KOTA KINABALU: April 28, 2026 The Sabah Climate Change Action Council (SCAC) is advancing key environmental policies, legislation and institutional frameworks to strengthen the state’s response to climate change, Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor said. He said the council, approved by the State Cabinet in 2022, has undertaken two major environmental studies — a…
Borneo Escapade Tours (BET) has secured a long-term collaboration with Christine Volpert, a Germany-based tour and travel agent at the ITB Berlin 2024 held from March 5-7. Managing partner of BET Malvin Marcus and Patricia Kitingan held a fruitful meeting with Christine who expressed her eagerness to explore Saba’s markets. “Volpert wants to expand her…
Sabah generated total sales of RM5,098,153.74 at the recent Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (Matta) Fair in Kuala Lumpur, reflecting strong demand among domestic travellers. Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Jafry Ariffin said the strong sales performance would encourage Sabah’s continued participation in major travel fairs to boost visitor arrivals. “The Matta…
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) is calling upon the Government to act boldly and decisively, through the National Budget 2021, to bolster a floundering Malaysian tourism industry during this time of economic adversity. MATTA president Datuk Tan Kok Liang says: “The tourism industry is fragile and sensitive for 2021…
KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Wildlife Department has clarified that it is not an offence for the enthusiasts or the public to sell or keep the alocasia plant at home. Its director, Augustine Tuuga explained the plant is not protected under the Wildlife Conservation Enactment 1997, however the public are advised against collecting the plant inside…
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 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…
Sabah Tourism Board (STB) expresses its enthusiastic support for the upcoming Harmony Run themed ‘Unity and Respect For Diversity’, organised by the KSRun Athletics Club. Scheduled for 9 March, STB chairman Datuk Joniston Bangkuai said the event would help market Sabah as more than a tourist destination but also as a symbol of religious and…
China’s Consulate-General in Kota Kinabalu has expressed support for revisiting sister-city partnerships to strengthen tourism, cultural and economic ties with Sabah, including exploring new areas of collaboration. Its Consul-General, Dr Zhu Xinglong, said maintaining strong and continuous links can bring mutual benefits, including opportunities for knowledge exchange, community development and sustainable growth. He said this…
KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Association of Tour and Travel Agents welcomed the Sabah Government decision to do away with the needs to undergo Covid-19 quarantine for inter-state arrivals. Its chairman, Dato’ Seri Winston Liaw describe it as a good move as the government decided to allow all air, sea and land travels to Sabah by…