Visit Malaysia 2026 presents a significant opportunity for tourism players to enhance growth, visibility and innovation. Sabah Tourist Association (STA) president Melanie Chu encouraged industry players to align their products, services and marketing efforts to benefit from the momentum of the national campaign. “Let us support the campaign wholeheartedly and position Sabah strongly within it….
KOTA KINABALU: The Rumah Terbalik has set aside RM350,000 in lucky draw prize to boost local tourism amidst the recovery movement control order to curb the global COVID-19 pandemic. Its owner, Alexander Yee said starting from July 3 until July 31, 2020, they will be giving away exciting prizes to all who bought the Rumah…
The Sabah Government has allocated RM56.75 million in financial assistance to schools and non-Islamic religious bodies for 2024, an increase of RM2.7 million from the previous year. This record allocation was announced by Finance Minister Datuk Seri Masidi Manjun during the State Budget 2024 presentation in the State Assembly. Datuk Dr Roland Chia Ming Shen,…
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…
A British natural history publisher, John Beaufoy, praises Sabah’s UNESCO triple-crown achievement for its potential to ignite global interest in the state’s exceptional wildlife. The newly awarded UNESCO Global Geopark status, specifically Kinabalu Park, is expected to become a top wildlife destination. Beaufoy, an avid wildlife enthusiast, believes this recognition will draw more visitors, particularly…
The Danum Mountain Bike Race 2026 will debut next year on 14 February as an 88 kilometre gravel endurance challenge. It is aimed at connecting cyclists with rainforest conservation while showcasing one of the world’s oldest ecosystems, said Borneo Nature Tours Sdn Bhd Chief Executive Officer Freddie Coleman during a press conference at a resort….
Hypertension can lead to kidney disease and diabetic complications in the legs. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects over 850 million people worldwide and resulted in over 3.1 million deaths in 2019. Presently, kidney disease ranks as the 8th leading cause of death, and if left unaddressed, it is projected to be the 5th leading cause…
Assistant Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Joniston Bangkuai emphasized the importance of responsible tourism in riverfront areas. He called on stakeholders to prioritize safety, quality, and continuous skills development. During the launch of the Pertubuhan Arus Deras Sabah or ARUSDESA and Pulou Kelapa Heritage Tourism and Recreation Centre, Joniston stressed the need for visitor…
KOTA BELUD: The Tegudon Tourism Village (TTV) in Kampung Tegudon here is renowned for being one of the third famous stargazing sites in Malaysia. Since it was officially opened to visitors on May 2017, the rural ecotourism site has attracted scores of stargazers from around the country every year. So far early this year, they…
KOTA KINABALU: Eye for the major Malaysian cities and civil servants to revive the Sabah tourism industry. Kinabatangan-Corridor of Life-Tourism Operators Association (KiTA) President Alexander Yee reasoned that these two targets has the spending power, furthermore civil servants have been financially insulated during the Covid-19 pandemic. “For the time being, domestic market is not the…