KUALA PENYU: A control post will be built on Pulau Tiga here in an effort to monitor the safety of not only tourists but also the marine treasures on the island. Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Jafry Ariffin said among the threats and problems often encountered on the island are encroachment by local and…
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…
Sabah’s recent UNESCO triple crown achievement is making waves at the World Travel Market 2023 in London, capturing the imagination of industry leaders, influencers, and travellers worldwide. Sabah Tourism Board CEO Noredah Othman expressed her delight, stating: “Our decision to unveil this achievement at WTM has significantly boosted our efforts to attract international visitors to…
The fourth Sabah International Food Expo (SIFEX 2026) will be held from April 24 to 26, 2026, at the Sabah International Convention Centre. SIFEX 2026, regarded as the largest food exhibition in East Malaysia, will feature 312 booths showcasing more than 400 food and beverage brands from Malaysia and across the region, said organising chairperson…
KOTA KINABALU: With Christmas just around the corner, once again the Urban Tamu at Riverson was made available for gift hunters. Various vendors offering variety of gifts for shoppers to choose from including a book seller where its author Anna Vivienne was also present to meet the buyers and to autograph the books. “This was…
SEPANG, 8 June 2020 – AirAsia commends the Government’s efforts in curbing the spread of Covid-19 and welcomes the announcement of the Recovery Movement Control Order (RMCO), effective 10 June 2020 by Prime Minister of Malaysia YAB Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yasin today to revive Malaysia’s economy. In recent weeks, countries around the world are resuming…
The booming tourism industry in Sabah has also caught the eyes of the Ubian community, which led them to form the Usukan Tourism Association in December 2019. The association’s members numbering about 100 are living around the spectacular coastal area of Kampung Kuala Abai, which is stretching along the brilliant sandy beach of Usukan cove….
A new tourism product called ‘Go to Lepa Banggi’ has been introduced to attract more international tourists to visit Kudat. The Gulam Modal Insan Foundation (YGMI) launched this product and also entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Liaoning Northern International Travel Service Company Limited, a Chinese company. The launch event and MoU signing…
KIULU: Schools in the Kiulu countryside are set apart from others due to the unique opportunities presented by the area’s growing prominence as a tourist destination. Most primary schools, such as SK Kitapol, SK Mantob, SK Pahu, and SK Malangang, to name a few, are situated along the river and are surrounded by a lush…
Malaysia’s cultural heritage continues to thrive as the country embraces modernisation. Assistant Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food Industries Minister Peto Galim, highlighted the significance of the ‘Pesta Seni Traditions In Tune 2024’ and the ‘Pertandingan Pakaian Kebudayaan dan Tradisi Kebangsaan 2024’ in showcasing Sabah’s diverse cultural heritage. Speaking at the festival’s closing ceremony at the Sabah…