Nestled on tranquil Libaran Island, the Walai Penyu Conservation Park in Sandakan continues making strides in turtle protection and community empowerment. Assistant Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Joniston Bangkuai visited the island to witness the impactful synergy between the conservation park and the local community. Present were Alexander Yee, founder and managing director of…
KOTA KINABALU: Hilton Kota Kinabalu presents ‘Spring into Abundance’ for 2023’s Chinese New Year alongside with 11 other Hilton hotels in Malaysia. This is their first nationwide campaign from Jan 1 to Feb 5, 2023. This year’s theme pays homage to the Rabbit zodiac’s traits of agility and good luck, while ‘abundance’ is synonymous with…
Tabin wildlife reserve in Lahad Datu is currently experiencing a unique event as over 300 Borneo pygmy elephants have gathered near the Tabin Wildlife Resort. This phenomenon occurs once every 10 years. The reserve spans 300,000 acres, making it Malaysia’s largest wildlife reserve. “The reason for the elephants’ visit remains uncertain, but it could be…
The new Sabah government must put a stop to the RM300 million loan approved by the Sabah Development Bank (SDB) to Air Asia because SDB is mandated to provide development financing to projects in Sabah and not on risky ventures. The airline industry is hardly something that SDB should be taking risks in during the…
KOTA KINABALU, Oct 28-In reference to the appointment of badminton legend Datuk Lee Chong Wei as Sabah Tourism Ambassador, the Sabah Tourism Board acknowledges the views of several quarters who have voiced disapproval over his appointment. The Sabah Tourism Board, appreciate our local talents and have always engaged with local influencers to promote Sabah tourism…
EKO PELANCONGAN TOMODU PARADISE was opened on 1 May 2018, offering a riverine activities and lodging experience for visitors. The development of the touristic site was a blessing in disguise as long ago it was a dumping ground by the shameless communities. Tonnes of rubbish could be seen dumped behind the century trees as the…
SEPANG, 29 APRIL 2020 – AirAsia resumed its scheduled domestic flights today in Malaysia, and will be followed by Thailand (1 May 2020), the Philippines (16 May 2020), and Indonesia (7 May 2020), subject to approval from the authorities. Strict health controls and social distancing protocol are in place, in compliance with the regulations. The…
TENOM: The only Hakka community of Kampung Lagud has now ventured into tourism to promote their cuisine and culture. The product known as Hakka farmstay was launched on Sept 25 by Sabah Assistant Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Joniston Bangkuai. Its owner Lawrence Wong said he hoped to empower the Hakka community including restauranteurs…
KOTA KINABALU: ‘Tourism Futures Reimagined’will be the theme for the 6th World Tourism Conference (WTC) 2022 happening in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah next month. Key speakers and tourism industry professionals from around the world will mark their presence and gather at Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC) from 28 to 30 November 2022. To date, close to…
