KOTA KINABALU: Sabah Tea is offering a total cash prize of RM4,800 for their Sabah Tea Jingle Contest in video or live in person performance starting from November 15 at 12.01am to December 31 at 11.59pm. Sabah Tea Resort Sdn Bhd, general manager Martin Kong said the contest offers participants an opportunity to showcase their…
The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (Matta) Sabah Chapter will host MATTA Fair Sabah 2026 from 17 to 19 April 2026 at the Sabah International Convention Centre. The three-day travel fair will bring together attractive travel, tour, flight and hospitality deals under one roof at competitive prices. Sabah, located on the island of…
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…
Sabah continues to strengthen its position as one of Malaysia’s leading tourism destinations, said Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Jafry Ariffin. “Sabah continues to stand out as one of Malaysia’s most unique and attractive destinations, offering rich cultural diversity, natural landscapes and the hospitality of its people,” he said. He said this when officiating…
Fifty participants from various organisations underwent a short but intensive Sabah Business Events (BE) Bootcamp on February 3, focused on in-demand skills in sales and bidding. The programme was organised ahead of the Third International Business Forum, BE in Sabah 2026, held at the Sabah International Convention Centre from February 4–5. Sabah Convention Bureau (SCB)…
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…
It was a full house when wildlife documentary “ITAM: A Sun Bear Story” premiered at Golden Village Suntec City in Singapore. The film depicts the emotional story of the Bornean sun bear and ongoing conservation efforts at the world’s only Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre (BSBCC) in Sandakan. Assistant Minister to the Chief Minister and…
KOTA KINABALU: It is puzzling that former Sabah chief minister Datuk Seri Shafie Apdal could have given the nod to a RM300 million loan by the Sabah Development Bank (SDB) to low-cost airline AirAsia. Reportedly, the loan was approved under the Warisan Plus-led government, Kota Kinabalu Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia Division, chairman Datuk Faisyal Diego…
The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Environment (KePKAS) will contribute RM31,000 to support the Rotary Club of Kota Kinabalu Pearl’s firefly and mangrove rehabilitation project at the Darau Wetland Ecotourism site. Minister Datuk Seri Christina Liew announced this during the launch of the new tourism product at Kg Darau. She praised the club for its…
Tourism, Culture and Environment Datuk Christina Liew has urged the parties affected by the suspension of flights, including tourists travelling to or leaving Sabah, to be patient. It was reported that the volcano’s eruption shot ash plumes nearly 70,000 feet high, she said. “Be patient. The magnitude of the phenomenon was unforeseen and beyond our…