KOTA KINABALU: The Mari Mari Cultural Village is reopening to welcome visitors next week amidst the easing of the recovery movement control order to curb the spread of COVID-19 pandemic. Visitors will be experiencing a new norm and advised to strictly adhere to the standard operating procedure imposed by the government during their visit to…
KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Tourism Board (STB) is committed to working closely with Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) and other higher learning institutions to support the continued growth of the state’s rural tourism industry. Assistant Tourism, Culture, and Environment Minister Datuk Joniston Bangkuai said STB and tourism players could benefit greatly from the university’s studies of…
KOTA KINABALU: April 30, 2026 The Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC) aims to position itself as more than just a venue provider, but as a strategic partner in driving business connections and industry collaboration. Chief executive officer of D’Heritage Sdn Bhd, Datuk Dr Rosmawati Lasuki, said the centre is committed to supporting clients beyond hosting…
The Sabah Tourism Board (STB) held engagement with countries that issued travel advisory against visiting the east coast of Sabah. Its Chairman Datuk Joniston Bangkuai chaired the engagement in Kuala Lumpur on May 20 to update the embassies on the security measures. Among those in attendance were European Union Deputy Head of Delegation Timo Goosman,…
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…
The Kota Kinabalu Christmas Celebration 2023 (KKCC) will run from Dec 12 to 15 at Padang Merdeka. Organised by Sabah Council of Churches and Kota Kinabalu City Hall, it focuses on unity with the theme “Christmas: Unity and Harmony.” City Hall Director Junainah Abbie emphasises promoting peace and understanding. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor…
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…
The Borneo Rainforest Lodge (BRL) recently underwent a fire-fighting and rescue training in preparation for emergencies. The training, held from Oct 28-30 and Oct 31-Nov 2, was conducted by the Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department of Lahad Datu. The primary goal of this training was to equip the lodge’s personnel with rescue knowledge. Participants were…
A special task force has been set up to address critical issues in Semporna’s tourism industry, Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Jafry Ariffin said. He said Semporna will serve as a model for restructuring the tourism sector across Sabah, focusing on licensing compliance, tourist safety and infrastructure. “KePKAS will not compromise with operators who…
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah should look into hosting a symposium on modern and contemporary art, said Assistant Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Environment Datuk Joniston Bangkuai. Such conference, he said, has the potential to draw a larger crowd and will pique the interest of everyone, including tourists. “Sabah has played host to several significant expositions and…