Police in Semporna have advised tourists to respect local laws, customs, and culture, following the arrest of a foreign tourist who was found posing naked on the balcony of a hotel room facing the road. The District Police Chief, Mohd Farhan Lee Abdullah, expressed appreciation for the public’s cooperation in maintaining harmony and safety in…
China has reopened its doors to inbound and outbound tourism thanks to the optimization of its pandemic prevention and control policies. On March 15, adjustments were made to the visa and entry policy, allowing Chinese embassies and consulates abroad to resume the issuance of various types of visas for foreigners to China. As a result,…
KUNDASANG: 18 October 2026 Alex Oberbacher of Italy won the Men’s Elite title at the 33rd Mount Kinabalu International Climbathon in 3:20.54, while June Villaroel of Spain won the Women’s Elite title in 4:09.14. Markov Evegenii of Russia won the Men’s Veteran title in 3:29.11. The 24.5km race began at 6.30am, with Tourism, Culture and…
The divine parade of the Nine Emperor Gods has added another tourism product to Sabah’s calendar of events. Sabah Association of Tour and Travel Agents (SATTA) Chairman Datuk Seri Winston Liaw said the recent parade was not only a matter of religious faith but also a traditional cultural event and a tourism attraction. “The parade…
The second edition of the Agrotourism Durian Farm in Sabah booklet was launched, marking a significant expansion of Sabah’s durian agrotourism roadmap. Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Industries Minister Datuk Jamawi Jaafar said the programme has grown from 11 orchards in its first edition two years ago to 30 orchards this year. Most of the participating…
The Norwegian Jewel cruise ship recently visited Kota Kinabalu, boosting the local economy with 2,000 tourists disembarking to shop and spend. The 20-floor luxury cruise ship’s 12-day itinerary covered Bangkok, Manila, Kota Kinabalu, Brunei, and Singapore. Matthew Chin, Chairman of MatthewPaul Tours and Travel, a pioneer in local cruise tourism, led a local travel agents…
Borneo Escapade Tours (BET) has secured a long-term collaboration with Christine Volpert, a Germany-based tour and travel agent at the ITB Berlin 2024 held from March 5-7. Managing partner of BET Malvin Marcus and Patricia Kitingan held a fruitful meeting with Christine who expressed her eagerness to explore Saba’s markets. “Volpert wants to expand her…
The Sabah Local Government and Housing Ministry (KKTP) and the Institute of Landscape Architects Malaysia (ILAM) are bidding to host the International Federation of Landscape Architects (IFLA) World Congress in 2031. Both bodies also plan to attend the 2025 IFLA Congress in France next year. Deputy Chief Minister II and Local Government and Housing Minister,…
Sabah Dive Squad Club (Deus Diving Club) condemned irresponsible and unethical divers for harassing protected marine life. This follows a viral video showing divers restraining a sea turtle and a whale shark, believed to be near Pulau Manukan. The action represents a serious violation of marine conservation laws and ethical diving standards, said the club’s…
SEPANG: June 9, 2026 AirAsia X (AirAsia Group) has formalised a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Board of Counsellors Malaysia (BOC), also known as Lembaga Kaunselor Malaysia, reinforcing its commitment to emergency preparedness, psychosocial support capabilities and safety resilience across its regional network. The signing ceremony was witnessed by Deputy Minister of Women, Family…