KOTA KINABALU: Sabah adventure tour guide Tham Yau Kong, has been awarded an honorary Medal of the Order of Australia for his work in keeping alive the memory of the sacrifice of Australian prisoners of war who died during the Sandakan-Ranau death march. Tham has led politicians including Australia former prime minister Scott Morrison, diplomats…
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The Borneo Rainforest Lodge (BRL) recently conducted its first responders’ cardiopulmonary resuscitation skills (CPR) training programme in the midst of the wilderness in Danum Valley. The programme aimed to equip individuals with the necessary skills and knowledge to respond effectively in emergency situations. It is essential for individuals to know how to act during a…
The Sabah Wildlife Department has taken enforcement action against the keeping of a sun bear at a public attraction and the possession of wildlife parts in Lahad Datu. This follows a complaint received on Feb 11, 2026 after a video circulated on Facebook showing a sun bear at a public site. Thus, an enforcement operation…
KOTA KINABALU: MYAirline Sdn Bhd, the country’s newest low-cost airline will launch a new route from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau next week. Its CEO, Rayner Teo, said that the addition of the ninth route shows the success of early planning in expanding the domestic route network, allowing customers, particularly tourists, to have more options to…
The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (Matta) Sabah Chapter will host MATTA Fair Sabah 2026 from 17 to 19 April 2026 at the Sabah International Convention Centre. The three-day travel fair will bring together attractive travel, tour, flight and hospitality deals under one roof at competitive prices. Sabah, located on the island of…
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC) are all geared for the much anticipated “A Taste of ASIAN” Ramadan Dinner Buffet from March 31 March to April 21. “Our team have been working hard to ensure this year’s ramadan dinner buffet will be another wholesome experience for the whole family and friends as well as…
DZ Bikers Malaysia, led by Datuk Zailan Mohamed, plans to create a cross-border riding circuit on Borneo Island to promote motorcycle tourism in Malaysia. The circuit would connect Sabah, Brunei, Sarawak and Kalimantan. However, he said challenges with Indonesian authorities need to be addressed for border crossings. He said this during the “Kembara Borneo 2023”…
The Malaysia Mega Sale nationwide campaign is back after a four-year hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic. In Sabah, the sale will run from June 15 to July 31, 2024, said Tourism Malaysia Sabah Deputy Director Trecey J Tojuka. Tourism Malaysia Sabah Office is collaborating with four participating shopping malls in Kota Kinabalu, namely Imago…
KOTA KINABALU: Organized by the KSRun Athletics Club, the North Borneo Race is an exciting running event that will take place in Kota Kinabalu city in September. The race is limited to 70 teams, each consisting of four people. Participants will embark on a nostalgic journey, where they will have to decipher riddles to reach…