Since late March, most of the airline group’s 282 aircraft have been in hibernation at airports around Asia. But what happens to the aircraft during this time? “Our fleet of aircraft may be in hibernation, but there is still much to be done to maintain these technologically advanced pieces of machinery. Our engineers have to…
Tabin wildlife reserve in Lahad Datu is currently experiencing a unique event as over 300 Borneo pygmy elephants have gathered near the Tabin Wildlife Resort. This phenomenon occurs once every 10 years. The reserve spans 300,000 acres, making it Malaysia’s largest wildlife reserve. “The reason for the elephants’ visit remains uncertain, but it could be…
Sabah created history by setting both Asia Records and ASEAN Records for the longest muhibbah kongsi raya yee sang toss, measuring 1,500 metres, at the Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC). The record recognition plaques were received by Borneo Referral Group founder and chief executive officer Brandon Chin from ASEAN Records executive director Eldrik Koh. The…
Over 400 adorned automobiles will parade at Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC) for the 60th Malaysia Day celebration. Eighteen car clubs will participate to promote automotive culture. CULT event organiser John Kong met with Sabah Tourism Board chairman Datuk Joniston Bangkuai to discuss the event. The CULT Malaysia Day event starts at 3pm with a…
KOTA KINABALU: The predicament faced by the residence owners of Ming Garden Hotel and Residences were among the issues raised during the Sabah Maju Jaya-Engagement Session with Sabah Tourism Stakeholders on Tuesday. Dato’ Seri Winston Liaw who was one of the affected owners has during the meeting appealed to Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk…
Two foreign tourists lost their lives in a tragic collision between a tour bus carrying eight passengers and a trailer truck on Kalumpang Road (KM20) of the Semporna-Tawau road on Mar 11 (Mon). The Semporna Fire and Rescue Station Chief, Mazlan Sarman, identified the deceased as Lee Siong Huat, a 60-year-old male from Singapore, and…
The Borneo Rainforest Lodge (BRL), nestled in Danum Valley, has always emphasised the importance of guests’ safety during their stay in this pristine wilderness. For that, BRL, a subsidiary of The Yayasan Sabah Group of Companies has conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation training course recently for its staff. The week-long course was held in collaboration between Lahad…
KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Association of Tour and Travel Agents (SATTA) has sought the assistance from the government to help ease their financial burden following the outbreak of the Wuhan coronavirus. Its chairman, Dato Seri Winston Liaw said SATTA has written to Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Christina Liew and Kota Kinabalu MP Chan Foong Hin…
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) has urged the government to put in place mechanism to prevent the unnecessary hardships to the people and the remaining tourists still holidaying in Malaysia. Although MATTA welcomes the measures taken Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin to restrict the movement of the people…
KOTA KINABALU: May 27, 2026 The recent Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (Matta) Fair Sabah recorded a 50 per cent increase in visitors, with 37,499 people visiting the fair from April 17 to 19, 2026, compared with more than 25,000 last year. Matta Sabah chairman Mohd Azlan Saleh Abd Salam said the increase…