an allocation of RM6 million for the implementation of the Heart of Borneo (HoB) declaration initiative under the 12th Malaysia Plan (12th MP). Its Minister, Datuk Jafry Ariffin (pix) in a statement said, the allocation will be utilized in the effort to preserve the biodiversity through…
KOTA KINABALU: Instead of counting the losses and resorting to cost-cutting due to the adverse effect from the coronavirus (Covid-19). The Sabah’s tourism industry should treat this as an opportune time to improve their overall services and cleanliness in the touristic sites. The Sabah Association of Tour and Travel Agents (SATTA) chairman Dato’s Seri Winston…
Business events (BE) in Sabah continued to surge due to strong support from all sectors. The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Environment (KePKAS), together with the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA), and local agencies—the Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB) and the Malaysian Association of Convention and Exhibition Organisers and Suppliers (MACEOS)—have played a…
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…
TUARAN/Sept 27: A shuttle service for tourists was launched to mark World Tourism Day at Shangri-La Rasa Ria. Sabah Assistant Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Joniston Bangkuai who launch the programme said the eagerly waited service can now bring tourists from Rasa Ria to Tamparuli tamu, Rumah Terbalik and the Chanteek Museum. Further away,…
The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (Motac) will require all outbound tourism and Umrah operators to provide a bank guarantee as a new licensing condition beginning May 15, 2026. The requirement applies to all licence holders and is part of Motac’s efforts to strengthen consumer protection and improve integrity within the tourism industry. The…
Spain is home to some of the most stunning architecture in Europe, known throughout the world for its distinguishable form and famous historical monuments. With influences from the Romans to the Moors, you’ll find each city has a unique architectural style. From the classic Andalusian architecture of Seville and Córdoba, to the Moorish style of…
Borneo Rainforest Lodge (BRL) emerged as a top winner at the Sabah Tourism Board (STB) Awards 2025, securing three golds, one silver and one bronze across multiple categories. The Yayasan Sabah Group of Companies subsidiary won gold in the Sabah Best Practice in Tourism Award (Accommodation), Sabah Best Practice in Tourism Award (Tourism Product),…