China, Brunei, Indonesia, and the Philippines contributed 586,501 arrivals to Sabah as of August this year, which is the highest number, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor. The increasing number of visitors from these four countries is expected to continue until the year-end. “Looking at the records from the Immigration Department, in 2023, visitors…
Sabah continues to strengthen its position as one of Malaysia’s leading tourism destinations, said Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Jafry Ariffin. “Sabah continues to stand out as one of Malaysia’s most unique and attractive destinations, offering rich cultural diversity, natural landscapes and the hospitality of its people,” he said. He said this when officiating…
KOTA KINABALU: 19 Aug 2026 The Sabah Youth Council (SYC) has voiced concern over soaring airfares between Kota Kinabalu and Kuala Lumpur, particularly during peak seasons. Its president, Abqaree Fawwaz Abekan said the issue is no longer merely about travel but also involves access to education, economic opportunities, social mobility and family ties. He said…
The recent blackout at Kota Kinabalu International Airport (KKIA), the second busiest airport in Malaysia, has raised safety concerns for aircraft and passengers. Dato’ Seri Winston Liaw, Chairman of Sabah Association of Tour and Travel Agents, emphasized the need for Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) to install a standby generator for immediate power restoration during…
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KOTA KINABALU: The tourism industry in Sabah received a boost today as the state government has lifted the requirement for Malaysian citizens to undergo a Covid-19 swab test before entering the state. Now Sabahans returning to the state and everyone from Peninsular Malaysia, Sarawak and Labuan would only be required to fill in a health…
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah Tea has recently launched SabahTea-eShop.com, an online shopping platform to drive product accessibility to consumers locally as well as globally. The launch of the online shop was greatly encouraged following the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Due to the global lockdown, there was a rapid surge in online shopping. “We have always…
Tourism Malaysia welcomed 1,500 international and domestic passengers on the third day of Hari Raya celebrations at Kota Kinabalu International Airport (KKIA) in conjunction with Visit Malaysia (VM) 2026. The travellers arrived on 21 flights from Singapore, Incheon, Kuala Lumpur, Kuching, Labuan, Lahad Datu, Tawau and Sandakan between 12pm and 4pm, said Tourism, Arts and…
Rooftop Bar & Grill at Hilton Kota Kinabalu is introducing a Coffee Rave Party, a unique combination of coffee culture and DJ music. This concept has gained popularity in Kuala Lumpur but is a new trend for the Kota Kinabalu scene. An introductory session was recently held to test the concept and received encouraging feedback…
Sabah, a destination still shrouded in mystery for many around the world, was highlighted at the 63rd International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) World Congress. The state’s allure was captured through its tourism tagline, “Feel Sabah, North Borneo,” during the ICCA Challenge Night held at Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi on Tuesday. The dazzling event…