The Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC) will celebrate its fourth anniversary with the Big Sabah Sale, a three-day extravaganza from December 15 to 17, 2023, at Kinabatangan Hall. This event, running from 10am to 9pm (closing at 6pm on the last day), focuses on supporting local businesses, fostering collaboration, and building partnerships. SICC’s CEO, Datuk…
KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Association of Tour and Travel Agents (Satta) is looking forward to work hand in hand with newly minted Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Dato Sri Tiong King Sing to rejuvenate the tourism industry. Its Chairman Dato Seri Winston Liaw in congratulating Tiong on the appointment under the federal unity government hopes…
The Tourist police station located atMalaysia Tourism Centre (MaTiC), Jalan Ampang, KualaLumpur is now fully reopened starting on Oct 2, 2023. The operating hours of the station is on a daily basis, starting from 8am to 12am. The sation can also be contacted at 03-9235 4999 or 03-92354998. Tour and travel agencies, tour guides, tourist…
One live pangolin (Manis javanica) was seized from a tourism resort in Semporna following an integrated operation carried out by enforcement agencies. The operation, codenamed Integrated Khazanah, was conducted on Feb 23, 2026 and involved the Sabah Wildlife Department (SWD) and police from the Intelligence Branch / Task Force of the 22nd Battalion General Operations…
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 tourism attractions and business opportunities of Sabah were presented to representatives of the Uzbekistan tourism players recently. The fruitful event held at Tashkent was hosted by Funholiday Tours and Travel, and I-Word Travel and Tours together with the General Directorate of Tourism and Cultural Heritage of the Region and the Akhsikent…
The Ministry of Economy has granted approval for the Ministry of Transport (MOT) to upgrade Tawau Airport (LT Tawau) in the 4th Rolling Plan of the 12th Malaysia Plan (RP4 RMK12) set for implementation next year. Tourism, Culture, and Environment Minister Datuk Christina Liew stated that the proposed upgrade project includes increasing the terminal capacity…
A two-week wildlife expedition has begun in Tabin Wildlife Reserve to strengthen protection of the critically endangered Bornean banteng and improve understanding of wildlife in the area. Led by the Sabah Wildlife Department (SWD) in collaboration with WWF-Malaysia, and supported by the Sabah Forestry Department, HUTAN, UK Appeal, Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre (BSBCC),…
KOTA KINABALU: Parti Solidariti Tanah Airku (STAR) President Datuk Seri Panglima Dr Jeffrey Kitingan (pix) believed the state government should heed the warning by former chief minister Datuk Seri Panglima Yong Teck Lee to review the RM300 million Sabah Development Bank (SDB) loan to Malaysian low-cost airline AirAsia. In a statement today, the deputy chief…
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…