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…
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…
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…
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…
Many Chinese tourists can now fly directly to Kota Kinabalu following the successful launch of a direct flight between Sabah and China’s Hainan province. “We estimate around 500 to 600 Chinese tourists will travel to Sabah during the three-month period from December to March, in conjunction with Visit Malaysia 2026,” said Hainan Nanyang International…
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…
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/ 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…
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…
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…