Assistant Minister to the Chief Minister Datuk Joniston Bangkuai has suggested that Kota Kinabalu City Hall (DBKK) revisit its sister city agreements with cities worldwide. Joniston said Kota Kinabalu could leverage its international partnerships to strengthen its profile as a vibrant tourism hub while promoting cultural exchange and urban economic activity. Citing China, Sabah’s main…
SANDAKAN: The Borneo Bird Festival 2022 will return on Oct 22-23, at Rainforest Discovery Centre in Sepilok, after two years of hiatus due to Covid-19 pandemic. Tourism Malaysia Sabah has collaborated with the Sandakan Borneo Bird Club (SBBC) to introduce the latest birdwatching guide for Sabah to support the event. Sabah is undoubtedly one of…
KOTA KINABALU: The inaugural Bugis Ethnic Food Fiesta held in Tawau is yet another cultural heritage product for the tourism sector. The product, a pilot project was launched in September 2022. It is aiming to boost tourism activities and community involvement. A variety of traditional Bugis delicacies and traditional dances were showcased during the event…
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KOTA KINABALU: Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Jafry Ariffin welcomed the government’s move to allow the entry of tourists from Brunei Darussalam either by land or by air. The decision was taken after the neighbouring country did not record any positive COVID-19 cases for the past seven months and was categorized as a green…
KOTA KINABALU: Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Jafry Ariffin has announced the Sabah government has approved to give one-off assistance to 503 tour and travel agencies in Sabah starting next week. The assistance amounting more than RM2 million are eligible for tour and travel agencies registered with the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture….
Justin Chong of Chong Fui Travel has been elected the new chairman of the Sabah Association of Tour and Travel Agents (Satta) for the 2026–2028 term. He garnered 19 votes to defeat incumbent Dato’ Seri Winston Liaw, who secured 10 votes, during the association’s annual general meeting attended by 29 members at a hotel here….
Business events (BE) in Sabah continued to surge due to strong support from all sectors. The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Environment (KePKAS), together with the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA), and local agencies—the Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB) and the Malaysian Association of Convention and Exhibition Organisers and Suppliers (MACEOS)—have played a…
Tourism Malaysia Sabah, in collaboration with Sabah Tourism Board, is launching the ‘Bah! Mari Pigi Sabah & Labuan Roadshow 2023,’ a week-long promotional tour to Peninsular Malaysia from May 22 to 27. The roadshow will cover Selangor, Putrajaya, and Kuala Lumpur, targeting expatriates and students. Among the educational institutions to be visited are Management and…
KOTA KINABALU: April 27, 2026 The Sabah government has been urged to take immediate and coordinated action to address pollution affecting Tanjung Aru beach, amid concerns over its impact on the state’s tourism image. Tanjung Aru Assemblyman Datuk Wong Hong Jun said complaints of polluted water flowing into the sea were damaging environmental quality at…