Sabah Parks has clarified that the mesmerizing ‘golden halo’ phenomenon observed on Mount Kinabalu was a result of sunlight refraction, resembling the traditional headgear called ‘sigah’ or ‘sigar’ worn by the ethnic Dusun community. The park authorities addressed this on their official Facebook page on June 15, dismissing speculations about photo manipulation. The captivating image,…
A RM1 billion 5-star InterContinental Resort is set to elevate Sabah’s hospitality industry in Melinsung, Papar. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor expressed gratitude to Sinyi Group and InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) for selecting Sabah for this strategic investment. Emphasizing the resort’s broader impact, he highlighted the creation of over 500 jobs and its contribution…
BUKITTINGGI, Indonesia: June 4, 2026 A tree-planting programme involving 1,000 seedlings was held as part of the 4th International Minangkabau Literacy Festival (IMLF) 2026, reflecting a shared commitment to environmental conservation and sustainable development. The initiative, held at Tabiang Barasok, also formed part of the centenary celebration of Jam Gadang, one of Bukittinggi’s most iconic…
KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Tourism Board (STB) has reported a significant increase in South Korean tourist arrivals in the first month of 2023. With 21,541 visitors recorded, this marks a significant increase compared to the 55,152 South Korean tourists who visited Sabah throughout the entire year of 2022. Sabah’s Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister and…
KUNAK: The Sime Darby plantation has many hidden attractions that can be turn into tourism products. Among them are the Tasik Impian, ex-Japanese tunnel, oil palm museum which housed the oldest oil palm trees, and Hot Spring Sungang, all are off-limits to the general public. Sabah Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Joniston Bangkuai and…
The Chinese Embassy in Kuala Lumpur announced that the 15-day visa-free policy would be in effect for a year from Dec 1, 2023 to Nov 30, 2024. “To further promote people-to-people exchanges between China and Malaysia, the Chinese government will implement a 15-day visa-free policy for Malaysian citizens holding ordinary passports who enter China for…
Innoprise Jungle Lodge Sdn Bhd, which runs the Borneo Rainforest Lodge (BRL) in Danum Valley, has been recognised for protecting the rainforest, winning the Best Company Environmental, Social, and Governance Award in the tourism sector. Last month, the award was presented during the Yayasan Sabah Award Night 2025 at the Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC)….
Sabah will host Malaysia’s first Kongsi Raya Carnival from Feb 6 to 8, 2026, with organisers attempting to create an ASEAN record by producing a 1,500 metres long muhibbah yee sang at the Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC). The event is expected to draw strong public participation, particularly during the muhibbah yee sang event on…