The BigSabah Sale has become a key platform for promoting local products and fostering international business collaborations. Tourism, Culture, and Environment Minister Datuk Seri Christina Liew emphasised the event’s role in boosting the tourism and business events (BE) industries, attracting visitors, creating jobs, and stimulating the local economy. She spoke during the launch of the…
Sabah needs more niche accommodation options in conservation areas to align with its rich biodiversity. This is aimed at enhancing the experience for medium to high-end tourists, particularly those willing to stay longer and invest in a unique nature experience while learning about Sabah’s conservation efforts. Assistant Tourism, Culture, and Environment Minister Datuk Joniston Bangkuai,…
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 is gearing up for Visit Malaysia Year 2026 and Explore Sabah 2026/2027 by promoting authentic, inclusive, and sustainable tourism experiences. Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Seri Christina Liew said the focus is on boosting community-based tourism (CBT) and adopting innovative strategies to benefit local communities. At the launch of the two-day (June 28-29)…
KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Association of Tour and Travel Agents (SATTA) expressed disappointment on the economic stimulus package unveiled by the prime minister on Friday which only focusing on B40 and lower income groups. The stimulus package only focused on a short terms remedy for temporarily relief to these work force, its chairman, Dato’s Seri…
The Kota Kinabalu Christmas Celebration 2023 (KKCC) will run from Dec 12 to 15 at Padang Merdeka. Organised by Sabah Council of Churches and Kota Kinabalu City Hall, it focuses on unity with the theme “Christmas: Unity and Harmony.” City Hall Director Junainah Abbie emphasises promoting peace and understanding. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor…
AirAsia, in collaboration with Kota Kinabalu International Airport (KKIA), hosted an engaging community programme for 40 students and teachers from Maktab Rendah Sains Mara (MRSM) Kota Kinabalu. This further reinforces its commitment to community upliftment and education. This programme aims to provide underprivileged students with a unique, educational experience related to air travel, sparking interest…
KOTA KINABALU: The Borneo Holiday & Vehicles Rental Sdn Bhd has taken a proactive step to come up with a photo contest on their Facebook page to revive the ailing Sabah tourism sector which had been badly hit by the global COVID-19 pandemic. The ‘I Love Sabah Photo Contest 2020’ started from July 1 to…
The Sabah Tourism Board (STB) is tapping into Royal Brunei Airlines’ (RBA) expanding network to boost arrivals to the state. Last year, RBA carried 46,275 passengers to Kota Kinabalu, accounting for a modest 2.43 per cent of total arrivals. RBA’s growing flight network covering Asean, North Asia, the Middle East, Oceania, the UK and beyond …
The Borneo Rainforest Lodge (BRL) recently underwent a fire-fighting and rescue training in preparation for emergencies. The training, held from Oct 28-30 and Oct 31-Nov 2, was conducted by the Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department of Lahad Datu. The primary goal of this training was to equip the lodge’s personnel with rescue knowledge. Participants were…