In 2025, a total of 4.77 million Chinese tourists visited Malaysia, with about 690,000 travelling to Sabah, said Consul General of China in Kota Kinabalu, Zhu Xinglong. He said the increase stemmed from the mutual visa exemption agreement signed by China and Malaysia, allowing visa-free travel between the two countries. Currently, 716 flights operate weekly…
KOTA KINABALU: June 8, 2026 The Sabah government is committed to ensuring local communities remain the primary beneficiaries of tourism growth, particularly in Semporna, Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Jafry Ariffin said. He said tourism development must be balanced and inclusive, with economic benefits directly reaching Sabahans and local communities. Jafry was commenting on…
[pl_row] [pl_col col=12] [pl_text] KOTA KINABALU: Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Jafry Ariffin said several initiatives will be considered to help boost the ailing tourism industry in Sabah. Among them include the restarting tourism guidelines issued by the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) recently, he said. The guidelines encouraged the use of a…
KUNAK: Assistant Tourism, Culture, and Environment Minister Datuk Joniston Bangkuai receiving an update from Kunak Tourism Association president Mohammad Hatta Arabi and Kunak forestry officer Suzali Abd Ben on the progress of the renovations being done at the Sejadi Madai Information Centre in Kunak. The improved visitor centre in the Sejadi Madai Baturong Forest Reserve…
KOTA KINABALU: The Ministry of Health Malaysia (MOH) has issued a closing order notice to the Sabah Parks on September 24, following the detection of a COVID-19 patient who climbed Mount Kinabalu on September 13-14. As such, the Taman Kinabalu headquarters, Kundasang would be closed for 14 days starting from September 25 to October 8,…
Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Christina Liew said a Japanese keen to build an elephant wildlife corridor in Kinabatangan, contributing for wildlife preservation. The investor, motivated by a love for wildlife, has purchased land for the project, without asking any charges from the state. Speaking at the Matta Fair Sabah at SICC on April…
The world’s most gruelling mountain race will return to Kundasang as the 32nd Mount Kinabalu International Climbathon takes place on 19 October 2025, drawing top skyrunners from 27 countries. Flagging off at Kinabalu Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the 24.5km course will challenge runners to ascend 12.25km to Mount Kinabalu’s 4,095.2-metre summit before descending…
Saroop Roshi from Perak was crowned Miss World Malaysia 2023. Natalie Ang from Penang and Shu Wen Chai from Sabah were the first and second runner-ups. The three winners respectively received cash prizes of RM15,000, RM5,000, and RM2,000. Saroop also received sponsored products, services, and jewelry worth RM25,000. Saroop was presented with the crown and…
Sabah Tourism Board (STB) will be drawing up plans to support tourism initiatives led by the private sector. Assistant Minister to the Chief Minister and STB chairman Datuk Joniston Bangkuai said that while STB provides strategic guidance, resources and support, it is industry players who drive tourism activities and sales. “The focus is to create…
Sabah’s Community Development and People’s Wellbeing Minister, Datuk James Ratib, emphasized the state government’s commitment to enhancing healthcare delivery. During the launch of Sabah’s first hyperthermia machine, he said efforts are carried out to ensure quality healthcare for all. Training sessions on breast cancer screening were conducted by Cyberjaya Central College Kota Kinabalu…