In the sphere of biodiversity conservation, the states of Sabah and Sarawak have much to be proud of. It is not only home to a thriving ecosystem and abundant flora and fauna, but also home to the Bornean orang-utan, the largest tree-climbing mammal in the world. Known as one of the three species of orang-utans,…
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah Association of Tour and Travel Agents (Satta) chairman Dato’ Seri Winston Liaw has decided to offer himself as candidate for the Kota Kinabalu parliamentary seat in the 15th General Election (GE15). Liaw representing Parti Kesejahteraan Demokratik Masyarakat (KDM) says he has 50 ways to upgrade all the facilities in Kota Kinabalu to…
KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Tourism Board has carried out various programmes to promote Kunak district as a tourist destination. Sabah Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Jafry Ariffin said among others it has organised seminars and skill training for the local residents. A dialogue session was also held among the Tourism Ministry and the Kunak…
Sabah’s Community Development and People’s Wellbeing Minister, Datuk James Ratib, emphasized the state government’s commitment to enhancing healthcare delivery. During the launch of Sabah’s first hyperthermia machine, he said efforts are carried out to ensure quality healthcare for all. Training sessions on breast cancer screening were conducted by Cyberjaya Central College Kota Kinabalu…
Datuk Dr Ammar Abd Ghapar has been appointed as the new director general of the Malaysian Tourism Promotion Board (Tourism Malaysia), effective from 12 April 2023. He has replaced Datuk Zainuddin Abdul Wahab, who retired on 10 April 2023 after reaching the compulsory retirement age. Ammar has been serving in Tourism Malaysia for 35 years…
The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (Matta) Sabah Chapter has embarked on a familiarisation trip to Hainan province in China to strengthen tourism ties and foster long-term collaboration between both sides. Its Chairman, Mohd Azlan Saleh Abd Salam, said they aims to enhance cooperation in agro-tourism, sustainable farming and rural economic development, areas…
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For the Borneo Rainforest Lodge (BRL), the annual Sabah Hospitality Fiesta (SHF) serves as a crucial platform to gauge their standards. “It is important to view this competition as a benchmark of the current quality of service that BRL can provide. “This also reflects what it can become in the future of Malaysian hospitality,” said…
KOTA KINABALU: A homestay on the hills of Kundasang was abuzz with activities recently when a group of writers met there for a writing seminar. The seminar organised by the KDM Writers Club Malaysia was attended by 50 members and their guests. Dubbed Regional Ethnic Writing Seminar, it was graced by speakers on the art…
Sabah is gearing up for Visit Malaysia Year 2026 and Explore Sabah 2026/2027 by promoting authentic, inclusive, and sustainable tourism experiences. Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Seri Christina Liew said the focus is on boosting community-based tourism (CBT) and adopting innovative strategies to benefit local communities. At the launch of the two-day (June 28-29)…