Sabah is gearing up for 10 MICE events this year, including the International Wholistic Wellness Conference and Expo (IWWCE 2024) and the 42nd Conference of the Asean Federation of Engineering Organisations (Cafeo 42). Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Christina Liew highlighted the significance of business tourism in driving economic growth, emphasizing the role of…
Sabah’s reputation as a model of social harmony and regional cooperation was underscored with an attempt to set an ASEAN record for the longest Yee Sang, measuring 1,500 metres, at the Kongsi Raya Muhibbah Yee Sang event held at the Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC). Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor said the event went…
Author Fariza Sakina Farish launches interactive children’s book, immersing readers in Tuaran district’s enchanting folklore. Book combines captivating illustrations and activities inspired by Fariza’s grandmother’s tales, promoting cultural appreciation. Fariza plans to write more children’s books featuring different Sabah districts, preserving diverse narratives. Book presented during Kaamatan Festival to Assistant Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister…
KOTA KINABALU/Sept 26: Sabah raked in RM1.4 billion in tourism receipts as of July this year from the arrivals of 857,675 visitors. The significant increase of 632 per cent, compared to the same period of last year has given Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor the confident that the state can hit the one…
South Korea has been one of the top three market sources for tourism in Sabah since the reopening of Malaysia’s international borders for travellers from all countries, effective April 2022. According to Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Christina Liew, from January to September this year, Sabah received nearly 152,000 Korean visitors, an increase of 451.4 per…
KUNAK: Assistant Tourism, Culture, and Environment Minister Datuk Joniston Bangkuai receiving an update from Kunak Tourism Association president Mohammad Hatta Arabi and Kunak forestry officer Suzali Abd Ben on the progress of the renovations being done at the Sejadi Madai Information Centre in Kunak. The improved visitor centre in the Sejadi Madai Baturong Forest Reserve…
AirAsia Malaysia celebrated another milestone for its second biggest hub in Malaysia, Kota Kinabalu, with its inaugural flight to Seoul, South Korea, which took flight with 100 percent passenger load factor. Commencing operations starting on March 4, 2024 with daily frequencies, this new route marks the airline’s continued expansion in Sabah with a total of…
KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Association of Tour and Travel Agents (SATTA) expressed disappointment on the economic stimulus package unveiled by the prime minister on Friday which only focusing on B40 and lower income groups. The stimulus package only focused on a short terms remedy for temporarily relief to these work force, its chairman, Dato’s Seri…
KOTA KINABALU: Kampung Natai in Telipok has been identified as a promising site for community-based tourism. The 101-hectare land is located within the Crocker range biosphere reserve, just 36km away from Kota Kinabalu. During a community-based tourism advocacy programme at Tamaza ACV, City Hall’s tourism director, Fauziaton Ag Samad, recommended that relevant departments and the…
KOTA KINABALU/Sept 24: A group of 32 travel agents from India has embarked on a four-day familiarisation tour to Sabah from Sept 23-26. The group who was part of the 543 members of Travel Agents Federation of India (TAFI) arrived here on Friday after attending the TAFI Conference held in Kuching, Sarawak. Led by Western…