PAPAR: While waiting for the tourism industry to start rolling again amid the COVID-19 pandemic, a 46 years old grandmother has decided to learn beauty therapy so that she could give visitors a treat when they visit Langkayan Island. And looking at the promising future prospect of beauty therapy especially when the popular diving resort…
KOTA KINABALU: The inaugural Bugis Ethnic Food Fiesta held in Tawau is yet another cultural heritage product for the tourism sector. The product, a pilot project was launched in September 2022. It is aiming to boost tourism activities and community involvement. A variety of traditional Bugis delicacies and traditional dances were showcased during the event…
KOTA KINABALU: The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) is once again organising the 1st MATTA Fair Sabah for year 2023 at Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC) here. This will be the biggest travel fair in Sabah which will be held for three consecutive days from May 19 to 21 May, said MATTA…
KOTA KINABALU: May 1, 2026 Sheraton Kota Kinabalu has introduced a new English afternoon tea experience featuring premium selections from Dilmah. The curated menu, comprising classic scones, sandwiches and pastries paired with a range of teas, marks a move to elevate lifestyle and culinary tourism offerings. The philosophy, craftsmanship and sustainability behind the brand were…
One might not be aware that international cuisines are prepared for guests to enjoy inside the world’s oldest rainforest destination, the Borneo Rainforest Lodge (BRL), in the midst of Danum Valley. The delightful menus were showcased during the 23rd Sabah Hospitality Fiesta 2023 at the Sabah International Convention Centre. The BRL kitchen team, overseen by…
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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…
KOTA KINABALU: April 28, 2026 The Sabah government should ensure a balanced tourism strategy that does not overly prioritise international arrivals at the expense of domestic travellers, Silam Assemblyman Datuk Dr Mohammad Yusof Apdal said. He said while Sabah is targeting more than four million tourist arrivals in line with Visit Malaysia 2026, greater attention…
KOTA KINABALU: Christina Wahida Kong has been elected as the new Chairman of the Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (Matta) Sabah Chapter for the 2023-2025 term. The association 33rd annual general meeting held at a hotel here saw her succeed former Chairman, Lawrence Chin. With over 2,000 active members, Matta is Malaysia’s largest…
KIULU: Schools in the Kiulu countryside are set apart from others due to the unique opportunities presented by the area’s growing prominence as a tourist destination. Most primary schools, such as SK Kitapol, SK Mantob, SK Pahu, and SK Malangang, to name a few, are situated along the river and are surrounded by a lush…