KOTA KINABALU: There is a hidden community-based tourism destination awaiting to be explored in the east coast of Sabah. In the offing is the riverine resort providing a relaxing atmosphere at Pulau Buta Eco Tourism perched in between oil palm plantations and mangrove forest. This relatively offbeat destination particularly to foreign and domestic travellers alike…
KOTA BELUD: Sabah is eyeing to bring in holidaymakers from Singapore via the travel bubble plan after Hari Raya Aidilfitri, revealed Minister of Tourism, Culture and Environment Datuk Jafry Ariffin. He said discussions are now underway between the governments of Malaysia and Singapore on the standard operating procedure (SOP), whilst the State Tourism Ministry are…
The Sabah Cars and Urban Lifestyle Trends (Cult) car show is set to showcase a remarkable 1,000 vehicles, with international participation from France, Singapore, Brunei, Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines, and the United States. The event is scheduled for Nov 10-12 at the Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC). The promotion director, John Kong, reported that over…
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: Former chief minister Tan Sri Chong Kah Kiat believes the revived 108-foot Mazu Statue in Kudat would attract millions of tourists and protect seafarers. Chong credits the statue as an important icon for Kudat and Sabah’s tourism, not religion. He cited the Quan Yin statue’s success in Sanya, which attracts 10 million visitors…
A total of 37 students from Politeknik Tawau have successfully completed the Kampung Ecoventure Programme Series II, held at Kampung Telisai and Pulau Buta Ecotourism in Tungku. The three-day programme was organised for the students to engage with the local community in various activities, creating a positive impact on community development, said its Deputy Director,…
KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Community Based Tourism Fair 2023 is returning for its fifth edition next month at Suria Sabah Shopping Mall. This event, organised by the Sabah Tourism Board and Federation of Rural Tourism Association Sabah (FeRTAS), aims to boost rural tourism and showcase diverse cultural experiences. Running from Nov 17-19, the fair will…
Tourism Malaysia Sabah embarked on a familiarisation trip to explore the rural products of Tambunan ahead of Visit Malaysia Year (VMY) 2026. The trip, dubbed Mansau Ansau Borneo Trail, was held from 6 to 7 December and forms part of Tourism Malaysia’s ongoing efforts to promote domestic destinations in preparation for VMY2026. This is the…
Sabah’s districts are urged to embrace the creation of an immersive and comprehensive Kaamatan calendar, designed to highlight the vibrant tapestry of the region’s Kaamatan Festival. Assistant Tourism, Culture, and Environment Minister, Datuk Joniston Bangkuai, has proposed this initiative to unveil the hidden gems of small-scale celebrations in picturesque rural villages, providing tourists with the…
KOTA KINABALU: It is puzzling that former Sabah chief minister Datuk Seri Shafie Apdal could have given the nod to a RM300 million loan by the Sabah Development Bank (SDB) to low-cost airline AirAsia. Reportedly, the loan was approved under the Warisan Plus-led government, Kota Kinabalu Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia Division, chairman Datuk Faisyal Diego…