The Jeju Tourism Organisation’s Project Manager for Global Marketing Group, Ian Rhee, has announced plans for direct charter flights from Jeju Island, South Korea to Kota Kinabalu in October 2023. Rhee stated that the plans were proposed due to the positive response from travellers between the two destinations and the need to boost tourism recovery….
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…
The Sabah Forestry Department has officially measured Mount Sinsing in Tambunan, confirming it as the third tallest mountain in Malaysia at 2,586 meters above mean sea level (m.s.l.). The mountain gained attention in 2018 when it was highlighted as the third tallest in Malaysia and Borneo, surpassing Mount Tambuyukon. To obtain a more accurate height…
Shangri-La’s Rasa Ria Resort & Spa welcomes this festive season staying true to its eco-friendly roots and community outreach action. The resort unveiled a sustainable tree and decorations to mark the beginning of the festive season. Taking center stage at the main lobby of the hotel, the tree has been made using recycled and reusable…
Fifty singers and about 50 supporters will take part in a senior solo singing contest, Voice in the Shadows – Our Concert, aimed at boosting tourism. “This small event can have a big impact,” said Main Organising Chairperson Datuk Eliza Goh, adding, music videos from the show showcasing Sabah attractions will be released nationwide and…
KOTA KINABALU: With the school holiday just around the corner, the Sutera Harbour Resort here is offering one of its best deals of the year for families to spend some quality time away from home. This is a deal not to be missed as only three days left for the booking period which begun from March…
KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah’s tourism industry is one of the sectors allowed to operate under the 5th phase of the movement control order (MCO) announced by Chief Minister Datuk Shafie Apdal (pix) on May 10. More sectors is opening up as the MCO is extended to June 9. Shafie in a statement on Sunday said:…
Sabah is encouraging more people from the Peninsula to consider vacationing there because it offers cheaper alternatives compared to international travel. Assistant Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Joniston Bangkuai, emphasizes that visiting Sabah not only saves money but also promotes cultural exchange among Malaysians from different regions. Despite the weakening Ringgit, Sabah remains an…
Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Christina Liew said a Japanese keen to build an elephant wildlife corridor in Kinabatangan, contributing for wildlife preservation. The investor, motivated by a love for wildlife, has purchased land for the project, without asking any charges from the state. Speaking at the Matta Fair Sabah at SICC on April…
A vibrant transformation is taking place on Gaya Island, where water villages are turning into tourism attractions through a community-driven effort. Assistant Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Joniston Bangkuai praised the Meraki Daat Initiative, a non-governmental organisation, for actively engaging Gaya Island residents in reimagining their homes as potential community-based tourism destinations. This follows…