KOTA KINABALU/Nov 25: Sabah is exploring the potential of developing Islamic tourism to make the state a more welcoming destination for Muslim tourists. This initiative is bolstered by a seminar on Muslim-friendly Tourism and Hospitality, which aims to provide insight into Islamic tourism to Sabah tourism stakeholders. The seminar was co-organised by the Sabah Tourism…
China is Sabah’s largest source of foreign tourists, with 262,070 of the 706,383 international arrivals recorded from January to July this year. The surge was also due to the mutual visa exemption between Malaysia and China announced last December. China’s visitor arrivals were recorded at 26,054 of the 424,052 international arrivals for the same period…
Former tourism, culture and environment minister Datuk Seri Christina Liew called for Chinese New Year 2026 to mark a new beginning in fostering a more peaceful and progressive environment for Sabah. She encouraged the embrace of new hopes, aspirations and opportunities, urging people to be anticipative, proactive and enterprising in living up to the expectations…
KUALA PENYU: A control post will be built on Pulau Tiga here in an effort to monitor the safety of not only tourists but also the marine treasures on the island. Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Jafry Ariffin said among the threats and problems often encountered on the island are encroachment by local and…
KOTA KINABALU: Firefly, a low-cost carrier and a subsidiary of Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), will establish a full-fledged hub in Kota Kinabalu in May 2023. This move will allow Firefly to take over some of Malaysia Airlines’ routes in Sabah, specifically Kota Kinabalu-Sandakan, Kota Kinabalu-Tawau, and Kota Kinabalu-Kuching. Furthermore, Firefly plans to introduce direct flights…
KOTA KINABALU: May 4, 2026 The opening of Sheraton Kota Kinabalu marks a significant milestone in Sabah’s tourism development, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor. He said the hotel, built at a cost of more than RM300 million, reflects strong investor confidence in the state despite global uncertainties. He noted that several other hotel…
SEMPORNA: May 8, 2026 Semporna needs comprehensive planning to transform it into a premier tourism hub within the blue economy sector, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor. Hajiji said the district is unique as it is home to world-renowned tourist destinations, particularly Sipadan Island, as well as other islands that continue to attract visitors….
SEPANG, 5 May 2020 – AirAsia Group is among the top airline brands that are well positioned to survive the Covid-19 crisis, judging from its cash position, brand strength and brand value, says independent brand valuation consultancy Brand Finance. Brand Finance recently released its annual report on the most valuable and strongest airline brands —…
The Malaysia Mega Sale nationwide campaign is back after a four-year hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic. In Sabah, the sale will run from June 15 to July 31, 2024, said Tourism Malaysia Sabah Deputy Director Trecey J Tojuka. Tourism Malaysia Sabah Office is collaborating with four participating shopping malls in Kota Kinabalu, namely Imago…