Two foreign tourists lost their lives in a tragic collision between a tour bus carrying eight passengers and a trailer truck on Kalumpang Road (KM20) of the Semporna-Tawau road on Mar 11 (Mon). The Semporna Fire and Rescue Station Chief, Mazlan Sarman, identified the deceased as Lee Siong Huat, a 60-year-old male from Singapore, and…
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah should open its borders to full vaccinated foreign visitors to begin the recovery of the state ailing tourism industry. Sabah Economic Advisory Council (SEAC) Chairman Tan Sri David Chu said the foreign visitors include tourists, investors and students, among others should be allowed to enter the state without the requirement for quarantine….
Sabah is stepping up its push to become a hub for water sports tourism, actively supporting the growth of stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) over the past two years. Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Jafry Ariffin said Sabah’s commitment to the sport was reinforced during the flag-off of the Borneo International SUP Marathon 2026 at a…
The hotel industry, faced with unprecedented challenges, has shown remarkable resilience and adaptability. Despite the trials of the past few years, the industry has proven its ability to overcome adversity. Tourism, Culture, and Environment Minister Datuk Christina Liew spoke at the Sabah Hospitality Fiesta 2023, emphasizing the industry’s journey to recovery. The Covid-19 pandemic forced…
DZ Bikers Malaysia, led by Datuk Zailan Mohamed, plans to create a cross-border riding circuit on Borneo Island to promote motorcycle tourism in Malaysia. The circuit would connect Sabah, Brunei, Sarawak and Kalimantan. However, he said challenges with Indonesian authorities need to be addressed for border crossings. He said this during the “Kembara Borneo 2023”…
Borneo Escapade Tours (BET) has secured a long-term collaboration with Christine Volpert, a Germany-based tour and travel agent at the ITB Berlin 2024 held from March 5-7. Managing partner of BET Malvin Marcus and Patricia Kitingan held a fruitful meeting with Christine who expressed her eagerness to explore Saba’s markets. “Volpert wants to expand her…
KOTA KINABALU: Homestay’s operators and those involved in rural tourism urged the Government to lift the inter-district travel ban in the coming Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) which starts on February 19 to March 4. Kohadie Watiman Deputy President of Malaysia Kampungstay and Homestay Association (MKHA) said the Government should no longer implement the inter-district…
Tabin wildlife reserve in Lahad Datu is currently experiencing a unique event as over 300 Borneo pygmy elephants have gathered near the Tabin Wildlife Resort. This phenomenon occurs once every 10 years. The reserve spans 300,000 acres, making it Malaysia’s largest wildlife reserve. “The reason for the elephants’ visit remains uncertain, but it could be…
A two-week wildlife expedition has begun in Tabin Wildlife Reserve to strengthen protection of the critically endangered Bornean banteng and improve understanding of wildlife in the area. Led by the Sabah Wildlife Department (SWD) in collaboration with WWF-Malaysia, and supported by the Sabah Forestry Department, HUTAN, UK Appeal, Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre (BSBCC),…
KOTA KINABALU, Oct 30 : The appointment of Datuk Lee Chong Wei as Sabah’s Tourism Ambassador has sparked strong reactions from the public, however, it is not about who was appointed, rather the follow-up actions must produce positive results for Sabah’s tourism industry. Many expressed unhappiness due to Chong Wei is a Penangite, which was…