KOTA KINABALU/Sept 22: Sabah celebrated World Rhino Day with the launch of a publication titled “The Hairy Rhinoceros” by Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Jafry Ariffin. The book, authored by Datuk John Junaidi Payne, a British with a permanent resident of Sabah since 1979, was published by Datuk Chan Chew Lun of Natural History…
KOTA KINABALU: The Rumah Terbalik has set aside RM350,000 in lucky draw prize to boost local tourism amidst the recovery movement control order to curb the global COVID-19 pandemic. Its owner, Alexander Yee said starting from July 3 until July 31, 2020, they will be giving away exciting prizes to all who bought the Rumah…
KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Association of Tour and Travel Agents (SATTA) described the sudden surge of COVID-19 cases in the east coast of Sabah as unfortunate as it has immediately stalled the tourism activities. Its chairman, Datuk Winston Liaw said the tourism activities were slowly picking up to 20-30 per cent in the east coast…
Tanjung Aru Eco Development (TAED) hosted a one-day marine conservation programme at Prince Philip Park, Tanjung Aru recently. Themed ‘Recycle, Revive, Oceans Alive! was collaboration efforts of TAED with Tame Centre, Seoul National University, and University Malaysia Sabah. This initiative aimed to raise public awareness about marine ecosystems. TAED General Manager Datuk Jake Jikulin Nointin…
KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Association of Tour and Travel Agents (SATTA) will submit a proposal to the government to amend the Tourism Industry Act 1992 to keep abreast with current development. “Many of the regulations are outdated and not suitable for current situation,” its chairman Dato’ Seri Winston Liaw said. He said SATTA will contact…
AirAsia X (AAX or the Company) has obtained clearance from Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad (Bursa Malaysia) for the extraordinary general meeting (EGM) circular for shareholders detailing the proposed acquisition of Capital A Berhad’s aviation business. This brings the company closer to completing the acquisition of AirAsia Aviation Group Limited and AirAsia Berhad to form a…
Kinabatangan Corridor of Life Tourism Operator Association (KiTA) will be setting aside RM200,000 derived from their volunteering conservation levy to resume their operations in mid-June after locking down in March to adhere the movement control order imposed by the government to curb the spread of Covid-19 pandemic. Its president, Alexander Yee said KiTA has put…
Foster introduces the Sepilok Jazz Academy, nurturing jazz talent among youth, coinciding with the Sepilok Jazz event on September 6-7, 2024 in Sandakan Led by President Alexander Yee Kok Tsen, it offers not only musical experiences but also fosters personal development and healthy activities. Supported by Sabah Tourism Board and Maswing, the academy collaborates with…
Tourism Malaysia is promoting community-based and rural tourism destinations in Sabah and Labuan for Visit Malaysia Year 2025. Its Director of Package Development Division, Shahrin Mokhtar said the promotion also cover the products and packages, aims to create awareness among the target audience on sustainable tourism. “The sustainable tourism is a new focus on promoting…
KOTA KINABALU: The newest hotel in the capital city here, Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre will open its door to welcome guests on December 21, amid the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic. Its cluster manager for Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre and Holiday Inn Express Singapore Orchard Road, Najeeb Kurungottu said they are…