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…
KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Native Registered Tourist Guide Association (PBB) and the Malaysian Red Crescent Society (MRCS) has successfully collected 100 pints of blood in their joint blood donation campaign on January 9-10. The programme was held at MRCS premises off Tuaran road here to help the blood bank of Queen Elizabeth Hospital 2. About…
Batik Air is set to launch a direct flight from Tashkent to Kuala Lumpur on December 8, attracting many Uzbeks looking to escape the winter season. Sabah is seen as the perfect destination for Uzbeks to enjoy the tropical climate. To entice Uzbeks to visit Sabah, a group of Uzbekistan travel agents, led by the…
Sabah Tourism Board’s (STB) ‘Mansau Sabah Boostku’ travel incentive made waves during the three-day Matta Fair, Kuala Lumpur, signaling a strong interest in Sabah’s attractions. STB Chairman, Datuk Joniston Bangkuai, expressed delight as the entire RM200,000 incentive was claimed during the fair, underlining Malaysians and travelers’ fascination with Sabah. The initiative distributed 2,500 RM80 e-vouchers…
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A surge in the number of Korean visitor arrivals to Sabah is foreseeable, said Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Christina Liew. She said this is made possible by Asiana Airlines’ mounting of daily charter flights from Incheon to Kota Kinabalu from Dec 23, 2023 to Feb 29, 2024. She disclosed this after meeting with…
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah’s rural areas hold great promise as a birding hotspot, opening up new educational and economic possibilities for the local community. Assistant Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Environment Datuk Joniston Bangkuai said birdwatching is an excellent activity to integrate into the community-based tourism initiative that will attract new visitors to the countryside. He…
Malaysia’s cultural heritage continues to thrive as the country embraces modernisation. Assistant Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food Industries Minister Peto Galim, highlighted the significance of the ‘Pesta Seni Traditions In Tune 2024’ and the ‘Pertandingan Pakaian Kebudayaan dan Tradisi Kebangsaan 2024’ in showcasing Sabah’s diverse cultural heritage. Speaking at the festival’s closing ceremony at the Sabah…
Kinabatangan Corridor of Life Tourism Operator Association (KiTA) will be setting aside RM200,000 derived from their volunteering conservation levy to resume their operations in mid-June after locking down in March to adhere the movement control order imposed by the government to curb the spread of Covid-19 pandemic. Its president, Alexander Yee said KiTA has put…
Blazing sunset, the allure of Kota Kinabalu’s views, and airplanes descending upon Kota Kinabalu International Airport can all be enjoyed at Awan Restobar. Located on the 11th floor of Sutera Avenue, this restaurant’s main offerings are steamboat and buffet-style food, as well as delectable à la carte options. There is also a pub for those…