The second edition of the Tropical Rainforest Run 2023 is scheduled for Nov 26 at Tawau Hills Park. The run, featuring two routes: a challenging 21km tropical rainforest trail and a family-friendly 6km sulphurous springs fun run. The 21km route follows the demanding Mount Lucia trail, ascending to 800m, said Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister…
Former Sabah deputy chief minister Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin is urging the state government to approve the construction of a Mazu statue (Goddess of Sea) in Kudat. He stated it would boost the state’s tourism and economy sector and provide economic benefits to the local community. The project was initially proposed 20 years ago…
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…
Looking for a special way to celebrate Parents’ Day? Look no further than 5th Avenue Cafe & Bistro at Taman Friendly Phase 5, Luyang. Enjoy a delicious meal with family and friends with their special Parents’ Day menu priced at RM588++ for five diners, available on May 13-15 and June 16-18. Don’t miss out on…
The Sabah Forestry Department has officially measured Mount Sinsing in Tambunan, confirming it as the third tallest mountain in Malaysia at 2,586 meters above mean sea level (m.s.l.). The mountain gained attention in 2018 when it was highlighted as the third tallest in Malaysia and Borneo, surpassing Mount Tambuyukon. To obtain a more accurate height…
KOTA KINABALU: May 1, 2026 Sheraton Kota Kinabalu has introduced a new English afternoon tea experience featuring premium selections from Dilmah. The curated menu, comprising classic scones, sandwiches and pastries paired with a range of teas, marks a move to elevate lifestyle and culinary tourism offerings. The philosophy, craftsmanship and sustainability behind the brand were…
Sabah Community Based Tourism Fair 2024 will debut outside Sabah at IOI City Mall, Putrajaya, in October. Sabah Tourism Board chairman, Datuk Joniston Bangkuai, emphasizes the need for local operators to explore new markets. The event aims to facilitate discussions on packaging rural destinations for broader appeal. A Mentor and Mentee Programme will launch in…
KOTA BELUD: Sabah is eyeing to bring in holidaymakers from Singapore via the travel bubble plan after Hari Raya Aidilfitri, revealed Minister of Tourism, Culture and Environment Datuk Jafry Ariffin. He said discussions are now underway between the governments of Malaysia and Singapore on the standard operating procedure (SOP), whilst the State Tourism Ministry are…
The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) Sabah Chapter is hosting the largest travel fair from May 19 to 21 at the Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC). This highly anticipated event is expected to attract visitors of all kinds, with 90 booths featuring regional and international exhibitors. As Malaysia enters the endemic phase,…
China has overtaken South Korea as the largest source of international arrivals to Sabah for the first four months of this year (January-April, 2024), said Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Christina Liew. Based on statistics from the Sabah Tourism Board’s (STB) Research Division, she said that of the total of 396,584 international arrivals for…