The Southeast Asia Biosphere Reserves Network Programme (SeaBRnet) promotes regional collaboration for conservation. Tourism, Culture, and Environment Minister Datuk Christina Liew emphasized SeaBRnet’s commitment to conserving designated biosphere reserves, focusing on the balance between human development and nature. The programme aims to foster cultural exchange, encouraging mutual understanding and respect among Southeast Asian nations. Liew…
Sabah has launched another conservation and biodiversity research initiative with the opening of the Langom Control Centre and Research Station at the Danum Valley Conservation Area. The initiative, driven by Yayasan Sabah in collaboration with the State Forestry Department, highlights the state’s continued push to safeguard its natural heritage. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor…
The 2024 Chinese New Year Segama Bazaar in Kota Kinabalu on Feb 8, organised by DBKK and the Tourism, Culture and Environment Ministry promises a vibrant celebration of Sabah’s cultural diversity. Supported by Minister Datuk Christina Liew and DBKK Mayor Datuk Sri Dr Sabin Samitah, the event features 350 stalls, lion and dragon dances, performances,…
The Asia Triathlon Cup 2024 will be held on 2 November 2024 at Tanjung Aru Beach, featuring 63 elite athletes from 13 countries and 150 age-group athletes. The competition includes 43 men and 20 women from Japan, Australia, the United States, Great Britain, Uzbekistan, and various Southeast Asian nations. They will compete in a gruelling…
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….
A British natural history publisher, John Beaufoy, praises Sabah’s UNESCO triple-crown achievement for its potential to ignite global interest in the state’s exceptional wildlife. The newly awarded UNESCO Global Geopark status, specifically Kinabalu Park, is expected to become a top wildlife destination. Beaufoy, an avid wildlife enthusiast, believes this recognition will draw more visitors, particularly…
SEPANG, 10 June 2020 – Following the announcement that domestic travel in Malaysia will resume today, AirAsia will launch an Unlimited Pass to stimulate and revitalise Malaysia’s domestic tourism in support of the Government’s effort. The AirAsia Unlimited Pass Cuti-Cuti Malaysia, priced at RM399 nett, is available to all Malaysia-based AirAsia BIG Members to purchase…
Chinese New Year welcoming activities were held at Kota Kinabalu International Airport (KKIA) and Tawau Airport in conjunction with the Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026) campaign. Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Jafry Ariffin, officiated the ceremony at KKIA where arriving visitors were presented with mandarin oranges and goodie bags. The programme featured a traditional yee sang…
PUTRAJAYA: The hotel industry in Sabah suffered hefty losses of RM11,550,605 million following the cancellations of 32,392 rooms for bookings from January 22 till March 16, 2020 after the outbreak of Covid-19. The amount recorded by Sabah was the second highest after Kuala Lumpur which suffered losses amounting to RM23,021,301 million from the cancellations of…
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) has urged the government to put in place mechanism to prevent the unnecessary hardships to the people and the remaining tourists still holidaying in Malaysia. Although MATTA welcomes the measures taken Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin to restrict the movement of the people…