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Kiulu suffers losses in tourism receipts due to landslides

Two key roads, Jalan Tamparuli-Kiulu near Kampung Malangang and Jalan Kiulu-Lawa Mandau near Kiulu town, have been severely affected by frequent road collapses caused by landslides. The inaccessibility has significantly impacted the community and the local tourism sector. During a site visit, Kiulu assemblyman Datuk Joniston Bangkuai, alongside Public Works Department (JKR) contractors, assessed the…

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STA: Allowing interstate and overseas travel after second doses of vaccines a boost to tourism

KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Tourist Association (STA) says the government plan to allow interstate and overseas travel after receiving second two doses of vaccination is certainly a boost to the tourism industry. Its Chairman, Tonny Chew said STA was delighted to know that the intention of the government to allowed those being vaccinated for interstate…

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Book tour packages with licence operators

All tourists to Sabah are advised to book their tour packages with Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry (Motac) registered tour operators. Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Christina Liew issued the call following a drowning case at Mengalum Snorkelling Point on May 11, involved a 34-year-old Chinese tourist, Zhang Tian Long. “It is understood that…

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Sabah Tea is searching for jingle

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah Tea is offering a total cash prize of RM4,800 for their Sabah Tea Jingle Contest in video or live in person performance starting from November 15 at 12.01am to December 31 at 11.59pm. Sabah Tea Resort Sdn Bhd, general manager Martin Kong said the contest offers participants an opportunity to showcase their…

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SICC to be a meeting place for all

KOTA KINABALU:  Sabah continues to showcase its role model as the epitome of harmony and tolerance in Malaysia during the Christmas Day celebration on Sunday. The state unique values since time immemorial were displayed when a group of Muslims who had just returned from performing their pilgrimage in Mecca also joined the celebration together with…

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Rural villagers to maintain sustainable farming to woo tourists

Assistant Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Joniston Bangkuai encourages rural villagers to maintain the practice of cultivating their land to ensure a stable food supply. He emphasizes the significance of self-sufficiency for rural communities, reducing reliance on external food sources. Traditional farming methods have the potential to attract tourists interested in the local farming…

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