TUARAN: June 7, 2026 The Tourism, Culture and Environment Ministry is drafting a Sabah Tourism Blueprint, Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor said. The blueprint is expected to be completed before the end of this year. He said it will chart long-term tourism direction and address sustainability and connectivity challenges. It will also reflect local…
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…
The Sabah Tourism Board (STB) aims for a sustainable collaboration with the Economy Ministry to develop rural tourism, addressing poverty in local communities. STB Chairman Datuk Joniston Bangkuai and Deputy Economy Minister Datuk Hanifah Hajar Taib visited the Tagal Eco-Tourism initiative in Kampung Poturidong, Kiulu witnessing the potential of community-based tourism. Hanifah acknowledged the tagal…
KUALA LUMPUR: Ibis Kuala Lumpur City Centre (KLCC) has launched a special quarantine package for Sabahans travelling to Kuala Lumpur who are in need of a quarantine centre. The package starts from RM2,100 nett for the entire duration of the quarantine inclusive of three meals per day. The rooms are of 20 meter squared onwards,…
The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (Matta) Fair Sabah is gearing up for the year-end holidays, offering a wide range of packages. The second edition of Matta Fair Sabah for 2023 will take place from Oct 13 to 15 at the Sabah International Convention Centre. Over 60 booths with around 40 exhibitors will…
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SANDAKAN: Thinking of contributing back to nature, there is a place you can go for the sack of conservation to help protect the proboscis monkeys. And you are welcome to the Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary as its owner, Michael Lee Hing Huat has a 17-hectare land awaiting to be rehabilitated after being destroyed by…
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KOTA KINABALU: Tourism Malaysia and Traveloka has forged a smart partnership to promote Malaysia as a preferred holiday destination. The four-month campaign which ends on December 31, 2022, among others is to invite individuals to enjoy Malaysia’s multicultural attractions, scenic locations and diverse cuisine. The strategic alliance also emphasises and fulfils the National Tourism Policy’s…