The Sabah Tourism Board (STB) held engagement with countries that issued travel advisory against visiting the east coast of Sabah. Its Chairman Datuk Joniston Bangkuai chaired the engagement in Kuala Lumpur on May 20 to update the embassies on the security measures. Among those in attendance were European Union Deputy Head of Delegation Timo Goosman,…
KOTA KINABALU, Oct 28-In reference to the appointment of badminton legend Datuk Lee Chong Wei as Sabah Tourism Ambassador, the Sabah Tourism Board acknowledges the views of several quarters who have voiced disapproval over his appointment. The Sabah Tourism Board, appreciate our local talents and have always engaged with local influencers to promote Sabah tourism…
China has overtaken South Korea as the largest source of international arrivals to Sabah for the first four months of this year (January-April, 2024), said Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Christina Liew. Based on statistics from the Sabah Tourism Board’s (STB) Research Division, she said that of the total of 396,584 international arrivals for…
Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Christina Liew hailed Air Asia’s move to reinstate its Kota Kinabalu-Jakarta route on February 6. She said it is a timely action, given the growing demand for travel overseas, following the reopening of Malaysia’s international borders for travellers from all countries in April 2022, and also the upcoming Chinese…
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has announced the scheduled reopening of 127 national parks across Thailand from 1 July, following the temporary closure from 25 March as part of the nationwide effort to contain the spread of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). From 1 July, a total of 64 national parks will be…
KOTA KINABALU: The caretaker Sabah Government has allocated RM2 million to stimulate domestic travel to Sabah on Thursday on September 17. The RM2 million was carved out from the RM5 million allocated for the Sabah New Deal Package MICE Incentive 2020-2021. The ‘Domestic Tourism Stimulus Package’ was launched by caretaker Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister…
The “Nature’s Gift of Trees” project is aiming to expand its message worldwide, encouraging a love for trees. The creation by the Deco Art Group is among 11 art installations showcased at the 11th edition of “Installation Art by the Bay @KK 2024”, taking place at Tanjung Aru Beach from 20 to 23 September. Local…
Arabian Travel Market (ATM) is gearing up to host its 30th edition from May 1-4, and the event promises to be monumental. The first edition of ATM in 1994 saw about 7,000 attendees and participants from 52 nations, but this year’s edition will feature over 2,000 exhibitors and an estimated 34,000 attendees from more than…
KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Association of Tour and Travel Agents (SATTA) hopes all banks will extend the COVID-19 loan repayment moratorium period to further three to six months after it ends in September. Its chairman, Dato’ Seri Winston Liaw (pix) said the extension was needed because September will be a critical month for business owners…
TUARAN: The Kent Teachers Training Campus (IPGK Kent) here has great potential to be transformed into a heritage building. The building has a 70-year history and was the first teaching campus in Sabah. The campus was established in 1952 and was inaugurated by Her Royal Highness Princess Marina, Duchess of Kent. To this day, the…