The proposed Trans Borneo Railway project linking Sabah, Sarawak, Brunei, and Kalimantan, Indonesia, is hailed by Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor as a boon to the Borneo region. “Once materialised, the project will be impactful to enhance people-to-people connectivity and economically, it will facilitate trade, promote growth of industries at the border areas and…
Sabah continues to be a sought-after destination for Chinese visitors. “Our tourism figures recorded a total of 776,845 visitors to Sabah from January to March this year. Of this figure, 321,184 were international visitors of which 116,922 were Chinese visitors. “This is indeed a positive sign and we are happy to welcome more China visitors…
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BUKITTINGGI, Indonesia: June 4, 2026 A tree-planting programme involving 1,000 seedlings was held as part of the 4th International Minangkabau Literacy Festival (IMLF) 2026, reflecting a shared commitment to environmental conservation and sustainable development. The initiative, held at Tabiang Barasok, also formed part of the centenary celebration of Jam Gadang, one of Bukittinggi’s most iconic…
Sabah Community Based Tourism Fair 2024 will debut outside Sabah at IOI City Mall, Putrajaya, in October. Sabah Tourism Board chairman, Datuk Joniston Bangkuai, emphasizes the need for local operators to explore new markets. The event aims to facilitate discussions on packaging rural destinations for broader appeal. A Mentor and Mentee Programme will launch in…
The Federation of Rural Tourism Association Sabah (FeRTAS) is set to promote rural tourism to tour agents from Nov 17-19, during the Sabah Community Based Tourism Fair 2023. Twelve operators, including Nabalu, Kiulu, and Ranau, will engage in a B2B session with key industry players. The event aims to familiarise agents with rural community tourism…
KUALA LUMPUR: The Sabah pavilion was among the busiest at the recent Matta Travel Fair, with visitors flocking to make inquiries and purchase travel packages. Sabah had the largest presence at the fair, with 45 travel and tour agents in attendance. According to Datuk Joniston Bangkuai, Chairman of the Sabah Tourism Board, the positive reception…
The Sabah tourism delegation’s presentation in Hungary, led by Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Christina Liew, unveiled Sabah’s stunning beauty to Hungarian media, sparking curiosity about the ‘Land Below the Wind.’ Liew explained that Budapest was chosen for its strategic location in Central Europe, offering a gateway to introduce Sabah’s diverse offerings to new…
Deputy Chief Minister II and Local Government and Housing Minister, Datuk Seri Dr Joachim Gunsalam, has called upon professional bodies to harness their creativity and collaborate with all stakeholders for the betterment of Sabah. Sabah boasts natural beauty, a strategic location below the typhoon belt, and connectivity to key cities in Southeast Asia…
KOTA KINABALU: Super 7 Restaurant at Grand Industrial Centre, off Bundusan road here offers a special 9-course table set menu for this coming Chinese New Year. The price is RM788++ per set to cater for a group of 10 per table. This promotion is available for booking now till February 5, 2023. The dishes to…