KUALA LUMPUR: Federal Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister, Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri hopes to see a new approach to curb the spread of Covid-19, other than continuing to ban interstate travel. She reasoned that tourism industry involved the moment of people from one location to another. “When there is no movement, it means there is…
Sabah is debuting at the Global Bird Fair in Rutland, United Kingdom, from July 12-14, highlighting the rural areas as a birding destination. Assistant Tourism, Culture, and Environment Minister Datuk Joniston Bangkuai is leading the entourage, including the Sabah Tourism Board, the Sabah Birdwatchers Association, Borneo Nature Tours, Tabin Wildlife Resort, 1 Stop Borneo Wildlife,…
Malaysia’s Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture aims to welcome 3.2 million Muslim tourists this year, part of their target of 16.1 million foreign tourists. Malaysia is a renowned hub for Islamic tourism, supported by its position in Muslim Friendly Tourism and Hospitality (MFTH). In 2022, Malaysia attracted 10.07 million international tourists, including 2.12 million…
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…
KOTA KINABALU: The recovery phase for the Sabah tourism sector is expected to take longer than other states due to its heavy reliance on air transport. However, Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Jafry Ariffin is optimistic that all the strategies outlined would effectively restore the industry in the new norm. “We have planned and…
One might not be aware that international cuisines are prepared for guests to enjoy inside the world’s oldest rainforest destination, the Borneo Rainforest Lodge (BRL), in the midst of Danum Valley. The delightful menus were showcased during the 23rd Sabah Hospitality Fiesta 2023 at the Sabah International Convention Centre. The BRL kitchen team, overseen by…
KOTA BELUD: The introduction of tagal system in the early 2000’s has seen the villagers of Kampung Melangkap Tiong reaping the benefits from tourism activities. Tagal or bombon is a unique community-based fisheries resource management system designed by the Sabah Fisheries Department to prohibit fishing activities in the river for a certain period of time….
KOTA KINABALU: The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) Fair Sabah scheduled on April 3-5 at ITCC Penampang will proceed despite the constraint of the tour and travel industry due to the Covid-19 outbreak. MATTA Sabah Chapter chairman Lawrence Chin (3rd right) believed the fair will bolster confidence and allay the fear to…
Local tour operators have been asked to help promote the upcoming 9th Sabah FCAS International Dragon Boat Race 2024, which will be held at Likas Bay from June 7 to 9. Tourism, Culture, and Environment Minister Datuk Christina Liew urged tour operators to bring their clients and guests to watch the race. Liew stated that…
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…