The fourth Sabah International Food Expo (SIFEX 2026) will be held from April 24 to 26, 2026, at the Sabah International Convention Centre. SIFEX 2026, regarded as the largest food exhibition in East Malaysia, will feature 312 booths showcasing more than 400 food and beverage brands from Malaysia and across the region, said organising chairperson…
On Sept 13, 2023, the Sabah Government declared the Kinabalu Birdwing as the state butterfly. This move aims to boost tourism and biodiversity conservation, said Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Christina Liew. Named Kalibambang Emas in the local language, it’s a rare and stunning butterfly, scientifically known as Triodes andromache. Sadly, habitat destruction threatens…
The 222-room hotel serves as a launchpad inspiring savvy travelers to explore the rich, natural and cultural heritage of the city and North Borneo KOTA KINABALU/Nov 21: Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced the opening of Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu, which marks the debut of Hyatt’s rapidly growing lifestyle brand in Malaysia and Southeast Asia. The…
Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Christina Liew launched the Sabah-Malaysia My Second Home (Sabah-MM2H) programme at a resort here on Sunday. This programme is tailored specifically to highlight the unique attractions and opportunities that Sabah has to offer. Sabah, globally renowned for its pristine natural beauty, rich biodiversity, diverse cultures, and warm hospitality, fits…
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah evergreen singer Peter Dicky Lee who has stayed long enough in the entertainment scene that many could remember has decided to slow it down this year. He is not slowing down for retirement anytime soon, but decided to switch his focus on doing something else. “I will cut down on my programmes,”…
Sabah welcomes Shanghai Airlines on July 2, as the second China-based airline to resume direct flights into Kota Kinabalu, enhancing air connectivity and the tourism industry. Assistant Tourism, Culture, and Environment Minister Datuk Joniston Bangkuai, greeted the inaugural flight’s 159 passengers, emphasizing the importance of this development for the tourism sector. The collaboration between Sabah…
TAMBUNAN: Bamboo is aplenty in this valley town, which is the legacy of the British colonial period that ordered the locals to replant 20 bamboo sprouts for every bamboo cut. The dense forests of bamboo in this interior district has saw the rise of bamboo factories and festivals but without much success due to lack…
KOTA KINABALU: The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (Matta) welcomed the RM1.16 billion allocation for the tourism industry in the National Budget 2023. Its president Datuk Tan Kok Liang hoped the funds for tourism financing will be more accessible to obtain this time around. “Because the take-up rate for the previous Penjana Tourism…
KOTA KINABALU: The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (Sabah Chapter) warned that many tour operators could face winding up before end of the year because the federal government COVID-19 wage subsidy programme have not directly assisted them. Its chairman, Lawrence Chin (pix) pointed out most of the tour owners has zero revenue since…
The booming tourism industry in Sabah has also caught the eyes of the Ubian community, which led them to form the Usukan Tourism Association in December 2019. The association’s members numbering about 100 are living around the spectacular coastal area of Kampung Kuala Abai, which is stretching along the brilliant sandy beach of Usukan cove….