M’sia and Uzbek sign MoU to promote tourism

In a historic move towards fostering stronger ties and mutual collaboration, Malaysia and Uzbekistan have officially inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in the field of tourism.   The signing ceremony  took place on Oct 17, 2023, on the sidelines of the 25th Session of the UNWTO General Assembly in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. The primary objective…

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Matta Fair Sabah on Oct 13-15 at SICC

The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (Matta) Fair Sabah is gearing up for the year-end holidays, offering a wide range of packages. The second edition of Matta Fair Sabah for 2023 will take place from Oct 13 to 15 at the Sabah International Convention Centre. Over 60 booths with around 40 exhibitors will…

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Book tour packages with licence operators

All tourists to Sabah are advised to book their tour packages with Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry (Motac) registered tour operators. Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Christina Liew issued the call following a drowning case at Mengalum Snorkelling Point on May 11, involved a 34-year-old Chinese tourist, Zhang Tian Long. “It is understood that…

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Sabah monitoring volcanic situation closely

Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor said the safety of the people is top priority in the wake of Indonesia’s Mount Ruang volcanic eruptions in North Sulawesi province on Wednesday evening. He said the state is monitoring the situation closely.  “I have been briefed about the situation and we are keeping tab. Safety is priority…

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AMCA to promote culture, economy, Arts

The Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture will organise the 11th Meeting of ASEAN Ministers Responsible for Culture and Arts (11th AMCA) in Melaka from October 22-24, 2024, following the successful 20th Senior Officials Meeting on Culture and Arts. These AMCA meetings promote cultural collaboration and understanding among ASEAN member states and dialogue partners, including…

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Trans Borneo Railway brings in tourists

The proposed Trans Borneo Railway project linking Sabah, Sarawak, Brunei, and Kalimantan, Indonesia, is hailed by Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor as a boon to the Borneo region. “Once materialised, the project will be impactful to enhance  people-to-people connectivity and economically, it will facilitate trade, promote growth of industries at the border areas and…

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