Sabah Tourism Board and AirAsia are set for a strategic 5-year partnership to elevate Sabah’s tourism. Following discussions, a Memorandum of Collaboration (MoC) is expected after Chinese New Year. The plan includes expanding international routes and potential development of Kota Kinabalu International Airport Terminal 2 to meet rising demand. Both parties emphasize creating a mutually…
Spain is home to some of the most stunning architecture in Europe, known throughout the world for its distinguishable form and famous historical monuments. With influences from the Romans to the Moors, you’ll find each city has a unique architectural style. From the classic Andalusian architecture of Seville and Córdoba, to the Moorish style of…
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…
Fifty participants from various organisations underwent a short but intensive Sabah Business Events (BE) Bootcamp on February 3, focused on in-demand skills in sales and bidding. The programme was organised ahead of the Third International Business Forum, BE in Sabah 2026, held at the Sabah International Convention Centre from February 4–5. Sabah Convention Bureau (SCB)…
Efforts to position Pulau Manukan as a five-star boutique resort are underway to meet the growing demand for accommodation facilities on the island. Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Christina Liew announced this when officiating at the Lido Chinese New Year Night Market organised by the Federation of Chinese Associations Sabah (FCAS) at the Lido…
Efforts to promote Sabah under Visit Malaysia 2026 received a boost as the state is expected to reach millions of Chinese listeners and viewers through Jiangmen Radio and Television. Deputy Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Chan Foong Hin invited people from Jiangmen and across China to visit Malaysia. He made the call when officiating the…
Manis and Candyman, a rescued pair of North Bornean gibbons, have made history with the birth of a male baby in captivity—the first ever recorded. The newborn, named Nabalu, was born at 5:20 am on May 8, 2025, at the Borneo Gibbon Rehabilitation Project (Borneo GReP) site in Kampung Kiau Bersatu, Kota Belud. The birth…
KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Tourism Board (STB) has reported a significant increase in South Korean tourist arrivals in the first month of 2023. With 21,541 visitors recorded, this marks a significant increase compared to the 55,152 South Korean tourists who visited Sabah throughout the entire year of 2022. Sabah’s Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister and…
Sabah Tourism Board’s (STB) ‘Mansau Sabah Boostku’ travel incentive made waves during the three-day Matta Fair, Kuala Lumpur, signaling a strong interest in Sabah’s attractions. STB Chairman, Datuk Joniston Bangkuai, expressed delight as the entire RM200,000 incentive was claimed during the fair, underlining Malaysians and travelers’ fascination with Sabah. The initiative distributed 2,500 RM80 e-vouchers…
The Generation Z and Millennials prioritise dream vacations over luxury purchases, said Tourism Malaysia. Its Senior Director of Domestic and Events Division, Iskandar Mirza Mohd Yusof said research showed many prefer to book hotels that offer spa and wellness services. Based on American Express 2023 Global Travel Trends Report, the young travellers plan to spend…