Let’s protect our elephants together

KOTA KINABALU: Let’s live in harmony with our wildlife as we strive to protect our animals. This was message conveyed by Sabah Wildlife Department director Augustine Tuugu during the World Elephant Day 2020 celebration at the Lok Kawi Wildlife Park on Aug 12, Wed. “For instance, we must be more responsible with the elephants especially…

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Babagon dam perfect spot to see raptor birds

The Babagon Dam in Penampang is home to at least five eagle species, playing a vital role in maintaining the local ecosystem. Tan Gim Cheong, Bird Group Chairman of the Nature Society (Singapore), highlighted the significance of the dam as an eagle habitat, including potential use as a stopover for migratory eagles. He encouraged collaborative…

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South Korean visitors to Sabah on the rise

KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Tourism Board (STB) has reported a significant increase in South Korean tourist arrivals in the first month of 2023. With 21,541 visitors recorded, this marks a significant increase compared to the 55,152 South Korean tourists who visited Sabah throughout the entire year of 2022. Sabah’s Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister and…

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MATTA Sabah Fair is postponed

KOTA KINABALU: The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) Fair Sabah scheduled on April 3-5, 2020 at the ITCC Penampang has been postponed to a later date due to the worsening Covid-19 outbreak. MATTA Sabah Chapter chairman Lawrence Chin issued a statement on March 12, informed that the decision has been taken to…

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Sabah to host World Tourism Conference on Nov 28-30

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah will host the 6th World Tourism Conference on Nov 28-30 at the Sabah International Convention Centre here. About 3,000 domestic and international visitors are expected to visit the conference, which will also feature the Community-Based Tourism Roadshow (CBTR). There will be some 700 international and local exhibitors to showcase their various traditional…

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Sabah breaks record at Matta Fair 2025

A record 94 travel and tour operators from Sabah are taking part in the MATTA Fair 2025 at MITEC Kuala Lumpur, more than double the number from April’s edition. Assistant Minister of Tourism, Culture and Environment Datuk Joniston Bangkuai, who is also Chairman of Sabah Tourism Board (STB), said the strong turnout shows the strength…

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AirAsia Group Berhad Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2019 Financial Results

–Robust Business Model, Experienced In Dealing With Aviation Shocks SEPANG, 27 February 2020 – AirAsia Group Berhad (“AirAsia” or the “Company”) today reported its results for the quarter ended 31 December 2019 (“4Q2019”) and the full financial year ended 31 December 2019 (“FY2019”). Unaudited Consolidated Fourth Quarter Results of AirAsia Group Berhad The Consolidated Airline…

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