Tawau is abuzz with the historic arrival of the inaugural charter flight from Nanjing, China on Tuesday. Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Christina Liew praised the Sabah Tourism Board (STB) for making the new route possible. On board the Firefly aircraft were 157 passengers which landed at 5.55am. Firefly will operate the charter flights three…
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah Tea is offering a total cash prize of RM4,800 for their Sabah Tea Jingle Contest in video or live in person performance starting from November 15 at 12.01am to December 31 at 11.59pm. Sabah Tea Resort Sdn Bhd, general manager Martin Kong said the contest offers participants an opportunity to showcase their…
The Sabah Tourism Board (STB) has launched a dynamic digital arts initiative to enhance its marketing efforts. Unveiled at the MATTA Fair in Kuala Lumpur, STB introduced its inaugural collection of GIFs on Giphy, a popular creative platform, to promote Sabah’s tourism products and attractions. The initiative, jointly launched by Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry…
KOTA KINABALU: The Malaysia Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) Fair Sabah will be held on Dec 9-11 at Suria Sabah shopping mall. The travel fair is a calendar event for MATTA Sabah which is held twice annually in the middle and end of the year. During the first one held at ITCC Penampang…
TUARAN/Sept 27: A shuttle service for tourists was launched to mark World Tourism Day at Shangri-La Rasa Ria. Sabah Assistant Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Joniston Bangkuai who launch the programme said the eagerly waited service can now bring tourists from Rasa Ria to Tamparuli tamu, Rumah Terbalik and the Chanteek Museum. Further away,…
KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Community Based Tourism Fair 2023 is returning for its fifth edition next month at Suria Sabah Shopping Mall. This event, organised by the Sabah Tourism Board and Federation of Rural Tourism Association Sabah (FeRTAS), aims to boost rural tourism and showcase diverse cultural experiences. Running from Nov 17-19, the fair will…
Sabah is gearing up to attract four million visitors to the state during the Visit Malaysia (VM) 2026 campaign, said Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Jafry Ariffin. “With Sabah’s strengths in its natural beauty, seas, rainforests, mountains and more, all of these serve as major assets in attracting tourists,” said Jafry. He…
The Asia Dive Expo (ADEX) Sabah Ocean Partnership Summit, will attempt to set a world record for the longest ghost net cleanup in Kota Kinabalu. The event aims to raise awareness about the importance of protecting Sabah’s marine environment. ADEX Sabah will take place from August 18 to 20 at the Sabah International Convention Center…
The Sabah Association of Tour and Travel Agents (Satta) expresses serious concern over the State Government’s recent announcement of an electricity tariff increase of about 15 per cent, effective February 1, 2026. The decision will have a significant and far-reaching impact on the tourism industry and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) across Sabah. At a…
Eleven youth have completed their eight-month hospitality training programme under the hospitality engagement learning programme (HELP), which was conducted in collaboration between the Sabah Human Resource Development Department (JPSM) and Borneo Rainforest Lodge (BRL). The trainees were given hands-on practical training in housekeeping, front office, and environmental sustainability as well as learnt about the culinary…