Potential for Sabah to host modern art symposium

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…

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Sutera Harbour Resort and Sutera@Mantanani set the mark for travel bubble in Sabah

KOTA BELUD: The first travel bubble destination in Sabah, Sutera Harbour Resort and Sutera@Mantanani Island Resort and Spa will set an example on the basis of the new norm of travelling. Sabah’s Minister of Tourism, Culture and Environment Datuk Jafry Ariffin believed with the launching of the 40-unit new premium chalets in Sutera@Mantanani Island Resort…

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Next year anyone can participate in the sea turtle nest adoption programme via online

SANDAKAN: Online sea turtle nest adoption programme will be introduced at the Turtle Islands Park starting next year when the online system currently under development is ready. Thus, this will allow anyone who is interested to participate in the adoption programme from anywhere without having to visit the island. Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk…

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BigSabah sale is back on Oct 25-27

The highly anticipated 2nd BigSabah Sale 2024 is back from October 25 to 27, 2024 at Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC). Open from 10am to 10pm daily, it will feature a diverse range of segments including gourmet, fashion and lifestyle, and home living and décor. “With a total of 315 booths and over 100 vendors…

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Hello Sabah apps, to promote Sabah tourism

KOTA KINABALU/ Sept 12: Sri Pelancongan Sabah, a subsidiary of Sabah Tourism Board had inked a service agreement with Tourplus for the development of a smartphone application known as Hello Sabah. It will serve as a digital platform for the state tourism industry. The agreement was signed between Sri Pelancongan Sabah general manager Zachary Mobijohn…

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SeBRnet: Collaborative for conservation

The Southeast Asia Biosphere Reserves Network Programme (SeaBRnet) promotes regional collaboration for conservation. Tourism, Culture, and Environment Minister Datuk Christina Liew emphasized SeaBRnet’s commitment to conserving designated biosphere reserves, focusing on the balance between human development and nature. The programme aims to foster cultural exchange, encouraging mutual understanding and respect among Southeast Asian nations. Liew…

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Four countries contributes highest tourists to Sabah

China, Brunei, Indonesia, and the Philippines contributed 586,501 arrivals to Sabah as of August this year, which is the highest number, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor. The increasing number of visitors from these four countries is expected to continue until the year-end. “Looking at the records from the Immigration Department, in 2023, visitors…

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