Music is an art form and cultural activity whose medium is sound organized in time. General definitions of music include common elements such as pitch (which governs melody and harmony), rhythm (and its associated concepts tempo, meter, and articulation), dynamics (loudness and softness), and the sonic qualities of timbre and texture (which are sometimes termed…
KOTA KINABALU: The Mari Mari Cultural Village is reopening to welcome visitors next week amidst the easing of the recovery movement control order to curb the spread of COVID-19 pandemic. Visitors will be experiencing a new norm and advised to strictly adhere to the standard operating procedure imposed by the government during their visit to…
The Ministry of Economy has granted approval for the Ministry of Transport (MOT) to upgrade Tawau Airport (LT Tawau) in the 4th Rolling Plan of the 12th Malaysia Plan (RP4 RMK12) set for implementation next year. Tourism, Culture, and Environment Minister Datuk Christina Liew stated that the proposed upgrade project includes increasing the terminal capacity…
The Romania Garden was established to mark 55 years of diplomatic ties between Malaysia and Romania. Located next to the ITCC commercial building in Penampang, the garden serves as a tribute to the strong bond between both nations particularly in Sabah. Honorary Consul of Romania for Sabah, Datuk Seri Clarence Malakun, shared that they had…
The Sabah Tourism Board (STB) is actively pursuing partnerships with airlines to expand route networks, led by CEO Julinus Jeffrey Jimit. At the recent Route Asia Forum 2024, STB engaged with key players like Scoot, AirAsia, and others to strategize growth. STB Chairman Datuk Joniston Bangkuai stressed the importance of aligning with airlines catering to…
KOTA KINABALU: April 28, 2026 The Sabah government should ensure a balanced tourism strategy that does not overly prioritise international arrivals at the expense of domestic travellers, Silam Assemblyman Datuk Dr Mohammad Yusof Apdal said. He said while Sabah is targeting more than four million tourist arrivals in line with Visit Malaysia 2026, greater attention…
AirAsia, in collaboration with Kota Kinabalu International Airport (KKIA), hosted an engaging community programme for 40 students and teachers from Maktab Rendah Sains Mara (MRSM) Kota Kinabalu. This further reinforces its commitment to community upliftment and education. This programme aims to provide underprivileged students with a unique, educational experience related to air travel, sparking interest…
SANDAKAN: Online sea turtle nest adoption programme will be introduced at the Turtle Islands Park starting next year when the online system currently under development is ready. Thus, this will allow anyone who is interested to participate in the adoption programme from anywhere without having to visit the island. Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk…
Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Christina Liew stated she will discuss with Ken Pan Ying On to improve the road safety of the accident-prone Tawau-Semporna road. Ken is the person-in-charge of tourism development in Tawau and Semporna. She remarked this following a collision between a tour bus (headed for Semporna) and a lorry trailer…
SEPANG, 13 June 2020 – AirAsia is extending the sale of its Unlimited Pass Cuti-Cuti Malaysia for an additional two days, to 15 June 2020 (2359h GMT+8), in response to the overwhelming demand. Priced at RM399, the AirAsia Unlimited Pass Cuti-Cuti Malaysia enables pass holders to redeem unlimited flights within Malaysia across 16 destinations for…